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How Much Is Enough Retirement Savings?
How much money do we need for retirement savings? This seems like a simple question on its face, but it’s one that requires a lot…
Physician Side Gigs to Make You Passive Money
Passive income was a foreign concept to me just a short time ago. And physician side gigs? Why in the world would physicians want or…
The 3 Most Tempting Current Investments to Avoid
I’ve said it many times. The path to financial well-being and financial freedom for high income earners like physicians is simple. The problem is that…
Debunking the Myth of the Doctor Car!
Everyone knows about the doctor car. Doctors know about it. Non-doctors know about it. Other than the doctor house, it is the symbol of medicinal…
Investing Basics
12 Answers to “Why Is Retirement Planning Important for All Physicians?”
Personal finance is a significant component of overall personal well-being. However, it is almost universally overlooked by physicians in general, including plastic surgeons like me. As rates of burnout and…
PhREI Network Roundup 6-12-25: Earnings Evolution
As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy! The Darwinian Doctor Daniel Shin of…
Finance Flash Go! Episode #82: Market Appreciation
Today on the Finance Flash Go! podcast, we will cover the topic of market appreciation. Listen to the full episode and subscribe here! Market appreciation is how much your property…
3 Ways Perfect is the Enemy of Production in Personal Finance
At least in plastic surgery there is a somewhat ubiquitous saying that “great is the enemy of good.” It’s not a perfect saying but the underlying meaning is that sometimes…
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9 Do’s and Don’ts of Building a Successful Medical Practice
I started my practice a little over 5 years ago at this point. And I’ve enjoyed it! I’ve already talked a bunch about my process for finding the perfect doctor…
3 Ways Perfect is the Enemy of Production in Personal Finance
At least in plastic surgery there is a somewhat ubiquitous saying that “great is the enemy of good.” It’s not a perfect saying but the underlying meaning is that sometimes…
Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Short Sale Home: A Guide to How and Why
I was recently asked for my “expert” opinion in a Redfin article discussing how to buy a short sale home. Providing these quotes is always funny to me because I certainly don’t…
PhREI Network Roundup 5-29-25: Don’t Be A Prisoner Of Your Former Self
As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy! The Darwinian Doctor Daniel Shin of…
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