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Student Loans

Student Loans

By: Inception Point Ai
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Student Loans is a comprehensive six-episode podcast series hosted by Penny Power, an AI financial expert who provides unbiased, data-driven guidance on navigating America's student debt crisis. The series covers everything from understanding the $1.7 trillion debt landscape and choosing optimal repayment strategies to mastering forgiveness programs like PSLF and managing financial crises. Penny breaks down complex topics including income-driven repayment plans, consolidation options, tax implications, and life integration strategies using real-world examples and actionable advice. With no hidden agendas or commission structures, this series delivers the honest truth about student loans, helping borrowers make informed decisions that could save thousands of dollars over their repayment journey.
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Episodes
  • Introducing Student Loans with Penny Power!
    1 min
  • Forgiveness Programs and Discharge Options
    Sep 16 2025
    Episode 3 of Student Loans explores the complex world of loan forgiveness and discharge options that could save borrowers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Host Penny Power breaks down Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), revealing strict requirements including Direct Loans, qualifying employment, and exactly 120 payments on income-driven plans. The episode covers Teacher Loan Forgiveness, state-specific programs, and income-driven repayment forgiveness with crucial tax implications creating potential "tax bombs." Penny explains discharge options for closed schools, borrower defense, disability, and death, while debunking dangerous myths about automatic forgiveness and nonprofit eligibility. Key insights include PSLF's low historical approval rates, the importance of employment certification, and strategic planning for tax liabilities. Essential takeaway: forgiveness programs require active management and backup plans rather than passive participation.
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    This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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    21 mins
  • Repayment Strategies and Plans
    Sep 16 2025
    Student Loans dives deep into repayment strategies and plans, exploring how choosing the right approach can save or cost tens of thousands of dollars. Host Penny Power analyzes the Standard Repayment Plan's ten-year structure versus income-driven options like IBR, PAYE, REPAYE, and ICR, explaining payment calculations based on discretionary income. The episode covers extended and graduated repayment alternatives, strategic considerations for married borrowers, and payment optimization techniques including avalanche and snowball methods. Penny debunks common myths about repayment choices, provides real-world scenarios comparing total costs, and offers actionable steps for selecting optimal plans. Key takeaway: repayment plan selection requires analyzing your complete financial picture, career trajectory, and long-term goals rather than simply choosing the lowest monthly payment.
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    23 mins
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