Student Loan Planner

Should You Do Anything Right Now About Your Student Loans?


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The student loan landscape is a mess — uncertainty, delays, conflicting headlines, and a whole lot of anxiety. Should you switch repayment plans? Are you eligible for PAYE? And how could political changes impact Grad PLUS loans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? We’re answering real borrower questions and sharing practical steps you can take right now so you don’t get caught off guard by sudden changes. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure of your next step, this episode is for you.

 

Key moments:

 

(06:08) Should you switch to a new IDR plan or stick with SAVE?

(13:19) Could an executive order eliminate Grad PLUS loans?

(19:32) Can DOGE change access to PSLF or IDR forgiveness?

(25:23) Taking time off for kids? Here’s how to manage student loan repayment during career breaks

(32:43) What to expect with student loans and income recertification

Link mentioned:

 

  • Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plan request

 

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Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at [email protected] and we might feature it in an upcoming show!

 

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