(Ep. 144) Is Your Student Debt a Good Thing? | Student Loan Planner
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Was your decision to take out a student loan the right decision? In this episode, I make the case that student debt isn’t only the right decision, but a fantastic one. It can feel like a burden, but it’s also a massive opportunity to gain access to high-income skills that you can use to maximize your potential and leave a lasting impact.
In today’s episode, you’ll find out:
✅ Why I think student loan debt is a good thing
✅ Why you shouldn’t wait to apply for PSLF, despite FedLoan leaving
✅ Whether cash back credit cards are worth it
✅ How disability discharge can forgive student loans
✅ How student loans can give you the security of high income and job security
✅ The true percentage of income you’ll pay for income-driven repayment plans
✅ The few states that will potentially tax student loan forgiveness in the near future
✅ Why you should think of your student debt as a “smart income tax”
✅ How to be optimistic in a time of chaos and uncertainty
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