(Want to meet me in person and attend my live lectures? Please join me at the White Coat Investor’s Financial Literacy and Wellness Conference, February 5-8, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. I will be giving two lectures at this amazing conference where I have spoken multiple times in the past. One lecture on Regaining the Joy of … Read more
Christmas is the time we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Whether you are a Christian or not, following the concepts taught in the Bible will have a profound effect on your life. The first four books of the New Testament are called the gospels. These books record the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, with … Read more
As another year comes to a close, there are a few tasks we should all consider completing before the end of December. Thanksgiving is my usual reminder to check up on everything before the year ends while I still have time to act. Some of the things on this list have penalties assessed if they … Read more
(Want to meet me in person or attend my lectures? Join me at the White Coat Investor’s Financial Literacy and Wellness Conference, February 5-8, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. I will be giving two lectures at this amazing conference where I have been a speaker multiple times in the past. If you have some of my … Read more
(Today’s guest post come to you from David Rosenstrock, who is a certified financial planner with an MBA and the Founder of Wharton Wealth Planning, LLC.) On average, it takes 10 to 14 years to become a fully licensed and trained physician. During this period, very little—if any time—is dedicated to topics related to personal … Read more
Many people are under the impression that financial independence (FI) is a number or a destination. For example, once I have a net worth of ‘X’, I will be FI and life will begin. I encountered this attitude during a dinner conversation I had at a conference last weekend with a doctor who is two … Read more
With interest rates going back up, many people are mistakenly thinking these new rates are high. The incredible run of low interest rates that we have grown accustomed to are now back in their normal range. When I bought my first house, interest was at 7% and no one was complaining it was high. But … Read more
“When can I begin to splurge on my dreams?” This is an almost universal question that comes to mind as soon as we start earning a living. As such, it is one of the first things we address during my Total Financial Makeover Coaching Program: Dreams and Goals. If your financial planning is not heading … Read more
When I retired, one of the dreads I faced was the need to pay quarterly taxes. After I retired from my medical practice and was a locum tenens doctor working through my private corporation receiving a 1099 each year, I had to file quarterly payroll taxes, even though I had no employees. I do understand … Read more
(Today’s guest post come to us from Emma Jones, who shares what she has learned about reigning in spending when the need arises.) One of the key skills that all physicians must have is making their practice profitable. If you cannot make ends meet, you can hardly hope to help people and improve your practice. … Read more
