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Let’s Talk Emergency Funds
What was the last purchase you made that had you dipping into your emergency fund? What was that, you say? You don’t have one? First off, let me tell you that you’re not alone. Savings rates in the US are terrible. Even those who have the money to save do not necessarily save or have…
Read More10 Tips For Veterinarians Paying Back Over $100,000 In Student Debt
(Editor’s note: I am excited to introduce my first guest post, Travis Hornsby of Student Loan Planner! He was inspired to start his business after seeing the difficulties of student loan repayment first-hand with his physician wife. He has been featured on multiple podcasts and blogs, and it is evident that he has a passion…
Read MoreShould You Treat Your Student Loans Like A Mortgage?
Many moons ago, around this time of year, I graduated from veterinary school. One of my last memories prior to graduation was my exit interview for my student loans. The memories are a little fuzzy now, but what I remember very clearly was the counselor handing me a packet of paper with a bunch of…
Read MoreStudent Loan Repayment Overview
I am honestly shocked and dismayed at how complicated it has become to pay back student loans. Back when I was in school, there were fewer options, which actually made the process easier because you didn’t have to research so many choices. Now, due to the ballooning costs of postsecondary education throughout the country, there…
Read MoreWhat Marathon Training Can Teach You About Personal Finance
It started with that dreaded 1 mile run in high school. Four breathless and excruciating times around that high school track. My time: just under 11 minutes. I was not an athletic kid. I quit ballet at the tender age of 4. I took a few group tennis lessons as a middle schooler before I…
Read MoreA Fundraiser, A Pile Of Cash, And A Teachable Moment
When was the last time you saw a sizable pile of cash? And no, movies involving suitcases stuffed with $100 bills don’t count. Cash is becoming less visible in our everyday lives. There are predictions that we will eventually become a completely cashless society. Money transactions using credit cards, online banking services, and our smartphones…
Read MoreThe Anatomy Of A Tax Return
It’s that time of year….raise your hand if you like doing your taxes! OK, so I know that tax season can be very stressful for everyone. You have to be somewhat organized and get all sorts of forms and papers ready so that your CPA (or you, if you’re so inclined) can figure out if…
Read MoreThe Veterinary Profession Has A Math Problem
Updated September 2021 Have you heard about the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study (you can find the 2017 and 2020 versions HERE). Apparently, there had been a number of recent studies suggesting that veterinarians were suffering from increased levels of stress, as well as a high rate of suicide within the profession. This study wanted…
Read MoreThe Concept of Financial Wellness
Updated September 2021 Are you financially healthy? When you hear the word “healthy,” physical health typically comes to mind. Are you eating right? Exercising? Taking care of your body? There are numbers that help us evaluate our physical health, such as blood pressure and BMI. We can look at these metrics with confidence when declaring…
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