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Money Meets Medicine Podcast

MMM #28: YOLO Versus Saving For Tomorrow

In most subjects, moderation is key.  Is that true when it comes to money?  Should we save for tomorrow or live for today?  Is there a middle road?  That’s what this is all about.  

What You’ll Learn:

In today’s episode of Money Meets Medicine, “YOLO Versus Saving For Tomorrow,” you’re going to learn: 

  • The “ESBS” secret to spending and saving. 
  • It’s a good thing to spend money on what you love! 
  • How to balance between being boringly frugal and overspending. 
  • How to save or spend even when it doesn’t come naturally. 
  • And more! 

Resources from the Episode:

Avoiding Buyers Remorse with Intentional Spending

How To Think About Money

Money Dials: Why you spend the way you do

This Episode’s Sponsor

This episode is brought to you by Michael L. Relvas. Michael is a CFP Professional and insurance agent committed to helping physicians nationwide with their term life and disability insurance needs. He provides an objective, transparent and education-focused process, that aims to help physicians make prudent decisions and avoid over-complicating things. 

We really like Michael and know he’s got your best interest at heart when it comes to disability insurance.  We know he’d be happy to help you with whatever your needs are. 

You can find Michael at https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/mrinsurance or contact him at 800-817-4522.

Listener Question of the Week:

This episodes listener questions comes from Ritu Ramdeo Vyas:

“What should you do if the only 401K option is actively managed funds?”

Each episode, we are going to start including listener questions as they are provided to us.  So, if you have a specific question you’d like answered on the podcast reach out to us!  Email [email protected] or [email protected]

TPP

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