Mission Accomplished

I posted this in another subreddit but wanted to share that it is possible to pay off student loans while being in a medicine residency program.

I am almost done with residency and will be debt free...$230k+ paid off without $$ support from a spouse, significant other, etc. I think I only once joined in buying take out for lunch with my fellow colleagues throughout residency. I took advantage of the food made available from the hospital.

I was also able to give back to the staff of my clinic for all their support with Christmas "bonuses" out of my own pocket. The first year I gave each a cash amount, then doubling it the 2nd Christmas, and then doubling the 2nd bonus the last Christmas.

I am grateful to be debt free and all my future earned income will mine alone instead of sending 1/3 of each paycheck to Mohela. Peace of mind is a wonderful thing.

The next goal is retiring after several years of living within my means with a 8 figure network. **fingers crossed**