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Get ready for part two of our 40 tips to supercharge your student loan repayment journey. Hosts Ben Lacomis, CSLP®, Derenda King, CFP®, CSLP®, Scotty McDonald, CSLP®, and Meredith Jones, CSLP®, AFC®, share valuable insights on student loan forgiveness, income driven repayment plans, and other critical strategies for managing student debt. From exploring federal loan forgiveness options to budgeting tips and tricks, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you optimize your approach to student loan repayment.

In today’s episode, you'll find out:

• How income driven repayment (IDR) eases the burden for those with high balances or low income
• Expert tips to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• When consolidating your student loans is a smart move or a financial misstep
• How a ladder approach in refinancing can unlock lower interest rates for your student loans
• Creative alternatives to manage student loan debt when forgiveness programs don't fit
• Budgeting hacks and lifestyle shifts that can turbocharge your loan repayment journey
• How to make sure you’re not missing out on teacher or military loan forgiveness
• When and how bankruptcy might be your escape route from student loan burdens
• The secret link between credit scores, timely payments, and better student loan terms
• Why pursuing loan forgiveness in rural healthcare careers can be a game-changing strategy

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