What It Actually Takes to Eliminate Debt
Most physicians have some form of debt at some point in their lives. That might be the student loans that … Read more
Student Loan
What Is The Average Student Loan Interest Rate?
Interest rates on student loans range from 0% to approaching double digits. But what is the average student loan interest … Read more
The 26 Most Affordable Medical Schools in the United States
While the cost of higher education has gone up drastically in recent decades, there are affordable medical schools to be … Read more
Student Loan Advice: 7 Important Rules of Thumb
Where do you get your student loan advice? From blogs? Podcasts? Friends and neighbors? It’s an important question because bad … Read more
They’re Paying 0% to 1% Interest on Private Student Loans After Variable Rate Refinancing
I knew that borrowers with federal student loans were benefitting from temporary interest-free loans during the pandemic, but I was … Read more
Diagnosing Debt: Demystifying Interest Rates & Loan Terminology
Why does our very own U.S. government charge twice as high an interest rate on student loans than your neighborhood … Read more
Mortgage Debt Versus Student Loan Debt: Which is Better to Have?
Sounds like a trick question, doesn’t it? I’ll take no debt whatsoever for $800, Alex. No debt, however, is not … Read more
Student Loan Planner Reviews: Honest Opinions from Three Former Clients
I see many physicians with questions about what to do with their student loans. Are we in the right repayment … Read more
How $500k in Student Loan Debt Prepared Us for FIRE
When I look back on my days as a student, and I spent many days as a student, I recall … Read more
Refinancing for Retirement: How to Sort Out Your Student Loans
Today’s post was sent in by reader Caroline Gillard. She had read our student loan case studies, but she hadn’t … Read more
How to Negotiate an Increased Physician Signing Bonus — And What To Do With It
Fall is upon us, and that means final year resident physicians and fellows are busy on the interview trail. Hands … Read more
Student Loan Case Studies # 4, 5, & 6
If you’ve visited my Student Loan Resource Page in recent months, you may have noticed the invitation to fill out a questionnaire … Read more
Beyond PSLF: Additional Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
I recently received this timely guest post that highlights options for student loan forgiveness beyond the Public Service Loan Forgiveness … Read more
Student Loan Case Studies # 1, 2, & 3
If you’ve visited my Student Loan Resource Page in recent months, you may have noticed the invitation to fill out … Read more