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Student Loans Post-July 1
Episode 433
We just got back from the NASFAA conference in Washington, D.C., and there's a lot to unpack. From the launch of the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) …
4 hours ago
Why "AUM Fees are Bad" is a Marketing Ploy
Episode 433
Scroll through any financial feed, and you'll eventually hit the same pitch: AUM (assets under management) fees are a ripoff, and only foolish high e…
2 days, 13 hours ago
Are you a "SHENRY"?
Episode 432
You've heard of HENRYs, high earners who are not rich yet. But what if you're a high earner with six figures in student loan debt on top of it? That'…
1 week, 2 days ago
Repayment Assistance Plan
Episode 431
A brand new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan is coming, and the rules are stricter than anything borrowers have dealt with before. We break down wh…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
New Rules, Forgiveness Updates, and PSLF Lawsuit Watch
Episode 430
Since the One Big Beautiful Bill, the final student loan regulations have started landing, and we're seeing the real-world fallout in consultations e…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Changes to Grad Plus Coming This Year in 2026
Episode 429
Grad PLUS loans are going away, and the phase-out is going to create one of the strangest stretches in the history of student loan financing. If you'…
1 month ago
"What Now?" Listener Questions Answered
Episode 428
The new federal student loan regulations are about to throw a wrench into grad and professional borrowers’ repayment options, and we’re tackling some…
1 month ago
Will AI Kill Student Loan Advising?
Episode 427
Everyone's wondering whether AI is coming for their job (or wallet), so it's fair to ask how close AI tools are to replacing a real human student loa…
1 month, 1 week ago
Predicting the Future of the Tax Bomb
Episode 426
What happens when forgiven student debt becomes taxable income again? That’s the “tax bomb” we’re breaking down this week — why it’s coming back, who…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top Student Loan Issues Borrowers Are Facing Right Now
Episode 425
A candid look at what our student loan experts are seeing in real-time consultations. The throughline: borrowers need to pull their heads out of the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago