The Hospital
With so many different physician financial blogs out there, it is tough to keep track of all the great content being published on a daily basis.
Part of my daily routine was to visit as many physician blogs as I could and see if there was any new content to read.
This soon became quite time consuming as the number of physician bloggers continued to expand.
I thought to myself, “Wouldn’t it be so much easier if I could go to one site, see a list of all the latest posts by all the physician bloggers, and pick and choose which ones caught my eye?”
That is why I created The Hospital, a place where all the physicians can be found under one roof along with their contributions to the medical/financial library.
These posts will be listed in chronological order (newest at the top) and updated every other hour.
Bookmark this page and make visiting it a part of your daily routine to ensure that you will never let your prescriptions to these blogs expire (you can think of this page as the Anti-Apple (you know, the one that keeps the doctors away).
[If I have inadvertently left out a physician blog that would like to be added to the Hospital, please send me your credentials via the contact form and I will grant you hospital privileges]
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Welcome to this episode of The Doctor’s Bill (Can You Afford It?). Wonder if you should buy that big ticket item or not? Well here’s your chance to have a wealth management expert, Johanna Fox Turner, of Fox & Company Wealth Management analyze your overall finances and ... read more
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- Millionaire by 40
I’ve been rereading the The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investing, the first book by James Dahle of The White Coat Investor fame. This is that book that launched my interest in and understanding of physician personal finance, a sub-specialized niche that is not captured ... read more - Episode 73: Finding Your Ride or Die Community With Paychecks and Balances.
What’s Up Next? Paul Thompson and I are proud to release episode 72 of The What’s Up Next Podcast. This podcast is an exploration of financial independence and taking the conversation to the next level. The show features panel discussions with top influencers in the financial independence space. Guests weigh ... read more - Fawcett’s Favorites 1-20-20
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 several book reports on my latest Amazon best-selling book, 9 hacks ... read more - How To Get Tax Preparation Services for Free!
A year ago, I had a young accounting firm reach out to me called Circle CPA. They had a wonderful business model where you pay whatever you feel is right for tax preparation services. This means you could even get your tax preparation services for free! While the model ... read more - Why Keep Blogging?
September of 2019 marked my third year as a physician finance blogger. Blogging has not brought me fortune or fame. Why do I keep doing it? It requires discipline Like many of you, once upon a time I had aspirations/pretensions of channeling ideas through ... read more - How to Pay Off Medical School Loans In Less Than 2 Years
I meet many doctors each year and get lots of “thank yous” for helping them, both in-person when I go around and do speaking gigs or conferences, and by email from others. Frequently they share their success stories with me, which makes me happy. Occasionally I hear of their struggles, ... read more - Visualizing the 4% SWR
The 4% SWR in Pictures So much is written about the 4% SWR rule that I assume you know the basics. You have $1 million dollars and 30 years left to spend it. A Three Fund Portfolio sounds good, and you select a 60/40 stock/bond asset allocation. You have $400,000 ... read more - Physician executive MBA programs
Having an MBA is an advantage especially if you are looking into applying for a higher-level administrative roles. Here are options and factors you'll want to consider before you choose a physician executive MBA program. This post originated from Look for Zebras. Thanks for reading and subscribing! ... read more - The one word that carries so much weight in the cancer experience
The patient was well over 6 feet tall and looked like he had recently lost weight. When he took off his winter coat and hung it over the back of the chair, I could see his scapulae like wings under his sweater. He folded himself into the chair and carefully ... read more - Should I Keep My Chase Sapphire Reserve?
Chase recently announced a fee increase of $100 for their Chase Sapphire Reserve card. That takes the annual fee from $450 to $550 per year. Because of the fee increase, a lot of people have been ... read more- How to Use a Cash-On-Cash Calculator for Success: Part 2
Summary: Do you know how to use a cash-on-cash calculator to decide if you should purchase a property? Do you know what values to include and where to find them? This three-part series covers why a cash-on-cash calculator is a vital tool in any real estate investor’s toolbox. It also ... read more- The Doctor’s Bill: Hell’s Kitchen?
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The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading pleasure. Every week, I scan hundreds of headlines, read dozens of posts, and bring you the best of the best to save you time and mental energy. Financial Independence (FI) ... read more- Will More Money Make Me Happier?
I’m sure you’ve heard of the saying, “Money can’t buy happiness.” The Physician Philosopher takes it a step further and studies the question, “Will more money make me happier?” Well, only to a certain extent. Take a look at what he has to say about money and contentment. Today’s Classic ... read more- Kids Roth IRA #illumedati
Hey everyone, it’s Finance Fridays again. I’ve seen some posts pop up about “Kids Roth IRA” and so I just wanted to talk about it again for a bit.
These kids with their matching ... read more- How To Tell If A Passive Real Estate Deal Is Good Or Not
Real Estate Executive Summary – What Does A Good Deal Look Like? One of the top questions members of our Doctor Investors Circle typically ask is, “What does a good real estate deal look like?” To answer that question, we must first look at how most of the real estate syndication ... read more- Tracking Difference: Hidden Cost of ETF Investing or Nothingburger?
I am a proponent of passive index ETF investing. Historical performance supports that view with most active managers trailing the market. Management ... read more- Making Money Moves: What To Invest In Besides the Stock Market
Know what other options are available to you and your funds! The post Making Money Moves: What To Invest In Besides the Stock Market appeared first on BeThree. ... read more- How to Choose the Right Specialty
How to Choose the Right Specialty By: Dr. Brent Lacey of The Scope of Practice Choosing the right specialty is a challenging task, but it’s a lot of fun. Have you [...] The post How to Choose the Right Specialty appeared first on #Lifeofamedstudent. ... read more- Fitness Log #65
Just because I am a doctor, and encourage patients every day to exercise, doesn’t mean that I don’t have my own issues with getting sufficient exercise. Long hours, tiring days, family obligations, illness: they are all stumbling blocks, no matter what your occupation. I have been recording my exercise weekly, ... read more- You can’t crash if you sleep with cash.
How do you finish your day?Unless I'm doing something specific like an earnings play, I like to close out my trades before market close.Thus, on most nights, I sleep with cash. You can see in the image above that I finished trading by around 1:00pm yesterday with a $7797 profit. ... read more- Will I qualify for PSLF?
After some high profile new stories about the initial 99% rejection rate for PSLF application, I wrote back in 2018 about how using that number as a means of summarizing the PSLF program was essentially clickbait. I still see the 99% figure used all the time by ill-informed people in ... read more- Negotiation Advice For Beginners
Here is a curated list of infographics from some of my favorite websites and advice. The post Negotiation Advice For Beginners appeared first on Docofalltradez. ... read more- Bruce Epstein
No regrets As a member of the Alumni Associations for the institutions I attended, I am frequently contacted by current students and recent […] The post Bruce Epstein appeared first on Dr. Corriel. ... read more- Mentorship at Its Finest
(medical student contribution) I am a fourth-year medical student who applied to OBGYN residencies. Last year when I was setting up my away rotations, also called “sub-internships” or “auditions”, I had trouble finding a rotation for July. All of the rotation sites were either full or had board score ... read more- Get Your S*** Together! – Get Organised, Take Charge
Before you even get started with tracking and budgeting, it helps to have your hand on EVERYTHING you might need – this includes old pension statements, your income, bank log in details…. all of this is useful when controlling your finances. You’ll feel like a rockstar ... read more- My Why: family, friends, and freedom
Today I discuss the “Why” that drives me towards financial independence. The Patient I had a patient recently who, at the young age of 32, is facing cancer. This particular type of cancer usually strikes 70 year old men who smoke, so I was really surprised when I discovered it. ... read more- Ep 55. Ian Ippolito — An approach to real estate crowdfunding and syndications
On this episode we talk with Ian Ippolito who runs a real estate crowd funding website which is a valuable resource for those who are interested in this space. We talk about Ian’s approach to real estate investing.
Ian Ippolito ... read more- High Interest Savings Account – Why You Need One
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About 15% of my medical school class decided to take at least one research year during medical school. This was in addition to the 8% of the class who enrolled as MD/PhD candidates, the five who already held PhD degrees before enrolling in medical school, and another two that I ... read more- Should You Write a Book?
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Does anyone else have fond recollection of the classic Hasbro board game Monopoly? I was playing it the other day with my two children who adore the game. Both of them particularly loved being affectionately labeled “money bags” when they were doing well—a term given to me on a few ... read more- Harvesting Hope: Step 2 to Growth After Trauma
When I look back on the growth that entered my life after an unforeseen adverse patient outcome and medical malpractice lawsuit, I envision myself as a seed. I’m a gardener. Some seeds have tough shells, and cracking those shells can help the seeds germinate. Prior to those hard events, a ... read more- Ryan Inman- Physician Wealth Services
In today’s episode, we speak to Ryan Inman, the founder of Physician Wealth Services and host of The Financial Residency Podcast. Ryan is married to a physician and truly understand the financial needs of physicians and their families. He stops by the podcast to talk about his podcast, his ... read more- Rethinking Emergency Funds
Go on any major finance forum or site and the old adage is to stash 3-6 months of expenses towards an “emergency fund” before investing and saving for other purposes. Let’s define an emergency fund first. Well, that’s the problem right there. There are different definitions of what an emergency ... read more- Debunking the Narrative
I woke up at 4:30 this morning. The advantage of being retired is I can get up at 4:30 and if I get tired at 9:30, I just go back to bed for a while catch a few more hours and start the day again. This happens to me a ... read more- Questions about starting a solo medical/ ophthalmology practice
By Howie Chen- common questions that physicians ask about starting a solo ophthalmology or medical practiceread more Questions about starting a solo medical/ ophthalmology practice ... read more- Why Doctors Stay Employees Rather Than Owners
In 1980, almost 80% of physicians owned their practice or were partners in their practice and effectively co-owners. In 2016, that number dropped to almost 45%. Each year, it seems that another 3-5% of doctors choose to become employees rather than owners in their practice. The trend away from physician ... read more- 10 New Year’s Resolution Ideas and How to Achieve Them
With a brand-new decade upon us, the time has come to reflect on where we’ve been and where we want to go. Setting all-encompassing New Year’s resolutions to better ourselves is easy enough, but following through is another ball game entirely. Considering 31% of resolutions are abandoned before January ... read more- Christmas letter 2019
- Guest Post from Australia
The 5th of December 2019, a beautiful sunny Thursday and a day I will never forget. I woke up with a feeling of I-cannot-be-bothered to go to work. I was 34+1 weeks pregnant, and although the pregnancy was textbook perfect, I just felt tired that day and did not feel ... read more- The Antidote to the Epidemic of Loneliness
"I can't imagine how hard this has been for you, to always be afraid of getting sick the moment you step foot outside of your house. I see where that would get really lonely at times..." W's dull brown eyes shot up to mine as he mulled over the word ... read more- Post-Closing Analysis
After finally reaching the closing table recently after a long and drawn out escrow period on the sale of an investment property, I’ve been reflecting on lessons learned that can be useful going forward. Here are a few that stand out to me: Don’t Underestimate the Long-Distance ... read more- Want less clutter and debt? Love your library
You don’t need to store everything you want to use; you don’t need to pay for everything you use. What you do need is access to resources, and your library has you covered. Of course you can go borrow some actual books. That’s a given. Here are some other ... read more- The report of my death was an exaggeration
The report of my death was an exaggeration. -Mark Twain Yep, not dead. Not even internet-dead. Although, since I don’t have an Instagram account, I think I may have never been internet alive – technically. I am still practicing medicine roaming the High Plains. I just stopped writing. Not even ... read more- The Big Pivot
- An Interview with Cardinal Industrial
Today we are going to do a deep dive into a sub-sector of commercial real estate- industrial real estate. The prototype building is a large warehouse where goods are stored, packaged, and shipped. But industrial assets also operate as manufacturing centers, showrooms, labs, and a number of other industrial ... read more- Basic Tools Homeowners Need
When you enter adulthood, there comes a time when you are required to own things that you never thought you would have to worry about. Welcome to adulthood! With getting older usually comes the purchase of a home. Now some people are blessed to pay for maintenance of their home, ... read more- Some Good Relationship Advice
"Choose the right person" is the best relationship advice I have never heard. If you are in a relationship with someone who just isn't your match, I don't have much to offer you - sorry. If, however, you know your partner is the right person for you, and your goals ... read more- Where Have All the Doctor’s Gone?
by Valerie A. Jones, MD As my husband passed the milestone birthday of 40, he thought it would be a good idea to get a physical exam as it had been several years since he saw a physician. Easy task, right? We soon came to find that the landscape of ... read more- To change the world, you must first change a place like Mississippi
Nobel Prize winning Mississippi-native author William Faulkner famously said, “To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi.” Such a catchy quip, this sentence is printed on t-shirts and home decor objects all over my new hometown of Oxford, MS. As a lit-major in college, I was ... read more- The Magical Beauty Of Compound Interest
No concept in in investing has ever held my respect like that of compound interest. When I first started reading up on personal finance and investing few years ago, I had a cavalier attitude on most of the topics I was fast learning about. Until it got to the topic ... read more- New addition: Financing a family of 4!
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Burnout and Finance I was recently asked to speak to a bunch of medical residents about my story of burnout and my general philosophy on finance and life. I declined for a variety of reasons, but upon reflection I realized that this was a topic I had not addressed. This ... read more- Financial Boot Camp- A review
The following post (Financial Boot Camp- A review) contains affiliate links. If you click on any of the links and purchase a book or course, I will make some money. We are talking about firing your financial advisor, so hopefully I can save you some money while making some money! ... read more- THE FINALE: Evaluating Funds Part VI: What Else Is There?
Never forget these two axioms: Money frees us, but its pursuit may enslave us. It’s not how much you have at the end; it’s how much you could have made. Let me first give all of you my profoundest apologies for my recent 4-5 month sabbatical. Secondly, let me explain ... read more- To Hustle or Not To Hustle?
There is an inherent dilemma with physician side hustling. There is nothing I could easily do that makes as much money as picking up a moonlighting shift or two each month. By far, moonlighting is the best return on time that I can do in the short term. Yet, ... read more- IS 2019 THE RIGHT TIME TO REVISIT MUNICIPAL BONDS?
With the recent tax law changes and fear of an upcoming recession, is it time to take another look at municipal bonds and other tax advantaged funds? Munis may seem like a perfect investment to add to your taxable space in your portfolio. Especially if you live in a high ... read more- These Are Days
I’m not prone to displays of emotion—public or private—which is why I was surprised to find myself welling up with tears at Target the other day. It wasn’t the diversity of 99 cent knickknacks or the intoxicating smell of buttered popcorn that got me going. No, it was that ... read more- Dr. Roboto: Will Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Replace Doctors?
Have you noticed all the talk about automation and artificial intelligence over the last few years? When I was a kid, the only discussion I ever heard about it was the 1983 song Mr. Roboto by Styx. Most people my age will remember that heavily synthesized track featuring the catchphrase ... read more- Don’t Compare Your Investment Returns With Others (Especially On The Internet)
Investors are competitive people. When I was a Wall Street trader, work was all about the P&L (profit & loss). Higher P&L meant higher bonuses and faster promotions. A low P&L could mean getting laid off. Regular investors, like professional Wall Street traders, also want to get high investment returns. ... read more- The ‘Woman’ Physician
I’m often asked to write and speakabout being a woman physician. I don’t know that any of my male physician colleagues have ever been asked to talk about being a male physician. Many hospital systems have women in medicine groups, and there’s now a National Women Physicians Day. Again, don’t ... read more- Thrifty Moving in 2018
Resident Physicians may spend $80 Million moving this year. Are you serious? Yes. Read on. Moving has got to be one of the most loathful things to ever do in anyone’s life. Honestly – who out there, if asked to raise their hand, would support the notion that they ... read more- Merry Christmas! Keep Calm…
Hey everyone. Sorry for the long hiatus. I've been wanting to update the blog for some time now but let's just say IR fellowship is turning out exactly as advertised. For those unfamiliar with interventional radiology training, it is more intense than anything ... read more- Tax Rules That Help You Invest? – Pay Off Debt Or Invest Early Series
(This is a post series on a complicated topic. I will be the first to say debt is an incredibly emotional concept and there is no “right answer” for anyone. Similar to my discussions around asset allocation to bonds/equities, each individual has to take stock of their own behavior when ... read more- Why Buying a House is the Best Worst Financial Decision You’ll Ever Make!
Hi everyone, my wife and I spent part of our last two weekends house shopping and I hated it (but if I’m being honest, I kind of didn’t). As I’ve referenced before, I’m a father of two young children and we currently live in the city. And while we’re lucky ... read more- The Tax Loss Harvesting Charitable Giving Tango
When the Market Gives You Lemons, Harvest That Delicious Fruit! When the market is having a bad month and pundits like Jim Cramer are trying to figure out how to “game” the pullback, FIRE bloggers start implementing their own version of gaming the system: tax loss harvesting. Bloggers like the ... read more- A Year of Blogging
Doctors On Debt is a year old! It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. We’ve been admittedly inconsistent in our blog activity. We go in spurts of inspiration and apathy. One thing is for sure: We’ve learned a lot about what it takes to run a blog. Do you ... read more- What Doctors Need to Know About Getting Paid: RVUs and More.
Are you looking for a new job or staying put in an old one? Regardless, it is important to know how you are being paid and formula behind a doctor’s salary. I must admit I had next to no knowledge when it... The post What Doctors Need to Know About ... read more- The Land of Critical Mass
If you’re doing investing right, you’re saving a large percentage of your income every month (like 25-50%) and stuffing it into stocks, bonds, and real estate investments. At first, even with a high savings rate, your net worth will be low and the money made by your investments will also be ... read more- I’m not doing Christmas Cards this year.
I’m not doing Christmas Cards this year. And that’s ok. What, you say? Christmas has passed? It’s 2018 already? Oh. Well, we were pretty busy there over the holidays now weren’t we? I love love holiday cards. Love them. Love making ours, love receiving everyone else’s. Love putting them up ... read more
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- How to Use a Cash-On-Cash Calculator for Success: Part 2
Today was a big day and this last 2 weeks were a big in Yountville! I have Paused! I have Planned! I am Pivoting! 