Student Loan Planner Frequent Student Loan Fails and FAQs with Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®
Jun 1, 2021
39:06
Join consultant Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, as she addresses the two most common “frequent fails” around handling student loan debt and answers frequently asked questions from clients and podcast listeners. You’ll also learn more about Lauryn, her background, and how she went from Olympic medalist to financial planner.
In today’s episode, you'll find out:
- What our consultants can help you with, aside from issues related to student loans
- Why you don’t need to pay extra toward your loans if you are going for forgiveness
- How to get a student loan refund if you’ve been paying extra during the payment freeze
- What it means when interest capitalizes and why it can cost you more in the long run
- Whether you should still contribute to a 401k if your employer does not match
- How to contribute to a Roth IRA if you are married filing separately
- What happens to your current retirement plan if you leave your employer
- How much you should have saved in your emergency fund
- Lauryn’s pick for the best budgeting tool
- How to approach getting life insurance after having a baby
- The power of mindset if you’re struggling with student loan debt or monthly bills
- What to do if you’re feeling overwhelmed with your student loan debt
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