Fawcett’s Favorites 10-28-19

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 5 Reasons to pay off your debt instead of investing, a great example of estimating cash … Read more

The Google Search that Changed My Life Forever

Sometimes a financial makeover client of mine really takes the bull by the horns and drastically improves their financial situation in a very short time. It’s amazing how fast goals can be achieved when you really go for it. I was so amazed by one such student, I asked him to tell his story of … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 10-14-19

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 my favorite read is of course my new book, The Doctors Guide to Real Estate Investing for Busy … Read more

Intergalactic Investing with Spock

I am often asked the question, “Is it better to pay down debt or invest?” It is uncanny how often this question comes up. This question is asked as if those were the only two options to choose from. I never hear, “Should I go on a three week trip to Paris or invest?” “Should … Read more

How I Made $36,000 Using Credit Cards

Back in 2001 we paid off our last personal loan, our home mortgage. At that time, we decided to begin investing in real estate with the money that used to go towards digging us out of our personal debt. Our real estate was held in an LLC and we acquired loans to purchase these properties. … Read more

The Down Sides of Student Loan Forgiveness

(This week’s guest post comes from Andrew at LendEDU) Becoming a physician requires years of formal education, and that commitment often comes with a hefty price tag. Recent statistics from the Association of American Medical Colleges highlight this reality, estimating that physicians leave medical school with an average of $196,520 in student loan debt. This … Read more

We lost it all with our McMansion

Those of you who have been following me or have read my book, The Doctors Guide to Starting Your Practice/Career Right, know that I am not a supporter of buying a house right away when you move to a new job. There are many reasons to postpone purchasing a house including; doctors have a fifty … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 2-18-19

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 emergency funds, falling in love with your EMR, how they got wealthy 130 years ago is … Read more