by Brett Tushingham | Dec 17, 2019 | Financial Planning, Physicians
2019 is almost in the books. Below are five actions that physicians can take as part of a proactive, year-end review. Refinance Mortgage and Student Loans – Mortgage rates have come down considerably this year and are near historic lows. Bankrate is a great place...
by Brett Tushingham | Aug 22, 2019 | College Planning, Financial Planning
Grandparents are usually willing to help with college expenses when possible. I remember my own grandmother chipping in a bit for my freshman year at school. Knowing what I know now, it’s likely that the gift had a negative impact on my financial aid eligibility. The...
by Brett Tushingham | Jul 25, 2019 | Financial Planning, Physicians
Managing student loans can be challenging. Some physicians are leaving school hundreds of thousands in debt, in the form of federal (direct) and private loans. The majority of physicians will pay back their private loans so most will want to refinance as soon as...
by Brett Tushingham | May 29, 2019 | College Planning, Financial Planning, Physicians
College tuition has been rising 33% faster than inflation. This has resulted in enormous tuition bills and students taking on an increasing amount of student loan debt to fund it. You need to treat a college education like any other investment and answer a few...
by Brett Tushingham | Apr 9, 2019 | Financial Planning, Physicians
The best laid plans can be ruined without some defensive planning. Physicians need to protect their assets and shouldn’t have to worry about a lawsuit or injury jeopardizing their financial future. Below are some steps we follow for the physicians we work with....
by Brett Tushingham | Mar 11, 2019 | College, College Planning, Financial Planning
Children are being asked to make one of the largest purchase decisions of their life at the age of 17, paying for a college education. The result, the average graduate has more than $37,000 in student loan debt. Parents understand that investing in an education...