In this episode, Doug Vestal, author, and financial guru, uncovers the path to financial freedom for occupational therapists. He will dive into the heart of money management and share how he and his wife tackled $150,000 of student loan debt in three years and offer invaluable strategies to help you do the same. 

From budgeting tips to investing insights, Doug equips OTs with the tools to boost their financial health and leverage financial stability to become more effective practitioners. Whether you’re an OT seeking to start your own practice or simply aiming to get out of debt and plan for the future, this episode is your roadmap to financial empowerment.

Listen now to learn the following objectives:

• Learners will identify the importance of financial literacy
  
  
• Learners will identify strategies to help pay down debt
  
  
• Learners will identify budgeting strategies and how to allocate funds effectively

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