EP#76: The Burden of College Loans: One Woman’s Story
In this episode of No Loan Zone, host Janet Maltbie brings on guest Kristyn Poltis to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on student loan forgiveness. Kristyn shares her own experience of taking out a student loan without fully understanding the impact it would have on her future.
EP#75: Beyond the Classroom: Top Books Every College Student Should Read.
What books would you recommend college students read? In this episode, Krista O’Neill, nationally honored Lorain County Community College advisor and Guided Pathways coach for the Success Center for Ohio Community Colleges talks with podcast host, Janet Maltbie about high impact books that help college students succeed.
EP#74: Internship Opportunities: Your Ticket to Real-World Experience and a Professional Network.
Are you ready to take your college experience to the next level? In this podcast, Janet Maltbie, a career counselor, discuss the benefits of completing an internship with her guest, Marcia Jones, Career Services Manager at Lorain County Community College. Maltbie outlines the advantages of internships, including gaining real-world experience, building a professional network, developing…
EP#73: The Supreme Court Ruling on Student Loan Forgiveness and What it Means for Borrowers.
Bob Born recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of marshmallow Peeps. On the No Loan Zone podcast, Janet Maltbie breaks from her normal routine to pay tribute to Bob. She recounts his journey, from engineering physics to the Navy to the candy-making business. Janet encourages her students and others to not worry about the…
EP#72: The Peeps Guy: A Life of Career Changes and Joyful Candies.
Bob Born recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of marshmallow Peeps. On the No Loan Zone podcast, Janet Maltbie breaks from her normal routine to pay tribute to Bob. She recounts his journey, from engineering physics to the Navy to the candy-making business. Janet encourages her students and others to not worry about the…
EP#71: Strategies for Completing a Degree Debt-Free.
The No Loan Zone podcast encourages finding ways to completing a degree without going into debt. In this episode, you will hear from Capri, a high school student pursuing an associate’s degree and Alex, a police officer pursuing a degree with tuition being paid for by his employer, the city of Elyria.
EP#70: Making Wise Career Choices: Betting on College and Your Future.
Today we discuss betting on college and how to make wise career choices based on our options, research and the facts before us.
EP#69: Josh Went to a Private College. Did He Make the Right Choice? Will You?
Janet Maltbie and Josh Clemence discuss his $100,000 college experience.
EP#68: Exploring Careers Online: Helpful Websites for Undecided Students.
Janet Maltbie discusses helpful career websites with LCCC Career Development Specialist Abby Kucbel of Lorain County Community College.
EP#67: Top College Loan Mistakes Students and Parents Make.
Today on our program we discuss top college loan mistakes students and parents make; not adequately exploring debt alternatives and taking on too much debt.
EP#66: The Right Answer to the $10,000 Student Loan Forgiveness Question.
Transcript Today on our program, we talk with several college graduates: Rebecca Urry, Tommy Nickel, Kyle Nickel, as well as a current student, Reanna Urry, about the $10,000 college loan forgiveness program. Is it fair? What kind of impact will this have on them and the people who will eventually pay for the program. What…
EP#65: Freshmans Take a Financial Literacy Class. Your Kids Should too.
Transcript Helping your child preparing and pay for college can be a daunting task. Start early by having conversations with your child about the new financial literacy requirement for all incoming freshman in the state of Ohio. In this podcast, we discuss with instructor Rob Schofield and two high school freshman, Kelly Kotyk and Nathan…
EP#64 Ohio’s New Grad Financial Literacy Requirement.
Transcript Hope to complete a college degree, debt free? Learn to manage money, especially if you are in high school. In this podcast, Dr. Jack Dibee, Assistant Superintendent of Avon Lake City Schools discusses the new financial literacy high school graduation requirement for all incoming freshman in the fall of 2022. He also discusses ways…
EP#63: Meet David Arredondo. Vote in the Ohio Aug. 2 Primary Election.
Transcript Ohio’s primary elections take place on August 2, 2022. Know the issues and representatives. Today on the No Loan Zone Podcast Janet Maltbie speaks with David Arredondo, the Executive Chairman of the Lorain County Republican Party. David hopes to be re-elected to the Republican Central Committee. In this podcast we focus on the upcoming…
EP#62: State Senator Manning Interview and the Ohio Aug. 2 Primary Election.
Transcript Ohio’s primary elections take place on August 2, 2022. Know the issues and representatives. Today on the No Loan Zone Podcast we speak with State Senator Nathan Manning regarding the issues before voters in the 2022 elections. In this podcast we focus on college grant and tax break initiatives Manning has supported in the…