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Overcoming 5 common hurdles that keep residents from saving money
After investing so much time and money in medical school, you are no doubt finding residency to be a life-changing start to your professional career. While your paycheque may not be large right...
How to Prioritize Your Goals
Residency: you’ve accomplished so much to get to this stage. As you approach the end of your medical training, you’re probably thinking about all the things you need to do, including setting up...
1:56Medical students’ most-asked money questions
Henry Annan, a final year medical student at Dalhousie University, talks with Leah Aulenbach, financial consultant with MD Management Ltd. about the common questions she gets from medical students abo
5 Tips for Reducing Your Travel Costs
Medical school can be expensive for many students, so it’s wise to manage your expenses and cut costs where you can, including travelling costs. Whether you are going to see family or friends,...
New Physicians: It Pays to Save Early
As you’re establishing your career, you may not have a lot of money to invest. You may also be facing a large student debt. The one advantage you have is time. When you save and invest money, it...
5:16MD Quick Clinic – Should I Invest or Pay Down My Debt?
As a physician just starting your career, should you use your money to invest or to pay down debt? It’s an important question. In this MD Quick Clinic, you will see how an MD Advisor will help you: •
Will med school debt derail this student’s goals?
“David,” 24, is borrowing a lot of money for medical school. But a solid plan provides peace of mind.
1:36Why you need a budget
Henry Annan, a final year medical student at Dalhousie University, talks with Leah Aulenbach, financial consultant with MD Management Ltd. about the importance of setting up a budget and the easy way
Financial advice helped this client recover from one financial mistake, and avoid another
Dr. E counts himself among the lucky ones. After overcoming a financial setback in his early 40s, he nearly made a colossal mistake a decade later that could still be affecting him.
1:40Borrowing: How interest rates work
Henry Annan, a final year medical student at Dalhousie University, talks with Leah Aulenbach, financial consultant with MD Management Ltd. about the impact of rising interest rates and when you need t
1:31Student loans or lines of credit: what’s the difference?
Henry Annan, a final year medical student at Dalhousie University, talks with Leah Aulenbach, financial consultant with MD Management Ltd. about the differences between a student loan and a line of cr
Can a young physician start a family and avoid debt?
Dr. B, a 29-year-old family physician in Quebec, worries about balancing maternity leave with her financial goals.
49:00Managing your medical school debt
A career in medicine means you’ll be joining the top 1% of income earners in the country. But what about before you get there? During your training and as you begin to practise, you could be accruing
Is incorporation the right choice?
Dr. A, a 37-year-old family physician in Toronto, wonders whether incorporation is a worthwhile strategy.
Tackle Your Debt by Managing Your Cash Flow
To tackle your debt, start with a plan, get to know your net cash flow, follow this debt reduction plan: analyze your monthly cash flow, set your debt-reduction targets, create and monitor your plan.
Student Debt: Only Borrow What You Need
Embarking on a career in medicine is both exciting and rewarding. It can also leave you with a high level of debt after graduation if you’re not careful with managing your expenses and borrowing...
Five Questions You Should Ask About Medical School Debt
Most medical students expect to incur debt by the end of their education. Depending on the amount of money owed, the debt can be a source of stress and may influence your career choices. While you...
Pay Down Medical School Debt or Invest? Five Steps to Finding a Balance That Works for You