Smarter Vet Financial Podcast
Want to feel more confident and in control of your finances? The Smarter Vet Financial Podcast is your go-to resource for fresh, energizing perspectives on money—created just for veterinarians. Hosts Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, founders of Florida Veterinary Advisors, break down personal and business financial topics in a way that’s easy to understand and fun to explore. With inspiring interviews and practical advice, you’ll gain the clarity you need to stress less and enjoy more of what you love in life and work.
Smarter Vet Financial Podcast
Episode 206 - SAVE Is Over: What Student-Loan Borrowers Should Do Now
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Student loan changes have left many veterinarians feeling uncertain about what to do next.
Should you focus on paying down debt? Build savings? Contribute to retirement accounts? The answer may not be as straightforward as you think.
In this episode of the Smarter Vet Podcast, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett discuss how veterinarians can create balance between managing student loans and building financial stability. They break down recent student loan repayment changes, emergency savings strategies, retirement planning considerations, and practical steps to help you make thoughtful financial decisions without letting debt take over your life.
Key topics include:
- Why the answer to "save or pay off debt?" is often both
- Building an emergency reserve before aggressively paying down loans
- How employer retirement matches can accelerate progress
- Understanding repayment plan changes and forgiveness opportunities
- Creating flexibility and financial control through savings
- A six-step framework for prioritizing debt repayment and long-term goals
Listen now and learn how to build a financial strategy that supports both today's needs and tomorrow's goals.
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