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Our curated collections of interactive financial content are designed to help you reach your goals on your own time, at any career stage.

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Managing Medical School Debt for Residents

Student loan debt helped you become a doctor, but you don’t want it to weigh you down. Here are so ...

Managing Student Loans & Finances for Residents

Refinancing Options For Medical Residents

4 Reasons to Refinance Your Student Loans

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Medical Student Loan Repayment

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Paying off Your Student Loans Part 1: Setting Yourself Up for Success

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Student Loan Forgiveness for Doctors: An Overview

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Unpacking a Summer of Student Loan News with JPG

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Actionable Strategies to Manage Student Loan Debt

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Saving Strategies for Physicians

Whether you're saving for an emergency fund, retirement, a down payment, or something else, here are ...

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Budgeting 101 for Physicians

Quick Budgeting Tips for Doctors

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How a Small Change in Your Loan Interest Rate Can Make a Big Difference

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How Much Doctors Should Save for an Emergency Fund

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Why Residents and Early Attendings Need to Budget

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5 Habits to Help Doctors Avoid Lifestyle Inflation

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Investing for Doctors: Investment Fundamentals

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Healthy Financial Habits for Physicians

While it may not have been your focus in med school, you'll still need financial literacy throughout ...

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How to Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness

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Guide to Improving Your Credit Score

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Debt-to-Income Calculator

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Why Doctors Shouldn’t Have To Worry About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Budgeting 101 for Physicians

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Managing Lifestyle Creep

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What is a Soft Credit Check vs. a Hard Credit Check?

How Much Doctors Should Save for an Emergency Fund

5 Habits to Help Doctors Avoid Lifestyle Inflation

Investing for Doctors: Investment Fundamentals

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Homebuying for Physicians

Purchasing a house is a major milestone. Learn the ins and outs of mortgages to help you prepare for ...

Mortgage Down Payment Calculator

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A Guide to Understanding Mortgages

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Mortgages: Physician Loan vs. Conventional Loan

Talking Physician Mortgages with Dr. Juneja and Dr. Shah

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How to Apply for a Mortgage, Loan, or Refinance When You’re Self-Employed

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How Much Down Payment Do Doctors Need to Buy a Home?

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What is PMI?

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What are Physician Mortgage Loans?

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Understanding Physician Mortgages

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Managing Your Own Practice

When you're considering opening, expanding, or managing your own practice – there's a lot to consi ...

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7 Common Mistakes Made When Starting Your Own Practice

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6 Reasons Doctors Should Consider Private Practice

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7 Step Guide to Opening a Medical Practice

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The Exit Strategy to Owning a Practice

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Hiring a Staff, Building a Team for Your Practice

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Economics of Starting Your Own Practice

Buying Your Own Practice

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A Checklist to Starting Your Own Practice

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Financial Foundations for Dentists

While it may not have been your focus during dental school, you'll still need financial literacy thr ...

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APR vs APY: What’s the Difference?

Do Your Goals Pass the SMART Test?

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Your FICO Credit Score – What is it and why is it important?

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What is Debt-to-Income Ratio?

What is Compound Interest?

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The Five Basics of Financial Success for Dentists

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Investment Planning for Physicians

Understanding investing can be complicated. These articles will help demystify some common investing ...

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Investing for Doctors: Is Low-Risk Investing a Good Investment Strategy for You?

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5 Common Investor Mistakes

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Diversification – What Is It and Why You Need It

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How to Create an Investment Plan

Passive vs. Active Investing

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What is Your Risk Tolerance?

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Getting a Mortgage as a Resident

If you're ready to buy a home as a resident, explore some of the options available for doctors, lear ...

Getting a Mortgage: What to Expect From Closing

Why Doctors Shouldn’t Have To Worry About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Talking Physician Mortgages with Dr. Juneja and Dr. Shah

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Why a Physician Mortgage Makes Sense at Different Career Stages

Getting a Mortgage When You Still Have Student Loan Debt

What are Physician Mortgage Loans?

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How Much of a Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a House?

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