Student Loan Planner

Pay Off, Refinance, or Wait It Out? Planning for Post-SAVE Drama


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What's next for student loan borrowers in a world of shifting repayment plans and interest rates? Financial planner Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, joins us to break down the potential repeal of the SAVE plan and how it could reshape repayment strategies. We explore why PAYE or IBR might take center stage, when refinancing could make sense, and why it's always a case-by-case decision. If you're PSLF-eligible or unsure how these changes impact your financial future, this episode has the answers you need.

Key moments:

(01:51) PAYE might be the go-to repayment plan if SAVE is repealed (and we think it will be) (07:04) Refinancing your loans could make sense, but it isn't for everyone (16:08) The trade-offs of refinancing, including losing federal protections (22:30) Why refinancing is a no-go if you're PSLF-eligible

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