by RLDVM | Feb 20, 2019 | Budgeting/Cash Flow, Financial Advice, Money Talk, Student Loans and Debt
When it comes to personal finance, Dave Ramsey is in a class of his own. He has built an empire based on his thoughts and opinions regarding personal finance. His radio show is incredibly popular. His books are best sellers. He holds live events that routinely sell...
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 | Dec 19, 2018 | General, Just For Vets, Money Talk, Student Loans and Debt
Updated October 2021 I feel like PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) has been the forgotten loan repayment program on my blog thus far. However, now that we’re getting some news that a small number of borrowers have actually gotten their loans forgiven via...
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 | Oct 29, 2018 | General, Money And Wellness, Money Talk, Student Loans and Debt
As someone who promotes the idea of financial independence, the idea can be tougher for those that are coming out of school with an inordinate amount of debt. How can one think about financial independence when repaying your student loans is such an onerous task? This...