My Solo Practitioner Spouse Died Unexpectedly (Today’s guest post comes from the wife of a solo practitioner whose unexpected death came at a relatively young age. Her story reminds us how unpredictable life is and the importance of planning ahead. She prefers to tell her story anonymously.) I missed a phone call one day while … 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 lessening burnout by using three steps to optimize the EHR, how much time does it take … 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
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 understanding the difference between a necessity and a luxury, cutting your term life insurance cost in … Read more
(Today’s guest post comes from Lawrence B. Keller, CFP, CLU, ChFC, RHU, LUTCF, who is a paid advertiser on Prescription for Financial Success. Mr. Keller specializes in own-occupation disability insurance for physicians, something all working physicians need. His comments on this plan will give you a good handle of some things you should be thinking … Read more
Firefighters Lost on 9-11 I was recently asked the following question: When is the right time to cancel a life insurance policy? Previously I wrote a blog about how to calculate the right amount of life insurance to purchase. You can read it here. This information is also found in my book “The Doctors Guide … Read more
How much life insurance do you need? (From my book The Doctors Guide to Starting Your Practice Right) The purpose of life insurance is to support the people who are dependent on your income if you die and aren’t there to provide for them anymore. This is usually your spouse and children. If you are … Read more
