Welcome to the Student Loan Podcast! Here you’ll find practical advice on tackling student loan debt, paying down your higher education expenses and inspiring stories about paying off student loans. Join Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez as they discuss student loans, tuition, and everything in between.
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Taming the High Cost of College teaches parents the secrets of how to plan and save for college so you can help make your children's dreams come true. Hosted by Brad Baldridge, a Certified Financial Planner and college planning expert, you'll learn what you need to save time, save money and reduce stress with smart and proven strategies. If you’re the parent of a college-bound teenager, you’re in the right place!
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529 Plan Series EP 4: Advanced Strategies Around 529 Plans
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Learn advanced 529 plan strategies that can potentially help you maximize your savings and tax benefits while you protect your investment. Tune in here: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-529-plan-series-ep-4-advanced-strategies-around-529-plans *** Check out the FREE College Money Report and Cost of Colleges by State: https://tamingthehig…
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529 Plan Series EP 3: 529s and Other College Savings Plans
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Learn how 529 plans compare to other college investment options, the pros and cons of each, and strategies to help you potentially maximize your benefits. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-529-plan-series-ep-3-529-plans-and-other-college-savings-plan *** Check out the FREE Scholarship Guide For Busy Parents and College Money R…
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529 Plan Series EP 2: 529 Plan Investment Options
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Learn about 529 plan investment options, including which types of investments can potentially help you maximize your tax-free earnings and college savings. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-529-college-plan-series-episode-2-investing-for-beginners *** Check out our FREE Scholarship Guide for Busy Parents: https://courses.tamin…
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Get expert insights on 529 plans, how they work, and why they’re one of the best ways for families to save and grow money for college. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-529-college-plan-series-episode-1-the-basics *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources *** We…
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89. Brett Holzhauer | How to Pay Off Student Loans using Good Credit, Job Hopping, and the Right Attitude
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Today, Brett Holzhauer joins the Student Loan Podcast to share his personal student loan debt payoff story. Brett is a personal finance nerd who emerged from the depths of student loan hell. He paid off over $80,000 in student loans just over 7 years post-graduation through a myriad of strategies. Now, he is passionate about sharing his story and h…
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166 Class Tracker: How to Help Your Students Stay Organized
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Learn how your student can get and stay organized with tips from Lesley Martin, a former classroom teacher, academic coach, and founder of ClassTracker. Listen here: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-166-strongclass-tracker-how-to-help-your-students-stay-organized-strong/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: …
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165 College Parent Central: Parenting in the Best Way Possible
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Learn the best ways to parent your college-bound student and what you should and shouldn’t do to help them prepare and succeed. Listen here: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-165-college-parent-central-parenting-in-the-best-way-possible/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.…
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88. Alarice & Kevin Scott | How to Pay Off $100k+ in Student Loan Debt Selling Soap
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Alarice and Kevin Scott, founders of KountryScentz, share how they went from working four jobs and living paycheck-to-paycheck to creating a side hustle that helped them pay off over $100k in student loan debt and over $300k in total debt in 3 years. If you find yourself looking for inspiration because you're struggling to figure out how you're goi…
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Today, Shamil Rodriguez shares 5 ways to make college worth it. Are currently in school and looking for ways to help pay for college? Are you looking to plan for the future after you graduate? This episode is for you. Grab a pen and paper and take notes so you can improve your odds of implementing some of the strategies discussed today. Visit the s…
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86. Will Sealy | Simplifying Student Debt with Summer App
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Today, Will Sealy, co-founder and CEO of the Summer joins The Student Loan Podcast to share how his company is helping simplify student loan debt. Prior to Summer, Will served as one of the first student loan policy experts at the CFPB and was a special assistant and policy advisor to Senator Elizabeth Warren at both the CFPB and the U.S. Departmen…
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Ann Garcia (@anngarciacfp), author of the book How to Pay for College, joins The Student Loan Podcast to share how parents and students can prepare financially to pay for college. Ann Garcia has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial Planner and managing partner of Independent Progressive Ad…
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84. Oliver Perry | Paid Off over 40K in Student Loans
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Today, Oliver Perry (@theoliverperry), host of The Oliver Perry Show, shares how he paid off over $40,000 in student loans. Oliver has an interesting journey that many of you can relate to or may find inspiration in hearing. We take a dive into what his mindset was throughout the different periods of his life and his student loan debt payoff journe…
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83. 5 Ways to Improve Experiential Learning
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Today, Daphné and Shamil discuss 5 Ways to Improve Experiential Learning. If you are a professor or university administrator looking for ways to improve your experiential learning program next year, then this episode is for you. Visit the show notes for all the extra details: https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode83 Visit our podcast sponsor at …
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In today's episode, Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez share 10 ways you can make $1K. This episode is for those of you looking for ideas to quickly and easily implement to help make extra money. With the end of the year quickly approaching, Daphné and Shamil wanted to make sure you had a few more tools in your tool belt of paying off your student…
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81. Trent McKendrick | Pay Off Student Loans with Founder of Lever App
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Trent McKendrick is the founder of Lever.App which helps you pay down your student loan debt! Today, on the Student Loan Podcast, we discuss how you can use the Lever App to help pay down your student loans and get your personal finances on track. Perfect timing for the New Year! In today's episode with Trent McKendrick we discuss: How the Lever Ap…
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Learn about the Semester at Sea program, how it works, and the fantastic academic, cultural and world travel experiences it provides for college students. Listen here: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-164-semester-at-sea/ *** Check out these FREE resources that are helpful for college planning: http://tamingthehighcostofcollege.c…
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80. How to Pay Off Your Student Loans in the New Year
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In today's episode, Daphné and Shamil discuss how to pay off your student loans in the new year! Instead of waiting for January, we've put together some of the tips and tricks from previous episodes in this how-to guide to help getting you rolling before the new year begins. In today's episode we discuss: the money mindset you should have when deci…
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Learn the keys to maintaining good physical, mental and social health in college, including what parents can do to help students ensure their wellness. Listen here: tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-163-the-college-wellness-guide/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources *…
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Today, Daphné and Shamil discuss the latest student loan news updates. Some of the topics covered today include: President Biden and the Department of Education extending the student loan repayment pause; the string of lawsuits currently holding up President Biden's $20,000 student loan forgiveness plan; and whether or not doctors and lawyers shoul…
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Learn how to get into law school and what students should do to prepare, apply, and maximize their chances of success. Listen now: tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-162-getting-into-law-school/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources *** We care about what you think and w…
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78. Anissa Buckley | Living with Less to be Debt Free
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Anissa Buckley joins the Student Loan podcast to share her story of how she went from paying off $60K in student loans, how she went from employee to entrepreneur, and how she coped and adjusted through phases in her life that many of us will face. We recommend taking notes for today's episode because Anissa drops knowledge bomb after knowledge bom…
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77. Ken Korber | Book Writing Side Hustle to Pay Off Student Loans
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Today, we interview author Ken Korber and how he was able to accelerate his student loan repayment plan by writing several children's books. The best part is that you can do it too! Ken provides a deep dive into the process of writing your first book so that you can direct your profits to your student loans. Ken is a surgical and cardiovascular phy…
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Learn how parents can help their kids get the best education after high school and how to pay for it without ending up in too much debt. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-161-accessible-education-for-all/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources *** We …
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160 Writing Great Essays for College Admissions and Scholarships
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Find out how parents can help their students become a better writer and write a great essay for college admissions or scholarship applications. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-160-writing-great-essays-for-college-admissions-and-scholarships/ *** Check the The Scholarship Guide for Busy Parents - it's free! http://tam…
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Find out more about engineering careers, including potential jobs and pathways, how to pick an engineering college, how to network, and much more. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-159-is-engineering-for-you/ Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources *** We …
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76. Diana Ibarra | Paying for College Today Compared to the 80s
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Diana Ibarra is an architect that joins The Student Loan Podcast today to share her experience of paying for college in the 80s compared to what it's like paying for college today as a parent. Diana also dives into what is was like a woman to join a male dominated career field. Diana goes into the jobs she had while paying for school and how income…
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158 Degree Insurance: Guaranteed Income After You Graduate
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Learn about Degree Insurance, how it works, and how it helps college students ensure that their degree pays off with a good income and return on investment. Listen to thes episode here: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-158-degree-insurance-guaranteed-income-after-you-graduate/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college plan…
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Today, Daphné and Shamil discuss the latest student loan news updates. Some of the topics covered today include: News of whether or not President Biden and the Department of Education will extend the student loan repayment pause; $3.4 billion in student loan forgiveness for ITT students; and the Department of Education plan to lift 7.5 million borr…
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157 College in 3: Getting Your College Degree in 3 Years
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Learn how new College in 3 programs are offering students opportunities to earn a degree in three years, with more relevant and beneficial instruction and experience. Listen to the episode now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/157-college-in-3-getting-your-college-degree-in-3-years/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: h…
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74. Debbie Peterson | Self Employed Parents and Student Loans
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Debbie Peterson joins the Student Loan Podcast to share her story of being a parent trying to navigate FAFSA and taking out student loans for her son while being self employed. Being self employed and helping pay for your kids to go to school isn't as straightforward as you'd think. Luckily, Debbie shares her experience of how she was able to get i…
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Liberal arts degrees have a lasting impact on lifelong success, leadership, and fulfillment. Learn more in this podcast interview with Dr. Rick Detweiler. Listen to the episode here: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-156-is-a-liberal-arts-degree-worth-it/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthe…
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73. Dr. Samantha Pillay | Save Money by Making Food
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Dr. Samantha Pillay joins The Student Loan Podcast to share how you can save money by making your own food! Have you ever been pressed for time and wondered how you could eat a healthy meal? If so, then Samantha has you covered with her No Recipe Cookbook. Dr. Pillay is a single mother, surgeon, entrepreneur, educator, public speaker, and director …
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72. Dr. Erica Steele | Fix Your Money Mindset
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Today, Dr. Erica Steele joins The Student Loan Podcast to share how you can fix your money mindset. Dr. Steele is a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, a Public Health Educator, a Public Speaker, and National Media Expert. We discuss: How to get yourself out of a money mindset rut; Steps to helping change your perspective towards money; How changi…
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71. Sonja Wasden | Master Student Loan Stress
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Sonja Wasden is a suicide survivor who joins the Student Loan Podcast so share her story to inspire you to know that you are not alone in managing your school and student loan stress. Sonja shares tips on mastering the systems and techniques to manage your school and student loan stress. She manages her bipolar, OCD, and anxiety disorders while bec…
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Stella Oliveras joins The Student Loan Podcast to share her inspiring story. Have you ever find yourself wondering how you were going to pay off your student loans? Well, you're not alone, and even if you find yourself down, remember, your're not out. In today's episode we discuss: How Stella had to figure out how to come up with $10k a year to sta…
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69. Charles Chadwick | Turn Your Experiences Into Opportunities
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Charles is a former college student who experienced the challenge of paying for his college education alone without any external financial assistance. He cut down his college costs by 40%! Charles is the author of two books Chadwick’s College Checklist 2 Steps W/Tips On How To Cut College Costs and Chadwick’s Cultivated Circumstances: Experience Is…
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155 The Parent Compass Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey
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Well-intentioned parents can damage their kids’ future by guiding them in detrimental ways. Learn how you can do better with wisdom from The Parent Compass. Tune in now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-155-the-parent-compass-navigating-your-teens-wellness-and-academic-journey *** Check out these FREE resources about college plan…
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Learn about 529 plans and how they can help parents invest and save money for college tax-free, so they can help their kids graduate debt-free. Tune in now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-154-529-plans-and-the-gift-of-college/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/reso…
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153 College Success Habits: 7 Powerful Principles
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Learn Jesse Mogle’s College Success Habits: the seven powerful principles that can help your child excel in college and beyond. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-153-college-success-habits-7-powerful-principles/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources/…
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Learn about college loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs) and how they help students repay loans if their post-graduation income is unexpectedly low. Listen to the episode now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-152-loan-repayment-assistance-programs/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthe…
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151 The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You
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Learn how your college-bound student should start career planning, including how they can network, build important career skills, and land a perfect job. Listen to the episode here: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-151-the-career-toolkit-essential-skills-for-success-that-no-one-taught-you/ *** Check out these FREE resouces about …
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150 How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money
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Learn how passion projects, community service, and taking the right first step in college planning can ensure your student ends up at the right school. Listen here: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-150-how-to-send-your-student-to-college-without-losing-your-mind-or-your-money/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college plan…
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68. Jennifer J. Hammond | How 1 Flip Paid Off Her Student Loans
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Jennifer J. "Yay" Hammond joins the Student Loan podcast to share her inspiring story. Not only did Jennifer pay off all of her student loans with one real estate flip, that wasn't even her original gameplan after graduating from college. If you've ever been unsure if you are heading on the right path and if you'll ever pay off your student student…
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Find out how virtually any student, including those with an average GPA, can earn scholarships, save on college costs, and graduate debt-free. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-149-making-a-debt-free-degree-possible/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resou…
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67. Dee-1 | How He Finished Paying Sallie Mae Back
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Rapper Dee-1 (@dee1music), David Augustine Jr., is a socially conscious rapper, entrepreneur, and podcaster inspiring millions on a journey to empowerment. His commitment to spreading positivity and financial inclusion led him to become the first rapper in Louisiana history to be appointed by the governor. In 2016, Dee-1 released a hit song, "I Fin…
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148 Demystifying College Admissions and Your Student’s Future
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Get expert insights on how to encourage your student to make the right decisions about college and prepare for their future. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-148-demystifying-college-admissions-and-your-students-future/ *** Check out this FREE resource about the cost of colleges by state. Check how much your prospect …
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147 Making Wise College Decisions with the 5|10|20 Outcomes Rule
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Find out how to make a wise college decision with the 5|10|20 outcomes rule for balancing college investment with your long-term financial returns. Tune in to the episode: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-147-making-wise-college-decisions-with-the-51020-outcomes-rule/ *** Check out these FREE resources helpful for college plannin…
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Great advice for parents on how your student can graduate from college debt-free, including key resources to help you along the way. Listen to the episode now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-146-getting-out-of-college-debt-free/ *** Check out this FREE resource to learn everything you need to know about scholarships: https://ta…
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Learn what every parent and student should know about getting into med school, including the process, the key qualifications, and much more. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-145-getting-into-med-school/ *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources/ *** We …
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144 Career Planning Empowered by TikTok and LinkedIn
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Find out how students can learn about career planning through TikTok, including great tips for using LinkedIn to make important connections. Listen now: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-144-career-planning-empowered-by-tiktok-and-linkedin *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning: https://tamingthehighcostofcolleg…
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