Why The First Degree to Cost $700,000 is Worth It

Published: Dec. 1, 2020, 6 a.m.

Your student loan balance at the end of your program can balloon more than you thought you\u2019d end up with. Find out how that happens, why I think America\u2019s first $700,000 dental degree is worth it and why your student loan debt doesn\u2019t matter as much as you think.

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In today\u2019s episode, you'll find out:

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  • The hidden cost of higher education
  • How tuition inflation impacts students
  • How much accrued interest adds to your loan
  • Why your loans balloon so much while you\u2019re in school
  • How to calculate tuition inflation using the Wayback Machine
  • Lies admissions counselors tell you to convince you to enroll
  • How NYU can charge $700,000 for a 4-year DDS degree
  • Why expensive law schools, medical schools, dental schools and other professional degree programs cost so much
  • How your student loan payment can be the same for $700k and $200k of debt
  • When to look at student loan debt as a tax instead of a debt
  • Why I think the tax bomb will disappear in a few years

Loopholes to maximize IDR plans and pay 5% of your income

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Full show notes at: http://studentloanplanner.com/105

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