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Higher Ed Now

American Council of Trustees and Alumni

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Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America's higher education system.
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Travis helps you navigate the insane world of student loans, especially if you owe $20,000 to $1 million. If you've ever spent too much time on the phone with your loan servicer, this is the show for you. Every week we share tips on loan forgiveness, investing, crushing debt, and how to get to financial freedom when you owe more than most people's mortgage.
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The FitBUX Podcast

Joseph Reinke, CFA

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Our goal... Be more than just another boring personal finance podcast. How do we do it: - We interview individuals at different points along their financial journey to provide you motivation and ideas. From student loans to retirement. - We dive deep into the mental side of money so you can achieve true financial freedom. - We do episodes where we take individual finance topics and deeper dive into them. These aren't your typical finance topics either... Come join the party...
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The College Investor podcast is a daily audio show that's dedicated to bringing you the best of TheCollegeInvestor.com. We discuss a variety of topics, all relating to millennial money - including student loan debt, investing, earning more money, and more! Robert Farrington, the founder of The College Investor and a Millennial Money Expert, shares how to get out of student loan debt so that you can start investing and building wealth for the future. Instead of cutting expenses and living a f ...
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The Marriage Kids and Money Podcast will strengthen your family tree and help you live financially free. We work to help you build the life of your dreams! Each week, award-winning Family Finance Coach Andy Hill shares wealth-building tips that help parents and couples to design their ideal lifestyle. Learn how to get on track with your finances, have a happier marriage, work toward financial freedom, and even build generational wealth. Knowing community makes for a happier future, Andy inte ...
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We Fix Space Junk

Battle Bird Productions

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'We Fix Space Junk' follows seasoned smuggler Kilner and reluctant fugitive Samantha as they travel the galaxy, dodging bullets and meeting strange and wonderful beings as they carry out odd jobs on the fringes of the law. A female-led sci-fi comedy sitcom set in the far future, in a high-tech, dystopian world, We Fix Space Junk draws on the sci-fi of the past, following in the footsteps of Harry Harrison and of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Equal parts love-letter to sci- ...
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DebtFreeMuslims is a Qalam Institute project and hosted by Omar Usman and Adam Taufique. The show explores everything related to personal finance for Muslims, including home mortgages, budgeting, materialism, credit cards, student loans, marriage, and much more.
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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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I was $300,000 in debt including student loans and mortgages, living a lifestyle way above my means. Three years later my family had paid off all of it including our house! Now that I'm 100% DEBT FREE (that's right no credit cards, car payments or debt of any kind), I'm on a mission to build a community of people who are ready to crush their money goals. This isn't your regular finance show - we're here to have fun and learn about life any money together. Welcome!
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Tim and Tom Mullooly from Mullooly Asset Management bring you "Living With Money". Tim and Tom will walk you through your financial life step by step. From the very basics of personal finance to in-depth financial planning and investing methods, you will truly learn how to live with money. With years of experience spanning multiple generations, Tim and Tom bring a unique perspective to your financial life, whether you're just starting out, or getting close to retirement. Through educational ...
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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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The Kati Hyer Show Women valiantly manage careers, family, and social responsibilities day in and day out, and the last thing on their minds is how to tackle their financial challenges - there's just too much on the never-ending list of life to do before then! The problem is money stress follows them in shame from debt, anxiety about not knowing how to make ends meet, guilt from spending, and frustration in relationships around money. The Kati Hyer Show walks through the myths that perpetuat ...
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Jake Of All Trades

Jake Nuno: Financial Advisor and Financial Guru

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Every week Jake Rivas, Financial Advisor To Millennials, will hit the streets, coffee shops, and restaurants to get raw feedback from YOU about the real financial obstacles you are facing today. Jake will help you take the guesswork out of managing your money choices while curating and sharing the best advice and insights into making smart money choices. Jakes Two Cents will help you navigate credit, financial debt, saving for the future, student loans, mortgages, travel, money, lifestyle, a ...
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Welcome to the Doctor Money Matters podcast. I am your host Dr. Tarang Patel, a practicing diagnostic radiologist in Phoenix, AZ. I started this podcast as a way to share knowledge about financial matters as they relate to health care professionals. We spent many years learning about the science and art of providing patient care but most of us have relatively little knowledge about reaching financial well being. I know that I had no formal training in setting up investment accounts, negotiat ...
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I had an inspiring conversation with Dr. Mike Walker, a veterinary practice owner. Listen is as he shares his journey from graduating vet school in 2017 with significant student loan debt to owning Apollo Vet, a clinic worth between $4 to $5 million today. In today’s episode: 04:46 Preparing financially before starting a business 16:51 Fear of the …
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When I bought my first house, I made a lot of blunders. I'm sharing 5 of those first-time homebuyer mistakes with you today so you can hopefully avoid them! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment. This month, we're featuring Tae Kim from the Financial Tortoise YouTube Channel. Tae and his wife hit Coast FIRE with $2 Million invest…
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The College Debates and Discourse (CD&D) Alliance has launched more than 300 Braver Angels debates and workshops engaging at least 11,000 students at colleges and universities across the nation. At the center of the CD&D model is a highly collaborative approach that engages student and faculty leaders on each campus. In this episode of Higher Ed No…
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The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan faces legal heat. Two separate lawsuits, one in Missouri and another in Kansas, each attacking the plan from a different angle. Is the SAVE plan in danger of disappearing? I’ll explain what the lawsuits mean for student loan borrowers and why they’re a risk to the SAVE plan, so you know exactly what’s …
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Life during college often comes with many ups and downs. Sometimes, life throws an unexpected curveball that requires students to withdraw from school mid-semester. If you’ve already paid for classes, you might not get a refund. That’s where tuition insurance can help. Whether you are a parent or student, tuition insurance can be a worthwhile way t…
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I love the concept of Coast FIRE. It allows you to free up more money to enjoy life now instead of retirement. But … just because I think Coast FIRE is great, doesn’t mean everyone does. To help us get another perspective on this Coast FIRE concept and what could go wrong with it, I’ve invited Sam Dogen back on the show today. GUEST BIO - Sam Dogen…
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As high school graduation approaches, you might find yourself at a crossroads. Should you take the conventional route and go straight to college, or have you been dreaming about taking a break from school to try something new? Either option holds its value. While fewer than 5% of high school students in the U.S. choose to take a gap year before enr…
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) has been on pause since May while servicing transitions away from MOHELA, causing waves. Student Loan Advisors Sim Terwilliger and Sam Silberstein dissect what these shifts mean for borrowers. Learn the new processes for submitting and tracking PSLF forms through StudentAid.gov, the impacts of administrative f…
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A tuition payment plan is a lesser-known way to pay for college as you go. It breaks your tuition bill up into smaller payments, allowing you to pay in installments over time. Remember, how you decide to finance your college education is going to be one of the most important decisions you make in your life. While a lot of students opt for student l…
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In my quest to make my kid a millionaire, I developed the 60/40 generational wealth plan! I'm sharing the details with you so you can help your child build wealth and happiness. Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment. This month, we’re featuring Justin & Haley Brown-Woods from The Price of Avocado Toast! Justin and Haley blew through a $…
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Uncover a little-known student loan repayment loophole that has the potential to save you thousands of dollars in the long run. In this informative podcast, we will carefully explore the intricacies of how this loophole operates, ensuring that you grasp the concept fully. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of leveraging this l…
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Did you know: marital status can be a factor when determining financial aid eligibility. If you are making your way through college after tying the knot, your financial situation will likely look different than that of your single peers, which could impact your access to financial aid. But everyone’s situation is unique. We explore some of the pote…
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ACTA's president, Michael B. Poliakoff, and vice president of policy, Bradley Jackson, engage scholar, author and Professor Emeritus of Michigan State University, William B. Allen in candid conversation about his lifelong love of books and learning, the Founders, the philosophical thought leaders whose seminal works cut a path for the emergence of …
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The college admissions process is notoriously competitive. The last several decades might even indicate that getting into college has become harder, overall. College acceptance rates hover at a national average of 68%, though the rate at some of the nation’s top institutions is a shocking 3%. Let’s put that into perspective, though. Of course, acce…
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How about a 15-year career instead of a 40-year career? Authors Kiersten and Julien Saunders are showing us how to make this a reality. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, Kiersten and Julien Saunders, from Rich & Regular fame, share how they financially prepared to cash out of the corporate world. RESOURCES: Sponsors + …
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The student loan world continues to change. Looming deadlines are approaching and there is an injunction to the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. Listen in as student loan experts Kathleen Boyd, CFP®, CSLP® and Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, AFC® answer your burning questions. Including factors and considerations for the SAVE plan injuncti…
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Our financial expert reacts to some of the worst 401k advice I've seen on TikTok. As a financial expert, I get DMs daily about questionable financial tips floating around the internet. Today, I'm breaking down a viral TikTok claiming that 401ks aren't worth it. Spoiler alert: some points are valid, but there's a lot of misleading information too. I…
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In recent years, many colleges and universities have adjusted their campus pet policies to meet the changing needs of students. Having a pet in college was once a rarity, but pet-friendly campuses are now more common as colleges work to create a more supportive environment for their students. That said, having a pet as a college student is a big co…
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A looming June 30, 2024, deadline means big changes for student loan borrowers. Student loan experts Lauryn Williams and Connor Pierce explain why this is the last call for the IDR waiver, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plan and Income Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan. Learn what’s at stake with these benefits phasing out and how to avoid costly mistakes. I…
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Being a caring parent and a career-driven individual can be difficult. How do we continue to be successful in our growing careers AND raise our children with the love they deserve over their most impressionable years? Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I thought I’d answer this one with Certified Financial Planne…
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Student loan interest rates are on the rise as we head into the 2024-2025 academic year. What does this mean for you? David Aizuss, CSLP®, explores the effect on students, graduates, and parents. Discover how student loan interest rates work and why higher interest rates could change your approach to repayment and forgiveness. In today’s episode: 0…
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When I bought my first house, I made a lot of blunders. I'm sharing 5 of those first-time homebuyer mistakes with you today so you can hopefully avoid them! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment. This month, we're featuring Mike Lee from Michigan who paid off his $600k house with his wife Kris! He shares the details of his mortga…
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ACTA President Michael Poliakoff interviews Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and professor of law at George Washington University Law School. In this vibrant conversation, they explore Dr. Rosen’s new book, The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined Am…
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I’m exploring investment strategies tailored for student loan borrowers, tackling tax challenges, investment allocation, and how specific identification of shares can make all the difference. Plus, I share the link between income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and your investment returns. In today’s episode: 04:25 50% VTSAX and 50% VTIAX for simple i…
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Ever wonder which schools are considered "Ivy League", and where the term came from? Ivy League schools are an elite group of eight private universities based in the northeastern U.S., best characterized by their historical campuses, rigorous academic programs, and strong alumni networks. From explaining the term “Ivy League” to discussing the curr…
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In marriage, money conversations happen a lot. But that doesn't mean those conversations are easy! To help us explore how money can challenge relationships and what to do about it, we've invited Author Scott Rick to the show today. GUEST BIO - Scott Rick: Scott is a marketing professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He hol…
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In this episode, Joseph Reinke, CFA demystifies the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and guides you through the essential steps to qualify. Despite many believing they don’t meet the criteria, most borrowers with Direct Loans are inherently eligible. If your loans are not Direct Loans, we discuss the nuances of loan consolidation and …
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It can be confusing to understand whether you're a dependent or independent student for FAFSA and financial aid purposes. Given the current cost of higher education, college students need all the help they can get when paying for college. There are a variety of different ways to pay for college, including paying your own way, scholarships, grants, …
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One of the most beneficial income-driven repayment (IDR) plans will be discontinued on July 1, 2024. Why haven’t you heard about Pay As You Earn (PAYE) going away? Because it’s not mentioned on StudentAid.gov (as of the date of this podcast), and borrowers have told us they’re getting mixed messages from their servicers. PAYE’s discontinuation was …
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Getting an inheritance is the epitome of a mixed blessing. You receive a financial windfall, but the cause is the death of a loved one. On top of complicated emotions, you may be dealing with the largest sum of money you’ve ever seen. Nobody is born knowing how to handle an inheritance, and few people are prepared to handle one. But if you’ve recei…
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Want family financial independence? Here's our newly updated 10 Steps to Family Wealth and Happiness! These steps have been updated based on the interviews and learnings we’ve had over the 8 years of doing this podcast. Second, we’re back with our Debt-Free Family segment. This month, we’re featuring Brad Nelson from Wisconsin! Brad paid off $45,00…
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On today’s episode, Higher Ed Now producer Doug Sprei interviews Jennifer Keohane, associate professor in the Klein Family School of Communications Design at the University of Baltimore, and Justin Eckstein, associate professor of communication at Pacific Lutheran University. Both of these remarkable professors advise and support the College Debate…
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Listen in as I answer questions from our mailbag, discuss the peculiar happenings at Nelnet, and provide updates on where we stand with student loans in May. We’ll start with listener questions about the $12,000 10-year forgiveness option, Parent PLUS loans, and income-driven repayment (IDR) recertification dates. You’ll also hear about summer upda…
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Feeling overworked and overstressed? As a parent, I have experienced this way too much for my liking. According to our guest Celeste Headlee, it may be time for us all to do nothing! In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, Celeste Headlee, internationally recognized journalist and radio host, professional speaker and author,…
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Are you staring at a mountain of student debt, unsure where to begin? Whether you’ve just tossed your graduation cap in the air or are in the early stages of your career, the key to regaining control lies in choosing a repayment plan that aligns with your financial goals and lifestyle. Meredith Jones, CSLP®, AFC®, and Connor Pierce DPT, COMT, CMPT,…
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Building wealth is easier with automation! Here are 5 millionaire milestones we've crushed as a family by automating our finances. Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment. This month, we're featuring Kathyrn Hanna from Arizona who hit Coast FIRE with $380k invested by 40 years old. She shares the details of her Coast FIRE journey and …
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Curious about student loan planning? This episode is packed with real-life scenarios, insider knowledge, and practical advice for your student loan journey. Get insight into ambiguous regulations, servicer misinformation and the impact it has on borrowers from Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, AFC®, and Justin Kim-Hummel, former client and integral mem…
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If you're looking for additional funds to pay for college, you may be looking at Federal vs. private student loans. After you're admitted to college, you’ll receive a financial aid package that breaks down your cost of attendance minus any grants, scholarships, or other sources of financial aid you’re eligible for. This financial aid package includ…
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The US National Debt now sits at around $35 Trillion. Higher debt means higher interest payments. Isn’t it important for our government to only spend what they have coming in just like the rest of us? To help us learn more about the state of our national debt and what continued deficit spending means for our future, I’ve invited Author Mark Higgins…
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Sharing a living space with someone for the first time, whether it’s your best friend or a total stranger, can be exciting and intimidating at the same time. There’s a lot to navigate that exists outside of your control: habits, personalities, cuisine, culture, and a number of other lifestyle factors shared in a tight space. You’re not alone in you…
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Social Security (SS), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) are three federal benefit programs that can provide income to Americans who aren't able to work. SS, SSI, and SDI are all are managed by the Social Security Administration. Each of these programs, however, have different purposes and eligibility…
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A common question we see every year is "can you take out more student loan debt than you need?" It sounds crazy, but some people want to take advantage of the low fixed costs and loan forgiveness options than may come in the future. With the rising costs of tuition, fees, and college living expenses have made financing a college education increasin…
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Wondering if $2 Million is enough to retire? We dive into this question in detail! Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment! We’re featuring Brennan Schlagbaum (aka BudgetDog) who is sharing how he and his wife grew their net worth to multimillionaire status in just 10 years. Last but not least, my daughter Zoey is back for another Money Q…
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In this podcast episode, Joseph Reinke discusses how two FitBUX members use pscyhology to rethink debt and reduce their financial related stress. In one instance, the FitBUX member has a low interest rate mortgage debt. Although his savings account is earning more interest, he is stressed about having a 300k balance on a mortgage. In the other inst…
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With college becoming more expensive, how can parents afford to send a kid to school? More than a decade after completing college, 7% of Millennials still have more than $50,000 in student loan balances. Facing our reality of digging out of debt and knowing our friends' horror stories, many millennials are motivated to help their kids get through c…
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