Maxing out your workplace retirement plan might give you a false sense of being on track.
Physician Burnout: How Financial Stress Makes It Worse—and What to Do About It
It’s no secret that burnout is a major issue in medicine
4 min read
May 29, 2025
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?
3 min read
Apr 30, 2025
What to Do (and Not Do) When You Receive a Windfall
Receiving an inheritance or unexpected financial windfall can be an emotional experience Often filled with gratitude, surprise, and sometimes the weight of responsibility. For physicians early in their careers—who are often still managing student debt, working long hours, and living on a modest salary—it can also feel like a turning point. If you’ve suddenly come into a large sum of money, this post will walk you through what to do—and what to avoid—so you can make thoughtful, values-driven decisions with lasting impact.
2 min read
Mar 28, 2025
6 Easy Steps to Set Yourself Up for Financial Success in 2025
Want to prioritize your personal finances in 2025? Here are 6 things you can do right now. Personal finance New Year’s resolutions can feel overwhelming, especially when you set big, lofty goals. Here are 6 simple things you can do —some in just 5 minutes — that can help you start the year off with some easy financial wins!
4 min read
Jan 31, 2025
Can You Maximize a 401k, 403b and a 457? ...
How much do you really know about these retirement plans? Questions about these plans come up all the time. Here's what you need to know about maximizing your contributions.
2 min read
Dec 29, 2025
How Physicians Can Avoid Becoming House Poor
So you’re pre-qualified for the million or even multi-million dollar home, but should you buy it? It can be tempting, and you might be able to afford it, but how do you really know? And how do you determine what the home purchase will do to your long term financial picture.
4 min read
Dec 22, 2024
Should I Turn Down a Raise If It Pushes Me Into a New Tax Bracket?
We get this question from clients all the time It’s not always a direct question – sometimes we just pick up on the issue through comments made during meetings. But the topic comes up enough that we recognize there are some misconceptions about how our tax system actually works (and spoiler alert: you should always take the raise).
3 min read
Dec 22, 2024
How Much Are You Paying in Hidden Fees and Commissions for Financial Advice?
The world of financial services is far from transparent. Fortunately, it’s slowly improving as financial planning becomes more of a profession. But we still have a long way to go. Today, there are three main types of Advisors: Fee-only Fee-based Commission based
5 min read
Dec 22, 2024