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 seven steps to building wealth with real estate, regrets of paying off a student loan, things … Read more
Many times blog questions appear as an either/or issue, as if there were only those two choices. Often I see questions such as ‘should I pay off debt or invest?’, ‘should I save for retirement or for my kids college?’, ‘should I buy stock or bonds?’, ‘should I plant tomatoes or cucumbers?’ It is entirely … Read more
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
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
The match is complete and now the 4th yearmedical students are preparing to make their move to residency and chief residentsare preparing to start their new career as an attending. The next phase of theirlives are about to begin. The match got me thinking about a comment I read recentlyfrom a doctor who decided to … Read more
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
Having a hobby can keep you sane. It is very important to have something fun to do outside your profession. My latest video tip addresses this need.
Recent trends in the practice of medicine have been shifting from a predominantly private practice model toward an employment model. Many factors are driving this. The popular emphasis on work-life balance has promoted the impression that it’s better as an employee, which is not necessarily true. Skyrocketing debt from training is making doctors reluctant to … Read more
