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October 23, 2026

We Have a HELOC. Here's Why I'm Careful About Using It.

I've noticed an interesting phenomenon recently when it comes to the value of our home. And the more I've thought about it, the more I've

October 19, 2026

17 Best Physician Side Gigs for Doctors: I’ve Tried 8, Here’s How I Rank Them

There was a time when I genuinely did not understand why doctors would pursue side gigs. I went through medical school and seven years of

October 18, 2026

Sorta Random Sunday: When Success Stops Being Fun

One of the things I love most about coaching youth baseball is that every once in a while the kids end up teaching me something

October 16, 2026

How to Set Your Asset Allocation Without Overdoing It

Figuring out your asset allocation sounds like one of those investing concepts that should require a spreadsheet, a financial advisor, and maybe a PhD. It

October 14, 2026

We Got Audited Again. This Time, We Knew What to Do.

A second New York State tax audit, a disputed $20,000 bill, and the documentation that made all the difference.

October 13, 2026

A Private Deal Hit Your Inbox. Now What?

This sponsored post was created in partnership with Carlton Lane. At some point, a lot of physicians seem to go through the same progression with

October 12, 2026

Should We Pay for Our Kids’ Graduate School? My Partner & I Have Different Opinions

We agree on paying for college. Graduate school brings up harder questions about debt, responsibility, and our own financial future.

October 9, 2026

A Housing Shortage Doesn’t Make Every Property a Good Investment

A national housing shortage does not guarantee that a specific property is a sound investment. Here’s how local supply, purchase price, and financing timelines shape

October 5, 2026

Basics Reminder: Your Physician Paycheck Can Do More Than Pay the Bills

The name of the game in wealth building, in reaching financial freedom, and establishing financial well-being is learning to convert earned income into passive income.

October 2, 2026

Should Your Life Insurance Coverage Shrink Over Time?

A life insurance ladder lets your coverage step down over time. Here’s how it works, when it may help physicians, and why I chose a

September 30, 2026

AI Is Increasing Healthcare Costs. But Is That Really the Problem?

AI may be increasing healthcare spending by identifying more patient complexity. But for physicians, the bigger question is whether those costs were actually there all

September 28, 2026

Consumer Debt Is a Financial Emergency (Even If It Doesn't Feel Like One)

I carried tens of thousands of dollars in credit card debt through training. Paying it off changed how I think about high-interest debt and where

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