Student Loan Planner

To help combat the doom and gloom that is the coronavirus, I'm bringing you some positive energy. Today, I talk with Meagan Landress, Certified Student Loan Professional™ and founder of Financial Coach Meagan, about some good news regarding student loans. In today's episode, you'll find out: How Landress has been handling social distancing The repayment plan that cut a couple's payment in half The...

I did a second survey of our 20,000-plus email subscribers to find out how the pandemic and economic shut down is affecting different professions. The results aren't what I expected. Today, I'm sharing survey findings, quarantine stories from our subscribers, and an update on the CARES Act and how it might impact the future of student loans. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why the $350 millio...

You might not know what to do if you're facing default or having trouble paying your student loans. Or maybe you're curious about what happens to your student loans when you stop paying. To find out that and more, I turn to two experienced student loan attorneys: Adam Minsky and Jay Fleischman. They share their best tips for dealing with student loan default and how to get help. In today's episode...

Diana Care is a veterinarian for the federal government who is passionate about taking advantage of PSLF. She shares how to best take advantage of forgiveness with a job in the non-profit or government sector, why employer-paid student loan benefits are a bad idea, and reasons you might not want to pursue a career as a vet. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why vet school debt keeps growing Why...

In this episode, I'm getting to the truth behind the Stimulus Bill that was just passed and what it means for your student loans. Spoiler alert: It's more than a suspension of payments and interest. I'll help you cut through the noise so you can save money during this crazy time. In today's episode, you'll find out: How to take advantage of student loan payment suspension Whether you should buy st...

Stephanie Bousley talks about how to get rid of student loan debt to live your best life in her new book Buy the Avocado Toast. This week, I talk with Stephanie about how she accumulated $300k of student loan debt while going to film school in one of the most expensive cities in the world, and how she's paying it off while living a comfortable life. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why you can...

A lot of people have had significant changes to their incomes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. If you've had a drop in pay, you could get some relief by lowering your student loan payment. I sat down with our very own Meagan Landress, CSLP®, to walk you through how to recalculate your student loan payments during an economic disaster. In today's episode, you'll find out: How to lower your...

With the stock market and global economy in a state of flux, I've been getting some questions about investing and coronavirus. People are asking about the possibility of a recession. Coronavirus is a very serious concern. I'm going to help you assess whether you should invest from a rational perspective, starting with asking yourself "what does this mean for me and my family." In today's episode,...

Even though I can think of about 600,000 things I'd rather talk about than taxes, it's something we can't ignore. I see people all the time paying way more in taxes than they should be. Today, I'm going to help you understand what you're actually paying and why. Then we'll jump into long-term tax planning strategies and some tips on what you can do right now to lower your tax bill as a student loa...

If you're overwhelmed by the idea of student loan interest raging out of control, this episode is for you. I sat down with our senior student loan consultant, Rob Bertman, CFP®, CFA to dig into the details about why student loan interest isn't as bad as you think. Bertman has over 15 years' experience as a financial planner and is the mastermind behind Family Budget Expert. Here's what he has to s...

Jantz Hoffman is the founder of the Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®) designation that helps financial advisors incorporate student loan repayment planning in their practice. I invited him on the show to get his thoughts on student loan fraud and all the fake experts out there. Brief intro to episode In today's episode, you'll find out: What gave Jantz the idea for CSLP Why there's no va...

Student loan reform is a hot topic with the upcoming election. I asked Student Loan Planner Consultant Lauryn Williams to weigh-in on some of what the proposed plans might mean for your student loan payment. Join me as we walk you through what the future of student loans might look like. In today's episode, you'll find out: How Bernie's "let's forgive all the debt" plan could boost the economy If...

Student loans are complicated enough on their own. When you add student loan scams to the mix, they can be almost unbearable. That's why I'm going to cover the top 7 student loan "Travis"-ties, so you can avoid getting caught up in a mess. In today's episode, you'll find out: The most common student scams you need to watch out for The student loan scam that cost one reader over $50,000 Why parents...

Free money from your employer to help pay off your loans is a great idea, right? Wrong! It could be one of the worst employee benefits ever. I'll break down how this can affect your finances and show you how employer student loan benefits are a bad idea. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why taking money from your employer for student loans is a trap How a free $100,000 can end up costing you $...

As part of our series on introducing you to new members of the Student Loan Planner team, I want to take a moment to talk with Meagan Landress. She is a Certified Student Loan Professional™ and today she's sharing her best student loan loopholes and strategies to help you conquer your student loan debt. In today's episode, you'll find out: What led Meagan to student loan consulting How "married fi...

We've added a new face to our Student Loan Planner team. Listen in as I interview Ben Nanney, CPA and CFP®, about the nitty-gritty on taxes and student loans. He'll give us the inside scoop on basic tax terms and dive into some more complex tax strategies for student loan borrowers. In today's episode, you'll find out: What drove Ben to launch his own financial planning firm Why AGI isn't as confu...

Since it's the final day to purchase the Six-Figure Debt to Six-Figure Net Worth course, I want to share some tips from the course to give you some insight into my investing philosophy. I'll show you how you can manage your own investments and reach millionaire status with a strategy that only takes a few hours of your time each year. In today's episode, you'll find out: How the Student Loan Plann...

The Six Figure to Six Figure Net Worth Course is here! If you have a goal of growing your net worth and not letting your student loans run your life, you need to know more about this course. Join me in today's episode as I go into detail about how you can reach financial abundance in less than a decade. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why the Student Loan Planner Course is the best investment...

When you graduate from college, you probably have a negative net worth from student loan debt. But is your negative net worth really the problem? Join me as I talk about ways to grow your assets through four proven strategies that can work no matter how high your student loan debt is. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why negative net worth isn't the problem The two types of accounts you should...

Saying student loan debt isn't that big a deal is a loaded statement. But it's true! In this episode, I talk about why your loans don't matter as much as you think they do. I also go over five common high-debt career paths and share strategies to make it work to your advantage, no matter what your income is. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why your student loans aren't what's holding you back...

Dr. Ben White is has been helping medical students, residents, other physicians, and everyone else manage their student loans since 2009. He's also and author, speaker, and board-certified subspecialized neuroradiologist. Today, I talk with Dr. White about PSLF and get his thoughts on controversial repayment strategies and the future of the program. In today's episode, you'll find out: Future chan...

The holidays are fast approaching and I know what you're thinking: what should I get for the student loan borrowers on my list this year? In this episode, I go over the top 21 gifts that would make a big impact on the lives of student loan borrowers. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why the public library is one of the best places to hang out When to use the cash back from refinancing your loa...

Student loan debt is a growing problem and a hot topic in the media. I asked the Student Loan Planner community how they would solve the student loan crisis, and the results were not what I expected. Join me as I go into the details about how listeners feel about the growing problem of student loan debt. In today's episode, you'll find out: How important student loan reform is to voters What borro...

Savanna Perry is a Physician Assistant and founder of ThePAplatform.com, a site where she shares insider tips to help others navigate the journey to becoming a PA. Today, I ask Savanna how to pick the best program, what the requirements are to get in, and whether the cost of the program is worth it in the end. In today's episode, you'll find out: How being a PA can bring balance and flexibility to...

Ryan Inman, the host of the Financial Residency podcast and founder of Physician Wealth Services, shares the biggest mistakes he's seen physicians make when it comes to student loan debt. I talk with Ryan about the state of PSLF and why hiring a financial planner isn't right for everyone. In today's episode, you'll find out: The trick to making PSLF work for physicians The real reason behind PSLF...