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To Be Rich & To Feel Rich: Two Very, Very Different Things!
Today's post is from Daniel Shin of The Darwinian Doctor and a founding member of the PhREI network along with Ian Cook and myself! In…
Crypto ETFs: A New Addition to Our Portfolio
There has been a big change in our written financial plan recently that I feel out is necessary to share with all of you. Selenid…
My Written Financial Plan Update: New Financial Goals and Priorities
Continually, one of my most popular posts on the blog is my actual written financial plan. It was actually one of the easier posts to…
Does the FIRE Movement Discourage Doctors?
I am a huge proponent of the FIRE movement, especially for doctors. For the uninitiated, FIRE stands for “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” However, a lot…
Investing Basics
Real Estate Depreciation: The Powerful Yet Misunderstood Tool for Investors
Real estate is an incredible investment vehicle for so many reasons (cash flow, appreciation, leverage) but one of its most underappreciated superpowers is depreciation. It’s a concept that is often misunderstood,…
From –$500K to Millionaire: 5 Steps Doctors Can Take to Grow Net Worth
Tracking your net worth, crushing debt, and boosting income aren’t complicated, here’s how I went from deep in loans to financial freedom.
21 Reasons to Be Extremely Financially Thankful This Year
I initially wrote this post on Thanksgiving 2020. And it's been a lot of fun updating it every year. And, since it's the day before Thanksgiving 2025, this is the…
Tax Plan Your Way to Wealth for Physicians and Medical Professionals
I’m excited to share today’s guest post from William L. MacDonald, founder of PPS key resource My Financial Coach. Bill has extensive experience in executive benefits and tax planning. He…
Real Estate Investing
The 1/3 Rule That Helped Me Build Wealth Fast
It started as a shortcut. It turned into the foundation of how I built lasting wealth.
5 Important Wealth Building Strategies for Late Career Doctors
Doctors are high income earners, by definition. But we are often not high net worth individuals. So why doesn't high income always convert to wealth? There are a ton of…
Could 2025 Be a Landmark Year for Real Estate Investors?
As W-2 earners, most of us feel the tax bite every time we look at our paycheck. (Helpful hint: don't do this too often!) However, real estate remains one of…
How Doctors Can Conduct At-Home Financial Tests
At your yearly physical, chances are that your primary care doctor will order a standard battery of labs to basically check how your system is running. We intuitively understand that…
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