MtoM #197: Rehab Docs Pays Off Student Loans in 16 Months and Finance 101: Pessimism

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Nov 18, 2024

A rehab doctor shares an inspiring journey of paying off $380,000 in student loans in just 16 months, emphasizing the importance of motivation and personal well-being. The conversation also highlights the financial benefits of locum tenens work, offering more flexibility and higher pay for medical professionals. Additionally, the podcast explores financial planning strategies, advocating for an optimistic approach to personal finance, despite the common pessimism surrounding it.

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ANECDOTE

Rapid Loan Payoff

Hunter, a rehab doctor, paid off $380,000 in student loans in 16 months.
He worked long hours, averaging $40,000+ per month, sometimes reaching $55,000.

ADVICE

Financial Goal Setting

Create clear financial goals and a roadmap to achieve them.
Assess your psychological tolerance for risk and align it with your goals.

ANECDOTE

Spouse's Support

Hunter's wife, a nurse anesthetist, supported his aggressive loan payoff plan.
They prioritized debt reduction before major life events like buying a house and having children.

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This rehab doc paid off $380,000 of student loans in only 16 months! He obviously worked like crazy over that time period to be able to accomplish that goal. He said he knew his value for freedom to choose what to do in the future would keep him motivated when he was starting to feel burnt out. Having the loans gone has given him that freedom and he feels like the work was worth it. He is now excited to focus on his quality of life as well as to start building his retirement accounts. After the interview we will be talking about pessimism for Finance 101.

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