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Financial Tips for Class of 2021

Looking ahead to your final year of medical school, I wanted to give you some financial challenges to take into account now as it relates to your planning for fourth year. First, with Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO, previously known as VSAS), many of you are contemplating the cost of doing away or International electives. […]

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MS4: Should you rent or buy?

By: Jose Espada, director, Office of Student Financial Services  You matched, and now the battery of decisions looms. Among the biggest decisions—do you rent or

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MS3: Financial planning for your fourth year

By: Jose Espada, director, Office of Student Financial Services Looking ahead to your final year of medical school, I want to give you some things

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MS4: How to complete the W-4 for residency programs

By: Jose Espada, director, Office of Student Financial Services Students are beginning to receive employment packages from the residency programs where they matched. Make sure

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What should future Doctors Do? Pay down student loans or invest?

There are many competing goals when you first match into a residency program as a fourth year medical student. Establish your living situation while in

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Low Credit Scores Can Cost You

Credit scores are a topic of discussion this time of year.  Fourth year medical students will be looking to make some financial decisions that include

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: What does it mean for medical residents?

Modified from another BLOG post on Kevin MD. Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 late December 2017.  We are

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A Financial Literacy Moment: Movie Passes

Do you like to go to the movies? In my trips to the IUSM Campuses during the Fall semester, we discussed savings opportunities. I shared

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Holiday Planning Financial Success!

Holidays are fast approaching!  Planning ahead can save your budget, so indulge while staying financially healthy. Can you relate?  What causes Financial Stress for Consumers

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Read Any Good Money Management Books Recently?

  I often get asked if I have read money management type books.  For example, I have been asked on several occasions if I have

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How Renters Insurance Works

One of the most heartbreaking situations is a medical student who is contacted by their apartment complex to only receive bad news that another apartment’s

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