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Saki Kurose, CSLP®, IAR

Associate Planner, Insight Financial Strategists

Saki Kurose is a Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®) and a candidate for the CFP® certification. As an associate planner at Insight Financial Strategists, she enjoys helping clients through their financial challenges. Saki is particularly passionate about working with clients who have student loans to find the best repayment strategy that aligns with their goals.

Originally from Japan, Saki holds a bachelor's degree from Rice University and a master's degree from Cleveland State University, as well as a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University. Also, she performs as a professional violinist in symphony orchestras.

Phone: 508.216.0104 | Email: saki.kurose@insightfinancialstrategists.com | Website: insightfinancialstrategists.com/ | Twitter: twitter.com/SakiKurose | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/saki-kurose-cslp

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How to Split $250,000 in Student Loans in a Divorce

Before you just sell the house and write a check to pay off your Parent PLUS loans, look at all your options. One could potentially save you a couple …

April 7, 2022

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New Graduates’ Guide to Paying Off Student Loans

Congratulations on finishing your degree! Now it’s time to study up on the best way to pay off your student debt. You have a lot of options, so choose…

June 12, 2021

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How to Pay Off $130,000 in Parent PLUS Loans for Just $33,000

Meet Nate. He took out $130,000 in Parent PLUS loans for his kids. The standard repayment plan will cost him over $170,000. But some smart strategizin…

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The Best Way to Pay Off $250,000 in Student Loans

There are many ways to pay off your student loans, but the “best” way for you may not be the cheapest at first glance. Three doctors’ stories show how…

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Joe Biden’s Student Loan Plan: What’s in It for You?

The future of student loan debt could look quite a bit different, if President-elect Joe Biden gets his way (and Congress cooperates). From loan forgi…

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With Private Loan Interest Rates So Low, Should You Refinance a Federal Student Loan?

Whether to take a private student loan or refinance a federal student loan comes down to several factors, including your comfort level with the paymen…

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