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August 7, 2026

Am I No Longer in My Prudent Era?

After paying off debt and building a solid net worth, I’m learning that prudence can mean spending more intentionally.

August 4, 2026

Don't Ignore Your Benefits Package

The Hidden Compensation Most Doctors Never Evaluate

August 3, 2026

One Year Later: Why This Physician Is Still Buying Bitcoin After a 21.51% Loss

A $100 weekly experiment reinforced the value of position sizing, dollar-cost averaging, and a written financial plan.

July 31, 2026

The Two People Counting on Me That Day

A breast reconstruction, an All-Star game, and an unexpected lesson about priorities.

July 28, 2026

Tax Filing Is Not Tax Planning: What Physicians Need to Know

From withholding and 1099 income to business entities and retirement plans, the best opportunities require year-round attention.

July 27, 2026

4 Advanced Wealth Planning Strategies Physicians Should Understand

Roth conversions, practice retirement plans, real estate funds, and other advanced strategies physicians may eventually need to consider.

July 24, 2026

Your Retirement Number Is Probably Bigger Than You Think

Why a high physician income does not guarantee financial independence—and how to calculate what you actually need.

July 22, 2026

I Can Justify the Cost. I’m Not Sure I Can Prove It.

An honest look at private school, parental guilt, opportunity cost, and a decision we may never know was right.

July 20, 2026

Why I Prefer Cash-on-Cash Return over Capitalization Rates

Cap rate helps value a property, but cash-on-cash return tells me how hard my actual investment is working.

July 19, 2026

The Best Part of My Job Is Giving Patients Hope

Why breast reconstruction remains one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of my career.

July 17, 2026

Demystifying the 1031 Exchange: Should Doctors Use a 1031 Exchange?

How real estate investors can defer capital gains, keep more equity invested, and strategically upgrade their portfolios.

July 16, 2026

I’m $823,000 Ahead of My Expected Net Worth. Here’s Why

I started more than $400,000 in the hole. Here is what changed.

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