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How to Receive Student Loan Forgiveness

By James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP | on April 13, 2018 | 0 Comment
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Some worry about the morality of not paying back borrowed money when you have the means to do so. My response? Hate the game, not the player. I see loan forgiveness no differently than using a tax-advantaged retirement savings account or taking the child tax credit. We have no duty to leave money on the table that we legally qualify for, even if we disagree with federal student loan policy.

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ACEP Now: Vol 37 – No 04 – April 2018

Since PSLF was instituted in 2007, the first borrowers are just now starting to receive forgiveness after making their 120 monthly payments. As the years go by, you’ll see more and more physicians receiving this federal benefit. Managing your student loans well will increase your financial security and allow you to take better care of your family and patients.

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James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP

James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, is the author of The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investing and blogs at http://whitecoatinvestor.com. He is not a licensed financial adviser, accountant, or attorney and recommends you consult with your own advisers prior to acting on any information you read here.

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