Catherine Lucas-McKay

Michelle Singletary, a personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, joins Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, a national higher education reporter, and Catherine Lucas-McKay, an expert on consumer debt at the Aspen Institute. They discuss the significant shifts in the federal student loan system, including the end of the SAVE plan and what it means for millions of borrowers. The conversation highlights emerging repayment options, ongoing legal challenges, and the financial strategies students should be aware of to navigate this new landscape effectively.