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Which Payments And Periods Count For PSLF?
Season 1 Episode 86
After years of payments, pauses, and paperwork, many public service workers are confused on what payments and time periods may count for Public Servi…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Common Dorm Room Disasters That Could Cost You Big
Season 1 Episode 85
College move-in day is filled with excitement, but new students often learn quickly that shared living spaces come with unexpected risks. And if you’…
8 months ago
Quick Update On What's Happening With Student Loans
Season 1 Episode 84
Robert was on MoneyLife with Chuck Jaffe this week talking about the current status of student loans. Tune in to hear Robert's thoughts on what's goi…
8 months ago
How To Legally Reduce Your IDR Payment (And Avoid Fraud)
Season 1 Episode 85
Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans provide affordable monthly student loan payments by basing the payments on a portion of the borrower’s discretion…
8 months ago
Can You Appeal A Financial Aid Award After Admissions?
Season 1 Episode 83
Many families assume that once a student accepts admission to a college, the financial aid offer is final. In most cases, that’s true. Schools often …
8 months, 1 week ago
Congress Unveils Plan To Change Student Loan Repayment Plans
Season 1 Episode 82
The latest reconciliation bill set for review in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce proposes some of the most extensive changes to hi…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Best Ways To Pay Off Student Loans Faster
Season 1 Episode 81
Student loan debt is not fun to have. While it may have been necessary to pay for school, now that you’re graduated, it’s time to think about ways to…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
What Happens To Financial Aid If You Take A Gap Year
With the stock market fluctuating and new tariffs raising concerns about family finances, some families are re-thinking the college decision (at leas…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
The Problem With ‘Sell In May And Go Away’ Investment Strategy
Have you heard the phrase "Sell In May And Go Away"?
There are many weird stock market indicators that pundits try to use to explain what you should b…
9 months, 1 week ago
Deferred vs. Waitlisted: What Each Decision Really Means
For high school seniors navigating college admissions, few emails inspire more confusion than a notice of being "deferred" or "waitlisted." While nei…
9 months, 1 week ago