We’re back with a fun, new episode and updated format for you to enjoy.  To kick things off, we’re starting with our hour-long Holiday Special.  In this episode, we are talking about holiday traditions from around the world and our own memories of Christmases past.  This was such a fun episode to record, we hope you will enjoy it, too.  Coming soon: a new website!  Stay tuned to future episodes and we’ll keep you posted when it goes live! #everydaymacaroni #thedollarlama #dollarlama Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @joyalfordbrand YouTube - NCVTV   ..read more

There is big news on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness front.  If you tried to enroll in the program and you were denied because of paperwork errors, this limited waiver could be the answer to your problem.  The topic of this episode is the limited waiver and how it can help you get Public Service Loan Forgiveness for your federal student loan.    Here is the link you need to help you with your Public Service Loan Forgiveness enrollment: https://studentaid.gov/pslf/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=   Here is the ..read more

There's a lot of big news in the world of federal student loan debt servicers.  Three Servicers are leaving the industry, including one of the biggest and the one that services Public Servicer Loan Forgiveness accounts.  Tune in and listen to see what this could mean for you.   If you need more help with your federal student loan debt, check out my Student Loan Debt 101 on demand webinars: https://newcashview.com/store/   #studentloans #studentdebt #studentloandebt #studentloanforgiveness #studentloanlama #dollarlama #thedollarlama #joyalfordbrand ..read more

Now that the federal pandemic unemployment assistance has ended, what resources are available for people who are struggling financially?  This episode is a quick look at the resources out there that can help you make ends meet.   Click this link to find a program near you that can help get you the assistance you need:  https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/emergency-rental-assistance-program   Here is the link to the IRS portal:  https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-update-portal   ..read more

So many scammers are trying to take advantage of borrower uncertainty by promising student loan forgiveness, student loan cancellation and all kinds of student loan relief.  The truth is, these companies can't do anything for you that you can't do for yourself.  This podcast episode is all about student loan scammers and how to beat them. Here is the Department of Education's scam info website: https://studentaid.gov/resources/scams For a list of scammers, check out this website: https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/banned-mortgage-relief-debt-relief-companies-people &nb ..read more

There's been a lot of talk about student loan forgiveness in the news lately.  Here is a quick discussion about what federal student loan forgiveness is really going on and how you might qualify for it.  If you have federal student loan debt, you won't want to miss this episode. If you have questions or comments, you can post them on my social media accounts.  Here is the link to the article explaining the changes to the Total Permanent Disability Discharge program as of 8/19/21: https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/over-323000-federal-student-loan-borrowers-receive-58-billion ..read more

This is just the first in a series of podcast episodes about student loan debt.  In this episode, we are talking about how to prepare for payments to resume on February 1, 2021.  There's a lot to dig into so, let's get started!   If you are interested in checking out my student loan debt webinars, you can find them here: https://newcashview.com/store/   Have questions about your federal student loan debt?  Newcashview.com can help!  Check out our student loan resources by clicking https://newcashview.com/ #studentloans #studentloandebt #studentloanforgiveness #cre ..read more

If you want to hear an accountant's take on the child tax credit, you will want to hear this episode.  Toni Rocker and I will be discussing the ins and outs of this tax rule so that you will have all the information you need to figure out how to manage your tax credit.  If you want to contact Toni, here is her website: http://tonirocker.com/   ***Ready to get your credit in shape for mortgage season?  Check out Get Your Credit Mortgage Ready, a course designed to help you clean up your credit and boost your score.  Check out http://newcashview.com/store find out more ..read more

There's a lot to know about the new eviction ban from the CDC that went into effect 8/3/21.  In this podcast episode, we'll do a quick deep dive on the basics that everyone, tenants and landlords, needs to know to manage their rental properties.  If you have eviction moratorium questions, you won't want to miss this episode.   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html   https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/find-help-with-rent-and-utilities/?utm_source=vanity&utm_medium=outreach& ..read more

In this episode of The Dollar Lama Podcast, we are talking about the Coronavirus economic stimulus assistance programs that are ending.  Specifically, the federal eviction moratorium, federal unemployment expansion payments and the federal student loan forbearance.  Knowledge is power so, if you know what's going on you can make a plan!    Link to the CFPB rental assistance tool:   https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/find-help-with-rent-and-utilities/?utm_source=vanity&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=r ..read more