The weight of student loans can be a significant challenge. Many borrowers have felt powerless, fearing that their student debt would control their life decisions for ten or twenty years or more. However, it doesn’t have to dictate your financial journey. Senior Student Loan Advisor Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, is joined by Student Loan Advisors Jake Courtney, CFP®, CSLP®, and Marcel Miu, CFA, CFP®, to help you find a balance between student loans and enjoying life.  In today’s episode, you'll find out: How PSLF’s reputation steered borrowers away from forgiveness options Why borrowers with high student loan balances gave up on repayment How the new SAVE plan could redefine your approach to loan repayment Unexpected pitfalls of refinancing federal student loans during the pandemic The unique student loan struggles millennials are grappling with today What the Fresh Start program is and how it can be a game-changer for borrowers Why current conditions may deter borrowers from refinancing student loans Ways to squeeze joy out of life despite student loan debt and financial challenges Link mentioned:  A Fresh Start for federal student loan borrowers Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe to the newsletter   Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!