This week’s episode features Dr. Caroline Clerisme , a Dentist focusing on helping other healthcare providers successfully navigate student loan debt. Dr. Clerisme shares her journey from Haiti to the northeast and how she successfully navigate college, dental school, and the cold new england weather. Dr. Clerisme is the founder of Doctors Out of Debt,...
Knowing that you have student loan debt versus paying them off are two different things. Nii remembers having mad doubts about our payoff plan and the timing of being able to complete this task. In this episode, Nii & Renee briefly discuss what it’s like to have someone to support you during this time. We...
When trying to get out of debt, there are a lot of decisions that needs to be made. It involves more than just paying off a few credit cards. It means changing spending habits; learning how to budget; knowing who and how much you owe; prioritizing debts; creating emergency and retirement funds; and knowing where...
Valentine’s day is coming up, so I thought I would share this important money tip with you guys.. One of the most important financial decisions you will make is who you marry. Choose wisely...I have worked with many doctors who got divorced several years ago and are still struggling financially because of it, because they...
I graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2011. I had about $ 250,000 in total student loans with no idea how interest rates really worked and how to pay off such a large amount of debt. . I am from Haiti where credit, student loans, etc. were not really a thing, especially...
These are a few reasons why you should look into real estate as an investment avenue. 1. Once you’re well established as a real estate investor, real estate tends to have a predictable cash flow. Cash flow is the net spendable income derived from the investment after all operating expenses and mortgage payments have been...
1. Discipline to Save & InvestTime is of the essence.Don’t delay saving and investing. The earlier you start, the better 2. Discipline to delay gratification.If you look around you, you’ll probably notice that we are surrounded by advertisements that are aimed at making us spend money on things we do not need…whether it’s ads for...
Life insurance can provide a protective financial cover for you and your loved ones. It ensures that you and your dear ones always get financial support. Here are some of the points to be aware of regarding life insurance. 1. Peace of MindHaving life insurance provides the ultimate peace of mind. Doctors, if you have...
Now that you are a practicing doctor, you need to avoid common mistakes that doctors tend to make when paying off student loans. 1. Losing track of loans.Borrowers are sometimes late with a loan payment or even default on a loan because they forget about one of their loans.Automate your payments so you don’t fall...