 TITLE: Are Student Loans Tax Deductible? CONTENT: How to Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster\n----------------------------------------\nGetting a tax break on your student loan interest is nice, but paying less interest will give you an even better return on your efforts. Depending on your situation, there are several ways to pay off your student loans faster. Here are just a few:\n*   Make interest-only payments while you're still in school.\n*   Make additional payments every month.\n*   Pay half of your monthly payment every two weeks.\n*   Consider refinancing your student loans at a lower rate and possibly a shorter repayment term.\n*   Set up automatic payments (some lenders offer an interest rate discount if you do).\n*   Look for ways to earn extra money that you can use to pay down your balance faster.\nThere's no single best approach to paying down student loan debt, so research all of your options to find the best strategy for you. END