by RLDVM | Sep 4, 2019 | Financial Independence
The documentary Playing with FIRE has been playing around the country all summer long. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to see it yet, which has given me a major case of FOMO. Luckily, fellow DVM Rachel Luoma decided to go, and she was kind enough to share...
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...
by Financial Wellness DVM | Nov 30, 2018 | General, Money Talk, Student Loans and Debt
I feel like I’m beating a dead horse when I talk about this subject (am I allowed to use this analogy as a vet???), but I need to talk about student loans. To be quite frank, this student loan issue was a huge catalyst for me starting this blog. I graduated 15...
by Financial Wellness DVM | Jun 11, 2018 | General, Money Talk, Student Loans and Debt
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...
