Speaker Series Recordings 
Office of Financial Aid

Financial advisor David Minarcik from High Point Financial presents Slumdog Millionaire: Financial Planning. In this video, Minarcik explores the basics of financial planning through the financial themes from the movie "Slumdog Millionaire." Minarcik uses the film's protagonist, Jamal Malik, as a way to explore real-life financial planning basics such as budgeting, debt management, saving, investing, goal setting and risk management. Key points include the importance of resilience, making informed financial decisions and leveraging unique opportunities for financial growth. Minarcik's presentation gives viewers an overview of financial planning and encourages us to think critically about our financial choices and strategies.

Loan officer Andrew Eckstut from CrossCountry Mortgage joins us to discuss Home Alone: Home Buying Basics for Beginners. This presentation features a comprehensive guide to purchasing a home for first-time buyers. Eckstut covers essential steps in the home buying process, including budgeting, securing financing, finding the right property, navigating the offer and completing the closing stages. He also highlights common pitfalls to avoid and tips for making informed decisions. The aim is to equip viewers with the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully buy their first home.

Tal Frank, CEO of PhysicianLoans, presents Animal House: Home Buying for Doctors. This video guide is tailored for medical professionals looking to purchase a home. Frank's presentation covers specific mortgage challenges and considerations for doctors, such as managing student loan debt, understanding physician loan programs, and navigating the real estate market. It provides practical tips on budgeting, securing favorable mortgage terms, and timing the purchase to align with career milestones. The aim of this video is to help doctors and other health professionals make informed and financially sound decisions when buying a home.

PCOM alumni join us in The Graduate: Tips from the Other Side to offer financial advice to new PCOM graduates. Former students share how they navigated expenses as students and after graduation. They offer practical tips on career development, networking and personal growth as well as offer insights on navigating workplace challenges, building professional relationships and leveraging opportunities for advancement. Their advice aims to equip new PCOM graduates with the knowledge and mindset needed for successful careers in health care.

In Inside Out: Conversations with a Financial Therapist, author and financial therapist Michele Paiva explains financial therapy and the connection between emotions and financial decisions. The presentation discusses how emotional patterns influence money management, and how understanding these patterns can lead to better financial health. Paiva provides insights into common financial behaviors, offers strategies for addressing emotional money issues and emphasizes the importance of integrating emotional awareness into financial planning.