Going Into Disney Mode
Five years ago, we decided to do what millions of people do every year. We decided to take a magical trip to Disneyland. My oldest was obsessed with the Pixar movie Cars. What better way to feed into this obsession than by visiting a theme park that had an entire section dedicated to this movie?…
Read MoreVet Success Stories: Quincy Hawley, DVM (Co-founder of Get MotiVETed)
I am excited to introduce Quincy Hawley, DVM. As you can guess from the name of his business, Get MotiVETed (https://getmotiveted.com), he is a dynamic personality who works to inspire the veterinary community. We do not have a financial relationship. Here is his story: 1. Please introduce yourself! My name is Dr. Quincy Hawley, and…
Read MoreInvesting- Why is it so scary? Part 2
In Part 1, I discussed the “why” behind investing and addressed some of the fears that come with investing. I will continue this discussion by going into the basics of the stock market. “WHAT’S A STOCK?” Here is a conversation I overheard recently: Boy 1: What would you do with a million dollars? Boy 2:…
Read MoreVet Success Stories: An ER vet hustling to pay off $118k in student loans
This ER veterinarian, who resides in New England with her 2 cats and a dog, recounts her journey as she is well on her way to paying off $118k in student loans. A little spoiler: this loan payoff could have been done earlier, and she considers herself debt-free. Read on for more details! 1. Give…
Read MoreAVMA Webinar Review- Refresher On Adulting: Personal Finances
I recently attended a webinar hosted by the AVMA. With a title like “Refresher on Adulting: Personal Finances,” how could I not jump at the chance? (By the way, that was not meant to be said with a hint of sarcasm. I really, truly jumped at the chance to see what this webinar was all…
Read MoreVet Success Stories: Cindy Trice, DVM (Founder of Relief Rover)
I’m excited to introduce Cindy Trice, DVM. She is the founder of Relief Rover (reliefrover.com), a service that connects veterinary practices with relief veterinarians. She lives with her husband, Jimmy, their two dogs (Eddie and Richie), and their cat Sabina in Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, paddle boarding, scuba diving, and running.…
Read MoreInvesting- Why Is It So Scary? (PART 1)
Investing. It can be daunting for those that have no idea what investing is all about. For me personally, money and investing were not subjects that were discussed while I was growing up. I did not hang out with people that talked about money. I attained a degree that did not require any knowledge about…
Read MoreVet Success Stories: Reaching for FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)
Have you heard of the FIRE movement? FIRE stands for financial independence, retire early. You can read about my motivation to FIRE here. Whether you’re on your way to FIRE or not, I hope you enjoy reading the story of others that are on this journey. This small animal veterinarian is splitting her time between…
Read MoreWhat is lighting your FIRE?
So why did I use the acronym FIRE in my title? This was a new term for me up until recently. But once I found out what it was, it resonated very deeply with me. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. You have enough accumulated in your investments that you can live off of…
Read MoreVet Success Stories: Over $200k in student loans paid off in 5.5 years!
Please welcome Michelle Smith, DVM. She is a small animal veterinarian who resides in Los Angeles with her husband and 1 child. Read how she managed to pay off over $200k in student loans over 5.5 years! 1. Please introduce yourself! Give us a little of your background and how you got started in veterinary medicine.…
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