It’s that time of the year where friends and family exchange gifts! If you are friends or family with a doctor, you might consider checking out this list of gifts to consider for your doctor friends. If you are a doctor yourself, you might consider sharing it!
Life
From Frugal to Fancy to Buying a Peloton
Would you believe that my wife and I bought a peloton? Are we crazy? Did we just join a cult? Come find out why I thought it was okay to go from frugal to fancy, and when you can do the same!
When Should a Doctor Get Disability Insurance?
I told him I needed life insurance. He said sure. He told me I needed disability insurance. I told him no (three times in fact).  He asked if I was healthy, and I mentioned a couple of medical problems for which I get treatment.  Eventually, though he sold me on the idea of going for it. “What could it hurt to try….” It hurt a lot.
Should I Tithe Pre-tax or Post-tax (or at all)?
Charitable giving and tithing can be a touchy subject. This website is not here to tell you what to do, but it is here to challenge you and to get you to make intentional financial decisions. That’s just what this post on tithing does.
The Road To Burnout Helped Me Find My Purpose
We all know the story. The happy and forward looking medical student entering their first year, and the end result of the burned out and depressed doctor at the end. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. How did we get here? This is why I write.
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.
The Top 10 Things Doctors Need to Know About Disability Insurance
It is not a sexy topic, but it is one of the most important (if not THE most important) topic in personal finance for doctors. Here are the top 10 questions about disability insurance for doctors, and an answer to each. Don’t skip this. It’s important, and that is coming from someone who screwed this up and cannot get disability insurance now.
How I Lost 10 Pounds in 24 Days (and What That Has To Do With Personal Finance)
In an effort to avoid the “Dad bod,” I decided to lose some weight. Read how the Physician on Fire lost 10 pounds in 24 days and what that has to do with personal finance.
The fear of spending money
It’s okay to stick to our guns, but sometimes being frugal can make spending money an anxiety provoking experience. Do I have the fear of spending money? We bought a house. Am I a hypocrite? Come take a walk through my mind.
Acts of Congress: The Impact of Coronavirus on Your Finances
Things have changed a lot in the financial world recently with multiple acts being passed in...
5 Ways to Find COVID Balance While at Home
Are you bored out of your gourd while being forced to stay at home? Here are 5 ways that I’ve found to flip the script and have a ton of fun while staying home. I even include some of our favorite board games that you likely haven’t heard of!
The Fear of Spending Money
It’s okay to stick to our guns, but sometimes being frugal can make spending money an anxiety provoking experience. Do I have the fear of spending money? We bought a house. Am I a hypocrite? Come take a walk through my mind.
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