(The photo with this article is the view I have as I write this from a timeshare resort in Escondido, California. I couldn’t travel as much if I was still working.) I’m a physician who retired from medicine early, based on most people’s thinking. But at what age is retirement early? The Social Security department … Read more
There are many misconceptions about money and money principles floating around. Most of the time when someone contacts me for help with their finances, there is a financial principle they are not using, or they have fallen prey to a myth that is hurting their family. Some myths are perpetuated by those who would like … Read more
(Keep an eye out for my upcoming book The Doctors Guide to Finding Joy in Your Work. We can all use a little more joy in our lives and this book, which will be available March 11th on Amazon, will help you attain it.) This month marks eight years since I left the hospital as … Read more
As another year ends, there are a few tasks we should all consider completing. Some of the tasks have penalties assessed if they are not completed on time and others just lead to a lost opportunity if the deadline is missed. I missed a big opportunity the year I retired when I didn’t realize my … Read more
Why do so many physicians complain about not having enough money? Almost every physician’s earnings are in the top 10% of income earners in the country. Yet we feel broke, even those who make $600k a year. The median household income in the United States is about $75k. The average physician’s income is more than … Read more
There are times in life when we stand at a fork in the road where our future can be greatly altered. Once we choose which tine of the fork to take, it sets in motion many changes that can lead to very different outcomes. When I was recently asked to perform in a musical, I … Read more
Physicians go through extensive training to become doctors bringing in a high income. Unfortunately, they have no training in how to manage all that money. Consequently, we make a lot of money mistakes. I have taught personal finance for the last three decades. It has been both fun and rewarding, especially when someone finally realizes … Read more
I recently attended an investment seminar. The main premise of the seminar was to teach us to build wealth and be generous with our excess. They were very inspirational in teaching those two points. I left the seminar fired up to grow my wealth and give my excess (the income above what my family needs … Read more
When I attend a meeting on investing for physicians, I am surprised at how often a deal is offered that is pure speculation, and not a solid investment. My track record on making good returns from speculating is abysmal. But I have seldom lost money when I chose a solid investment. That begs the question … Read more
Last week I attended the Real Estate & Entrepreneurship Conference for Physicians, in Dallas, TX. (PIMDCON24). It was great meeting with fellow entrepreneurs in person. Shaking hands and talking face-to-face is so much nicer than meeting on zoom. I was overjoyed by meeting people who have been positively impacted by my writing. It makes me … Read more
