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Nov 2021
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MtoM #41 - Pediatrician pays off $300K i...

Dr. Jim Dahle of the White Coat Investor
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In 3 years this pediatrician paid off $300K in loans with a 200K income. Motivated to get their schooling paid off so they could start saving for their children’s college education. They paused their retirement savings to really focus on getting rid of this debt as fast as possible. There are 10 reasons you should pay off your student loans quickly. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/10-reasons-to-pay-off-your-student-loans-quickly/ 

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The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011. Our free financial planning resource covers a variety of topics from doctor mortgage loans and refinancing medical school loans to physician disability insurance and malpractice insurance. Learn about loan refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs for specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor channel is for you!

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