MtoM #215: Dentist Pays Off HPSP Contract and Finance 101: Credit Scores

Mar 24, 2025

A dentist shares insights from his journey completing an HPSP contract, discussing both the ups and downs while celebrating his financial success. He reveals personal growth and unique experiences in military dentistry. The conversation then shifts to the essentials of credit scores, comparing them to an adult GPA and clarifying common myths. Listeners learn about responsible credit management and the importance of regular credit report reviews. The episode also highlights the free educational resource, Locumstory.com, for navigating locum tenens opportunities.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

From Military Service to Civilian Dentistry

02:30 • 8min

Navigating Dentistry Funding Options

10:29 • 8min

Understanding Credit Scores

18:53 • 6min

Understanding Credit Management and Resources for Locum Tenens

24:51 • 3min

Today we are talking with a dentist who is completing his HPSP contract. He shares with us the positives and the negatives of his four year contract. He said he definitely came out ahead financially going this route and he is very excited to complete his contract and move forward with his career. For finance 101 we will be talking about credit scores.

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