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What Will Students and Parents Do This Fall?
Episode 414
Fall 2026 is shaping up to be a financial aid cliff. If you're a grad student, parent of a college student, or a current professional school attendee…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
First Look at "Beautiful Bill" Regulations
Episode 413
We're taking an early look at the new student loan rules released in January 2026 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Find out why borrowers, espec…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
All the Regs That Need to Happen Very Soon
Episode 412
If you feel like student loan policy is stuck in limbo right now, you're not wrong. In this episode, I walk through the mountain of regulations the D…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Parent PLUS Loan Changes for 2026
Episode 411
Parent PLUS loans are about to get a lot more complicated, and most families have no idea what's coming. In this episode, senior student loan advisor…
5 months ago
Your Goals Are Too Polite
Episode 410
Most financial goals sound reasonable, but "socially acceptable" goals are often too polite, and they can quietly sabotage the life you actually want…
5 months, 1 week ago
Can Retiring Too Late Kill You?
Episode 409
Is working until 65 actually bad for your health? In this episode, we dig into what the research really says about the link between retirement age an…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
What's New With Student Loans In 2026 + Listener Q&A
Episode 408
2026 may be the most confusing year for student loans yet. Find out what's actually changing with repayment plans, forgiveness, and Parent PLUS loans…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Married Filing Separately: What Student Loan Borrowers Need to Re-Check at Tax Time
Episode 407
Filing taxes married filing separately can be one of the most powerful tools for lowering income-driven student loan payments. But it's also one of t…
6 months ago
Holiday Encouragement for Borrowers
Episode 406
The holidays can stir up a lot of stress, especially when student loans are still hanging over your head. In this episode, I want to slow things down…
6 months, 1 week ago
SAVE Lawsuit Settlement and What It Means
Episode 405
The SAVE plan is officially dead. Learn what the SAVE lawsuit settlement actually says (not the rumors), who really needs to pay attention right now,…
6 months, 2 weeks ago