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Thrive with the right protection for your practice. Get Started Managing Debt While Training You can save yourself thousands of dollars by paying what you can each month, even if it’s just covering the costs of interest. Refinancing Your Loans Refinancing lets physicians either pay off their debt faster or lower their monthly bills. Don’t Neglect Investing While Paying Off Loans Find a balance between making regular payments on your loan(s) while saving or investing your money elsewhere too Loan Forgiveness Programs Consider options in underserved areas of the country or PSLF programs to help you pay back your loans. Stop Stressing About Debt Get insight from our advisors on taking on your loans during and after training. The Guide on Managing Medical School Debt is here to help physicians feel more confident as they strategize to tackle their student loans. If there’s one thing most residents have in common besides a passion for medicine, it’s debt. 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