Money and Finances as a PA with Kristin Burton, PA-C of Strive with Kristin

Nobody teaches you money in PA school. Then you graduate with six figures of debt and a real salary for the first time.

Kristin Burton is a PA who runs Strive with Kristin, and she came on to talk about the stuff we all avoid. Student debt and how to think about paying it down. Investing when you're starting late because you spent your twenties in school. And salary transparency, which is still weirdly taboo in medicine.

That last one matters most for new grads. If you don't know what the job is worth, you will accept less than it's worth. Talk to people. Ask numbers out loud.

Standard disclaimer, and I mean it: I'm not a financial advisor and this isn't financial advice. Kristin shares her approach and her experience. Talk to a professional about your specific situation before you make big decisions.

What we cover:

• Why financial literacy is missing from PA education
• Approaches to paying down student loans
• Starting to invest when you feel behind
• Salary transparency and knowing your worth as a new grad
• Negotiating a first PA contract
• Building habits now that matter later

Resources:

Free PA School Application Timeline: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/free-application-timeline

PA Program Map: https://www.thepaplatform.com/pa-platform-map

Free Resume Download: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/free-resume-download

Pre-PA Counseling: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/pre-pa-counseling

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