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Sorta Random Sunday: Grading the 2022 New York Jets
Well, the 2022 NFL season is over…at least for the New York Jets. While 14 teams made the NFL playoffs, the Jets will be watching…
Is a 401k Worth It Anymore for Doctors?
Let’s just get this out of the way up front. A 401k is definitely still worth it for doctors…and anyone else. Unfortunately, I am hearing…
Can Your Roth IRA Be A Back-Up Emergency Fund?
A Roth IRA, or Individual Retirement Account, is an investment account. But here, I’d like to instead discuss the possibility of using a Roth IRA…
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…
Investing Basics
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…
Finance Flash Go! Episode #99: Assets Under Management Fee
Today on the Finance Flash Go! podcast, we are talking about an assets under management fee (AUM). Listen to the full episode and subscribe here! An assets under management (AUM)…
Real Estate Investing
401k vs Real Estate: Which Is Best?
This is the ultimate debate in personal finance. 401k vs real estate. Who wins? What’s the best way? Why? You will find a lot of proponents and detractors on each…
PhREI Network Roundup 2-10-22: 5 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Short-Term Rental New Build
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…
Can You Actually Achieve Real Passive Income?
Put another way, is passive income a real thing? This is the question that I will try to answer today. It’s hotly debated. Many accused me many times of incorrectly…
PhREI Network Roundup 2-3-22: What is the Meaning of Financial Freedom?
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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