Nov 18, 2025
Listen in as I sit down with my good friend and one of the sharpest legal minds in the student loan world, Stanley Tate. We walk through the latest PSLF battles, what the SAVE-forbearance mess really means for your timeline, and how the coming transition to RAP and old-school IBR could reshape repayment for millions...
Nov 11, 2025
We’ve hit 400 episodes. That’s hundreds of hours helping borrowers make sense of one of the most complicated (and emotional) parts of personal finance. In this milestone episode, I sit down with Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, AFC®, one of our longest-serving planners and a key part of SLP since 2018. Together, we...
Nov 4, 2025
Public Service Loan Forgiveness could look very different if the new proposed rules move forward. The Trump administration is exploring ways to strip PSLF eligibility from employees of organizations the administration doesn’t like. That could mean hospitals, nonprofits, or legal aid groups suddenly losing access to...
Oct 28, 2025
The AFT lawsuit settlement with the Department of Education is one of the biggest updates in months for borrowers on income-driven repayment. You’ll learn how this settlement unfreezes stalled forgiveness applications, who’s protected under the new rules, and the key deadlines you can’t afford to miss. I also...
Oct 21, 2025
Worried PSLF Buyback might vanish before you qualify? Let’s dig into the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Buyback program — how it works, why it exists, whether it’s likely to stick around, and how to position yourself if the rules change.
You’ll also hear my take on listener questions covering repayment...