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Understanding Student Loan Debt - Interest, Calculations, and Financial Impact

Wrath of Math via YouTube

Overview

Learn essential financial concepts about student loan debt in this 20-minute educational video that breaks down complex topics like compound interest, simple interest, and loan capitalization. Starting with a real-world example from a social media post, explore how interest calculations work, understand the time value of money, and discover how monthly payments affect loan principal. Gain valuable insights into the relationship between monthly payments and interest charges, the average costs of college education, and the fundamental reasons behind interest rates. Through practical examples and clear explanations, master the critical financial knowledge needed to make informed decisions about student loans and avoid common debt pitfalls.

Syllabus

Intro
Average Cost of College
Loans
Why Interest is a Thing
How Interest is Calculated
Simple Interest
Interest on Student Loans
Steven's Debt
Capitalized Interest
Final Thoughts

Taught by

Wrath of Math

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