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Learn about federal student loan payments resuming, alongside an analysis of this week\u2019s biggest financial stories.\n\nBefore discussing this week\u2019s resumption of federal student loan payments after a three-and-a-half-year pause due to the pandemic, hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski break down this week\u2019s most relevant financial headlines. The discuss the recently averted government shutdown, the impact of crude oil costs on gas prices, an update on Delta\u2019s SkyMiles program, and a new Pew Research Center survey looking at the share of women in top leadership positions at US companies.\n\nTurning their attention to student loan payments, Sean and Anna guide listeners on ways to prepare for this financial milestone, emphasizing the importance of staying informed, making payments if possible, and exploring income-driven repayment plans like the new "Saving on a Valuable Education" (SAVE) plan.\n\nIn their conversation, the Nerds discuss: financial headlines, federal student payments, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE), averting a government shutdown, oil prices, Delta Airlines\u2019 SkyMiles frequent flyer program, a new Pew Research Center survey on women in leadership, business leaders, loan servicers, the Fresh Start program, interest accrual, and personal finance.\n\nTo send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.\n\nLike what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.