From PA School to First Paycheck: Building Your Financial Future Part 1

Host: Faith Schlicht, PA-C

Guest: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C

Faith Schlicht, PA-C and Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C are back with the Money Series for PAs and medical professionals, this time answering real financial questions from PA students and new grads. Faith, a cardiology PA, teams up with Kat Astrup, creator of PA the FI Way, to share practical tips for budgeting during PA school and launching your career with confidence.

Learn how to stretch your student budget, negotiate your first salary, and make the most of your benefits as a new grad. Whether you’re pre-PA, in school, or starting your first job, this episode will help you build a strong financial foundation and work toward financial independence.

Resources Mentioned:

PA the FI Way Podcast – Financial independence tips for PAs

PA Money Sense Budget Guide (AAPA)

Budgeting Apps: YNAB, Monarch, EveryDollar

Student Loan Help:

https://studentloanadvice.com/partner/pa-the-fi-way/
https://www.studentloanplanner.com/