Podcasts Business Student Loan Planner From Borrowing to Empowering: Navigating Student Loans with Meredith Jones, DVM, CSLP, and Gabe Rooker

From Borrowing to Empowering: Navigating Student Loans with Meredith Jones, DVM, CSLP, and Gabe Rooker

Published: Sept. 19, 2023, 6 a.m.

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Meagan McGuire, CSLP\\xae, hosts two incredible guests, Meredith Jones, DVM, CSLP\\xae, AFC\\xae, and Gabe Rooker, who will share their experiences and insights into the world of student loan planning. Meredith, known for running a debt-free veterinarian Facebook group, sheds light on the common finance-related questions and struggles shared within the group. And Gabe, with a background in engineering, shares his journey of working for Intel and tutoring high school students on his days off to becoming an authority in college planning and student loan guidance.

Gabe and Meredith are both part of our dedicated team of student loan advisors, and their expertise and passion for helping others will inspire and empower you in your student loan journey.

In today\\u2019s episode, you\'ll find out:

  • The initial shock of realizing scholarships don\\u2019t cover as much as you\\u2019d think
  • Why it\\u2019s crucial to discuss uncomfortable topics like student loans
  • The trickle-down effect of student loan planning into other areas of personal finance
  • Common finance-related questions and struggles shared by fellow veterinarians
  • The new rule change that helps certain physicians qualify for PSLF
  • The breakdown of the student loan planning process and its benefits
  • Strategies for adapting to the constant changes and updates in student loan planning
  • How to overcome the fear and confusion surrounding student loans
  • Thoughts about leaving a stable job to pursue a passion for helping others with student loans
  • How student loan consultants and doctors/veterinarians share similar client interaction and goal-oriented approaches
  • The unique paths that led Gabe and Meredith to become part of the Student Loan Planner consultant team
  • Why student loan planners aren\\u2019t afraid of uncomfortable conversations about student loans

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