You Have a New Job. Now What?

For those of you stepping into new roles, congratulations! This milestone comes with a lot of things to think about, from managing lifestyle inflation to understanding the impact of major purchases on your future. We’ll uncover valuable insights on income-based student loan payments, refinancing options, and how to approach big decisions like whether to rent or buy a house. I’ll help you unpack the price-to-rent ratio so you can make a well-informed decision based on financial and personal factors. We'll also discuss contract negotiations, gender disparities, non-compete agreements, and the importance of getting the most out of your benefits package. In today’s episode, you'll find out: How to use contracts for better severance or negotiation during job changes Why you shouldn’t accept being bullied during training or residency Key factors in job matching for medical professionals Benefits of income-based student loan payments and the pitfalls of early recertification Essential insights for loan refinancing and selecting the best payment plans Tips for making smart housing choices, like rent vs. buy, during life changes Negotiating techniques beyond salary to yield better benefits and work-life balance The impact of gender and non-compete agreements in specialized professions How to manage lifestyle inflation and understand consumption smoothing The role of marginal utility in making financially savvy decisions The emotional biases in finance advice from experts like Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey How to celebrate a job success or career change without sinking your finances   Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe to the newsletter Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning   Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at [email protected] and we might feature it in an upcoming show!