I paid off $40,000 of student loans in a year and a half on a teacher's salary -- here are 5 things you should do if you want to get out of debt fast

Bobby Hoyt I was basically the picture of an average millennial fresh out of college. I hadn't really been taught anything about personal finance, had a shiny degree, and held almost $40,000 of student loan debt that I had no idea what to do with. Initially, my plan was to make the minimum payments like everyone else did. Fortunately, I listened to a successful entrepreneur that I met through my wife's family. His message to me? Pay off your debt as quickly as you can.  I took that advice to he...