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MtoM #140: Vascular Surgeon Lives Like a Resident and Finance 101: Car Insurance

Oct 16, 2023
Discover how a vascular surgeon achieved financial milestones by living like a resident. From paying off student loans to buying cars with cash and maxing out retirement accounts, she shows that growing wealth doesn't require a high income. Stick around for a finance 101 discussion on car insurance, including the importance of increasing liability coverage and understanding comprehensive/collision insurance.
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Early-Career Vascular Surgeon And New Mom

  • Danielle is an academic vascular surgeon about four years out of training living in the Southeast. She and her husband welcomed their first baby in December and balance family with finances.
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Student Loans Forgiven And Millionaire Milestone

  • Danielle received Public Service Loan Forgiveness for part of her loans and paid off the rest herself. She hit a net worth milestone of $1,000,000 three days before turning 38.
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How Loan Type Choices Hurt PSLF Eligibility

  • Danielle borrowed for all of her graduate and medical education and initially ignored loan details. She later learned loan types and consolidation choices mattered for PSLF eligibility.
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