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January 30, 2026

Rich Isn’t the Same as Wealthy

A plastic surgeon’s lesson in consumerism, burnout, and control.

January 28, 2026

HELOCs Sound Simple. The Risk Is What Most Doctors Miss.

Why we opened a HELOC on our primary home, the 3 uses that can make sense, and the risks doctors underestimate.

January 27, 2026

Returns Can Matter Less Than You Think

Look past projected IRRs and understand reinvestment behavior, structure, and execution.

January 26, 2026

The Buffett Indicator, Explained Simply

What it tells us about today’s market, and what it doesn’t.

January 25, 2026

Why I don’t tie my shoes

A surgeon’s case for saving time, protecting your back, and more…

January 23, 2026

3 Reasons We Can't Exploit Pricing Errors in the Stock Market

The stock market contains pricing errors. And at first glance, it may seem surprising that I am saying that. Because, as I often explain, the

January 22, 2026

A simple investing habit most people skip

Before returns or forecasts, understand what you’re actually buying.

January 21, 2026

4 Overachieving Mutual Funds that Failed to Maintain Returns

Overperformance fades faster than most investors expect.

January 20, 2026

The course behind one of medicine’s highest-leverage side gigs

A physician review of Expert Witness Startup School (2026)

January 19, 2026

The Money Taboo in Medicine is Hurting Physicians

Ignoring my finances didn’t make me a better physician—it did the opposite.

January 18, 2026

3 Things I Learned from 3 Weeks Away from the Operating Room

For 3 weeks, I didn't operate. In fact, this past Monday was the first time in 3 weeks that I was in the operating room.

January 16, 2026

On leaving an inheritance to my children

Balancing financial support with responsibility and self-sufficiency

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