Strategies for Maximizing Loan Forgiveness (Part 3 of 3 of our PSLF Blog Series)
A few years into my appointment at Purdue, I was escorting a group of undergraduate students to a Financial Planning Association meeting in a downtown Indianapolis law office.
How to Apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Without Losing Your Mind (Part 2 of 3 of our PSLF Blog Series)
If you’ve already read our PSLF overview, you know Public Service Loan Forgiveness is real. It works. And for many, it has been absolutely life-changing.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): A Loving, Clear-Eyed Overview from a Seasoned, Empathetic Survivor (Part 1 of 3 of our PSLF Blog Series)
Let me begin with something gentle and true: the PSLF program is real.
A Letter No One Should Have to Read
I know that financial matters can feel deeply personal, and I also know that navigating something like this especially in the middle of an already difficult life transition can be exhausting. But you don’t have to do it alone.
Tell Your Professor S/he Could Be Missing Out…Maybe They’ll Round Up Your Final Grade!
There’s no single right way to do this, but it’s worth thinking about. The security that comes with an academic career creates a unique opportunity, and it would be a shame to let that go unused.
Maximizing Retirement Contributions for Professors: A (cheesy) Faculty Lounge Chat
If you’ve got a 403(b) and 457(b), contribute to both. Always take full advantage of employer contributions. Consider a mix of Roth and Traditional for tax diversification. And know the rules around RMDs and Roth conversions.