Podcast•Feb 28, 2026•6 min
Navient Borrower Compensation Payments Begin In 2026
The episode explains that Navient borrower compensation checks, funded by a $100 million settlement with the CFPB, will start arriving in early 2026 after a lawsuit alleging the servicer steered borrowers into costly forbearances instead of income‑driven repayment plans. Listeners learn that the payments are separate from loan balances, vary in size (some over $2,000), and do not affect existing repayment obligations. The host outlines steps to verify and cash the checks while continuing regular loan payments, and warns against scams. The settlement also bans Navient from future federal loan servicing, marking a partial restitution for harmed borrowers.
By The College Investor Audio Show
Podcast•Feb 26, 2026•1h 1m
River Wealth's O'Gorman: 'Time to Take Advantage of What the Market's Offering You'
In this Money Life episode, River Wealth Advisors’ CEO and CIO Ed O’Gorman warns investors that the market’s current concentration of a few mega‑caps inflates perceived risk for passive S&P 500 investors and urges a calm, strategic assessment of portfolio adjustments....
By MoneyLife with Chuck Jaffe
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•29 min
1949: Nate Berkus on Entrepreneurship, Design, and Financial Confidence
In this episode Farnoosh Torabi revisits her 2015 interview with designer and entrepreneur Nate Berkus, discussing how his design philosophy—making homes tell personal stories—parallels his approach to money. Berkus shares his financial mindset of confronting fear, taking calculated risks, and treating...
By So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•28 min
Money Box Life: Working for Longer
The Moneybox Life episode explores the growing trend of people working beyond state pension age, featuring insights from ACAS’s Julie Dennis, Independent Age’s Morgan Vine, and Pensions UK’s Zoe Alexander, alongside real‑life stories from listeners. They discuss why older workers...
By BBC Radio 4 – Money Box (UK)
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•4 min
Student Loan Borrowers Get Balance Adjustments After SAVE Interest Error
The episode explains that borrowers in the SAVE income‑driven repayment plan are finally seeing balance adjustments after a system error mistakenly accrued interest during the program’s administrative forbearance. Federal guidance had paused interest, but many borrowers saw their balances grow,...
By The College Investor Audio Show
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•36 min
02.25.26 Buying & Selling Gold / Why Simple Appliances Win
In this episode, Clark Howard tackles two hot topics: when and how to buy or sell gold and silver as a hedge, and why simple, non‑brand‑name appliances often offer better value than pricey name‑brand models. He explains that precious metals...
By The Clark Howard Podcast
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•0 min
Healthcare Before Medicare: Creating Your Own Action Plan
Roger Whitney concludes his four-part series on pre‑Medicare health care by introducing the OODA Loop—observe, orient, decide, act—as a practical decision framework. He walks listeners through building a five‑year cash‑flow plan, estimating MAGI, and assessing ACA subsidy eligibility alongside COBRA...
By Retirement Answer Man
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•0 min
#692: Q&A: My Brother-in-Law Wants to Buy a Rental in Mexico. Good Idea?
In this episode, Paula and former financial planner Joe dissect a listener’s question about a brother‑in‑law who wants to buy a three‑unit Airbnb property in Mexico and live in one of the units. They stress the importance of separating personal...
By Afford Anything
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•11 min
Social Security Cuts: What Young Workers Face
The episode breaks down the looming Social Security shortfall highlighted in the 2025 trustees report, explaining that while the trust fund may be depleted by 2033‑34, benefits would simply be reduced to match payroll tax revenue rather than disappearing. It...
By The College Investor Audio Show
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•19 min
Is It Wise to Gift My Children Money While I'm Alive? Ep#294
In this episode Ryan Morrissey explores the pros and cons of gifting money or assets to adult children while the parents are still alive. He emphasizes assessing one’s own financial health, long‑term care needs, and the purpose of the gift—whether...
By Retire With Ryan
Podcast•Feb 22, 2026•16 min
Student Loan Debt And Unemployment: Steps To Take For Your Loans
In this 16‑minute episode, Robert Farrington explains how to manage student loans while unemployed, emphasizing that ignoring payments can lead to delinquency and default. He advises listeners to first apply for unemployment benefits, then prioritize income‑driven repayment plans—potentially resulting in...
By The College Investor Audio Show
Podcast•Feb 20, 2026•26 min
1947: Ask Farnoosh: Tax Season Moves, Optimal Rainy Day Funds, Traditional or Roth IRA?
In this episode Farnoosh answers listener questions about navigating tax season, deciding how much to keep in an emergency fund, and choosing between a Traditional and Roth IRA. She breaks down the timing of tax‑saving moves, explains how to calculate...
By So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Podcast•Feb 19, 2026•0 min
#690: Q&A: Should My Teen Go to College?
In this episode, Joe and Paula examine whether a college degree is a worthwhile investment for a teen, breaking down ROI by field, the non‑financial benefits of higher education, and the growing cultural shift toward alternative pathways. They advise parents...
By Afford Anything
Podcast•Feb 19, 2026•10 min
Front-Loading Financial Aid: Watch Out For This Sneaky Trick
The episode explains the practice of front‑loading financial aid, where colleges award larger grants to freshmen and then reduce grant amounts or the percentage of recipients for upper‑classmen. Data shows that over 80% of four‑year institutions, especially public schools, cut...
By The College Investor Audio Show
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•30 min
02.18.26 Relocating Overseas / Debt Trap Exit Strategies
In this episode Clark Howard explores the practicalities of relocating abroad, highlighting countries that offer relocation incentives and essential considerations for a successful move. He then shifts to debt management, offering actionable strategies to accelerate credit‑card payoff, negotiate lower interest...
By The Clark Howard Podcast