Expecting Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
The wheels of progress move slowly in Washington. Nowhere does this seem more true than when it comes to reform of student loan programs. There were campaign promises of $10,000 credits for all borrowers. There were campaign promises of wiping…
What Happened to Student Loan Forgiveness
At the start of all new administrations, Americans have high hopes and dreams. For newly minted veterinarians, perhaps the biggest hope was Biden would cancel out their student loans. Not surprising considering that the average veterinarian is graduating with over…
The over exuberance of the debt free mantra
Everywhere you turn, the mantra in student loan circles these days is: be debt free! Let’s blow the cover off this myth right now. What they are really saying is “student debt free,” but that doesn’t roll off the tongue…
Student debt & the Biden presidency
Now that it’s clear that Joe Biden will be our next president, the question that many are asking is: what does this mean for student debt. The short answer is – it’s complicated. What a Biden victory doesn’t mean: First,…
Where Do Candidates Stand On Student Debt?
It’s a big election year for all sorts of reasons. With the candidates offering divergent solutions for issues ranging from global warming to immigration, it’s hard to keep track. One of the many issues veterinarians will be keeping an eye…
The Rise of Student Loan Advisor
It amazes me how the national student debt crisis has overnight created an industry of “student loan experts.” Just three years ago, I would have to search google to find a financial advisor who was savvy in the ways of…
Making Easy Work of Selecting a Loan Repayment Plan
With no fewer than eight loan repayment plans available for federal student loans, it’s no wonder selecting a loan repayment plan are so confusing. While it all might seem overwhelming at first, sorting it out really starts one simple question:…
Don’t Fear The Debt!
Lately a new breed of veterinary financial guru has popped up. These folks are screaming from the rooftops that the only way to happiness is to pay off all student debt and do it as quickly as possible. Cancel your…
Student Loans and Marriage – A Dangerous Mix!
Engagements are such a joyous time! The romance, the ring, the excitement of telling friends and family and Facebook! Far be it from me to cast a shadow on the whole joyous event, but someone here needs to be the…
loan Forgiveness More Difficult Than Admission to Yale?
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program There has been a lot of chatter in the press lately about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program and how difficult it is to actually qualify. So many people were rejected after 10 years…
