The Dept of Ed has announced an agreement to officially end the SAVE plan. If you’re in the SAVE forbearance, this episode walks through planning your next move.

Key Topics:

• What the end of the SAVE plan means and what we know so far
• What happens if you’re currently on the SAVE forbearance
• Which repayment plans borrowers are likely to switch to
• Why planning now matters, even without set deadlines
• How income recertification and tax filing status can impact your payment
• Common planning opportunities we’re seeing for veterinarians right now

If you’d like help clarifying your next steps and optimizing your student loan plan, schedule a consult with our team at Vet Debt Experts: https://calendly.com/vetdebtexperts

Questions? Contact us: meredith@vetdebtexperts.com

Dr. Meredith Jones and Joe Warner, both Certified Student Loan Professionals, talk about what actually happens during a student loan consult for veterinarians. If you’ve ever wondered how we sort through repayment rules, forgiveness options, and tax implications, this episode walks you through it step by step.

Highlights:

• Why veterinarians seek student loan guidance: overwhelm, confusing regulations, major life changes, and uncertainty about which plan is best
• What you share beforehand (your student loan file, plus your spouse’s if they have federal loans) so we can prepare
• How the consult starts with your goals and your student loan story, which helps shape the conversation
• How we compare repayment plans, estimate long-term costs, check progress toward forgiveness, and decide whether you’ll need to save for a future tax bill
• Why your tax filing status can change your payment far more than you’d expect if you’re married
• What you walk away with: clear action steps and follow-up email support if questions come up afterward

Schedule a student loan consult: https://calendly.com/vetdebtexperts

Questions? Contact us: meredith@vetdebtexperts.com

Meredith sits down with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, emergency and critical care specialist veterinarian and mental health advocate, to talk about her new book A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian.

Key Topics:

• Marie’s path through specialty training, academia, burnout, and wellbeing advocacy
• What inspired A Compassionate Calling and the misconceptions it aims to clear up
• Real stories that show both the fulfillment and emotional complexity of veterinary medicine
• How emergency and critical care shaped her perspective on moral stress and client communication
• Practical wellbeing resources available through RevivingVetMed.com and her advice on prioritizing mental health

Connect with Marie Holowaychuk:

Marieholowaychuk.com

RevivingVetMed.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarieholowaychuk/

Instagram: @marieholowaychuk

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