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The Small but Important Difference Between Interest Rate & APR
I consider myself someone who currently is pretty financially literate. Not perfect. But in a way better place than I was when I started out…
What Is Your Why?
What is your reason for seeking financial well-being and independence? This seems on its face like such a simple and kind of ridiculous question. Of…
Budgeting Made So Simple A Surgeon Can Do It
Everyone can successfully budget. And budgeting can be made simple. But nothing seems to get people more squirmy that the idea of budgeting. Let’s fix…
Sorta Random Sunday: Congratulations Selenid! (Finally)
You all know that I think my wife, Selenid, is pretty cool. Mostly because it’s true. Despite there being a little obvious bias. But she…
Investing Basics
Finance Flash Go! Episode #117: Lump Sum Investing
Today on the Finance Flash Go! podcast, let’s talk about lump sum investing. Listen to the full episode and subscribe here! What is it? How does it compare…
My 7 New Financial Plan Changes
Selenid and I recently made some changes to our financial plan. We do not take this lightly. But you will remember that in our original financial plan, we implement a…
New Net Worth Update: Almost a Millionaire
I must admit. Once again, I’ve been behind with my net worth update. (Here’s the last one.) Our financial plan calls for it every 3 months. But that may have…
PhREI Network Roundup 6-29-23: 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! Carpe Diem MD Ian Cook of…
Real Estate Investing
How to Create 5 Streams of Passive Income as a Physician
I started my career as an attending physician in July 2022. It feels much longer than that…in a good way. It’s partly because of the awesome patients I’ve been able…
PhREI Network Roundup 12-8-22: 3 Ways to Avoid Depreciation Recapture Tax on Rental Property
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…
5 Steps for Doctors to Start Investing in Real Estate
When I first came across the idea of investing in real estate for doctors, I dismissed it out of hand. But eventually, I changed my mindset and started to think,…
PhREI Network Roundup 12-1-22: 3 Reasons Why I’m Grateful to be a Physician
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…
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