How many times have you committed to make a significant change in your life, only to find yourself a year later having made no headway on the commitment? Have you ever made a resolution to lose 30 pounds only to notice three months later that your weight was slightly higher than your starting weight? While … 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
(Clearance book sale including shipping and handling: $10 for the first book and $5 for each after that. Email me with which of my books you want and your shipping address. Help me regain space in my garage.) My wife and I care for our two grandsons every Thursday and Friday during the school year. … 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
Do you own a small business or an LLC? If so, then you need to be aware of the new federal law that went into effect in 2024: The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). With the advent of the Limited Liability Company (LLC), came the ability to hide behind a business wall. It became possible for … Read more
Debt is a very touchy subject. Some people think there is such a thing as “good” debt. Then there are others who mistakenly think they will become wealthy by hanging onto their 3% loan as long as possible. And still others can’t tell the difference between being able to afford a car vs being able … 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
