Net Worth vs. Income: The Number That Tells You More

    You make a good salary—but how much are you actually keeping? Let’s talk net worth. For most physicians, the first big financial milestone after training is a major jump in income. After years of scraping by as a resident, suddenly you’re looking at six-figure paychecks. But even with that jump, many new attendings find themselves asking the same question: Why doesn’t it feel like I’m getting ahead?
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