Navigating Finances Successfully as a PA with Kristin Burton, PA-C from Strive with Kristin

The Pre-PA Club

Financial Planning and Investing for Physician Assistants

In this podcast episode, Savanna Perry welcomes guest Kristin Burton, a practicing PA and founder of Strive with Kristin teaching medical professionals how to manage personal finances. They discuss the importance of financial planning and investing for both future and practicing PAs. They delve into the dangers of accumulating substantial student loan debt without a plan for repayment and stress the significance of investing in retirement plans early in one's career. Strategies for wealth building and retiring early are further explored. The episode contains various resources for listeners to learn more about personal finances.

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00:00 Introduction to Financial Planning for PAs

00:00 The Importance of Financial Education in PA School

00:23 Introducing the Podcast and Guest

00:33 Promotion of Rosh Review Course for PA Students

02:44 Introduction to Guest - Kristin Burton

03:14 Discussing the Importance of Financial Management for PAs

05:26 Kristin's Journey to Financial Freedom

07:21 The Taboo of Discussing Money and Salaries

09:18 Transitioning from Paying Off Student Loans to Building Wealth

11:53 Financial Planning for Pre-PA and PA Students

17:43 The Importance of Budgeting During PA School

19:29 Discussing Favorite Budgeting Tools

19:53 The Importance of Progress Dollars in Budgeting

21:14 Personal Experiences with Budgeting During PA School

22:12 The Reality of Student Loan Debt

23:34 The Importance of Investing Alongside Paying Off Student Loans

26:22 Understanding Employer Match and Roth IRA

28:33 Real Life Example of Building Wealth

33:22 Where to Start Learning About Personal Finance

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