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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting that the one financial mistake so many DCUMers make was made long before they thought about buying a house or having kids -- they racked up thousands in student loans. I am stunned that so many DCUMers calmly report paying $500, $800, $1,100 a month toward student loans. I can't imagine that.[/quote] I think my 200k salary makes up for my $400 monthly loan payment. [/quote] Of course it does. We pay $1500 together for two law school loans -- but total HHI is $380 and I work part time. So, of course it is worth it! Otherwise we would prob make around $150k total. It is an investment, not a "financial mistake." Its a financial mistake if you can't turn it into a profit. Not taking on the debt in our situation would have dramatically recued our long term earning potential. So, yes, calmly reporting it, thanks. I can't imagine if we hadn't taken on those loans.[/quote]
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