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September 29, 2025

Pension vs. 401k: Which Retirement Plan Is Best for Doctors?

Today we’re diving into a classic financial question that many doctors—especially early- or mid-career physicians—will face at some point: Should I choose a pension or a

September 28, 2025

Sorta Random Sunday: The Exception to the “Make Your Bed” Rule

Admiral William H. McRaven gave the commencement speech at the University of Texas in 2014 where he distilled down ten lessons he learned throughout his

September 26, 2025

How Doctors Can Conduct At-Home Financial Tests

At your yearly physical, chances are that your primary care doctor will order a standard battery of labs to basically check how your system is

September 24, 2025

Seismic H1B Visa Changes: What Doctors Need to Know Now

From residency slots to contract leverage, this policy will ripple across medicine.

September 22, 2025

The 4 “Deep Risks” That Can Destroy a Doctor’s Wealth (and How to Defend Against Them)

Market dips aren’t your biggest threat. Inflation, deflation, devastation, and confiscation are, and physicians need a plan for each.

September 21, 2025

Sorta Random Sunday: The Amazing Story of Junior Bridgeman

We've all heard these terrible stories of athletes who made millions of dollars in their playing career and then end up working regular jobs. Presumably

September 19, 2025

The Overlooked Investment Every Doctor Should Use to Cut Taxes and Lower Risk

Municipal bonds may sound boring, but for physicians in high tax brackets, they can deliver steady, tax-free income and protect your portfolio.

September 17, 2025

Why Index Funds vs. ETFs Is the Wrong Question

Why the index fund vs. ETF debate might not matter as much as you think.

September 16, 2025

5 Biggest Downsides of Real Estate Investing for Doctors (And How to Overcome Them)

I think investing in real estate is great. Although I don’t think all doctors need to invest in real estate, I encourage you to at

September 15, 2025

From No Property to 9 Rentals: Is Zero-to-Freedom 2025 Worth the Price?

If you’re a physician looking for a proven roadmap to real estate investing, the Zero-to-Freedom Through Cash-Flowing Rentals course by Semi-Retired MD is hands-down the

September 14, 2025

Sorta Random Sunday: The Biggest Barriers to Independent Medical Practice

Ever since re-starting to get more active on X/Twitter over the past few weeks, one particular discussion has been really interesting to me. It's the

September 12, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Required Minimum Distributions

This biggest downsides of most tax advantaged retirement accounts are that you (1) can only contribute a maximum certain amount each year and (2) you