Do You Really Need To Cut The Starbucks Latte?
You’ve probably heard of the Starbucks latte effect.
As the theory goes, small changes, multiplied and compounded over time, can end up becoming big savings.
For...
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...
How The New Tax Bill Will Affect Medical Residents
Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 late last year. Americans and corporations are feverishly reading news summaries of the...
When Life Gets Stressful, Reset Your Mind
The other day I was doing my taxes and I was in an endless loop of error. I was entering my backdoor IRA conversion...
Save Money On Childcare With The Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
For many families, childcare is a major part of their household budgets. Some families spend several thousand dollars a month on childcare, depending on...
Donate To Your Favorite School Projects This Year With DonorsChoose.org
December is a time for giving, and I'm sure charities of all causes are asking for your donations.
However, I wanted to highlight again DonorsChoose.org,...
Will The Cost Of Financial Advising Drop Like Other Fees In The Financial Services...
Nearly every service in the investment industry has declined in cost over time. Commissions, mutual fund fees, and bank fees have all declined over...
Health Savings Accounts (HSA): The Basics
Most investors know about the major tax-advantaged accounts. They have a 401(k), which forms the backbone of their retirement portfolios. They might have a...
A Letter To My Widow
I am the one obsessed with finances in our house. Updating our monthly net worth spreadsheet and ensuring we are not paying mindless monthly...
Revocable Living Trusts
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This is the fourth piece in an 8 part series on getting your...