Investing in your 401K/403B is a straight-forward decision, even if you are loaded up with debt. A much more complicated question to answer is whether you should contribute to your company’s deferred compensation 457 plan. Today’s post will answer the question, “Should I invest in my 457?” The What, when, and why.
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.
Backdoor Roth IRA contributions and conversions can be a bit confusing. Do you know when you can contribute to an IRA? How much can you convert? Sometimes knowing the rules can work to your benefit.
Making big financial decisions can be tough. Particularly during residency. Sometimes we want to take the big trip. Or buy the nicer car. Is being frugal really worth it?
Fire is a passionate and unforgiving substance. It keeps you warm, heats your meals, and provides light in the dark. When wielded carefully, it is a force to be used for good. Financial FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) is no different. We all remember what it was like when that FIRE lit up the dark … Read more
If you have ever wondered about how much you can take out in retirement or if you will be able to withstand a down market right when you retire, this post is for you. It is a case study with graphs and charts that will help you better understand the dilemma, and whether you have “enough” to be financially independent. It is a must read.
Saving money is tough. Saving money during residency might be tougher. But is also might be more important. Join along as we discuss the importance (and benefits) behind investing during residency.
Feeling Financial Stress? Let the third philosophy help you out. First determine how you are waging WAR and then apply The 30% Rule. It could help you sort the whole thing out! Read more…
Today is the third installment of the quarterly net worth update, but it is actually a full year out (I wasn’t blogging during the first quarter) from training at this point. My goal for this time point was to have $100,000 in assets at this point. Two years out I planned to have a positive net worth. To find out how I did, keep reading.
The Pareto Principle can be stated many ways, but the premise is that 20% of the work will get you 80% of the results. Investing advice for doctors is no different. It may seem complicated, but with a little knowledge about what falls into the 20% doctors need to know about personal finance it doesn’t … Read more
