Pay Off

How One Millennial Eliminated Nearly $80,000 in Student Debt in Less than Five Years

By: Shannon Young

Narrated by: Sandy Rustin

In 2009, amid the global financial crisis, 21-year-old Shannon Young graduated from college with a degree in English and more than $80,000 in student debt. Less than five years later, she was completely debt-free. This is her story - a cautionary tale with a surprisingly hopeful outcome. Filled with practical advice and personal experience, Pay Off is an invaluable resource for anyone coming in to or out of student debt.

©2014 Shannon Young (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Excellent student loan advice

The advice to work over seas was helpful. However, the tradeoff of being away from your family had to be difficult.

Great Idea! But not an option for everyone.

Basically find a job that gives you a housing stipend. Then use that money set aside for rent and apply to your student loans.

Good to hear before deciding if getting into college

Every student should know what they are getting into before deciding blindly to start college if the only option is student loans.

The teachings came from heaven

This book got to me at the right time, right when I was contemplating a career change. It taught me that first we must work toward freeing ourselves from the servitude of debt and then we will have the freedom to follow our dreams.

Always have a plan

Small steps in the right direction can make a huge difference in the long run