The Most Neglected Part of Your Financial Plan: Your Health When you think of financial planning, what comes to mind? Likely savings accounts, investments, or long-awaited retirement. But what if I told you there’s one… Read More
The physician mortgage loan (sometimes called the doctor mortgage loan) was created by banks because of the distinctive challenges physicians face when borrowing due to their high debt-to-income ratios — thanks to student loans. Many physicians… Read More
Top Money Mistakes Physicians and High-Income Earners Make Making a high income doesn’t mean you’re immune to financial missteps. In fact, many physicians and other professionals earning six or seven figures grapple with the same… Read More
While most people are familiar with retirement saving tools like a 401(k) or 403(b), fewer people are familiar with the 457(b) plan. With several different choices available, each more confusing than the other, taking control… Read More
3 Tax Tips for After Year-End As the year-end rush subsides, you might think you’ve missed your chance for any meaningful tax planning. However, there are still several tax tips you can use to lower… Read More
5 Smart Steps to Organize Your Finances and Start the Year Right Happy New Year! Whether it’s 2025 or you’re reading this in the years that follow, there’s no better time to tackle your financial… Read More
Back in 2018, I was asked to speak at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) conference, and the topic was simple: How Much Do I Need to Retire as a Physician? Well,… Read More
We built the ultimate first year baby budget by tracking all our major expenses in Ryker’s first year with us (Life update; he is almost 5 now!). As any first-time parent will tell you, YES,… Read More
Understanding the 457(b) Retirement Plan: A Hidden Gem Retirement planning is full of complicated acronyms and different types of plans. You’ve probably come across a 401(k), 403(b), maybe even a Roth IRA, and it can… Read More
What Does a Financial Planner Do & When to Hire One? Hiring a financial planner can feel like a big step, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you’re managing your investments confidently or… Read More