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Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastSAVE Interest is Back + Repayment Assistance Plan 101Book An Individual Session2025-07-1119 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe Final Student Loan Changes Are Here ...Join our community for access to the private feed!2025-07-0423 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastA Glimmer of Hope for Student Loans!EPISODE RESOURCESThe Byrd Rule 101Sign up for a consultation!2025-06-2715 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastTough Student Loan News from the SenateAn unfortunate update on the Trump Budget bill.2025-06-1315 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe Urgent Updates WebinarRegister Here2025-05-3001 min
Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast(Potentially) Terrible Student Loan NewsLowlights from "One Big Beautiful Bill" (definitely not my words)EPISODE RESOURCESFull Text Of The Bill2025-05-2318 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastGarnished Wages, PSLF Buyback Updates and A New IDR Plan!Tune in for student loan updates you need to know!EPISODE RESOURCESHow To Track Your Student Loan History2025-05-0917 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastStudent Loan Updates! IBR Apps, Tax Strategies And More!Check out recent updates and resources for your federal and private loans!EPISODE RESOURCESStudent Loan Default ExplainedDetails on IDR Application ProcessingCourt Action Details for Married Student Loan BorrowersAnd don't forget to sign up for our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com!2025-04-2517 min
Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast[LIVE REVIEW] A PSLF Buyback Tale ...Our first live review of a community member's student loan strategy!Submit your loans for review!2025-04-1133 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastIDR is (Kinda) Back + Good News for PSLF!An update on the availability of IDR plans, and a sliver of hope for the future of PSLF BuybacksEPISODE RESOURCESIDR Updates Announcement2025-03-2821 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastA (small) Relief for Borrowers + Ways to Fight BackA brief update on recertification deadlines and borrower defense resources.EPISODE RESOURCESCollege Investor Article on Rising PaymentsStudent Borrower Protection Center Survey2025-03-2112 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastA Major Student Loan Development ... I try not to overstate things, but this is required listening ...EPISODE RESOURCESGuide to Income Driven Repayment Plans 2025-03-0719 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastCourt Case Updates(ish) for IDR Plans A (very) quick breakdown of some clickbait student loan news you might see this week ... 2025-02-2105 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastCan Trump Close the Dept. of Education? PLUS Podcast Updates! A dose of reality and a word of warning ...EPISODE RESOURCESTake our Membership Survey!History of Student Loans Part 1 and Part 2Join our community at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2025-02-0715 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastCrucial Student Loan Updates (That Might Be Reversed) #ESLD Biden's very last update on student loans ... that might all get wiped away.But just in case! Check out this episode for what you need to know.EPISODE RESOURCESDept of Ed Announcement+FAQsDetails on PSLF Buyback 2025-01-2418 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastStudent Loan Updates | IDR Tracker, Defaulted Loans, 2024 Taxes and More Tune in for some cruicial student loan updates.And if you'd like to receive a complimentary review of your loans as a podcast guest, go to escapestudentloandebt.com/review and sign up! 2025-01-1720 min
Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast[SNEAK PEEK!] The State of Student Loans Webinar A snippet from The State of Student Loans webinarAccess The Replay! 2024-12-2016 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastPartial Financial Hardship and IDR Plans Tune in to learn about Partial Financial Hardship, and why it may become very relevant to those switching their payment plan from SAVE.Annnndddd ... REGISTER FOR THE STATE OF STUDENT LOANS WEBINAR!EPISODE RESOURCESGuide To IDR Plans 2024-12-0619 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastPAYE is Back! (For Now) #ESLD For a very brief period, the PAYE Plan is back. And for certain borrowers, it may be CRUCIAL that you sign up before it's dead again. Tune in to find out why.EPISODE RESOURCESPAYE Interim RulingDownload the Guide To IDR PlansThe Election and Your Student Loans 2024-11-2113 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe Election And Your Student Loans A breakdown of what's likely to come ...EPISODE RESOURCESThe Future of IDR Plans 2024-11-1515 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastNo Politics Today ... Give me a week y'all. We'll get to it, I promise 2024-11-0800 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastIs This the End of Income Driven Repayment? An update on the SAVE Plan with a huge potential impact on IDR plans in general. EPISODE RESOURCESDepartment of Ed SAVE Updates Press Releasehttps://www.ed.gov/higher-education/manage-your-loans/save-plan And don't forget to download our ESLD Guide to IDR Plans! 2024-11-0114 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastUsing Employee Benefits To Help Your Student Loans It's open enrollment time, when many employees choose their benefits for the upcoming year.Tune in as we share ways you can use these benefits for the ...benefit ... of your student loansEPISODE RESOURCESSpousal Consolidation SEPARATION ApplicationGuide to Income Driven Repayment Plans2024 Employee Benefits Guide (New Money New Problems Podcast)And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-10-1821 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastShould You Abandon The SAVE Plan? Is it finally time to give up on SAVE and switch to something else? Tune in and find out. EPISODE RESOURCESDownload Our Guide to Income Driven Repayment Plans! 2024-10-0418 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastStudent Loan Updates! | Fresh Start, $100M+ Navient Settlement, IDR Recertification A few student loan deadlines you need to know, plus a 9 figure mea culpa by Navient.EPISODE RESOURCESFresh Start ProgramNavient SettlementStudent Loan Payment Onramp And if you haven't already, download our Guide to Income Driven Repayment Plans at escapestudentloandebt.com/guide! 2024-09-2015 min
Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast[ANNOUNCEMENT] The Guide to Income Driven Repayment Plans!!! Go to escapestudentloandebt.com/guide to download yours now! 2024-09-1301 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastStudent Loan Updates | IDR Credit Updates, SAVE latest and Private Loans! Student loan updates you need to know!EPISODE RESOURCESPrivate Student Loan Refinancing EpisodeHow To Review Your Student Loan HistoryStudentaid.gov Screenshots And if you haven't already, sign up for our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-09-0614 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastA Do-Over For Public Service Loan Forgiveness? All the details on a new program for borrowers aiming for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. EPISODE RESOURCESPSLF Buy Back Credits AND IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST AT ESCAPESTUDENTLOANDEBT.COM. WE'LL BE RELEASING OUR GUIDE TO INCOME DRIVEN REPAYMENT PLANS THIS COMING MONDAY! 2024-08-2320 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastNew IDR Plan Updates + The State of Student Loans Webinar Snippet Check out the latest fallout from the judiciary pause of the SAVE plan and its impact on other IDR plans.PLUS, a brief snippet from our webinar, The State of Student Loans!Click the link below for access to the full webinar replay!ACCESS THE REPLAY 2024-08-0917 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastIs the SAVE Plan Doomed? #ESLD (Another) emergency student loan update ... and more proof you need to sign up for The State of Student Loans Webinar on July 30th, 6pm CST!REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR!EPISODE RESOURCESDepartment of Ed Emergency SAVE Plan Press Release 2024-07-2610 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastFREE WEBINAR! The State of Student Loans - 7/30/24 Click the link to register for the free upcoming webinar, The State of Student Loans, on 7/30/24 at 6pm CST!Register Here! 2024-07-2001 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastScary Letters From MOHELA + IDR Recertification Consequences Hear details (and ease your concerns) about a very misleading letter coming from MOHELA, as well as the consequences of failing to recertify income for IDR plans. EPISODE RESOURCESSample letter from MOHELAIDR Failure to Recertify Consequences And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-07-1216 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastSAVE Plan Appeal (Partially) Granted! #ESLD An update to last week's emergency episode on The SAVE plan! EPISODE RESOURCESContact the Student Loan OmbudsmanSAVE Plan Emergency EpisodeCNN ArticleSign up for Student Loan Updates 2024-07-0208 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastEmergency Student Loan Update! #ESLD Tune in for an emergency student loan update on the SAVE plan and the pending end of the IDR Waiver and Pay As You Earn payment plan!EPISODE RESOURCESDirect Consolidation Applicationhttps://studentaid.gov/loan-consolidation/When PAYE Beats SAVEhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-pay-as-you-earn-beats-the-save-plan/id1641942083?i=1000644748013 And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-06-2817 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastPrivate Student Loan Forgiveness? + Federal Servicer Updates Can private student loans be forgiven?PLUSMusical chairs for the federal student loan servicers and more! EPISODE RESOURCESNavient Private Loan Forgiveness Applicationhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/62d6e418e8d8517940207135/t/664e4ce0340ea96a0aa70c72/1716407521054/Navient+School+Misconduct+Application.pdfMOHELA Account Transfer Detailshttps://blog.ed.gov/2024/04/update-for-mohela-student-loan-borrowers/ 01:03 Private Student Loan Forgiveness Program 04:38 Navient's Transition to Mojila 10:08 MoHELA's New Online Platform 14:16 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Transition2024-06-1416 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastHow Student Loans Impact Your Home Buying Process In this episode of Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast, host Brenton Harrison discusses how federal and private student loans affect your ability to buy a home.He covers key components like credit scores and debt-to-income ratios, the differences between FICO and Vantage scores, and how student loans can influence these factors.Additionally, Brenton explains how different types of mortgages handle student loan payments, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, and USDA loans.The episode offers valuable insights for anyone navigating the complexities of student loans while seeking home financing.2024-05-3122 min
Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast(Another) IDR Waiver Extension + The July 1st Trap! Tune in as we cover details of the latest extension of the IDR Waiver, and share why July 1st is an important day to be aware of for federal borrowers!EPISODE RESOURCESIDR Waiver Extension Announcement How Does The IDR Waiver Work? When PAYE Beats The SAVE Plan And if you haven't already, sign up for our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-05-1717 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastDo I Need Insurance For My Student Loans? Does having student loans change your insurance needs?Tune in and find out.And if you haven't already, sign up for our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-05-0319 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastBiden's NEW Student Loan Forgiveness Program Dig into the details of the latest Biden Loan Forgiveness PlanEPISODE RESOURCEShttps://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-announces-new-plans-deliver-debt-relief-tens-millions-americansAnd if you haven't already, sign up for our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-04-1918 min
Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast4 Crucial Upcoming Dates for Student Loans #ESLD Tune in as we cover 4 upcoming dates that are crucial for federal student loan borrowersEPISODE RESOURCESWhen PAYE beats the SAVE planhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3LXvu3QXfMZIwgN06JiwlR?si=bjqJ_eUgSCyDrYkRldm0QQThe SAVE Plan Part 1 and Part 2https://open.spotify.com/episode/3U64z5PsRtJv9te2WXJjTA?si=H30Q6D9SQXC72ie5ao6Vcghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2OLHHNRTg6s1JK3b1PpT0F?si=SaQnVS2VSsiXhmR2p4OPrw Contact the Student Loan Ombudsman...2024-04-0618 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastRobert Farrington of The College Investor Tune in for student loan tips and tricks from Robert Farrington of The College Investor! EPISODE RESOURCESContact the Student Loan OmbudsmanThe College Investor 2024-03-2231 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastDoes Being Married F*#!k Up Your Student Loans? Tune in as we cover how your spouse's income can help or hurt your student loan strategy! EPISODE RESOURCESStudent Loan Payment ScenariosAnd if you haven't already, subscribe to our newsletter at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-03-0821 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastCan You Refinance Student Loans More Than Once? In this episode, we cover the impact of refinancing student loans with private lenders, and how you can know whether it's worth doing more than once. EPISODE RESOURCESSoFi Refinance Calculator And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-02-2318 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastWhen Pay As You Earn Beats The SAVE Plan In this episode, we cover scenarios where the Pay As You Earn plan is the better option than the SAVE plan, even if it means paying more each month.EPISODE RESOURCESRepayment ScenariosAnd if you haven't already, sign up for our email newsletter on student loan repayment tips at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-02-0919 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastShould You Just Pay Off Your Student Loans? In this episode we talk about scenarios where it makes more sense to pay off your student loans as opposed to aiming for forgiveness.EPISODE RESOURCESRepayment ScenariosAnd if you haven't already, sign up for our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-01-2616 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastHow Do Spousal Consolidation Loans Work? For a brief period of time, the government let couples take out the dumbest student loans of all time ... spousal consolidation loans.In this episode we talk about the hell these loans caused, what they are and aren't eligible for in terms of forgiveness, and how to get rid of them once and for all. EPISODE RESOURCESJoint Consolidation Separation ActPSLF for Consolidated LoansHow to contact the Ombudsman And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-01-1215 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastA New Year's Student Loan Gift The IDR Waiver has been extended!In this episode we cover why certain borrowers should consolidate ... even if they DON'T have to.EPISODE RESOURCESWaiver Extension DetailsAnd if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2024-01-0116 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastPrivate Student Loan Cosigner Release + Parent PLUS Refinancing In this episode, we give tips for how cosigners can get their name removed from private student loans, AND how parents can refinance Parent PLUS loans into the name of their child.EPISODE RESOURCESParent PLUS Refinancing Lenders Lenders with Cosigner Release And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-12-1513 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastEnd of Year Tips for Your Federal Student Loans Join us as we share some end of the year tips to maximize your federal student loans!And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudenloandebt.com! 2023-12-0117 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastCompleting A (Paper) Loan Consolidation for Parent Plus Loans In this episode we walk you step by step through using a paper Direct Consolidation Loan application to pursue the Double Consolidation loophole for Parent Plus loans.Using this loophole before it expires in July of 2025 can turn Parent Plus Loans, which are only eligible for one Income Driven Repayment plan - the Income Contingent Repayment plan - into a Direct Consolidation loan that is eligible for any repayment plan. EPISODE RESOURCESDirect Consolidation Loan ApplicationIncome Driven Repayment Plan ApplicationConsolidation Instructions + Loan CodesS...2023-11-1713 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe Double Consolidation Parent Plus Loophole Check out our breakdown of the Parent Plus Double Consolidation loophole that could offer huge relief to borrowers struggling with this type of student loan debt. EPISODE RESOURCESDirect Consolidation Loan ApplicationParent PLUS Consolidation deadlinesDouble Consolidation ArticleYouTube video And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-11-0314 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe Dangers of Parent PLUS Loans Tune in as we cover the dangers of Parent PLUS Loans, and a limited opportunity these borrowers have to get out of harm's way!And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-10-2014 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastSAVE Student Loan Plan Explained! Pt.2 In part 2 of our series on the SAVE payment plan, we cover reaasons why you WOULDN'T choose the plan.EPISODE RESOURCESSAVE Plan Timeline of ChangesAnd if you haven't already, sign up for our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-10-0615 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastSAVE Student Loan Plan Explained! Pt. 1 In this episode, we cover some of the immediate changes available through the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, as well as some changes due to be launched in 2024.EPISODE RESOURCESSAVE Plan Timeline of ChangesAnd if you haven't already, sign up for our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-09-2215 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastCOURSE PREVIEW! : Student Loans Back! What Now?! [Session 1] Check out Session 1 of our live course, STUDENT LOANS BACK! WHAT NOW?!Registrants get lifetime access to the recordings, along with downloadables and resources to help with their loans.Check out the link below to purchase the course, and use the discount code 3LEFT for 25% off through Friday, September 22nd!COURSE REGISTRATION PAGEDISCOUNT CODE: 3LEFT (25% OFF) 2023-09-2148 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastWhat Happens If I Don't Pay My Student Loans? What happens if you can't (or won't) make your student loan payments in October?PLUS! Sign up for our LIVE Course, 'Student Loans Back! What Now?'SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE!EPISODE RESOURCESOn-ramp program detailsStudent Loan Delinquency and DefaultAnd if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com 2023-09-0818 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastWhy Haven't Your Forgiveness Credits Been Updated? While over 800,000 people just got word their student loans are being forgiven, thousands more are staring at forgiveness credits that haven't changed the way they'd hoped.In this episode, we cover why we're experiencing these delays, and when you can expect things to change. EPISODE RESOURCESSample Credit Update LetterIDR Update Timeline And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com. We've got some big updates coming soon! 2023-08-2515 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastWhy Would You Refinance Your Student Loans? Private student loans don't have anywhere near the flexibility offered by federal loans. So it begs the question ... why would anyone refinance?In this episode, we tell you why. EPISODE RESOURCESPrivate Student Loan OffersCurrent Federal Loan Rates Check it out! And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-08-1115 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastHow Do Private Student Loans Work In this episode, we compare federal student loans to what you'd find by refinancing with a private lender.Check it out! And if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-07-2814 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastHow Does Student Loan Interest Work? Federal student loan interest is about to kick in for the first time in 3 years.In this episode, we tell you how interest on student loans works in the first place. Tune in ...EPISODE RESOURCESInterest CapitalizationThe SAVE PlanAnd if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-07-1415 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastStudent Loan Forgiveness Struck Down! Here's What Comes Next ... The Supreme Court just struck down the Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Program!In this episode, we talk about why the rationale used to cancel the program is a key indicator of what's next for student loans, and how it impacts your student loan journey.Sign up for more updates at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-07-0113 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastTHE SUPREME COURT DECISION IS TODAY!!!! A quick note ... 2023-06-3001 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe Fresh Start Program for Federal Student Loan Default Having a federal student loan default is one of the worst things that can happen to your finances.Fortunately, a TEMPORARY program will help defaulted borrowers restore their loans to good order with as little as a phone call. Check out this episode to see howEPISODE RESOURCESFresh Start Program Detailshttps://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/default-fresh-startAnd if you haven't already, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-06-1613 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe Federal Debt Ceiling and Your Student Loan Debt The recent negotiations that we've seen for the Debt ceiling have confirmed that there is no extension coming. Student Loan payments will restart in the fall of this year.In this episode, we talk about how those Debt ceiling negotiations will affect your loans and how to make sure you're prepared when those payments actually do kick back in. 2023-06-0214 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe IDR Waiver FAQ Is Finally Here! After months of waiting, the Department of Education has (finally) released more details about the guidelines and timeline for the enacting the Income Driven Repayment Plan Waiver.Join us as we dig into the details of the waiver, and walk you through a sample student aid file to show how you can check your own progress towards loan forgiveness.EPISODE RESOURCESIDR Waiver FAQ And if you haven't already, subscribe to the podcast and join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-05-1914 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastHow (and Why) to Review Your Student Loan History As student loan guidelines change and they apply past credit to borrowers' accounts, it's important you know how to review your loan history.In this episode, we discuss how to download and review your NSLDS data file, and easter eggs in the document that could lead to faster loan forgiveness than you think. EPISODE RESOURCESStudent Aid Website And if you haven't already, subscribe to the podcast and join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-05-0514 min
Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast(revised) REPAYE vs. Pay As You Earn: The Showdown Pt. 2 Round 2 of The Showdown!In one corner, Pay As You Earn (PAYE): the IDR plan that will be unavailable to new borrowers starting in July 2023.In the other, the (revised) Revised Pay As You Earn: the updated plan that if chosen by borrowers eligible for PAYE, will be a permanent decision that renders them unable to return to PAYE.Tune in as we start weighting the pros and cons of each repayment option!And if you haven't already, subscribe to the podcast and join our email list at escapestudentloandebt...2023-04-2116 min
Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast(revised) REPAYE vs. Pay As You Earn: The Showdown Pt. 1 It's time for the Showdown, Pt. 1In one corner, Pay As You Earn (PAYE): the IDR plan that will be unavailable to new borrowers starting in July 2023.In the other, the (revised) Revised Pay As You Earn: the updated plan that if chosen by borrowers eligible for PAYE, will be a permanent decision that renders them unable to return to PAYE.Tune in as we start weighting the pros and cons of each repayment option! 2023-04-0714 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe (revised) Revised Pay As You Earn In July of this year, federal borrowers currently eligible for the Pay As You Earn plan will have to make the permanent decision to stay on the plan, or take advantage of the updated Revised Pay As You Earn plan.In this episode, we start the process of updating you on the (many) changes to the plan, with the goal of giving you the tools to decide which plan is right for you!EPISODE RESOURCESNew REPAYE Fact Sheet Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about our f...2023-03-2513 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastBiden Student Loan Forgiveness Update! In late February, the Supreme Court heard arguments in two lawsuits challenging the Biden Administration's authority to forgive either $10,000 or $20,000 of federal student loans for eligible borrowers.In this episode, we discuss the status of the case, and how the timing of the Supreme Court's decision might be even more important to some borrowers than whether or not the forgiveness program is allowed to proceed.And if you haven't aready, join our email list at escapestudentloandebt.com! 2023-03-1011 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastIncome Driven Repayment (IDR) Plans Explained, Pt. 2 In July of this year, major changes are coming to one of the flagship Income Driven Repayment plans for federal student loan borrowers. But a consequence of accepting the changes offered by this new plan is that in doing so, you will be shut out of participating in another popular IDR plan.As we get closer to July, we're building up your knowledge on IDR plans so that when the time comes to make your choice, you truly understand the right option for you. Join us for Part 2!EPISODE RESOURCESIDR Plans2023-02-1713 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastIncome Driven Repayment (IDR) Plans Explained, Pt. 1 In July of this year, major changes are coming to one of the flagship Income Driven Repayment plans for federal student loan borrowers. But a consequence of accepting the changes offered by this new plan is that in doing so, you will be shut out of participating in another popular IDR plan.As we get closer to July, we're building up your knowledge on IDR plans so that when the time comes to make your choice, you truly understand the right option for you. Join us in Part 1!EPISODE RESOURCESIDR Plans2023-02-0314 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastNew Year's Tips for Your Student Loan Debt There are several key upcoming dates for student loans in 2023.Check out our episode to know what steps are needed to keep your loans in check in the new yearEpisode ResourcesFederal Student Aid WebsiteDirect Consolidation Loan Application Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about our flagship student loan course, Escape Student Loan Debt, at https://www.escapestudentloandebt.com/ 2023-01-1914 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastHUGE Public Service Loan Forgiveness Updates for CA and TX Physicians!! Since the launch of Public Service Loan Forgiveness, state employment laws have made it difficult for many physicians in Texas and California to qualify. But a HUGE update recently announced by the Department of Education could mean these docs are much closer to loan forgiveness than ever before.Join us as we recap these changes and how they might impact you!!EPISODE ResourcesFuture of PSLF Fact Sheet PSLF Help Tool IRS Corporate Practice of Medicine Explainer Direct Consolidation Loan Application Subscribe to the p...2022-12-1612 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastPERMANENT PSLF and Income Driven Payment Plan Changes Pt. 2 Shortly after the expiration of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Limited Waiver, the Department of Education (kind of) extended it! Join us for Part 2 to learn some temporary and some permanent changes to PSLF, as well as Income Driven Repayment Plans! EPISODE RESOURCESFuture of PSLF Fact Sheet Direct Consolidation Loan Application Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about our flagship student loan course, Escape Student Loan Debt, at https://www.escapestudentloandebt.com/ 2022-12-0913 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastStudent Loan Payment Freeze Extended + Biden Forgiveness Updates Just before the Thanksgiving Holiday, student loan borrowers were given their first holiday gift: ANOTHER extension of the student loan payment freeze! EPISODE RESOURCES Department of Ed Press Release Future of PSLF Fact Sheet Direct Consolidation Loan Application Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about our flagship student loan course, Escape Student Loan Debt, at https://www.escapestudentloandebt.com/ 2022-11-2811 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastPERMANENT PSLF and Income Driven Payment Plan Changes Pt. 1 Shortly after the expiration of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Limited Waiver, the Department of Education (kind of) extended it! Check out some temporary and some permanent changes to PSLF, as well as Income Driven Repayment Plans! EPISODE RESOURCESFuture of PSLF Fact Sheet Direct Consolidation Loan Application Subscribe to the podcast and learn more about our flagship student loan course, Escape Student Loan Debt, at https://www.escapestudentloandebt.com/ 2022-11-2116 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastLast-Minute Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Tips With less than two weeks before the expiration of the PSLF Waiver on 10/31/2022, people are starting to sweat.Tune in for these last-minute tips to make sure you don't miss out on this once in a lifetime student loan opportunity!EPISODE RESOURCESPSLF Help ToolDirect Consolidation Loan Application 2022-10-2016 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastIncome Driven Repayment Waiver +Subscriber Q &A With the announcement of the Income Driven Repayment Plan Waiver, millions of student loan borrowers are closer to having their balances forgiven in full.Check out our podcast episode where we cover the details of the waiver, when you can expect to see your forgiveness credits applied, and how to ensure you don't miss this (literal) one-time only opportunity!Also, for the first time ever, a Question and Answer from our subscribers!To submit a question, send proof you've subscribed to our podcast with your question to us on Instagram (@escapestudentloandebt). 2022-09-3015 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe Limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Public Service Loan Forgiveness is a student loan forgiveness program for borrowers working in the nonprofit or government sectors. But because of a series of confusing rules and requirements, over 95% of applicants have seen their forgiveness delayed and past payments considered ineligible. Join us as we cover the Limited PSLF Waiver that offers these borrowers a ONE-TIME opportunity to have these previously ineligible payments counted towards their forgiveness credits, and how to make sure you get in on the fun before the offer expires! Episode ResourcesFederal Student Aid Website...2022-09-2113 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastBiden Student Loan Forgiveness-How Does The New Payment Plan Work? In the final part of our series covering the Biden administration's recent student loan announcement, we cover the details of potential impact of the new Income Driven Repayment plan.Music produced by Jesse Rugless of Trailmix Studios 2022-09-0715 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastBiden Student Loan Forgiveness-When Will Loan Payments Restart? This week's news from the Biden administration will have a major impact on your relationship with your loans over the next few months. Join us for Part 2 of a miniseries on the details of this recently released plan! Music produced by Jesse Rugless of Trailmix Studios 2022-08-2612 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastBiden Student Loan Forgiveness-Will You Have Your Loans Forgiven? This week's news from the Biden administration will have a major impact on your relationship with your loans over the next few months. Join us for Part 1 of a miniseries on the details of this recently released plan! Music produced by Jesse Rugless of Trailmix Studios 2022-08-2613 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe History of Student Loans, Part 2 In Part 2 of The History of Student Loans, we cover how the government went from creating and supporting Sallie Mae's role in the explosion of student loan debt, and how a major legislative change pitted these two entities against each other in a battle for the souls of student loan borrowers. Music produced by Jesse Wilson of Trailmix Studios 2022-08-2614 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastThe History of Student Loans, Part 1 The Student Loan Crisis didn't appear out of thin air. Join us for Part 1 in our series on the history of student loans in this country, and how the government partnered with private banks to conceal the amount of money really being funneled towards higher education Music provided by Jesse Rugless of Trailmix Studios 2022-08-2511 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastTHE ESCAPE STUDENT LOAN DEBT PODCAST In this short, introductory episode, find out more about the why, what, and how of the Escape Student Loan Debt Podcast. Learn what the podcast is about, who it's for, what the format is, and what listeners can and should expect from the show. Music produced by Jesse Rugless of Trailmix Studios 2022-08-2508 min
Escape Student Loan Debt PodcastTHE ESCAPE STUDENT LOAN DEBT PODCAST [Trailer] For listeners with private and federal loans, the ESCAPE STUDENT LOAN DEBT PODCAST demystifies Student Loans, and how to get student loan payments or balances forgiven, reduced, re-organized or expedited. Hosted by Brenton Harrison. Music provided by Jesse Rugless of Trailmix Studios 2022-07-0400 min