Navigating the maze of family finances isn’t for the faint of heart, especially when student loans are part of your story. Get ready to reshape your financial future with insights tailored specifically for parents. Our expert Student Loan Advisors Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, and Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP®, bring their expertise directly to you, offering practical, actionable advice that goes beyond the basics. This episode is packed with essential knowledge of FMLA, disability benefits, and savvy tax strategies, all designed to elevate your money management skills as a parent. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How to navigate the complexities of parental leave deferment for Stafford loans pre-July 1993 Empowering tips for expectant and new moms about support and creating cherished moments The essentials of FMLA and short term disability for new parents Innovative strategies for using 529 plans and managing Parent PLUS loans for your child's education Tips for managing family size changes and parental leave The best place to stash your emergency fund How to optimize your parental leave by staggering benefits How to decode tax implications and access credits for new parents The connection between maternity leave, disability, and effective student loan    Links mentioned: Family Medical Leave Act Ally Bank high-yield savings Capital One high-yield savings   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!