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Which debt should you pay first during the COVID-19 crisis?
If you’re trying to figure out how to pay off your debt during the COVID-19 pandemic, here's an overview of how to prioritize your debt payments.
Physicians and their finances: 4 top FAQs
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My spouse has a six-figure debt. Should we keep our finances separate?
Having a spouse or partner who is in debt can strain any relationship, but physician debt doesn't necessarily mean putting your lives on hold. Learn why.
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Debt and more debt: What’s a resident to pay off first?
If you have student loans, credit cards and a line of credit, which one should you pay off first?
Should you reorganize your debt?
For doctors, using a line of credit to pay off other debt can be a good idea, but be aware that it’s not true across the board.
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How to keep your spending in check through Black Friday and the holiday season
Boost your credit score: A primer for your medical career
Steps you can take to establish and maintain a good credit score
One resident’s plan to get financially fit
If you're a medical resident with significant medical school debt, consider student-loan forgiveness programs, and learn how to manage your cash flow.
Anxious about retirement? Three small steps to get your retirement plan up and running
Retirement represents a significant life transition, and feelings of worry are common among physicians contemplating retirement.
Doctors and retirement: It’s complicated
Talking finance is often seen as taboo for physicians — but that’s starting to change.
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Financing medical school and residency: Understanding your borrowing options
Everything you need to know about borrowing for medical school and how lines of credit work.
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Paying for medical school can be expensive. Learn about government student loans and student lines of credit.
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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...
Should medical residents start saving or pay down debt?
Most medical students in Canada today will finish school and enter residency with debt, with 46% owing $100,000 or more.1 Residency is often the first chance for physicians-in-training to start...