Best The Financial Coconut Podcasts (2024)

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Friends Don’t Let Friends Skip Leg Day: Finance Edition 43:52

11m ago43:52

43:52

Just like physical fitness, financial fitness is key to a healthy life. Discover how personalized financial goals, like a tailored workout plan, can help you build a strong foundation with smart cash flow management, debt control, and a solid emergency savings strategy. In today’s episode: 07:41 Cash flow planning makes it easier to balance your in…

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How Did Student Loans Become So Political? 37:00

5h ago37:00

37:00

Student loan forgiveness has been a political hot potato for years, and recent moves by the Biden administration have reignited fierce debates. I’m breaking down the political chess game behind these battles and where things might go from here. In today’s episode: 09:24 Regulations unintentionally increased debt balances for borrowers 18:46 The COV…

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Are You On Track to Become a Millionaire? 33:57

5h ago33:57

33:57

Find out where you stand financially and if you're on track to become a millionaire. Financial experts Meagan McGuire and Sim Terwilliger explain how to evaluate savings strategies, balance debt with investments, and avoid overspending. You’ll also learn how understanding opportunity costs can help shape smarter financial decisions. In today’s epis…

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Contingency Plans for Your Student Loan Plan 42:38

3d ago42:38

42:38

Worried about changes to your student loan payments? It could happen if the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan is repealed. Student loan experts Megan McGuire and Sim Terwilliger share how they’re advising clients to rethink their repayment approach. In today’s episode: 05:24 Parent PLUS loan borrowers need a plan B and plan C 13:44 Fill ou…

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Profile: In Conversation With Jeff McMullen (Part 2) 1:31:51

10d ago1:31:51

1:31:51

The Watergate scandal was already unfolding when Jeff McMullen arrived in the United States in 1972, having just been appointed as the ABC's New York Correspondent. He would spend the next decade filing compelling stories for Four Corners on the turmoil surrounding nuclear waste, uranium mining and the plight of the Native Americans. During his yea…

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Profile: In Conversation With Jeff McMullen (Part 1) 1:18:57

7d ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Within 12 months of joining the ABC in 1966, 18 year old Jeff McMullen took his very first posting as a Foreign Correspondent to Papua New Guinea It was the beginning of a multi-decade career, which would see him cover the Watergate scandal in the United States, the coup in Chile, the famine in Eritrea and the genocide in Guatemala. As part of our …

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How Tax Advantaged Accounts Help Student Loan Borrowers 47:04

12d ago47:04

47:04

Learn how to lower your taxable income and reduce student loan payments by optimizing pretax benefits like 401(k)s, IRAs, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and more. Financial experts Meagan McGuire and Connor Pierce guide you through these valuable strategies. In today’s episode: 09:18 Strategies for maximizing ret…

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The IDR Recertification Time Bomb is Coming 16:45

10d ago16:45

16:45

With recertification deadlines for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans being pushed back repeatedly, there's a growing concern that borrowers may be hit with unexpectedly high payments once these delays finally end. This situation is creating what I call the “IDR recertification time bomb.” In today’s episode: 03:37 Payments could skyrocket to 10 o…

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Joker Gooning With Batman - Contrarian Hour #23 1:00:27

11d ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Moyer tries to decipher the psychology behind cuckolding and Tyson comes to a chilling conclusion about Batman. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com/Aiiibro Podcast Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@contrarianpodc…

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5 Wealth Killers in America 42:56

14d ago42:56

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From mounting credit card and auto loan debt to the less obvious pitfalls of inflation and misguided investment choices, Meagan McGuire and Sim Terwilliger unpack the five financial traps they see student loan borrowers falling into. In today’s episode: 01:41 Credit card debt, average balances by generation, and the best defense against growing bal…

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One From The Archives: Six Decades Of Four Corners 57:07

16d ago57:07

57:07

This week we again dip back into the Fourth Estate archives, to August of 2021, when Tina Quinn assembled journalists Jeff McMullen, Chris Masters and Morag Ramsay to commemorate the 60th birthday, Four Corners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 2SER

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Bad Student Loan Vibes 15:18

17d ago15:18

15:18

As legal battles unfold, student loan borrowers face a wave of uncertainty. In this episode, I’ll break down the latest developments from the 8th Circuit Court and explore how their recent rulings could impact the future of student loan forgiveness plans like Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE). In today’s episode: 02:33 The 8th Circuit Court's d…

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The Portfolio that Fell Out of a Coconut Tree 31:59

21d ago31:59

31:59

Ever wondered how politicians invest? Join me and special guest Meagan McGuire as we discuss the portfolios of Vice President Kamala Harris and other political figures. We'll explore the importance of a balanced portfolio and share our personal experiences on the value of seeking professional advice. In today’s episode: 03:33 Kamala Harris’s portfo…

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Nine's Axe Swings, As Mass Exodus Begins 42:48

1M ago42:48

42:48

The first round of voluntary redundancies from Nine Entertainment have been announced, with 85 journalists at what was once the Fairfax papers, packing their bags. But could the supposed bloodletting lead to a worsening prognosis for Australia's largest media company? Journalists Jonathan Green, Kerry-Anne Walsh and Scott Mitchell join Tina Quinn t…

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Kamala's Information War - Contrarian Hour #22 56:56

1M ago56:56

56:56

Moyer brings out the popcorn to watch Trump's dumpster fire of a campaign and Tyson recounts a peculiar incident involving a crackhead and a construction worker. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com/Aiiibro Podcast Link…

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What is the Student Loan Opt Out? 14:01

24d ago14:01

14:01

The latest on the Biden administration’s student loan cancellation program includes opt-out provisions that have left many scratching their heads. I’ll cover that and explain the legal back-and-forth and endless policy changes of student loan repayment, so you don’t have to feel so alone. In today’s episode: 00:36 The 8th Circuit Court ruling means…

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Commercial Television: The Industry That #MeToo Forgot 45:23

30d ago45:23

45:23

Its been more bad news this week for the already embattled Seven Network, with Four Corners airing a searing expose into the commercial broadcaster's workplace culture. The picture painted was one of bullying, harassment and misogyny. Four Corners Investigative Reporter, Louise Milligan joined Tina Quinn and Virginia Haussegger, who herself navigat…

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How to Switch Jobs with Student Loans 36:06

1M ago36:06

36:06

Switching jobs is about more than employee benefits and compensation packages when you’re a student loan borrower. Student loan advisors Connor Pierce and Jake Courtney explore how federal student loans can adapt to income changes, making them less stressful when contemplating career moves or starting a business. In today’s episode: 06:10 Analyze P…

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Why Pre-COVID Student Loan Rules Are Back (For Now) 13:57

1M ago13:57

13:57

The labyrinth of pre-COVID student loan rules are making a dramatic return. I’ll explore the Biden administration's key regulations impacting Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, the legal battles putting these changes on ice, and what it means for borrowers caught in the middle. In today’s episode: 01:50 …

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Trump's Failed Gambit - Contrarian Hour #21 59:32

1M ago59:32

59:32

This week Moyer explores just how far Trump's presidential campaign has flopped so far. Tyson crosses the pond and reveals and what's really happening in the UK anti-immigrant riots. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com…

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Profile: In Conversation With Margaret Throsby 1:26:18

2M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

When Margaret Throsby first came through the doors of the ABC in 1967, as the new “announcer” on staff, she was the only woman in a room full of men. As part of our ongoing series of profiles, the incomparable broadcaster joined Tina Quinn in studio to talk about the remarkable 56 year career that followed. The word legend is often generously bandi…

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Disability Insurance 35:59

2M ago35:59

35:59

Dennis Hornsby, licensed insurance agent, joins me to discuss the critical role of disability insurance in protecting your income and lifestyle. He shares his expertise on the advantages of purchasing coverage early to secure lower rates and the ethics of choosing the right broker. If you're a high-income professional or have student debt, you won'…

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Coconut Tree Imperialism - Contrarian Hour #20 59:49

2M ago59:49

59:49

Tyson rethinks his position on imperialism and Moyer explores the powerful coconut-themed memetic potential of Kamala Harris. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com/Aiiibro Podcast Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@…

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Brat On The Ballot: Kamala, Coconuts And Context 44:02

2M ago44:02

44:02

There's a new presidential candidate in town, and her name is Kamala Harris. Proving that a week is a very long time in politics, the presumptive nomination of the vice-president to the top of the Democratic ticket has changed the conversation surrounding the 2024 US election yet again. Joining Tina Quinn to analyse these latest developments is pol…

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Independent Multi-Practice Veterinarian on Conquering Ownership Fears 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

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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Emergency Pod: SAVE Plan Blocked 10:03

2M ago10:03

10:03

The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan is being temporarily blocked by an appeals court, and the whole plan could be in jeopardy. No new sign ups are allowed, but this is not the final word. Here’s what you need to know.

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Don't Shoot The Messenger: Has The Attempt On Trump's Life Handed Him The Election? 57:24

2M ago57:24

57:24

We're still months away from the US election, and already the 2024 presidential race is proving even more tumultuous than previous years, with a gunman opening fire on the former President, Donald Trump at a political rally. Now many are wondering whether the attempt on Trump's life may have sealed the fate of the election? Tina Quinn is joined by …

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The Most Important Moment In Politics Since 9/11 - Contrarian Hour #19 59:23

2M ago59:23

59:23

The boys dive into the surreal events that took place yesterday and examine Trump's journey these past 9 years. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com/Aiiibro Podcast Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@contrarianpodc…

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SAVE Plan Could be Toast 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

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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Black Hawk Tuah Down - Contrarian Hour #18 1:14:24

2M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

The boys tackle the conspiracy behind the Hawk Tuah girl but along the way are forced to wrestle with the dark forces that expose the Hawk Tuah within themselves Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com/Aiiibro Podcast Link…

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PSLF on Pause 21:29

2M ago21:29

21:29

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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Profile: In Conversation With Angela Catterns 57:36

3M ago57:36

57:36

To kick off Fourth Estate’s series of profiles, radio trailblazer Angela Catterns joined Tina Quinn in studio to talk about a career thats included getting fired for sounding “too intelligent”, smoking spliffs in the Triple J studios and knocking Alan Jones from number one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Biden's Failed Gambit - Contrarian Hour #17 59:36

3M ago59:36

59:36

Sleepy Joe fumbles the bag big time on the debate stage and the lads are here to break down the collapse of the campaign in excruciating detail. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com/Aiiibro Podcast Links YouTube: https:…

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SAVE Plan Injunction: What It Means For Student Loan Borrowers 35:19

3M ago35:19

35:19

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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What Is Going On At The Washington Post? 42:51

3M ago42:51

42:51

The Washington Post, long held up as a beacon of great american journalism, has found itself the subject of some very bad headlines the last number of weeks. NPR's David Folkenflik and Peter Jukes of The Byline Times, join Tina Quinn to discuss how the esteemed 'paper of record' has itself become the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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Last Call for PAYE, ICR and the IDR Waiver 32:11

3M ago32:11

32:11

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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One From The Archives: Tina Quinn Speaks With Caro Meldrum-Hanna 46:57

3M ago46:57

46:57

This week we take another step back into the Fourth Estate archives to Tina Quinn's interview with the Gold Walkley award winning journalist, Caro Meldrum-Hanna. This interview was originally broadcast in April of 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 2SER

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The Brainrot Event Horizon - Contrarian Hour #16 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Our brains are fried and there's no going back so throw on some Billie Eilish and order some Taco Bell while we wait for the end. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com/Aiiibro Podcast Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.c…

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Rising Student Loan Interest Rates 31:01

3M ago31:01

31:01

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 Push Comes To Shove: Costello’s Unseemly End 35:31

3M ago35:31

35:31

It’s been a scandal-plagued few weeks for Nine Entertainment, made only worse by its Chairman, Sir Peter Costello’s altercation with a News Corp journalist at Canberra Airport, leading to his resignation. Mike Seccombe, National Correspondent for The Saturday Paper and Jacqueline Maley, Columnist and Senior Writer at The Sydney Morning Herald, join…

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IDR Sensitive Investing 29:44

3M ago29:44

29:44

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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So, You Got Captured By The Vampire Queen - Contrarian Hour #15 59:41

3M ago59:41

59:41

The lads have arrived in Transylvania and are on a mission to figure out a way to hook up with the Vampire Queen. On their journey to the Queen's bedchamber, they also uncover some shocking truths about Brad Pitt's family. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.co…

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No More Women In Movies, Please - Contrarian Hour #14 1:03:47

4M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

The boys use the corpse of the Star Wars franchise and the flopping of Furiosa to uncover an ancient prophecy that could spell doom for Hollywood Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com/Aiiibro Podcast Links YouTube: https…

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PAYE is Ending: What You Need to Know Now 54:16

4M ago54:16

54:16

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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The News Corp Campaign Against Laura Tingle 30:00

4M ago30:00

30:00

This week saw the Rupert Murdoch owned News Corp waging another battle in its seemingly constant war against our public broadcaster, with what some have called a "raging pile on" against journalist, Laura Tingle. Taking issue with comments she had made on a panel at the Sydney Writers Festival, numerous News Corp journalists accused Tingle of breac…

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One From The Archives: Laura Tingle Sits Down With Tina Quinn 30:03

4M ago30:03

30:03

This week, the ABC's Chief Political Correspondent for 7.30, Laura Tingle found herself at the centre of a media maelstrom, following her weekend comments on a panel at the Sydney Writers Festival in which she referred to Australia as 'a racist country' and went on to criticize the budget reply speech of Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton. News Corp p…

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Big Nelnet Problems and Summer Updates 26:07

4M ago26:07

26:07

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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The Frightening Genius of Terrence Howard - Contrarian Hour #13 59:52

4M ago59:52

59:52

Tyson and Moyer breakdown the implications of Terrence Howard's breakthrough scientific discoveries that have left Reddit academics in shambles. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/contrarianhour Hosts: (Moyer) https://twitter.com/KidMoyer (Tyson) https://twitter.com/TraderTyson (Aiii) https://twitter.com/Aiiibro Podcast Links YouTube: https:…

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The War On False Equivalence 45:31

4M ago45:31

45:31

Accusations of false equivalencies have flown from both sides of the conflict in the Middle East, and this week was no exception with the International Criminal Court’s Chief announcing their intention to apply for arrest warrants for top leadership in the Israeli Government and those working for Hamas. Joining Tina Quinn to discuss this latest dev…

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A New Graduate’s Guide to Student Loan Strategies 38:27

4M ago38:27

38:27

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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