Student Loans and Credit Cards: Which Debt to Pay First
The credit-card statement arrives just as the student-loan payment comes due. There's enough money to cover the usual bills, but not enough to make meaningful progress on both debts. The card charges more interest, yet the student-loan account may already show a missed payment. Choosing between student loans and credit cards starts with a distinction that simple payoff advice often misses: required payments protect accounts; extra payments reduce borrowing costs. The highest interest rate