Upcoming Webinars

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Register to attend a FIRST Webinar. Topics presented will vary and include subjects like financing a medical education, understanding student loans, loan repayment, money management, budgeting, credit, preparing financially for residency, and more.

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Home Financing for Medical Students and Residents
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at 2:00pm ET
This informative session, presented by Tal Frank, President of PhysicianLoans, will explain the ins and outs of obtaining the best home financing for graduating medical students and residents. Emphasis will be placed on the proper steps to take when applying for a loan and the exact questions to ask loan officers. Additional topics will include what mortgage loans are available for doctors (including special no money down home loans), understanding budgeting for a home purchase, debt ratios and estimating funds required to close a mortgage will be covered. Register today and bring your questions!
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Filing Taxes and Student Loans
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 at 2:00pm ET
Filing taxes is important during and after medical school. Join Martin Penn, Senior Director of OME at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, CPA, MBA, who will discuss filing requirements, including when to file and what documents or information you need to do so, as well as provide key dates / deadlines. We’ll also touch on the implications filing taxes may have when looking at retirement savings and student loan repayment options. 
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Covering Your Most Asked Questions with the AAMC FIRST Team
Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at 2:00pm ET
Join the AAMC FIRST team as we review and discuss the most asked questions we receive from medical students, residents, and financial aid professionals. We’ll touch on PSLF, student loans, paying for medical school, student loan repayment options and much more. Don’t miss out on this great discussion that highlights what your classmates and colleagues are talking about!
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Choosing Insurance as a Medical Student or Resident
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm ET
Whether just starting medical school, graduating from medical school, or beginning residency, knowing which insurance plan to choose (and when) can be one of the most important decisions. During this webinar, Deanna Filosa CLU, ChFC, ChSNC, will discuss Group Health Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, Renters Insurance, and Umbrella Policies. Join the AAMC FIRST team and Ms. Filosa for this informative webinar to learn about the types of insurances, tools, tactics, and resources that should be known to maximize your knowledge and obtain the proper insurance coverage. 
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Disclaimer:

* Stephen Mark Cardinal (CA Insurance License # 4203521) is a Financial Adviser offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor and a Registered Representative offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency, 5 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205. Agent, New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies and NYLIFE Securities are New York Life companies.

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