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What's the Best Profession for Big Incomes vs. Student Loan Balances? (Survey Results)
Episode 394
Ever wondered how your income and student debt stack up against others in your field? We're dropping the results from our biggest survey yet – over 8…
9 months ago
Behind the Scenes: Live from FinCon 2025
Episode 393
Join us for a special live recording from FinCon as we pull back the curtain on what's happening with student loans right now. We're talking about t…
9 months, 1 week ago
Will 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'…
9 months, 2 weeks 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 startin…
9 months, 3 weeks 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 muc…
10 months 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 definite…
10 months 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 mo…
10 months, 1 week 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,…
10 months, 2 weeks 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 chang…
10 months, 3 weeks 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…
11 months ago