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Sorta Random Sunday: All About Reconstructive Microsurgery
You all know that I am a plastic surgeon. But you may not know that the focus of my practice is reconstructive microsurgery. Obviously I…
Are We Headed for Another Housing Crash?
Are we headed for another housing crash? I get asked this question all the time. And people who don't invest in real estate tell me…
Maximizing Tax Deductions as a Physician
Tax time is coming up quicker than we think. And unfortunately taxes are one of those topics that we as doctors just don't learn a…
Should I Give My Kids an Allowance?
Choosing whether to give your kids an allowance can be stressful, especially when considering tying an allowance to chores. What should you do if the…
Investing Basics
Should QQQ Really Be Sponsoring March Madness?!
I love March Madness. For the uninitiated, this is the annual basketball tournament for the NCAA men's and women's championship. My UConn Huskies men's team won the championship last year…
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 and I have allocated a…
Should Trump Have $454 Million Liquid to Pay Bond?
As of March 25, 2024, Donald Trump has to pay $454 million bond to shield his assets as he appeals a civil fraud trial loss. Also, as of the March…
PhREI Network Roundup 3-28-24: Performance of My Kids' Stock Investments
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…
Real Estate Investing
3 Best Physician Side Gigs for Residents
Passive income and multiple income streams were completely foreign concepts to me as a trainee. I made my resident salary and that was it. Expanded beyond training, I didn’t even…
PhREI Network Roundup 1-27-22: Become a Stable Table
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…
5 Important Tips to Find the Best Rental Properties
Selenid and I have used direct real estate investing to drastically increase our net worth and accelerate our path to financial freedom. This method of real estate investing does require…
PhREI Network Roundup 1-13-22
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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