Student Loans/Refinancing
CARES ACT: Student Loan Repayment Benefit up to $5,250 annually +Lower Re-Fi Student Rates
[Disclaimer] This article was written to the best of our knowledge with the latest news released from the Federal government. There are many moving parts to both of these programs, and as the days and weeks pass, there may be more clarification to some parts that are vague or confusing. Please be mindful, that I…
Read MoreGetting Cash For Your Small Business Through The CARES Act
[Disclaimer] This article was written to the best of our knowledge with the latest news released from the Federal government. There are many moving parts to both of these programs, and as the days and weeks pass, there may be more clarification to some parts that are vague or confusing. Please be mindful, that I…
Read MoreThe Federal Reserve Just Slashed Interest Rates to 0%, What Does This Mean for Me?
March 2020 is shaping to be one of the craziest months our country has experienced in quite a while. There is no doubt that these next few weeks will find their places in US History books that our children and grandchildren will study in the future. With widespread quarantine efforts by the government and CDC,…
Read MoreTrump Declared a 0% Student Loan Interest Waiver and Allows Borrowers to Suspend payment for up to Six Months, What should you Do?
Editor’s Note:Update [3/26/2020] We will try our best to update this article with the latest information/news from the federal government during these changing climate With the Coronavirus crisis fully engaging our nation, every facet of our economic system is being affected. President Trump declared Friday March 13 that he’s waived “interest on all student loans…
Read MoreThe Optometrist’s Guide to Student Loans: Chapter 4 Refinance
The Optometrist’s Guide to Student Loans Table of Content (VI) Aggressive Debt Payback Through Student Loan Refinancing Alright, now that we’ve covered the less common options for tackling student loan debt, let’s dive into the approach that applies to at least 85% of optometrists: paying off student loans the traditional way. Optometrists often accrue debt…
Read MoreThe Optometrist’s Guide to Student Loans: Chapter 2: Federal Programs
The Optometrist’s Guide to Student Loans Chapter 1: Harsh RealityChapter 2: Federal ProgramsChapter 3: Loan ForgivenessChapter 4: How to Refinance Chapter 2: (II) Standard Federal Payment Plan If you’re not eligible for tuition reimbursement or loan forgiveness programs, then your primary option is to pay off your student loans outright. You can either do this…
Read MoreThe Optometrist’s Guide to Student Loans: Chapter 1: Harsh Reality
The Optometrist’s Guide to Student Loans Chapter 1: Harsh RealityChapter 2: Federal ProgramsChapter 3: Loan ForgivenessChapter 4: How to Refinance Editor’s Note: By: Dat Bui | Updated Sept 3, 2023Since federal programs and student loan policies change all the time, we try to keep this guide updated with the latest information as much as possible.…
Read MoreThe Optometrist’s Guide to Disability Insurance
Optometrists with an average salary of $120,000 will make approximately $10 million dollars over their working career when factoring in raises and inflation. It took you 8-10 years of schooling to get to where your career is, in addition you probably took over $200,000 worth of student loans to invest in your future. Therefore, with…
Read MoreFive Tips for Keeping Debt Low During Optometry School
Optometry school is an exciting time. You begin a rigorous and in depth education that will directly impact your future. You meet lifelong colleagues and friends. You learn skills that you will use to improve the lives of countless patients, and in turn, these skills will in turn help you make a living. However your…
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