by Financial Wellness DVM | Sep 12, 2019 | Just For Vets, Money And Wellness
**This blog post originally posted in 2018 and has been updated in 2021. NPR aired a story focusing on this topic within the veterinary community- you can read and listen to it here.** SUICIDE This is a subject that is, unfortunately, not a stranger to the field of...
by RLDVM | Aug 14, 2019 | Just For Vets, Money Talk
Many moons ago, I attended an AVMA Convention in Washington DC. The details are a little fuzzy right now, but there is one detail that was definitely different this time around. Rather than a casual attendee, I was now invited as a speaker. WHAT?!? Never did I imagine...
by RLDVM | Jul 31, 2019 | General, Just For Vets, News
This guest post was submitted by The Vetducator, a veterinary professor with more than 20 years’ experience in academia. He has served as a section chief, department chair, director of the internship selection committee, and on numerous faculty search...
by RLDVM | Jul 17, 2019 | Financial Advice, Financial Independence, Just For Vets, Retirement
There is one point that I tend to hammer home over and over again: personal finance is more than just the numbers. Focusing on the numbers alone is not guaranteed to motivate someone to change their money story. The central question to ask yourself is “Why?”...
by RLDVM | Mar 20, 2019 | Just For Vets, Money Talk, Student Loans and Debt
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA, has been a strong advocate for veterinarians when it comes to the issue of student loan debt. He is the author of today’s guest post, and I know that my fellow veterinarians will find this information valuable. Dr. Bartels is a team...
by RLDVM | Feb 13, 2019 | General, Just For Vets, Money Talk, Student Loans and Debt
Should I go for student loan forgiveness or not? Not too long ago, student loan debt was like any other debt. You borrowed “x” amount, and you were expected to pay that loan back in full, plus interest. Enter the forgiveness option. With forgiveness, the...
