MtoM #158: Hospitalist Pays Off Student Loans in Just Over 2 Years and Finance 101: Emergency Funds
Feb 19, 2024
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A hospitalist pays off $235,000 in student loans in just over 2 years after residency by living frugally like a resident. She plans to buy a new car with cash, save for a house, and prioritize retirement savings next. The podcast also discusses the importance of emergency funds and offers a course for financial education.
Living frugally and maximizing income can help pay off significant student loan debt early in one's career.
Financial freedom and flexibility can be achieved by prioritizing paying off debt and living below one's means.
Deep dives
Paying off Student Loans
Claire, a hospitalist, shares her journey of paying off $235,000 in student loans early in her career. She was able to accomplish this in just over two years by living frugally and maximizing her income.
Strategies for Debt Reduction
Claire highlights several strategies that helped her keep her student loan debt low during medical school and residency. She emphasized the importance of having a partner who contributed to living expenses and being mindful of spending. She also mentioned working moonlighting shifts and paying off interest to reduce the overall debt burden.
Benefits of Financial Freedom
By paying off her student loans early, Claire experienced the freedom and flexibility to make career choices without the financial burden. She encourages others to prioritize paying off debt and live below their means to achieve financial independence sooner.
This hospitalist paid off $235,000 only 2 years out of residency. She has always been very debt averse and knew she wanted to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Nearly half of her income went to paying off her loans. She said paying off the debt was easier than she thought it would be largely because she is comfortable living like a resident. Her next goal is to buy a new car with cash. She plans to save for a house eventually but currently wants to pour money into her retirement accounts. She said paying off her loans has given her a huge sense of freedom. After the interview we will talk about emergency funds for Finance 101.
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