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Medicine Redefined161. Navigating Student Loans Amidst The Chaos | Meagan McGuireMeagan McGuire is back on the show to break down the current landscape of student loans. Meagan Landress is a student loan consultant for Student Loan Planner. She obtained her finance degree at The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. In March 2017, Meagan started her practice, Financial Coach Meagan, to help people begin their financial planning journey with student loan debt in the mix.
In this episode, we discuss:
Recent court rulings and injunctions against the SAVE plan
What the election results may mean for student loans and borrowers
The state of PSLF longterm
PSLF buyback...2024-12-261h 00
Aligned Money ShowManaging Student Loans with Meagan LandressOn this show, we talked about the current state of student loan debt, navigating the complexity of repayment options and how to get started by putting a plan together with Meagan Landress, Certified Student Loan Professional. Listen to learn about all available options for managing student loan debt!
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Student Loan PlannerUnwrapping the Gift of Education from Parent PLUS LoansThe holidays are a great time to think about the gift of education. For all the parents who have borrowed on behalf of their children to ensure they had an education, we want to give you a round of applause. Parent PLUS loans can add a layer of financial stress. Senior Student Loan Advisors Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, and Meagan McGuire (Landress), CSLP®, dedicate this episode to the 3.4 million borrowers of Parent PLUS loans. Whether you’re a parent with Parent PLUS loans or you’re a student and your parents have Parent PLUS loans, this episode is for you.2022-12-2050 min
Student Loan PlannerTop Student Loan Questions and AnswersStudent loans have been anything but predictable over the past three years. The changes have raised many questions, but we have the answers! Join top student loan experts Meagan McGuire (Landress), CSLP®, and Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, as they take a deep dive into the questions they’re seeing right now. Their combined insight and expertise can help you get the most out of the payment pause, refunds, payment count updates, forgiveness, and changes coming down the line. In today’s episode, you'll find out: Does working 70% full-time count for PSLF PSLF changes to expect in July Ho...2022-12-1344 min
Real Teacher TalkNavigating Student Loan Debt with Meagan Landress McGuireIf the thought of student loan debt makes you want to crawl into a hole and hide, this episode is for you!Student loan debt is overwhelming for anyone, but especially for chronically-underpaid teachers. If you’re in the boat of feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. In this episode of Real Teacher Talk, I sat down with student loan expert, Meagan Landress McGuire to discuss how to get started tackling this daunting topic. We chat about how to navigate between your different loan forgiveness options, what the new forgiveness program could mean for...2022-12-1119 min
The Premed YearsMappdCon22: Financial Planning for Medical SchoolWelcome to Meagan Landress, from Student Loan Planner. Meagan has extensive experience guiding students along their journey of loan repayment. Thank you for being here to offer invaluable tips to our premed community.2022-12-0943 min
Student Loan PlannerYear-End Financial Checklist for 2022: Tax Tips, Student Loan Repayment, Investing, and MoreReviewing and assessing your progress over the last year can help to keep you on track to reach your goals. But what exactly should you do? Finish the year strong and set yourself up for success in 2023 with these key money moves from Senior Student Loan Advisors Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, and Meagan McGuire (Landress), CSLP®. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How to fix your Roth IRA if you’ve been filing taxes separately Why you can’t have outstanding pre-tax accounts in your Roth IRA (or backdoor Roth IRA) How an HSA can lower you...2022-12-0649 min
Student Loan PlannerThe Backdoor PSLF Waiver and Payment Pause Extension ExplainedWhy the PSLF waiver (that expired last month) isn’t really over and the confusing extension to the student loan payment pause are just two recent developments that continue to unfold around student loans. Senior Student Loan Advisors Rob Bertman, CFA, CFP®, and Meagan McGuire (Landress), CSLP®, as well as Student Loan Advisor Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, will walk you through the latest updates that can make or break your student loan repayment plan. In today’s episode, you'll find out: Why the PSLF waiver isn’t really over The latest extension to the payment freeze What it mea...2022-11-2946 min
Student Loan PlannerHow to Get Last-Minute Credit Added to Your PSLF Payment CountYou only have until October 31, 2022 to take advantage of the PSLF waiver before it expires. But it isn’t too late to apply and get credit! Senior Student Loan Advisor Meagan Landress, CSLP®, and I did a webinar very recently on last-minute application tips for the PSLF waiver, and hundreds of borrowers were there with us. In this episode, we’re sharing the top tips from the webinar to help as many borrowers as possible get credit added to their PSLF payment count up until the last possible moment. In today’s episode, you'll find out:...2022-10-2455 min
The WoMedIt’s giving Raya: our beauty and skincare must-haves!With all the heaviness in the world, this week your hosts keep it lighthearted with an episode all about their fave skincare and beauty products. Just because they’re healthcare heroes doesn’t mean they don’t also love to gush about makeup and moisturizer every now and then! But first, they touch on the exciting PSLW news for public school teachers, frontline public health workers, or veterans, who may be eligible to have all their federal student loan debt forgiven under temporary changes to the PSLF program. The deadline to apply is October 31st; spread the news! Your health...2022-10-1436 min
Student Loan PlannerStudent Loan Cancellation and Why It’s Not Too Late to Take Advantage of the PSLF WaiverMeet Conor Mahlmann, CSLP®, one of our newest consultants as he joins Meagan Landress, CSLP®, and Ben Lacomis, CSLP®. Conor joined the Student Loan Planner team back in May and just hit his 300th consult. The team is covering many topics this week — from the changes we’ve seen, the PSLF waiver, cancellations, and what we hear directly from clients. We’re also jumping into student loan updates, so there’s a lot of ground to cover. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How Conor got into financial planning and what attracted him to student lo...2022-10-1143 min
Student Loan PlannerStudent Loan Deadlines, Forgiveness, and Must-Have Self-Care IdeasStudent loan decision fatigue is real. With so many options, programs changes, temporary waivers, and more, there’s a lot of deadlines to keep track of. What should you be paying attention to? What are you eligible for? Where do you even start? Join me, Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, and Meagan Landress, CSLP®, as we review what you should be thinking about right now. We also share how some borrowers are paying it forward and the best self-care ideas to rejuvenate your mind and body. In today’s episode, you'll find out: Why you need to create...2022-10-0427 min
Medicine Redefined74. Student Loan Forgiveness Current Events | Meagan Landress, CSLPIn this episode, Meagan Landress, CSLP rejoins the show to discuss current events in the student loan world. We touch on:
Loan forgiveness a la Biden Administration
Biden's new student loan repayment plan
Future of student loan forgiveness
Loan repayment strategies for the non-PSLF pursuer
Building wealth with student loans
The ever-increasing cost of higher education
Meagan Landress is a student loan consultant for Student Loan Planner. She was the first person in Georgia to acquire her CSLP® designation, as a Certified Student Loan Professional®. Her specialized education around student loan debt allows her to g...2022-10-031h 15
The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Pros & Cons of Student Loan ForgivenessYou may have strong feelings one way or the other about the Biden administration’s recently-announced plan to forgive some student loan debt. We covered the basics of the plan when it was first announced a couple of weeks ago during our daily news roundups. But today, we’re digging deeper into the potential pros and cons to the individuals impacted and the overall U.S. economy. Today’s first guest is the director of economic policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, Shai Akabas. His areas of expertise include higher education – specifically, how we finance it. Then la...2022-09-1014 minThe WoMedPublic Service Loan Forgiveness with Certified Student Loan Professional Meagan LandressFinancial wellness is a huge part of our overall well-being, and as healthcare workers, a six-figure debt is not uncommon. Today your hosts are joined by Student Loan Planner consultant Meagan Landress who reminds us that student loan debt is treatable with the correct plan of action. Meagan joined Student Loan Planner in 2019 and since has consulted on $160M+ of student loan debt for over 900 households. Meagan shares what the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is, how to know if you’re eligible, and what comes next after you qualify. She then discusses the 4 things you have to continue to...2022-09-0259 min
The Money with Katie ShowBONUS EPISODE: Student Loan Forgiveness, Repayment, Taxes, and Inflation with a Certified Student Loan Professional®Given the huge decision that came out of the White House last week about student loan forgiveness, we decided to create this special bonus episode all about the announcement and what it means for not just borrowers, but all of the US.We'll explore the current numbers of federal student loan borrowers, dive into the issues of taxes and inflations (while dispelling some myths!), and hear about the program and changes to expect from FINRA Certified Student Loan Professional® Meagan Landress of Student Loan Planner (https://www.studentloanplanner.com/).CORRECTION: We published this episode a f...2022-09-0227 min
Student Loan PlannerPSLF Problem-Solving: Employment Certification, Timelines, & Reconsideration RequestsAs PSLF timing issues arise and the deadline approaches for Operation Fresh Start, it’s time to get clear on a few things... Join Meagan Landress, CSLP®, our Senior Student Loan Advisor, as she welcomes our newest Student Loan Planner consultant, Ben Lacomis, CSLP®, to the team. Let’s get to know Ben and what makes him a unique and valuable asset to the SLP community, then we’ll break down the most recent issues and questions regarding the PSLF Program and Operation Fresh Start. In today’s episode, you'll find out: Ben’s background & What inspired him...2022-08-3047 min
Student Loan PlannerThe Difference Between Financial Planners, Financial Coaches, and Sales RepresentativesStudent Loan Planner’s very own Meagan Landress, CSLP®, and Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, sit down to discuss the differences between financial planners, financial coaches, and sales representatives. This is an important conversation that will give you more confidence and clarity when it comes to choosing the right professional to trust with your finances! In today’s episode, you'll find out: How planners, coaches, and sales reps overlap, and where their roles differ What to consider when you’re being marketed insurance products Why the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is the gold standard designation to look for How t...2022-08-0941 min
Student Loan PlannerUpdates on the Limited PSLF Waiver and the MOHELA TransferSenior Student Loan Advisor Meagan Landress, CSLP®, and one of our newest Student Loan Advisors, Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, discuss a number of relevant topics to student loan borrowers today. Listen as they answer listener questions from the inbox, technicalities about loan repayment (particularly around recertifying for your existing income-based repayment plan) and info about the Limited PSLF Waiver and consolidating your loans for PSLF. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How Aidvantage is asking borrowers to recertify for income-based repayment Know when you’ll actually need to recertify (not before March 2023!) How recerti...2022-06-2144 min
Medicine Redefined59. Meagan Landress, CSLP: Student Loans, Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Strategies to Minimize Debt BurdenMeagan Landress is a student loan consultant for Student Loan Planner. She obtained her finance degree at The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Meagan started her own practice - Financial Coach Meagan - in March of 2017 to specifically help people who are beginning their financial planning journey with student loan debt in the mix. She was the first person in Georgia to acquire her CSLP® designation, as a Certified Student Loan Professional®. Her specialized education around student loan debt allows her to guide borrowers through informed repayment decisions, taking into account their full financial situation and financial go...2022-05-151h 13
Veterinary Financial PodcastUpdates From a Student Loan Expert - Meagan LandressWe asked Meagan Landress, student loan consultant for Student Loan Planner, financial coach, and a Certified Student Loan Professional about what a student loan consult entails, the changes occurring with student loans, determining the best route of repayment, and common mistakes vets make with student loans.- What does a student loan consult with Meagan entail?- What do vets need to keep in mind for when payments resume?- What does Meagan recommend if the government extends the pause again?- How do you determine the best route of repayment?2022-05-0342 min
The Planning PodcastMajor Updates - Student Loan ForgivenessWe connect with Meagan Landress, the first Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP) in the state of Georgia to discuss the important updates shared by the Department of Education. If you have federal student loans this interview is for you. #pslf #studentloans #forgiveness2022-04-2237 min
The Pre-PA ClubPSLF Deep Dive - How to get Student Loans Forgiven with Meagan Landress of StudentLoanPlanner.comA brief summary of this episodeMentioned in this episode:CapYear TrainingGet $200 Off CapYear Academy
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Student Loan PlannerCommon Student Loan Scams and the Potential Benefits of the ICR PlanMeagan Landress, CSLP®, and Dan Rooker, CFP®, CSLP®, sit down to discuss common student loan scams. They also share why the Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan might just be a great option to consider for borrowers looking to take advantage of the limited PSLF Waiver opportunity. In today’s episode, you'll find out: Why you should check the StudentAid.gov site frequently About some of the most common student loan scams Real-life examples of scams our listeners have seen Why scams are likely to increase over the coming months What to look for to avoid being taken advan...2022-02-2236 min
Student Loan PlannerWhat to Know About Recertification on an Income-Driven PlanLauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, sits down with fellow consultant Meagan Landress, CSLP®, to talk in detail about student loan recertification and PSLF waivers. If you’re worried about self-reporting or recertifying your income and how this whole process works when you’re on an income-driven plan, this is the episode for you! In today’s episode, you'll find out: How to self-report if you’re on an income-driven repayment plan Mishaps to self-reporting and how you can avoid them The earliest you’ll need to recertify your income on an income driven plan The best way to prepare fo...2022-02-0132 min
Student Loan PlannerWhat We’re Seeing in the Field: PSLF Waivers and Servicer Changes In ActionJoin Student Loan Planner consultants Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, and Meagan Landress, CSLP®, to discover what’s new and exciting about the PSLF Waiver and the servicer changes. They’re sharing what they’re seeing “on the ground” with real-life scenarios of the PSLF Waiver and servicer changes happening for borrowers. In today’s episode, you'll find out: What’s happening to PSLF folks that have moved from FedLoan to Mohela What is the PSLF Waiver and how does it work? How to know if you qualify for PSLF Waiver How temporary is the PSLF Waiver loan forgiveness...2021-12-0747 min
The Empowered NurseStudent Loan Planning, Payment, and Forgiveness Options for Nurses With Meagan Landress, CSLPLacey is joined by Certified Student Loan Professional Meagan Landress to discuss the many options available to nurses when it comes to student loans and loan forgiveness! So often, nurses (and others) let their loan dictate many of their decisions including the roles that they go into but she believes in order to achieve success and happiness beyond a financial means, it should really be the other way around. Meagan helps student loan borrowers better understand their loans and the options available for repaying, forgiveness, planning, and more. Meagan specifically dives into the different forgiveness options available to nurses such...2021-11-1538 minThe Planning PodcastIMC Recap - NIL x G League x Silicon Valley x Saquon Barkley x Student LoansIn todays recap we discuss the new NIL deal signed by OSU basketball player Bryce Thompson. Also in the 2021 draft 3 players from the G League were drafted, in which two were in the top 7. Google is planning a new Silicon Valley Campus with a hardware hub. Saquon Barkley announced he is going to receive all future endorsement payments in bitcoin. In closing, we interviewed Meagan Landress a Certified Student Loan Professional to discuss Biden administration extending the student loan repayment pause. #planning #IMC2021-10-1130 min
Student Loan PlannerSix Student Loan Loopholes that Borrowers can Take Advantage OfIn this episode’s consultant takeover, Molly Laughter, MBA CFA, CFP®, and Meagan Landress, CSLP®, dive deep into the student loan repayment loopholes that are available for borrowers — depending on certain factors such as family situation and where they live. Molly and Meagan also discuss tax implications, including those for individuals or families who live in a community property state versus those who don’t, as well as for those who live abroad and earn foreign income. In today’s episode, you'll find out: The ins-and-outs of the Double Debt Loophole Defining Community Property States Taking advantage...2021-09-1451 min
OT UncorkedAbility, Control, & Asking for Help: Reflections from the Third TrimesterWhat’s coming up for OT Uncorked?NEW episode about how OTs can support homeschooling familiesNEW episode about how OTs can support mamas SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW to get notifications when these episodes go liveEpisodes to revisit:Episode 31: Pregnancy, Identity, & Occupational Transition with Sarah Putt from OT4LyfeEpisode 32: What OTs Need to Know About Student Loan Planning with Expert Meagan LandressIf you have student loans, this episode is for you! The fed has extended the pause on student loan interest and payments until the end of January. Take this time to get your financial house in order and...2021-08-3049 min
OT UncorkedWhat OTs Need to Know About Student Loan Planning with Expert Meagan LandressGuest: Meagan Landress, CSLP®Consultant at Student Loan Planner and Certified Student Loan Professional®Website: www.studentloanplanner.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentLoanPlan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentloanplanner/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StudentLoanTravTopics we Uncorked:Holistic student loan planning A helpful guide for refinancing your student loans The different student loan forgiveness options for occupational therapists Student loans and the COVID-19 pandemic -- the latest you need to knowWine we Uncorked:No wine updates from me during pregnancy, but reach out on IG to tell me wh...2021-06-301h 15
Student Loan PlannerHow to Define and Achieve Your New American DreamHistorically, the American Dream was to simply own your own home. But in this day and age, is getting out of debt the new American Dream? Our consultant takeover continues this week with Meagan Landress and Dan Rooker who unpack that very question. They break down current attitudes—many of which came about as a result of the pandemic—toward purchasing a home, investing, and paying down different kinds of debt. SLP publicist Brittney Lynn makes a guest appearance on the show to discuss how she was able to achieve her own American Dream—paying down $50,000 in debt...2021-06-2238 min
The Whole VeterinarianHere's Why You Need A Plan for Your Student Loan Repayment featuring Meagan Landress, CSLPWhile I worry that the burden of student debt weighs heavily on veterinarians throughout their careers, quick repayment is not feasible in many cases. I'm also learning that it may not make the most mathematical sense. In this episode, Meagan Landress, a consultant for Student Loan Planner, helps me understand how to look at income-driven repayment and forgiveness in a new light. If you have any amount of student debt or are still in school, I think this episode is a must-listen. Planning for this giant pile of debt is the only way you will gain control over it.2021-06-1726 min
Student Loan PlannerTop Advice to Dads for Helping their Kids with Student LoansWith Father’s Day just around the corner, Lauryn Williams sits down with Meagan Landress and Rob Bertman to offer advice to dads who are in the process of helping their kids with their student loans—whether by helping to pay them down or taking on the loan in their name altogether. In today’s episode, you'll find out: When and how to take on a Parent PLUS loan Why you don’t need to pay extra toward your loans if you are going for forgiveness Why it’s more productive to look at your kids’ loans indivi...2021-06-1544 min
Student Loan PlannerThe Challenges Women Face When Up Against Student Loan DebtIt’s a consultant takeover! All of the ladies of Student Loan Planner, Lauryn Williams, Meagan Landress, and Molly Laughter, are talking more about the mental health survey. There’s more to student debt than managing the numbers, and they’re going to unpack the challenges women face when they are up against student loan debt and while navigating life in general. In today’s episode, you'll find out: What is the mental health survey The biggest factor in mental wellness when you have student loan debt Why so many women borrowers have suicidal ideation...2021-05-0438 min
Student Loan PlannerThe Mental Health Burden of Student LoansStudent loan borrowers face enormous mental health challenges. Our mental health survey of student loan borrowers found that 1 out of every 14 borrowers considered suicide because of their student loans. Listen in as Student Loan Advisor and consultant Meagan Landress CSLP® and I tackle the tough topic of mental health burdens that many borrowers experience. We’re discussing the results of our survey, sharing our thoughts on the various factors that may be contributing to these issues, and our advice to borrowers who are suffering anxiety and depression due to student loans. In today’s episode, you'll find out:2021-04-2054 min
Vet Talk with Royal CaninA Quick Guide to Veterinary DebtVeterinarians often follow a passion that begins at a young age to pursue their career in order to help animals. But the necessary education is expensive, and many students finish school with a large amount of debt. This debt coupled with median paying jobs that haven’t kept pace can place tremendous pressure on graduates. This episode of VetTalk with Royal Canin will discuss the impact debt has on graduating students, the various types of loan payments available, and how loan forgiveness works. Panelists: Meagan Landress Certified Student Loan Professional and Consultant - Student Loan Plann...2021-04-0522 min
Student Loan PlannerWill President Biden Block Student Loan Cancelation?When President Biden was asked at his first town hall whether he would forgive at least $50,000 of student loan debt, he quickly responded, “I will not make that happen.” The president is in support of canceling $10k for borrowers, but there’s a catch. Student Loan Planner Consultant Meagan Landress joins me to unpack why the president said what he did, what it means and what borrowers might expect in the next four years. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How President Biden addresses the question of student debt Why President Biden isn’t behind canceling...2021-03-0246 minThe Planning PodcastHow to navigate student loans with Meagan LandressIn this episode we are discuss the history of Student Loans, what to expect with the transition in government, and tips to utilize if you currently have student loan debt.2021-02-2629 min
THE UNCENT$ORED SHOWThe UNCENT$ORED Show EP104: Overcoming Student Loan Fatigue w/ Meagan Landress1.6 TRILLION (yes TRILLY) is what Americans owe on their student loan balances to date. How much of that total have you run up? Megan Landress is the STUDENT LOAN COACH and has helped so many people conquer their student loans with a plan and focused power. We sit down to talk about : – […]2021-02-2642 min
Successful Nonprofits PodcastTaming Your Student Loan Monster with Meagan LandressThere are roughly 45 million people drowning in nearly $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. That’s an average debt of more than $35,000 per person! If you are one of those 45 million people, your student loan payment is probably more than a car payment. And it might be as much (or more) than a mortgage. Since student loan debt is a burden for many nonprofit professionals, I invited Meagan Landress to help us better understand how to manage student loans. Megan is a financial planner who specializes in student loan debt, and she shares tips for reducing your monthly pa...2021-02-0430 min
Couple Money Podcast[Simplify & Enjoy] How to Tackle Your Student Loans in 2021How can you plan and budget for a year when there are so many things up in the air? Today we’ll go over how the two of you can create a plan and budget so you can hit your goals while being flexible enough to switch gears if needed! How to Hit Your Money Goals During a Uncertain Year This first month of 2021 is just about wrapped up and already it's been an eventful year! A huge challenge we faced in 2020 and it looks like for a good part of th...2021-01-2735 min
Simplify and Enjoy PodcastDealing with Uncertainty: How to Budget for 2021How can you plan and budget for a year when there are so many things up in the air? Today we’ll go over how the two of you can create a plan and budget so you can hit your goals while being flexible enough to switch gears if needed! How to Hit Your Money Goals During a Uncertain Year This first month of 2021 is just about wrapped up and already it's been an eventful year! A huge challenge we faced in 2020 and it looks like for a good part of this year, it...2021-01-2735 min
Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast, Helping you create a profitable, sustainable law firm you loveMeagan Landress | From a Six Figure Student Loan Debt to a Six Figure Net WorthOn this week’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we speak with Meagan Landress, an advisor with Student Loan Planner, to discuss how to shift from being six figures in student loan debt to having a six figure net worth. Since 2016, Student Loan Planner has consulted on over $1.1 billion of student loan debt and found over $214 million in projected savings for the professionals they’ve worked with.Meagan says, “I first started my career working at a personal financial planning firm, and a problem we consistently ran into was that with highly educated individuals, there t...2020-11-1837 min
She Slays the Day with Dr. Lauryn Brunclik77 - A Student Loan Expert Breaks Down Big Loans With Small IncomeDr. Lauryn welcomes Meagan Landress from Student Loan Planner on the show to discuss all things student loans. She gives examples of when to be aggressive with student loans and when to be extremely passive. She also discusses repayment options and how to build an overall healthy financial life. To learn more about Meagan or work with her: @financialcoachmeagan Sign up for the virtual Subluxnation conference Rate & Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Join the Weekly Slay mailing list HERE To get the exclusive sheslays savings go HERE If you have a question or fee...2020-11-0858 min
Frankly FinancialUpdates on Student LoansIn this episode of Frankly Financial, student loan specialist Meagan Landress shares her knowledge and expertise on the subject matter, along with giving industry updates in the context of the The Cares Act.
Meagan is the leading expert in her field and the only Georgian with a CSLP designation. Being a Certified Student Loan Professional, Meagan has helped hundreds of clients repay their student loans in the most efficient way possible.
If you have student loans, the this is a must listen to, and if you know of anyone with student loans, then please pass th...2020-10-1651 min
Student Loan PlannerScary Student Loan StoriesIs there anything scarier than student loans? With Halloween just around the corner, student loan experts Lauryn Williams and Meagan Landress share scary updates from 2020 and terrifying student loan stories. In today’s episode, you'll find out: An update on student loan changes so far this year If student loan payments will be suspended after December 31 Should you recertify your income-driven plan before the end of the year Why recertifying your income now could be a smart strategy What to do if your mortgage broker won’t qualify you for a mortgage How to...2020-10-1340 min
Student Loan PlannerYour Student Loan Questions AnsweredWe have seen a lot of changes to the student loan system over the last few months. The Student Loan Planner team of consultants - Meagan Landress, Lauryn Williams, Justin Harvey, and Rob Bertman - are following the changes to keep you up to date. In this episode, they’re answering your questions to give you the low-down on student loans. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How your payments are calculated if your income goes up How a partial financial hardship factors into your payments Can your servicer kick you off an income-driven repayment plan...2020-10-0642 min
Student Loan PlannerBest Tips for Financial Planning: How to Balance Saving, Investing, and Paying off Debt with Student LoansStudent Loan Planner consultants Rob Bertman and Meagan Landress share their best tips to find balance with budgeting, saving, investing, and paying off debt without sacrificing your quality of life. In today’s episode, you'll find out: The right balance between paying off debt and saving for the future The one thing you need to set yourself up for financial independence Why Landress thinks zero-based budgeting is exhausting and what she does instead Bertman’s 3-step process to setting up the perfect budget Strategies to realistically reduce how much you spend each month Why experimenting with budg...2020-09-2955 min
Money Confident Podcast with Jillian ToddEpisode 23: Tackling Student Loans with Meagan LandressGot student loans? Today’s podcast is one you don’t want to miss!
I invited my friend and student loan expert Meagan to talk all about your loans, repayment strategy, and how to create a strategy so you can stop stressing every time you check your loan balance!
Meagan’s interest in finance started as a Junior in high school while working as a bookkeeper for a fitness facility in her hometown. This role steered her towards studying finance in college at The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, where she began her ca...2020-08-0626 min
The Veterinarian Success Podcast#47 Meagan Landress - An Update On The Student Loan LandscapeIn this episode, I'm joined by Meagan Landress, CSLP® who is a Certified Student Loan Professional. Meagan shares where we are, what the future of loans might look like, and what veterinarians need to think about in regards to their student loan balances. We discuss:The landscape of student loans in the world of COVID-19.Should someone wait to refinance their student loans with the talks of the government forgiving loans?What all student loan borrowers should be thinking about today.We walk through two different veterinarians she's worked with as case studies to discuss how and what t...2020-07-2644 min
Student Loan PlannerHow to Plan Pre-Student Loan DebtMeagan Landress, CSLP and owner of Financial Coach Meagan, shares the best way to plan for the cost of undergrad and grad school, the importance of understanding how the federal student loan system works, and why you don’t have to feel embarrassed or sad about how much you borrow. In today’s episode, you'll find out: Meagan’s advice to find the true cost of attendance What loans you can get for undergraduate school How your dependency status impacts your borrowing limit Meagan’s thoughts about when to take out a private student loan Where to go to...2020-06-161h 08
Student Loan PlannerSome Good student Loan News (people are still saving money)To help combat the doom and gloom that is the coronavirus, I’m bringing you some positive energy. Today, I talk with Meagan Landress, Certified Student Loan Professional™ and founder of Financial Coach Meagan, about some good news regarding student loans. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How Landress has been handling social distancing The repayment plan that cut a couple’s payment in half The trick to free up cash flow on student loans A strategy for student loans specifically for people nearing retirement age Why federal student loans aren’t l...2020-05-0557 min
Student Loan PlannerGetting relief on your loans during economic disasterA lot of people have had significant changes to their incomes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’ve had a drop in pay, you could get some relief by lowering your student loan payment. I sat down with our very own Meagan Landress, CSLP®, to walk you through how to recalculate your student loan payments during an economic disaster. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How to lower your student loan payment without making a single phone call Which application to use to recalculate your payment immediately The documentation you need...2020-03-2455 min
Student Loan PlannerStudent Loan Hacks You Haven't Heard Before with Meagan LandressAs part of our series on introducing you to new members of the Student Loan Planner team, I want to take a moment to talk with Meagan Landress. She is a Certified Student Loan Professional™ and today she’s sharing her best student loan loopholes and strategies to help you conquer your student loan debt. In today’s episode, you'll find out: What led Meagan to student loan consulting How “married filing separately” can lower your payment How to double-dip with the poverty line deduction What double consolidation can do for Parent PLUS borrowers The legal loophole t...2020-01-2843 min
The Certified Student Loan Advisor PodcastCSLP 6: How a financial advisor accelerated the growth of her new practiceIn this episode, Meagan Landress, a CSLP based in Georgia, discusses how after taken the CSLP program and becoming certified, she rapidly grew her practice. She outlines how building new, early career professionals set the foundation for a group of long-term client relationships. Meagan also shares about her experience with the CSLP course and the taking the exam and how it helped her accelerate the growth of her financial advisory practice.
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How to MoneyPrivate Student Loan Benefits and Pitfalls with $Pro Meagan Landress #068Do you have federal student loans? Are you wondering if you have any refinancing options? There is a lot to consider in a refinance beyond the advertised interest rate, and this week’s $Pro, Meagan Landress, will help us wade through it all. We also spend a large part of this episode answering specific student loan related questions from the How to Money Facebook group.During this episode we each enjoyed a Can Can (red wine barrel-aged) by Westbrook Brewing Co which you can learn all about on Untappd. A special thanks to Jeff at Peachtree Road Pa...2019-03-1132 minHow to MoneyPaying Off Your Student Loans with $Pro Meagan Landress #066Over 45 million Americans are saddled with over 1.5 trillion in student loan debt- this is a nationwide epidemic! With such a massive burden, how do you even begin repaying your student loans? Our $Pro this week, student loan expert Meagan Landress, is here to shed some light on the many different student loan repayment programs and how to choose the plan that best fits your financial situation and goals. At the end of this episode we answer some specific student loan related questions from the How to Money Facebook community.During this episode we each enjoyed a Nostalgia...2019-03-0436 min