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David Gourley, M.Ed

@DavidG_CSLP

$15 million in student loan forgiveness for teachers. Former teacher who now specializes in financial planning and student loan planning for other educators.

Crazy to think how many advisors are now sending their clients my way for student loan consults. Never would’ve guessed I’d be here a few years ago.


Bringing my student loan fees up to *almost* market value has been one of the best things I've done. Way too long I was giving advice away for free (or close to it). And... consultations haven't slowed down. This is your reminder to charge what you are worth!


If you tell me you bring home $8,000/month and spend $6,000/month... Then I'm going to expect to see your checking/savings grow by $2,000/month. If it only grows by $500/month... That means you are really spending $7,500. Time to get honest with yourself!


I always "arrive" to my virtual meetings at least 5 minutes early to wait for clients. If they are there before me... Then the next time we have a meeting I'll be on 10 minutes early!


Words by another financial "advisor": "Ya ngl I don’t feel comfortable having them pay for a consultation. I’m just curious if I can somehow get licensed to do it for them. I’m bringing these student loan providers hella cases with massive balances. Is there anyway for me to…


Real life Financial Planning win: Client's mortgage was sold in 2024. She itemized, but only gave her CPA one of her 1098s (showing mortgage interest). She's going to get the other one to her CPA and have her return amended. She will get over $3,000 in additional refund.


Got an email this morning that announced I have been chosen as one of "The 10 Most Innovative CEOs Making a Difference in 2025". It would only cost me $3500 for them to cover my story. So yeah... I've basically made "it".


A long-term ramification of the RAP student loan repayment plan is there is no inflation adjustment like the other IDR plans. Currently, repayment amounts are based on the federal poverty guidelines, which get updated each year with inflation. RAP is based only on AGI. This…


A variable annuity within a teacher's 403(b) plan can easily be costing you 2.2%+ per year. "But my advisor said he doesn't charge any fees" Well... The advisor gets paid through a commission, not a fee. Time to see if you have any other options!


Fees get a lot of attention in financial planning... But what about the hidden fees? • The fee to the IRS if you don't optimize your taxes (think Roth conversions, pre-tax vs post tax, credits/deductions) • The fee to the Department of Education if you don't understand…


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