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Direct Indexing: Personalized Portfolios for Physicians?
Recently, I held a webinar with Bill Martin from Forme Financial on common financial pitfalls for doctors and what we can do about them. One…
Sorta Random Sunday: All About Reconstructive Microsurgery
You all know that I am a plastic surgeon. But you may not know that the focus of my practice is reconstructive microsurgery. Obviously I…
In Depth Analysis of a Bad Real Estate Deal
Not all real estate deals are good. In fact, if you analyzed all of them, the majority would probably be bad real estate deals. And…
Money Matters in Medicine: My Book Review
I’m really excited to announce that my book, Money Matters in Medicine, is officially published! Why did I write a book? Ever since I started…
Investing Basics
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…
Finance Flash Go! Podcast: Step Up In Basis
On this episode of the Finance Flash Go! podcast, we are talking about a step up in basis. Listen to the full episode and subscribe here! It’s an important concept….
PhREI Network Roundup 3-2-23: 9 Creative Financing Strategies for Real Estate 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 of…
Real Estate Investing
PhREI Network Roundup 6-9-22: Why You Need to Invest When the Market Is Down
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…
Top 11 Financial Mistakes That I Have Made
I’ve developed a love and respect for my financial mistakes. They got me to where I am now. But, I’m getting ahead of myself. If you are reading this, congrats…
PhREI Network Roundup 5-26-22: 5 Reasons Short-Term Rental Investing is Perfect for Physicians
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…
PhREI Network Roundup 5-19-22: 5 People… Is It Really That Simple?
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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