July 2019 - The Physician Philosopher

6 Reasons Index Funds Remain King

It is plain and simple. People can argue (and those who do usually make commission off of other funds), but the truth is… Index funds are king. I’ll give you six reasons why, though I bet you can tell me 10 more in the comments.

The Last Quarterly Net Worth Update: 2 Years Later

Some of you have been here from the beginning. My family started at a net worth of negative $208,000 when we finished training. Where do we stand two years later? You’ll have to read the post to find out.

Why You Should Consider Investing in Berkshire Hathaway

I am a big fan of investing in index funds. Anyone who has read this blog for the last two years knows that. Yet, there is one individual stock that interests me more than any other. I could have written this post, but I didn’t. Check out what Physician on FIRE has to say in this Saturday Selection about Berkshire Hathaway.

Attending Physicians: It’s Time to Teach Personal Finance

I got really fired up after reading a post by WCI that mentioned money as a taboo topic in medical training culture. It’s time academic attending physicians made a change, took responsibility, and stopped sucking at our jobs.

The Monthly Checkout: July 2019

I share some big news today at the end of the monthly checkout. Before that, I share some awesome posts that are worth your time. From burnout to financial independence to the impact of the student loan crisis on women physicians. It’s all in this month’s monthly checkout.

Your Fear of Loss Impacts Your Finances

Why are you more likely to go to the gym after buying a membership? Why can’t you sell that car at a loss, even if it is what is best? Why do we buy insurance products on everything? Because you are afraid of loss, and it might be killing your finances.

How Much Time Does it Take To Invest in Real Estate?

I definitely don’t want to get called in the middle of the night when someone’s heater stops working… that’s just not for me. Is that actually the reality of investing in real estate? Does it take up that much time? It doesn’t have to, as you’ll find out in today’s WCI Network Selection.