Should You Pay Off Student Loans Early or Invest the Extra Cash?

Federal student loan rates now run 6.53%–9.08%, putting them neck-and-neck with market returns. Here's how to decide whether to pay down debt or invest first.

Federal student loan rates now run 6.53%–9.08%, putting them neck-and-neck with market returns. Here's how to decide whether to pay down debt or invest first.