I recently read an article by DocG titled Inefficiency and Luxury in which he stated that he has never tried to get any frequent flyer rewards, and in fact doesn’t even have a frequent flyer number. This statement left me a bit confused when I first read it. I’m not one who likes to leave … Read more
Every week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable, so each Monday I plan to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include the Ten Reliable Steps to Financial Freedom, a comparison of outcomes between high and low spending … Read more
When our kids were in the 5-9 age range, we used to buy each of them a souvenir on our vacations. They always wanted the most expensive item in the store, a great big teddy bear that cost $400. We would tell them no, they needed to pick something less expensive. They weren’t happy about … Read more
With Father’s Day approaching, I would like to share six lessons that I learned from my dad. Parents have a big responsibility in bringing up the next generation. Our kids learn from watching what we do more than hearing what we say. So doing what’s right pays dividends with our kids. As physicians, we miss … Read more
Here we are, coming down the home stretch and about to finish residency. With an increased income comes some new financial decisions. The need for life insurance is one of those decisions. If you don’t have any, now would be a good time to consider getting some. The purpose of life insurance is to support … Read more
We will be celebrating Memorial Day this weekend. This is one day of the year that we remember those who have died for our country while serving in the armed forces. I served in the Naval reserves for seven years, which included the years in which the Navy paid for my medical education. I spent … Read more
This weekend we will be celebrating Mother’s day. In honor of mothers everywhere I thought I would share a lesson I learned from my mother; family comes first. She taught me this lesson, not by words, but by her actions. We have all heard the saying “actions speak louder than words.” I wonder how many … Read more
Every year when it comes time to file our taxes, we either get a refund or we owe more than had been withheld during the year. It never works out that the taxes withheld are exactly what is owed. Up until the new 2018 tax changes, those who only had a W-2 income from a … Read more
There are only three valid reasons to file an extension on your taxes, which changes your required filing date from April 15th to October 15th. Unfortunately, I see many people who have filed an extension incorrectly or for the wrong reason that end up getting billed by the IRS for interest and penalties. There is … Read more
The wait is over, The Doctors Guide to Thriving in Locum Tenens went live on Monday, April 1, 2019. I spent the final three years of my general surgery career as a locums surgeon giving call relief to lone surgeons working in critical access hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve just finished putting all that … Read more
