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August 24, 2026

Physicians Should Stop Thinking of Side Gigs as Selling Out

Physicians have a strange relationship with money. We spend more than a decade developing a very specific set of skills. We take on enormous responsibility.

August 20, 2026

How I Upgraded My Financial Plan From Tracking Net Worth to Understanding My Financial Future

Translating my spreadsheet into a real-time financial dashboard

August 19, 2026

Appreciation Is Not Created Equal: How Physician Real Estate Investors Should Think

Why I underwrite for cash flow and forced appreciation, and treat market appreciation as a bonus.

August 17, 2026

Why Things Usually Work Out

Burnout, uncertainty, and the lesson I keep relearning about focusing on what I can actually control.

August 14, 2026

The 5 Ways Debt Quietly Destroys Your Ability to Build Wealth as a Doctor

From student loans to car payments, debt can drain future investment growth, fuel lifestyle inflation, and limit flexibility.

August 11, 2026

Becoming a Physician…The Investment Analyzed

I ran the numbers on tuition, loans, residency pay, and attending income.

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.

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