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Tampa Woman Tackles $75K Student Debt Amid Pandemic

3/22/2026

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  • Rachel Jordan, a 43-year-old from Tampa, Florida, manages $75,000 in student loan debt in forbearance, a burden intensified during the pandemic.
  • She works two jobs and aims to pay at least $1,600 each month.
  • Jordan eliminated her credit card debt.
  • She now treats her credit card like a debit card.
  • She awaits updates on her student loan forgiveness application and aims to save $100,000 for retirement and debt repayment.