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11 Tips for Doctors to Get Through this (or Any) Stock Market Downturn
We are currently (May 2022) in the middle of a big stock market downturn or decline or dip or correction or even…dare I say, bear…
A Step Forward in Physician Salary Transparency
Dollar signs, numbers, and loopholes are popping up in job ads. Some employers are required by law; others are disclosing salary by choice. Either way,…
In Depth Review of My 403b Investment Account
I’ve shared my written financial plan as well as my stock and bond investment portfolios. However, I realized the other day that I haven’t yet…
5 Ways W2 Physicians Can Lower Their Taxes
A very frequent question that I get asked is “How can W2 physicians lower their taxes?” I believe I get asked this a lot because…
Investing Basics
Finance Flash Go! Episode #124: LLCs
Today on the Finance Flash Go! podcast, we are talking about LLCs. Listen to the full episode and subscribe here! What are LLCs? Who needs them? Why are they…
The Important Differences Between a Mutual Fund and Target Date Fund
Target date funds are great. But they are not the same as a traditional mutual fund. And these differences between a mutual fund and a target date fund are important…
PhREI Network Roundup 8-17-23: No Work, No Pay – The Harmful Myth Holding You Back
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! Carpe Diem MD Using his own…
How to Use Debt to Buy Real Estate (& Why You Should)
It’s funny. Two years ago, I had exactly zero idea how to invest in real estate. If you would have told me then that Selenid and I would be real…
Real Estate Investing
PhREI Network Roundup 3-16-23: Buyer Agent vs. Seller Agent – What’s the Difference?
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! Carpe Diem MD Ian Cook of…
Recap of my Experience at The Best Ever Conference
As I write this, I am sitting in the Chicago airport waiting for my connecting flight back to Buffalo from Salt Lake City after attending the Best Ever Conference. Attending…
PhREI Network Roundup 3-9-23: 401k vs Real Estate – What’s the Better Investment?
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! Carpe Diem MD Ian Cook and…
Why We Did Not Invest in a Land Conservation Easement in 2022
Selenid and I did not invest in a land conservation easement in 2022. The only reason I am talking about this nonoccurrence is that we initially did plan to invest…
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