{"podcast":{"title":"Social Work to Wealth Podcast","slug":"social-work-to-wealth-podcast-7129878","podcast_index_feed_id":7129878,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/social-work-to-wealth-podcast/","website_url":"https://socialworktowealth.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f5765666-33e3-416a-9121-e7ca01ef5cd0/1736284321272-7feeb58c-aaa4-4167-8c18-247de5413c40.jpeg","author":"Taylor & Faith","episode_count":42,"summary":"The Social Work to Wealth Podcast is a social work podcast created to challenge the narrative that social workers shouldn’t care about money. Hosted by Taylor and Faith, two licensed clinical social workers, this podcast for social workers shares practical tips on managing finances, navigating career growth, and achieving financial wellness, because you deserve more than just getting by.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T20:18:22.910454+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-work-to-wealth-podcast-7129878"},"episode":{"title":"19. Student Loan Strategy for Social Workers with Lauryn Williams, CFP® (2025 Update)","slug":"19-student-loan-strategy-for-social-workers-with-lauryn-williams-cfp-2025-update","published_at":"2025-09-01T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-work-to-wealth-podcast-7129878/19-student-loan-strategy-for-social-workers-with-lauryn-williams-cfp-2025-update","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-work-to-wealth-podcast-7129878","url":"https://socialworktowealth.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f516dfb7-cac7-4270-9bd6-b41233f28408.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I’m talking with Lauryn Williams, CFP®, and consultant with Student Loan Planner, about what’s really going on with student loans right now, especially for social workers trying to make sense of repayment, forgiveness, and all the recent changes. We break down the current repayment options, what’s happening with the SAVE plan, and how the new RAP plan is expected to work (when it finally rolls out). If your loans feel overwhelming or you’ve been avoiding them altogether, this episode will help you understand your options and what next steps to take. https://socialworktowealth.com/slpepisode (Get $100 off a consult with Student Loan Planner*) Takeaways From This Episode: Why repayment isn’t one-size-fits-all and how to choose what works for you What’s happening with the SAVE plan and why it might be time to move off it Which income-driven repayment plans are still available (and who qualifies) What the new RAP plan is, and what we know about it so far How PSLF actually works and common myths that confuse borrowers What to consider before refinancing your federal loans How a consult with Student Loan Planner works and why it could save you thousands Mentioned resources: https://socialworktowealth.com/slpepisode (Get $100 off a consult with Student Loan Planner*) Check out https://socialworktowealth.com/19-understanding-student-loans-with-lauryn-williams-2025-update (the affiliated blog post) for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript. (This post has extra resources that were not shared in the episode, thanks to Leslie!) https://socialworktowealth.myflodesk.com/podcast (Social Work to Wealth Newsletter) — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on:…","meta_description":"In this episode, I’m talking with Lauryn Williams, CFP®, and consultant with Student Loan Planner, about what’s really going on with student loans right n…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2890,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/social-work-to-wealth-podcast-7129878/episodes/19-student-loan-strategy-for-social-workers-with-lauryn-williams-cfp-2025-update/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-work-to-wealth-podcast-7129878/19-student-loan-strategy-for-social-workers-with-lauryn-williams-cfp-2025-update.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}