What would the typical person who knows very little about personal finance think if they stumbled upon the personal finance blogging world? Would they feel welcomed…or shunned? How should we focus on having these conversations with others?
Jimmy Turner, MD
The Monthly Checkout: January 2019
It’s that time again. Tag along as we share the best posts of the month from this site and others. Also, check out the update on my upcoming book and some recent guest podcast episodes.
5 Misconceptions About Teaching Personal Finance
Teaching personal finance in training can be a touchy subject. While people mean well, they often bring with them misconceptions about teaching personal finance. These misconceptions prove problematic if we don’t respond…
It’s Never Too Late for New Year’s Resolutions!
Most bloggers write their New Year’s Resolutions right on or after New Year’s Day. Not this guy. Tag along as we discuss my personal, financial, and website goals for 2019.
Why I Adopted The “Hell Yes” Policy
The time has come. I am done explaining to others why I refuse to let being a physician define me. Burnout has made me choose life.
How Should I Spend My Money? Our Key to Success
We all have tips and tricks for the things we do each day at work. Today we will discuss the major tool that my family uses to accomplish our financial goals. Hopefully, this will leave you with some tools to help you and yours get to your goals, too.
When Personal Finance Isn’t Personal: Brain Coupling & Mirroring
Child: "Why can't I go? All of my friends are going." Parent: "Well, if your friend jumped off of...
Three Ways Financial Independence Can Harm Us
Anyone who reads this site knows that I am a big of a proponent of financial independence. However, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Today’s post dives into just this topic as we explore how too much focus on financial independence can cause harm.
A Lesson on Delayed Gratification
We all know the feeling of wanting to buy something right now. It might be a house, car, clothes, new phone, or some other gadget. The truth is that impulse buys are usually unhelpful. Today is a lesson on delayed gratification.
How Old Will I Be When I Get to Financial Independence?
We all have our own individual plan. The question remains: How old will I be when I get to financial independence? This post will walk you through my plan and how I plan to get to FI by my mid 40’s. Hopefully, it will help you start thinking about your own plan, too.
Do I need a Financial Advisor? Four Reasons to Use a Financial Advisor
We all need help sometimes. But is it worth paying for it? Come see what I think about whether there are any reasons to use a financial advisor. If you’ve been following along, you might be surprised to see what I say.
How Should I Save For My Kid’s College? Plus a 529 Plan Hack
Investing money for your kid’s college education can be a tough choice. Should you do it at all? If you do, what’s the best way? Are there any hacks for this sort of thing? All this and more in today’s post.
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