Tag: Physican finances
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As a physician in private practice, you face unique challenges when planning for retirement. You likely started saving later due to extended training, have higher student debt, and earn significant income that puts you in top tax brackets. That’s why understanding cash balance plans could be a game-changer for your retirement strategy. These plans offer…
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As doctors, we often focus on patient care without thinking about how policy changes in Washington might affect our bottom line. But the budget bill that House Republicans are pushing forward this week deserves your attention. Why? It could bring the biggest cuts to Medicaid in American history, and that might hit your wallet harder…
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Introduction Let’s face it – becoming a doctor is expensive. The average medical school graduate walks away with over $200,000 in student loan debt. That’s like buying a house, except instead of a house, you get knowledge and skills! While the investment in your education will pay off over your career, managing those hefty student…
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Introduction As physicians, we spend years mastering medicine, but often get little training in managing the wealth our careers generate. Understanding who manages much of the world’s investments is crucial for your financial well-being. Three companies – Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street – collectively manage over $20 trillion in assets, making them incredibly powerful players…
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I’ll never forget my interview at Stanford—a career-defining moment that simultaneously represented both my professional aspiration and my greatest financial challenge. As I walked through the pristine campus, my excitement was tempered by a stark realization: supporting my wife and children in the Bay Area would be financially impossible during my medical training. Despite the…
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Growing up in Nebraska, I was surrounded by the legendary narrative of Warren Buffett long before I understood the intricacies of investing. The pages of the Omaha World Herald and local school discussions painted a picture of a hometown hero who had transformed the investment landscape through extraordinary insight and disciplined strategy. As a physician…
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In the complex world of personal finance, physicians and high-income professionals often find themselves navigating a maze of investment strategies. Enter the Bogleheads philosophy—a refreshingly simple, evidence-based approach to investing that prioritizes long-term wealth accumulation through low-cost, passive index investing. Named after Vanguard founder John Bogle, this investment strategy has become a beacon of financial…
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As physicians carrying some of the highest student debt burdens in any profession, staying informed about federal student loan policy changes is critical to our financial planning. President Trump’s recent announcement regarding the transfer of the federal student loan portfolio from the Department of Education to the Small Business Administration (SBA) represents a significant shift…
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The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has captured the imagination of professionals across various fields, offering the alluring prospect of escaping the daily grind decades before traditional retirement age. For physicians, who typically enter the workforce later than most professionals and carry substantial student debt, the concept raises unique questions and challenges. Can doctors,…
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As physicians, we dedicate years to mastering the art and science of medicine. We train extensively to make complex clinical decisions under pressure, often sacrificing our twenties and early thirties to the demanding rigors of medical education and residency. Yet when it comes to managing our personal finances, many of us find ourselves navigating unfamiliar…