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Arm yourself with \\u201cquick hits\\u201d \\u2014 essential tips to guide you through the labyrinth of recent student loan updates. As student loan payments restart, Lauryn Williams, CFP\\xae, CSLP\\xae, and Meagan McGuire, CSLP\\xae, share how to maximize opportunities on your student loan repayment journey. Discover the revamped consolidation application designed for better efficiency and ease. Learn the benefits of removing the spousal sign-off requirements and the improved IRS data retrieval tool. Get the lowdown on the double consolidation process for Parent PLUS loans and why you shouldn\\u2019t wait to take action. Listen in to stay ahead of the game when managing your student loans.
In today\\u2019s episode, you\'ll find out:
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Direct Consolidation Loan Application
Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan Request
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT)