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]
My latest post:
Before I immersed myself in the FIRE/financial online community (as late as 2011), I had absolutely no clue how to invest. The only real investing experience I had was in a ROTH IRA I started in my residency. It was through that process that I had my first ... read more
The Doctor’s Lounge:
- Episode 80: The Problem With Lookin Out For Mom and Dad
What’s Up Next? I am proud to release episode 80 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 in on questions ... read more - Fawcett’s Favorites 2-17-20
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 your hospital will not love you back, ways doctors can lower ... read more - 8 Perks of Being a Side Hustle Business Owner
When I started this journey to become a side hustle business owner of The Physician Philosopher, I remember Kristen and I sitting on our hand-me-down couch in our 1200 square foot starter home. Kristen is an educator, and likes alliteration. I am both a physician and a prior philosophy major. ... read more - #3: Different Ways to Think About Retirement
My ideas about retirement came from what I heard on TV or saw in advertisements (elderly people walking on the beach). Then there were the things I heard my parents or other people around me say. I only knew of one path to retirement. Let’s consider it to ... read more - 529s For Unborn Heirs: Take Home Points
My poor word choice in a recent post about changing the beneficiary of a child's overfunded 529 plan to an unborn grandchild regrettably created more confusion than it alleviated. To atone, here is a simplified summary and a couple of case studies illustrating how ... read more - The $2500 De Minimis Safe Harbor on Business Expenses
When most people talk about the “safe harbor” they’re referring to paying enough taxes via your withholdings and quarterly estimated payments to avoid having to pay any penalties or interest. But there is another safe harbor you should know about, especially as a business owner. There is also a safe ... read more - Buying My Own Bling
It’s a funny thing, jewelry. If you think about it rationally, you’ll have to agree that it is expensive and a poor investment. Like a car, the price of almost any piece you might buy drops as soon as you take it home. On the other hand, jewelry has ... read more - Balance Is Not Moderation
We all want balance… but what is it, really? The word balance is commonly used, yet it sometimes gets a bad rep in the habit-formation and self-help arenas. “There’s no such thing as work/life balance” people will say. They’ll interchange other terms such as integration, equilibrium, or moderation. ... read more - The Foundations of Investing in the Stock Market- Part 2
- The Magic Of Thinking Big Summary -12 Lessons Learned
The Magic Of Thinking Big Summary Occasionally I like to take a break from writing about finance and passive real estate investing and grab a book from my shelf that I think would benefit you. Well, today is your lucky day. David Schwartz’s book, The Magic Of Thinking Big, has ... read more- How a mortgage refinance dropped my credit score 35 points
Today we discuss how my credit score temporarily dropped by 35 points after a mortgage refinance, and what this means for you! Buying the Doctor House A few years ago, the Darwinian Dr-ess and I traded up from our two bedroom house for a five bedroom house in a less ... read more- The environmental impact of anesthesia
I am in the operating room working with an attending anesthesiologist I have known for years. “Tell me,” I ask, “Do you and your colleagues talk about the difference between Des and Sevo?” He looks at me without responding. “You see,” I continue, “There was a story on the radio about a ... read more- Weekend Toast 2/16
Your next roundup of great articles to read! The post Weekend Toast 2/16 appeared first on BeThree. ... read more- Can I Use a Doctor Loan to Finance an Investment Property?
Summary: Can you use a “Doctor Loan” to finance your investment property? The knee-jerk response from most people is “no,” but we never like to take no for an answer. Instead, we always like to ask the question, how can you make it work? Read on to see how you ... read more- Why you don’t need Structured Products as a “Hedge”
Structured Products as a Hedge Are you being sold structured products? Or maybe you are being sold a Fixed (Equity) Indexed Annuity and have figured out that it is basically a structured product with extra costs? And you want to know more… What is a structured product and why should ... read more- The Sunday Best (2/16/2020)
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- China updates
I had lunch with a friend of mine yesterday. He's from mainland China and still has many relatives living there. Here are some interesting perspectives that I learned.My friend is from a 'small' Chinese town with over 5 million residents. It's about 4 hours away from Wuhan. Both of his ... read more- Building a Sterling Reputation – Part V
(physician contribution) Building a Sterling Reputation Final thoughts Building a sterling reputation takes a lifetime, but it takes just seconds to destroy it. As a physician, your chief currency is credibility. It’s critically important to your success that you work on cultivating a reputation for yourself ... read more- Crypto, Scams, and Physicians #illumedati
- Asset Allocation Strategies To Attenuate Sequence of Returns Risk.
In the preceding post, I described the sequence of returns risk – the risk that you will get unlucky around the time you switch from accumulating money and starting to draw upon it. Let’s say that we decide that we don’t want to take the chance of having an unlucky ... read more- Pass/Fail Step 1: Initial Thoughts
I was going to write a lengthy post, but then my medical education spirit animal Bryan Carmody did and said most of what I have time to say at the moment better than I would have anyway. Take the time to read it: USMLE Pass/Fail: A Brave New Day. He’s ... read more- The Best Medical “Pick-up lines”
The Best Medical Pick-up Lines By: LifeofaMedStudent Every couple of weeks I’ll share a funny medical pick up line that I receive on #LifeofaMedStudent. It‘s frequently one of the more shared tweets that [...] The post The Best Medical “Pick-up lines” appeared first on #Lifeofamedstudent. ... read more- What’s In My Wallet, Phone, And Sock Drawer
What’s In My Wallet, Phone, And Sock Drawer Once in a while people will ask me which credit cards I have in my wallet. It’s an interesting question. In total, I have more than 20 credit cards. However, I don’t keep them all in my wallet. Every credit card that ... read more- Your Big Shift: 3 Steps to Moving Through Hardship to Growth
Did you know that many physicians who experience an unexpected adverse outcome or malpractice litigation also experience post-traumatic stress, some even PTSD? The anxiety, hyper-alert state, sleepless nights, flashbacks, and fears associated with a surprising, traumatic experience are not easy to navigate. As we’ve been exploring, though, the disruption that ... read more- Cricket Wireless Review: How I Saved Thousands On My Cell Phone Bill
If you're like most people, your phone bill is way too expensive. For years, we had AT&T but we switched to Cricket Wireless a few years ago and saved a TON of money. One of us recently switched to Mint Mobile to try it out and have loved that as ... read more- Graduation EXPO
Students planning to participate in the 2020 Graduation Ceremony must attend Graduation EXPO to do the following: Verify details and receive important information regarding the Graduation Ceremony Order your cap and gown Pick up your tickets for graduation guests *If you do plan to participate in the ceremony, follow the ... read more- Passive Money is What Doctors Need
Doctors should have passive money. We work too hard and pay too much tax to not have passive money flowing into our lives. Are you a passive income physician? What… Read MorePassive Money is What Doctors Need The post Passive Money is What Doctors Need appeared first on Wealthy Doc. ... read more- Ending 7 Years of Budgeting
I started budgeting in 2012 when I first found the YNAB software. It was a life changer. I had no clue how much I was spending every month until I could track it and plan out my spending. After 7 years, I’m bring my budgeting to an end. Just ... read more- Case Example: Behavioral Finance Biases In Stock Picking
Before I immersed myself in the FIRE/financial online community (as late as 2011), I had absolutely no clue how to invest. The only real investing experience I had was in a ROTH IRA I started in my residency. It was through that process that I had my first ... read more- Visiting scholar programs for physicians interested in non-clinical medical careers
Transitioning to a non-clinical medical career can be difficult if you don’t have any experience outside of clinical medicine. Here's how joining a visiting scholar program can be helpful. This post originated from Look for Zebras. Thanks for reading and subscribing! ... read more- Why Syndications Are Superior to Investing in SFH For High Income Earners
Active vs. passive investing, which real estate strategy is right for you? Being a physician can be extremely rewarding. Not only do you get to improve the health and wellbeing of others, but the work can be highly lucrative. Skilled physicians in the right specialty can make high six-figure incomes. ... read more- More Gloom and Doom
I subscribe to Real Vision. I like to watch the shows while I’m on the treadmill. Usually 30 to 60 minutes, just perfect. Today’s update is the start of a 2 week macro look at retirement. Today’s vision is free, so I wanted to offer it to my readers. Understand ... read more- The Beginners Guide to Travel Hacking – Save Tons Of Money
With all the talk of a pending recession, saving some money on your next vacation is likely even more top of mind than usual. Luckily, there’s a solution out there to help you save money while still enjoying your next vacation! The answer is called travel hacking. Travel hacking is ... read more- Book Review: The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide To Personal Finance And Investing
Given the origins of the this blog, and my unabashed fanboyism for all things White Coat Investor, I recently decided to do another read-through of the book that started it all, The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investing. I already discussed my personal spin on ... read more- TAX 101: Tax Forms for Success
February is already here and chances are good tax forms are showing up in your mailbox or your email if you opted for electronic delivery from your employer and financial institutions. While April 15 is still a ... read more- Atasha Jordan
Is attaining happiness possible? “The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things” Everyone is capable of achieving happiness, […] The post Atasha Jordan appeared first on Dr. Corriel. ... read more- Building Businesses – Is It Truly The Path To Build Wealth?
One of my favourite authors writing about money is Robert Kiosaki. In fact, the first book I ever read was Rich Dad, Poor Dad*. It really opened my eyes to what was possible in life when it came to money, and it sparked my interest in ... read more- Being There for Your Loved Ones with Cancer… It’s Free.
It doesn’t cost you anything to be a consistent supporter of your friends and family suffering with cancer and other life changing medical events. Be there and be consistent. That’s … Read More "Being There for Your Loved Ones with Cancer… It’s Free." The post Being There for Your Loved ... read more- Real Estate Portfolio Update 2020
Part 1 Time for a long overdue update on my real estate portfolio. For those of you new to the blog, welcome; and for those who have been following since the beginning, thank you for your continued readership. I have been receiving many reader emails and it means a lot ... read more- 4 Ways to Create Better Spending Habits for Busy Professionals
So you’ve made it! You are a practicing professional and are in the career that you’ve worked so hard for. You feel like you deserve to reap the benefits of all of those years of hard work and sacrifice. Whether you are a practicing physician, nurse, lawyer, or any ... read more- Podcast Guests
I am looking for suggestions for Podcast Guests Topics of Interest: Contract Negotiations for employment contractsNegotiations with Insurance CompaniesHow to negotiate for payer contractsNegotiate for a Request for Proposal for a contractLegal ins and outs of contracts Strategies to Exit a contractJob Search Strategies Office PoliticsHuman Resources MasteryBurnout StrategiesPersonal Development ... read more- How to Set Up Your Own Medical Practice
Since the blog has gained a decent amount of popularity recently, I’ve been asked many times how to start up a medical practice. In the past, I did make a previous post about why I started up my practice. Well, it is time for a post on how to set ... read more- Barbara Hamilton, MD- Frugal Wedding Planning
In today’s episode, we speak to Barbara Hamilton, MD about how she planned her wedding on a budget. She tells us all about how she planned each step of her wedding and saved money along the way. Don’t miss out as her and Carrie share how they both planned ... read more- Benefits of Going Paperless for Billing and Payment
Paperless billing and payment have been available to consumers for years. However, many people continue to receive hard copies via mail and avoid direct deposit whenever possible. While paper documents seem to feel safer and more reliable forms of receiving financial information and providing proof of payment, it amounts to ... read more- Ep 56. Karen Sibert, MD — Good luck finding a physician in 10 years.
Dr. Karen Sibert, an anesthesiologist in California, wrote an article that went viral last week and this weekend as a response to the repeated attacks on physicians by the media and by economists or other “policy experts”. The Washington Post said physicians were behaving like ... read more- Learning to FI is like learning to FLY (First Love Yourself)
One way to fly The desire to fly knocked around in my brain for 37 years. The idea first popped into my young and immortal head as a 17 year old freshman in college. My best friend ... read more- The real financial cost of taking research years in medical school
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- Podcast #1 — Deconstructing the Tooth Fairy
The blog has been on hiatus for several months, but I decided to bring you all some new contact. My first ever podcast! My first podcast guest was the star of a tweet that went viral in 2018. His science experiment shocked his parents and made the world laugh. Listen ... read more- The Doctors Guide to Real Estate Investing for Busy Professionals: A Book Review by DH (a.k.a. Dear Hubby)
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- 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- 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- 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- 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!
It’s been some time since we’ve written, but we have a good reason… The Darkos are now a family of four! We recently welcomed our second child, a beautiful baby boy, into the family. Getting pregnant again ... read more- How to Prepare for Life After Residency
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- 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- 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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