MtoM #256: Internist Pays Off $300,000 of Student Loans in 7 Years and Financial Boot Camp: High Deductible Health Plans vs PPO

Today we are talking to an internal medicine doc with a great story. She started her medical school journey later in life when she and her husband decided to do whatever it took to help her fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor. Her husband quit his job to stay home and care for their 4 children and she went to medical school. Today we are celebrating her paying off $300,000 of student loans. She has worked hard to pay down debt alongside saving and buying a nice home for her family. Her tips for success are to ground yourself, have a plan and do not let your emotions make your decisions for you.

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00:00 MtoM Podcast #256
02:16 Internist Pays Off $300,000 of Student Loans in 7 Years
18:07 Advice For Others
21:18 High Deductible Health Plans vs PPO