Personal Finances: Managing Student Loan Debt featuring Kristen Buchman

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Personal Finances - Managing Student Loan Debt, featuring guest contributor, Kristen Buchman
Kristen joined Castlepoint Wealth Advisors in February of 2022 as an advisor working in lockstep with the advisory team to provide client investment advice and implement the firm’s financial planning strategies.

She has obtained her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and earned her bachelor’s degree in personal financial planning from Kansas State University. After earning her degree, she began her career at The Trust Company in Manhattan, Kansas. There she served as a Financial Planner and Associate Trust Officer. Kristen also served as an Adjunct Instructor for the Department of Financial Planning at Kansas State and was a recipient of the Rising Professional Award in 2022.

Her passion for financial planning inspires her pursuit for lifelong learning and involvement with the Financial Planning Association, serving the chapter of Central Oklahoma (President) and the chapter of Greater Kansas City (Public Awareness committee).
Resources:

1. Federal Student Aid Website: https://studentaid.gov/
2. VIN Foundation Website: https://www.vin.com/studentdebtcenter/default.aspx (again created for veterinarians, but have great student loan resources specifically the loan repayment simulator)
3. Saving For College Website: savingforcollege.com/student-loans

How to find someone who can help:

1. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™: https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/
2. Certified Student Loan Professional: https://cslainstitute.org/advisor-directory/