Unfortunately, many of us are left to figure out personal finance all on our own. Yet, there is a better way. And it starts with figuring out the puzzle one step at a time. Here are 5 of the most important steps.
Month: September 2019
Would I Regret Leaving Medicine?
One thing I don’t do well with in life is regrets. Many physicians talk about leaving medicine. Yet, few actually pull the cord. Would you regret leaving medicine? POF tells us his thoughts in this Saturday Selection.
The Monthly Checkout: The FinCon19 Issue
FinCon is the highlight of the year for many of us. While I cannot include an exhaustive list of everyone who came (there are over 2,500 people), I did want to highlight some of the physician finance bloggers I met, and their great content. Come find out what you’re missing!
Living the Dream Through Crucial Conversations
I’ve wanted to get more time off at work for the last 18 months. Through the tools necessary to have a crucial conversation, I was able to be brutally honest and maintain my relationship with my chair. You, too, can avoid destroying relationships while being honest about your needs. Find out how in this post.
Becoming an Investment Collector
Seeing different points of view is a good thing. While I don’t personally plan on becoming an investment collector, I think it’s good for you to know what it looks like. After reading this post, you might be able to decide one way or another if it’s for you.
20 Point Financial Checklist for Doctors
Have you ever wanted a financial checklist to make sure you are starting off on the right foot? Well, this guest post written by a fee-only financial planner should point you in the right direction!
Should I Invest or Pay Off Debt? A Case Study
Ever wondered if you should pay off your debt or invest? This case study could help. And, if it doesn’t, the step-by-step guide at the end of the post definitely will. Check it out.
Fixed versus Variable Student Loan Rates
Residents and new attendings often ask me, should I get a fixed or a variable interest rate when I refinance my student loans? This is a tough question to answer unless your mindset is right. Come check out this WCI Saturday Selection to help get you in the right mind space.
Financial Mistakes For the Financially Literate
I’ve never pretended to be perfect, which is why I think it’s the right thing to do to air out some of the financial mistakes I still make today. Some are more recent than others, but the theme is the same. I struggle with financial discipline and decisions just as much as you. Read on to hear about some of my dirty financial laundry.
How Kids Impact FIRE
We all know that kids are expensive. But how exactly do kids impact our ability to get to FIRE? That’s exactly what this post aims to answer. It even includes some real numbers to help us quantify the impact kids have on our ability to reach our financial goals.
My Life After FI: Lessons from Mariokart
The realization hit me the other day while reading the book A Doctor’s Guide to Eliminating Debt. At the end, the book poses a great question: “What are you retiring to?” It talks about the finish line.  So, I’d like to discuss five things that I’ll do much more often when I cross my financial independence (FI) number, or life after financial independence.
Philosophy and Finance Podcast: Social Arbitrage and Friends
In Episode 2 of the Philosophy and Finance Podcast series, Justin Harvey and I discuss the topics of social arbitrage and how our friends impact our finances. The lesson? Choose your friends wisely. Come find out more.
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