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Money Matters in Medicine: My Book Review
I'm really excited to announce that my book, Money Matters in Medicine, is officially published! Why did I write a book? Ever since I started…
The Important Differences Between a Mutual Fund and Target Date Fund
Target date funds are great. But they are not the same as a traditional mutual fund. And these differences between a mutual fund and a…
Should Residencies Have to Offer Opt Out Retirement Plans for Trainees?
The main goal of residency is to learn to become the best doctor that you can be. However, that does not mean that you should…
Sorta Random Sunday: The 10X Rule
Ok…time to review some interesting concept from a book that I read a bit ago. And this one is The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone….
Investing Basics
Top 10 of the Most and Least Frugal Things This Doctor Does
My perception is that most people think that I am very frugal…like really, very frugal. But I don't think this is the case. I happen to think that I have…
PhREI Network Roundup 5-9-24: 3 Reasons Why I'm Grateful to Be a Physician
As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy! The Darwinian Doctor Daniel Shin of…
What Happens When [A] Plastic [Surgeon] Catches FIRE?!
This blog is for everyone. And a major point of interest in the blog is the concept of FIRE, being “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” But the simple fact remains that…
6 Reasons Physicians Fail to Focus on Finances
Why do physicians in training (and beyond) fail to focus on their personal finances? This is really the question behind my whole blog. My focus is on helping physicians to…
Real Estate Investing
PhREI Network Roundup 4-28-22: Have the Courage to Change Your Life
As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy! Carpe Diem MD Ian Cook of…
PhREI Network Roundup 4-21-22: How I Failed at Refinancing My Student Loans (Avoid My Mistakes!)
As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy! Carpe Diem MD Ian Cook of…
One Year Real Estate Deal Analysis of Investment Property #2
At the time of writing this post (April 2021), Selenid and I have officially owned our second investment property for 1 year! So, we recently sat down and performed a…
PhREI Network Roundup 4-14-22: How to Control Your Financial Destiny
As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy! Carpe Diem MD Ian Cook of…
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