Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWill Some Folks Get Stuck with 30-Year IDR?
Episode 392
The new 30-year Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) could be the only option for federal student loans after July 2026 — but even current borrowers aren’t safe if they don’t take action. Discover what mo…
Published on 3 hours ago
Will 50% of All Grad Programs Close?
Episode 391
There’s a controversial and urgent topic we have to talk about: the massive upheaval headed for graduate and professional education financing starting in the fall of 2026. With the recent passage of …
Published on 1 week ago
What is the Student Loan Refi Ladder Strategy?
Episode 390
The student loan refi ladder is a clever strategy that’ll help you tackle your debt without wrecking your cash flow. We haven’t talked about this much in recent years because of student loan payment …
Published on 2 weeks ago
The Unfortunate Reason Why Your Salary Will Probably Go up a Lot This Decade
Episode 389
Big shifts are coming to student loans starting July 2026. If you’re carrying six figures of debt or even thinking about grad school, you’ll definitely want to hear this one. Unlimited loans are out,…
Published on 3 weeks ago
How Much Do Big Ticket Items Cost When You’re Doing Forgiveness?
Episode 388
Ever stop and think about how much that new car, kitchen remodel, or shiny toy really costs you — not just in dollars, but in hours, days, or even months of your life? We’re digging into what big-tic…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Mega Listener Mailbag Q&A
Episode 387
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been collecting your questions, and wow… you did not hold back. We’re answering as many as we can fit in one episode, covering topics like forgiveness deadlines, conf…
Published on 1 month ago
Existing Borrowers are Okay. Future Ones I’m Worried About
Episode 386
After months of student loan chaos, there’s clarity: If you’re already borrowing, you’ll probably be okay, though keep an eye out for some plan changes. But for anyone planning to borrow after July 2…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Reflections on the SAVE Forbearance Ending
Episode 385
The SAVE plan’s payment forbearance is supposed to stick around through 2028, but that’s looking unlikely. Here’s why we think the clock’s ticking on SAVE, what the latest lawsuit could mean for the …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
What We Think Comes Next for Borrowers (with Special Guest Stanley Tate)
Episode 384
Student loan lawyer Stanley Tate joins us to tackle the big question we’re all asking: what’s actually happening with student loans right now? We’re exploring the latest legislative changes, what the…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
End of the SAVE Forbearance
Episode 383
If you’ve been riding the SAVE Plan forbearance wave, a big shift is headed your way. The Department of Education announced that the SAVE forbearance will officially end on August 1, 2025. That means…
Published on 2 months ago