In Episode 84 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, talks with Kathleen Boyd, CFP®, Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP), and founder of Student Loan Savvy, who breaks down the new legislation that’s overhauling graduate and parent PLUS loans, income-driven repayment plans, and forgiveness programs. They talk through what students, parents, and advisors need to know right now to avoid costly mistakes and plan wisely for the future.

“This bill is quietly one of the biggest student loan rewrites in decades.” — Kathleen Boyd

This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:

💡What impact do student loans have on long-term financial goals? [00:01:30]

💡What is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what changes should borrowers expect? [00:3:02]

💡How might graduate and parent PLUS loans change under the new legislation? [00:07:42]

💡What should students and families do now to prepare for future changes? [00:13:18]

💡What are the new forgiveness and income-driven repayment rules you should know? [00:18:22]

💡What is the RAP Plan—and how does it differ from current options? [00:31:35]

💡What myths about loan forgiveness are hurting borrowers? [00:42:19]

💡What roles are no longer considered “professional” under new loan rules, and why does that matter? [00:48:30]

Takeaway Quotes:

"We can't just figure it out later. We need to be doing planning now.” — Kathleen Boyd

" They may have an expensive private school in mind that's out of state. But you shouldn't jeopardize your own retirement by borrowing more than you can really afford." — Cynthia Meyer

Connect with Kathleen Boyd:

Website: Student Loan Savvy
Email: kathleen@studentloansavvy.com

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