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A Strategic Approach to Managing Your Debt and Finances During Your Utah Residency. University of Utah Resident Orientation Presented by John Collins, Managing Director of GL Advisor. Agenda. IBR versus PAYE Tying the Knot Training Exit Interview White House Budget Proposal.
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A Strategic Approach to Managing Your Debt and Finances During Your Utah Residency University of Utah Resident Orientation Presented by John Collins, Managing Director of GL Advisor
Agenda • IBRversus PAYE • Tying the Knot • Training Exit Interview • White House Budget Proposal
Changes in Student Debt Levels ~$300k+ ~$220k ~$89k ~$50k 2000 2013 1993 Debt levels have quadrupled in the last 20 years * Based on data collected by AAMC, AMA and GL internal student database
IBR vs PAYE • PAYE provides additional $2,270 in liquidity during residency • PAYE reduces total cost by $83,450 compared to IBR when considering PSLF Recent order by Obama broadens eligibility
Tying the Knot A PGY2 resident with $207k in federal student loan debt on academic career track gets married. How does the loan repayment strategy change if the spouse has no student loan debt and makes $90K salary? Forgiveness Potential $232,039 Forgiveness potential $150,305
EXIT INTERVIEW After 4 years of training, a graduating resident contemplates the next step in her career. How does loan forgiveness impact the economics of working for a non-profit? Original Debt: $250,000 Debt after training: $308,000 Non-profit salary offer: $155,000 For-profit salary offer: $205,000
Salary Equivalent Public VS Private Actual For-Profit Practice Salary Additional from Public Service derived from forgiveness Actual Public Service Salary Assumptions: PAYE eligible. The taxable equivalent amount assumes a marginal federal tax rate of 20% and a marginal state tax rate of 5%.
White House Budget Proposal • Expansion of PAYE to all federal loan borrowers • Helps reduce cost for borrowers, simplify process for servicers • Removal of the cap on payments • New cap on amount forgiven through PSLF • $57,500 limit, based on max borrowing amount for independent undergrads • Balances above $57,500 will not be forgiven until 25 years of participation • 20 and 25 year forgiveness options to be tax-free
White House Budget Proposal *Loan balances, rates, and payment information based on GL Advisor client data. Payment calculation assumptions can be provided upon request.
Action Plan • Consolidation: Evaluate and complete a consolidation with the Direct Loan Program. • Income-Based Repayment/ Pay As You Earn: • Apply for and enter IBR or PAYE (during residency). Re-apply annually with income documentation and family-size verification. • Manage Liquidity: • Ensure you have sufficient cash flow to make all necessary loan payments. • Manage Discretionary Income: • Determine how to allocate extra cash to insurance, retirement, and other needs. • Public Service Loan Forgiveness: • Track eligible payments, maintain employment documentation. • Tax Filing: • Incorporate impact of taxes on federal loan subsidy programs when filing
For more information and to schedule a complimentary personal consultation, please see John in the lobby after Orientation: jcollins@gladvisor.com Main: 877.552.9907 All government sponsored programs are subject to their continued existence, availability and participation requirements. GL Advisor is a division of Graduate Leverage, LLC. GL Advisor currently does not offer all services to residents of North Dakota.