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Annual Report 2024: In Review, and a Look at 2025!
Overview Dear ODoF Community! Can you believe it’s already one month into 2025? First, we would like to acknowledge that…
What Should I Do First? A Complete Step-By-Step Guide For Optometrists
Here is a “Guideline” list of financial steps that we hope will get you started, but should be adjusted to your own personal situation as an optometrist.
10 Practical Strategies to Pay Off a $221K+ Optometry Student Loans in Less Than 5 Years (Updated for 2024)
KEY POINTS: Avoid “Doctor Lifestyle”: Live like a student a bit longer to build financial stability, even after graduating. Shift…
2024 Optometrist Income Report
With increasing student loan debts, an ever changing economy, and a profession that continues to withstand disruption – many optometrists…
Annual Report 2023: In Review, and a Look at 2024!
In the next reading, you’ll discover metrics that mirror our community’s overall progress, along with the resources and offerings this growth has enabled us to continue providing. Next, we’ll transparently outline the methods ODs on Finance employs to generate revenue. Lastly, we’ll offer you a sneak peek at some major projects we’re embarking on for 2024, aiming to further our profession and assist every OD in achieving financial freedom.
The Optometrist’s Guide To Student Loan Refinancing
Optometrists often accumulate multiple loans from federal and private lenders to fund their doctor education, which results in an average debt load of $220,000. The majority of these loans are federal loans which have an average interest rate of 5.5-6.8%.Then the majority of doctors will end up refinancing their student loans to save thousands of dollars in interest. Here is your comprehensive guide to the student loan refinancing process and understanding how underwriting works.
Navigating the Path to Cold-Starting an Optometry Practice: A Journey of Passion and Persistence with Dr. Ashley Szalkowski
Driven by the desire for change and a fresh approach to eye care, Dr. Ashley Szalkowski shares insights into the process of establishing a thriving practice from the ground up.
October 2023 Market Update for Optometrists: Latest Economic & Financial Trends
The economic landscape is characterized by a steady 3.7% inflation and cautious actions from the Federal Reserve, particularly in managing interest rates to avoid potential economic downturns. While some economic indicators like GDP growth appear robust, there’s a visible undercurrent of economic stress and mixed expert predictions regarding a potential recession in 2024.