It is fully understandable for a borrower planning on PSLF to be concerned, but it is not yet time to give up on the program. Instead, learn the rules, keep careful records and start saving up a PSLF side fund, just in case.
This is the most common dilemma faced by WCI readers. There are some clear answers, but even when the answers aren't clear, these important factors will help you to arrive at the right decision for you.
Are you freaking out and overwhelmed with student debt? You've poured over the website and podcasts but there is so much info you don't know where to start. You're not alone! You CAN do this. Sit down, make a budget and cut, cut, cut.
Living like a resident might seem easy when you have an attending salary. Try it when you're a resident! Or don't. It's your money and your decision.
Dave Ramsey gives a lot of great advice. And a little bad advice. Know the difference!
Well, we did it. We paid off the mortgage and are debt-free. It feels good to accomplish one of our major financial goals.
It's a pretty good life. And it's yours for the taking. The only cost is living like a resident for a few short years after training when you really don't even know what you're missing yet.
A pre-med worries about the upcoming debt tsunami he is signing up for. What advice do you have for him?
Personal finance is both personal and financial. Be sure you attack it from both behavioral and mathematical perspectives.
This two-doc couple owes $840K and they're not even out of residency yet. What can be done? Leaving California is one option, but PSLF may be a better one.
A guest poster outlines the 7 principles he sees physician millionaires have in common. How many of them do you possess?
You don't need a debt settlement company to settle your debts. The negotiation technique is simple and easily done without professional help.
For low discipline, finance-challenged people like us, I think I make the case for the advantages of getting out of debt and fixing your financial house quickly. I know we feel like we made it just in time.
Med students and residents are terrified about having their interest capitalize. I wish they'd do the math. Also, beware the dangers of refinancing your loans.
Getting the big picture right is the most important thing. If you don't know where you stand financially, the fear of how bad it might be can be paralyzing.
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