Outside of the major cities, houses in New England aren't a great investment. In many states the population is shrinking and property taxes are increasing to co

Outside of the major cities, houses in New England aren't a great investment. In many states the population is shrinking and property taxes are increasing to compensate. I would think you can pay that loan off in a couple years working in SV. But with all the talk of forgiveness maybe you should hold off a bit... Of course, it must be said that one doesn't get a PhD because it's the financially smart choice.