How often do you check your investments?
I'll admit, I check my investments way more than I need to. Checking the stock market is a form of procrastination, along with Facebook...
How To Calculate Your Savings Rate
The savings rate in America is abysmal. As a result, many Americans rely on Social Security and pensions to fund their retirement.
However, physicians would...
Aldi: Should You Shop At The Discount Grocer?
Founded in Germany, Aldi is taking America by storm by offering a great (but minimalist) shopping experience with lower prices than the regular supermarket....
Is It Still Worth It Financially To Go To Medical School?
It is no secret that medical school is getting very expensive. Over the past 20 years, the cost of medical school has greatly outpaced...
Revocable Living Trusts
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This is the fourth piece in an 8 part series on getting your...
The Financial Cost Of Being An Academic Physician
After doctors finish their medical training, there is a spectrum of career options that range from full-time clinical medicine (which most people choose) to...
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Healthcare Flexible Savings Account (FSA)?
November is open enrollment season, and many physicians and residents are mulling over their health insurance options for the upcoming year.
One of the major...
Decision Fatigue: Is There Such Thing As Too Many Choices?
Imagine you're at the grocery store on your way home from work to quickly grab some groceries before dinner. No big deal, should be...
It’s Not All About The $$$: Endpoints in Personal Finance
Every physician, especially those who work in oncology, have read their fair share of clinical trials. In order to advance the field of medicine,...
Is It Better To Use Cash Or Credit Cards For Purchases?
I put almost all of my purchases on my credit card. I use plastic even for tiny sub-$5 purchases. It’s convenient, I don’t have...