Student loans don’t have to be scary, you can make them work for you! This week, “Financially Inclined” host Yanely Espinal sits down with content creator Carmen Perez to dig into all the details of understanding the lingo, reading the fine print and making a budget so you can stay on top of your loans.

Here are some additional helpful resources:

• Go to the Federal Student Aid site to find resources, calculators, definitions and everything else you need to get started on your student loan journey.
• Find more information on Pell Grants here.
• Get your FAFSA questions answered with this NerdWallet guide.

Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy listening guide.

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