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July 1, 2026

Should Physicians Own Bond Funds?

Individual bonds get attention, but low-cost bond funds may be the simpler and smarter choice for most doctors.

June 30, 2026

How Doctors Can Use the No Surprises Act to Fight Underpayment

The No Surprises Act was designed to protect patients from surprise bills. But its IDR process may also be giving physicians a pathway to challenge

June 29, 2026

What Doctors Should Know Before Becoming a “Limited Partner”

Private investments can offer access and diversification, but being a limited partner means understanding who controls the deal, how sponsors get paid, and where your

June 16, 2026

Doctors Don’t Need Less to Think About. We Need More Room to Think Well.

Clinical AI only helps if it protects judgment, trust, and attention.

June 1, 2026

The Physician Parent Dilemma.

The physician parent dilemma is harder than it looks.

May 26, 2026

Why High-Income Doctors Still Need a Budget

A forward budget first. A reverse budget later. Financial freedom over time.

May 22, 2026

I Broke My Own Debt Rule. Here’s Why.

I’m anti-debt. I still took out a car loan — and six months later, I think it was the right move.

May 4, 2026

The Stockdale Paradox: The Mindset Most Docs Get Wrong

Blind optimism can quietly wreck a physician’s financial plan. The Stockdale Paradox offers a better way forward.

May 1, 2026

Doctors Can’t Afford to Wait on Investing

Your income matters, but time is the real fuel behind long-term wealth.

April 27, 2026

The Greater Fool Theory of Investing

When an asset only works if someone else pays more, you may not be investing.