Student Loan Planner

Changing jobs can lead to more than changes in your income. It could disqualify you from PSLF. But what if you're in a job that makes you unhappy? Should you stay? In this episode, I answer those questions and more to help you decide if moving to the private sector is worth it. In today's episode, you'll find out: What to do if you feel trapped in your public sector job When is staying with a not-...

Investing is a crucial part of building long-term financial stability. Even if you have student loan debt that tops $500,000 or more, here's a look at how our flagship course, Six Figure Debt to Six Figure Net Worth, can teach you to invest and transform your life. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why you should be investing even with student loan debt What you'll learn in our Six Figure Debt...

Dr. Carrie Jurney joins me in this episode to talk about mental health challenges of veterinary professionals. She is the board president of Not One More Vet, Inc, which is the largest profession-specific mental health advocacy organization that I'm aware of, and helps to foster a community of over 25,000 veterinarians, support staff, and vet students to promote better mental health and self care....

Big changes are coming to student loan servicers and I'm talking about what it means for your bottom line, your life, and your anxiety levels. I'll give you a rundown of who the new servicers are and my predictions on what will happen when they take over. I also answer listener questions about PSLF payment caps, 1099 vs W2 earnings, and what happens to your credit score after student loan forgiven...

Nicole Hatcher is a physician assistant and the personal finance expert behind Frugal Chic Life. She shares her story of becoming a PA and her experiences with racism and bias as a professional. We also talk about degree creep as a hurdle for Black people getting a college education and how to make healthcare professions more accessible to minorities. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why Nicol...

The student loan interest freeze is set to expire on September 30. Even if Congress passes a bill to extend the relief, you'll have to start repaying your loans eventually. But there's an election coming that could change the future of student loan refinancing. Join me as I talk about what refinancing might look like after the pandemic and how the election could impact your decision to refinance y...

Lauryn Williams, CFP, CSLP, shares why investing in real estate might be more work than you think, how to grow passive income streams with alternative investments and tips for student loan borrowers that want to invest in real estate. In today's episode, you'll find out: How Lauryn became an accidental landlord What she learned about owning a rental property Costs people forget to include in the r...

Meagan Landress, CSLP and owner of Financial Coach Meagan, shares the best way to plan for the cost of undergrad and grad school, the importance of understanding how the federal student loan system works, and why you don't have to feel embarrassed or sad about how much you borrow. In today's episode, you'll find out: Meagan's advice to find the true cost of attendance What loans you can get for un...

Lauryn Williams, CFP®, is one of our student loan consultants and the owner of financial planning firm Worth Winning. In this episode, we talk about the racial wealth gap, the impact it has on communities of color, and how black people are disproportionately impacted by student loan debt. Williams also shares her thoughts about how to make the financial industry more welcoming to black communities...

Many student loan borrowers struggle with their mental health. If you've ever felt stress, anxiety or worry about your student loan debt, you're not alone. Student loan debt shouldn't stop you from living your best life. I can't wave a magic wand and make it all go away but, in this episode, I share some tools to help. In today's episode, you'll find out: Results of our recent student loan mental...

One of the weirdest student loan repayment loopholes that I know of is the double debt loophole. It only works for married couples, but it can change the way you think about your student loan debt. In this episode, I talk about that and 7 other loopholes we use to save you money on your student loans. In today's episode, you'll find out: What is the double debt loophole and how does it work Why th...

As practice owners struggle to get through this tough time, I sat down with Tom Bodin, CFA, CFP®, and a Practice Integration Advisor for Buckingham Strategic Wealth. He shares how business owners can best address financial planning amid the pandemic. In this episode, you'll find out: How Bodin's background in legislative analysis helps his financial planning clients Roadblocks dentists, optometris...

Most financial experts are telling you to pay extra on your student loans right now because of the 0% interest rate through the end of September. But I think that's terrible advice! Find out why and what I think the unintended consequences will be of Congress trying to rescue borrowers amid the coronavirus outbreak. In today's episode, you'll find out: Why you should pay nothing on your student lo...

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...