Today we celebrate the 1776 event that started the United Stated on the road to breaking free from English rule. At that time, not everyone in the states was onboard with this idea. Some liked things just the way they were. Others were willing to put their life on the line to be free from … Read more
(Less than a week left to take advantage of the special deal for The Doctors Guide to Thriving in Locum Tenens – Online Course. Don’t miss out.) 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 … Read more
When I sat on the management committee of our surgery center, I was wondering why owners didn’t bring all their cases to the facility. They would clearly benefit financially if they increased their case load. So why didn’t they? I realized, it was because we all think like dogs. Dogs will do tricks if you … Read more
Most people don’t realize how easy it is to become debt free. Instead they envision a horrible drop in lifestyle and great sacrifices that include turning back the clock to medical school days where they were living on peanut butter and Top Raman. When in fact, no sacrifice is required to become debt free. All … Read more
Too many doctors today believe that their income is what determines their level of success. This is a fallacy that is hurting way too many doctors. We hear things like “Become a specialist so you can make the big bucks” or “Now that I’m an attending, I can afford the payments on a new Tesla” … Read more
Most Americans live their lives on borrowed money, constantly spending a little more than they make, leaving them with a growing debt. These debt payments, and the added interest they must pay on their debt, decreases the amount of money that they have available to spend on future needs. Paradoxically, borrowing to buy depreciating items, … Read more
Today, I awoke to the news of a ceremony honoring those who lost their lives in the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11/01. Most of us can remember where we were when we heard about this tragic event. I was awaken on that Tuesday morning by my clock radio announcing that an airplane … Read more
(Today‘s guest post comes to you from Travis Hornsby, CFA, founder of Student Loan Planner. Travis helps you navigate the landmines found in repaying student loans. I do have an affiliate link with Student Loan Planner.) How Does the “Dave Ramsey Method” Fare When Applied to Med School Loans? You might be a recent med … Read more
Often a stay at home mom, like we have in our house, is not thought of as a contributor to wealth. Too often, only the person who “really” works and brings home an income is considered to be generating wealth. This is a case of incorrect thinking. The non-working spouse is a very big factor … Read more
Have you ever set a goal and not achieved it? I have. Many times. Often due to setting the goal in an ineffective manner. In order to set goals with the highest chance of success, we need to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R goals. Using this acronym to set goals will improve the odds of success. If the … Read more
