Your interest is not nearly as bad as you think
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If you\\u2019re overwhelmed by the idea of student loan interest raging out of control, this episode is for you. I sat down with our senior student loan consultant, Rob Bertman, CFP\\xae, CFA to dig into the details about why student loan interest isn\\u2019t as bad as you think. Bertman has over 15 years\\u2019 experience as a financial planner and is the mastermind behind Family Budget Expert. Here\\u2019s what he has to say about how interest can impact your student loans.
In today\\u2019s episode, you\'ll find out:
\\u2022 Why student loan interest isn\\u2019t as bad as you think it is
\\u2022 How student loan interest works
\\u2022 The repayment plan that gets the government to cover some of your interest
\\u2022 Why forbearance is such a terrible idea
\\u2022 How to use an old tax return to lower your student loan payment
\\u2022 Why it\\u2019s best to stick with an IDR plan in residency
\\u2022 Why consolidating right after you graduate can be a winning strategy
\\u2022 How the \\u201cfighting spouses loophole\\u201d can help if you live in a community property state
Full show notes at: http://studentloanplanner.com/66