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As a veterinarian, one of the toughest financial decisions you have to make is whether to save for retirement and take advantage of compounding growth, or aggressively pay down student loans and become debt-free. Typically in order to achieve one of these goals, you have to sacrifice the other. But what if by saving for retirement you were actually able …
There is a common misconception amongst veterinarians that personal debt, particularly student loan debt, is a huge roadblock toward securing financing and becoming a practice owner. While debt and student loans can certainly impact your ability to be approved for a loan, the mere presence of debt and loans is not the hindrance many believe it to be. Understanding …
You’ve been advised to save, save, save for as long as you can remember, and you’ve done a great job of saving diligently thus far. But now someone (Me) comes along and questions if you are saving too much? How is this possible, when Fidelity recommends having at least 10 times your annual salary saved by age 67, knowing your salaries …
As many of you may know, I have offered my services pro bono to those who have been recently affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to help provide advice in times of need. Fortunately, most of the folks I have spoken with have options available to meet their needs, though these options are certainly less than ideal. And when I think …
Mortgage rates are dropping and they are at one of their lowest points in recent history. You may be thinking of refinancing your home, and for good reason. But before you begin the search process, reflect on the reasons why you are looking to refinance: Want a lower monthly payment? Want to expedite your …
These past few months have required all of us to make adjustments to our normal daily routines, no question. But for many of us, these past few months have also created an opportunity for reflection about how we envision our lives and how our jobs integrate with the life we wish to lead. Perhaps this period of self-reflection has led …
