Everything You Need to Know About Making Your Student Loan Payments with Dan Rooker

Weird Finance

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In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco talks to Dan Rooker about everything you need to know about making your student loan payments. Dan is an expert in the field and will be sharing valuable insights on income-driven repayment plans, recertification requirements, the benefits of consulting a student loan professional and the double-consolidation loophole. We'll also dive into Public Service Loan Forgiveness, the importance of researching career paths before pursuing grad school, and how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of student loan forgiveness programs. Plus, we'll cover the latest updates on the SAVE plan and the forbearance period. So, if you're struggling with navigating your student loan debt or just looking for some expert advice, this episode is a must-listen.

Dan Rooker is a CFP®, CSLP® and a Sr. Consultant at Student Loan Planner (@studentloanplanner). Nearly every day, Dan guides borrowers through Student Loan Planner, figuring out how they can tackle their student loans with less anxiety. This is Dan’s version of “surgery.” He also runs Rook Financial, a subscription-based virtual financial planning practice for healthcare practitioners who have student debt, meeting with borrowers monthly to go to the financial gym — and that is Dan’s version of “preventative” care. For more general information about student loan debt, check out the Student Loan Planner blog.

This episode also features a segment called Ask Paco Anything. Thank you to Ashely H. for their question about student loans and credit reports. Here are instructions on how you can dispute an error on your credit report. If you’d like to ask Paco a question, call our hotline at 1-833-ASK-PACO or email your question to [e-mail]

A special thanks to the talented and generous Ramsey Yount for producing, editing, and sound designing this episode.

Thank you to Jenna Parker for lending your voice for our special PSA.

The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon.

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