{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd31efb995459133c97ab7d/6047e282f79a266219e052b6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Money Talks: Pandemic Student Loans","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd31efb995459133c97ab7d/1615323000122-68d935a52d9ffcc503fca612bbcea322.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Do you still have student loans? Do your grandchildren have student loans? Our guest today is Bruce McClary&nbsp;from the Nation Foundation for Credit Counseling. We’ll learn how the pandemic is affecting student loans and what to expect for those about to enter higher education.</p><p><br></p><p>Call the Nation Foundation for Credit Counseling about student loans at 1-877-406-6322 or the general number 800.388.2227&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.nfcc.org/who-we-help/student-loan-borrowers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nfcc.org/who-we-help/student-loan-borrowers/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Discussion:</p><ul><li>You can stop paying on your student loan until Sept. of 2021. Or direct your payments to principal only for federal loans. No benefits for private loans.</li><li>Check your annual credit report to see that your loan amount is being accounted for correctly. FREE CREDIT REPORTS AVAIALBLE WEEKLY UNTIL 04/2022</li><li>Student loan benefits may be in unpassed legislation.</li><li>Income driven repayment options</li><li>Public service loan forgiveness options</li><li>More information at <a href=\"https://studentaid.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://studentaid.gov/</a> where you can find a student loan simulator to determine the best repayment program for you. </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Calls:</p><ul><li>forgivenss on interest? (no, just principal)</li><li>want a job with a security clearance - manage your money well</li><li>interest on interest</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}