If you're among the more than 800,000 Minnesotans who are starting to pay back your federal student loans as of October 1 when student loan payments resumed, check out Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer at MPR who talked with Kim Miller at LSS Financial Counseling this week to help answer questions from listeners.

The Star Tribune reported that 800,000 Minnesotans have student loan debt totaling more than $27 million. Now that student loan payments will resume in October, emotions are running high.

Are you wondering how you will work student loan payments into your budget when they resume in October? On KARE-TV, Kim Miller with LSS Financial Counseling offers some ideas and guidance on getting back on track with student loan payments. 

In two weeks, bills are coming due for millions of Americans with student loans after a three-year payment pause. Interest already started accruing earlier this month.

Kim Miller, a certified financial counselor with LSS Financial Counseling, offered guidance to borrowers in a recent interview with WCCO.

Kim Miller with LSS Financial Counseling appeared on KARE TV’s Your Money show to share the ins and outs of the SAVE Plan, a new option that allows student loan borrowers to base their payment on income and family size, which can significantly reduce monthly payments, and sometimes reduce them to zero. Check out this story!

As student loan payments resume in October, Kim Miller with LSS Financial Counseling, offers guidance to borrowers on options available in a September 1 MPR story. She also advises borrowers to prepare by reviewing the federal student loan website, studentaid.gov — a “one-stop shop” of information on managing student loans. “It also provides all of their loan history." Miller said.

As students head back to school this fall, Foster Grandparents are needed! These special volunteers offer a caring presence and support to help students boost their confidence and academic success. In a recent radio interview, Carolyn Scherer with LSS shared the joys, rewards and benefits of becoming a Foster Grandparent. She also highlighted the need for Senior Companions who serve as a friendly visitor to older adults and help them with errands. Learn more and tune in! 

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, or LSS, is seeking Foster Grandparent volunteers in communities statewide to provide one-to-one mentoring and tutoring for children and youth in the classroom and other settings. “So many children just need a little attention and understanding to make a positive difference in their day. When I volunteer, I know that I have made a difference in their lives,” said Roberta Klekotka, a foster grandparent.

In a recent Star Tribune story, Shannon Doyle, program manager for Financial Education with LSS Financial Counseling, offered guidance to consumers on Buy Now, Pay Later options that more retailers are using.