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White Coat Investor Podcast

MtoM #192: Hospitalist Pays Off $380,000 of Student Loans and Finance 101: Target Date Funds

Oct 14, 2024
27:19
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An anonymous hospitalist shares her remarkable journey of repaying $380,000 in student loans within just three years. She discusses her strict financial plan, frugal lifestyle choices, and the payoff of continuing payments during the student loan freeze. Her insights emphasize determination and commitment in managing debt. The conversation also covers the fundamentals of Target Date Funds, highlighting their benefits, cost-effectiveness, and roles in long-term investment strategies for building wealth.
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  • The hospitalist's structured plan and frugal lifestyle enabled her to pay off $380,000 in student loans within three years.
  • Investors can simplify their entry into commercial real estate with diversified funds that provide income, growth, and limited downside risk.

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Paying Off Significant Debt

A hospitalist shared her journey of paying off $380,000 in student loans just three years post-residency, emphasizing the initial overwhelm faced by many recent grads. She discussed the critical role of having a structured plan, referencing advice to live like a resident during the initial working years. This approach involves strict budgeting and allocating significant portions of income, including bonuses and windfalls, directly towards loan repayment. By taking advantage of the student loan freeze during the pandemic, she was able to eliminate interest costs, further facilitating her rapid debt clearance.

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