Student loan debt can be a daunting financial burden, but with the right strategies, you can pay it off faster and save on interest.

In deciding which student loans to pay off first, consider factors such as loan type, interest rates, and repayment terms. There's no universal answer.

With a good portion of student debt borrowers at least 90 days past due on their payments, it looks like a wave of defaults could be on the horizon. How could this impact the U.S. economy?