About this episode
Inflation is the hot topic of the day. Is it here to stay? And does inflation mean income-driven repayment programs are a bad idea? Listen in as I unpack the inflation conundrum as well as the latest news around the PSLF waiver along with updated guidance from the Department of Education. In today's episode, you'll find out: How inflation impacts student loan borrowers The gold standard, inflation, and deflation, and what it means A brief history of inflation and how we got to where we are today The role farmers played in inflation over time What's going on with consumer's balance sheets amid inflation What to expect with IBR when inflation happens Why borrowers who refinance like inflation What you sacrifice in the long-term by aggressively paying off your debt in the short-term Who benefits from inflation 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