When an employment agreement gets placed in front of most doctors, they look at the salary.  Maybe they look at the non-compete. But, that’s about where it stops.  On this show, we discuss the other important items in a physician contract that every doctor should be aware of before signing on the dotted line. Want a free copy of The Physician Philosopher’s Guide to Personal Finance?  Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com Looking to get own-occupation disability insurance from a source you can trust? Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com

The proponents of the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement has many proponents often fail to mention a different kind of burn. The burnout that comes from saving too much and limiting your lifestyle to a bare minimum.  What if I told you there is an alternative to traditional FIRE called “Coast FIRE” that allows you to retire early without eating raman? Want a free copy of The Physician Philosopher’s Guide to Personal Finance?  Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com  Looking to get own-occupation disability insurance from a source you can trust? Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com

Join in as Dr. Jimmy Turner and Justin Harvey, a Certified Financial Planner, discuss whether The Four F's and if doctors would would benefit from a financial advisor. Have no idea how to figure out the good advisor from the one who wants to take advantage of you?  On this show, we discuss some rules of thumb you can utilize to find the right financial advisor for you. We also discuss fee models for financial planners and the conflicts that exist within them Want a free copy of The Physician Philosopher’s Guide to Personal Finance?   https://moneymeetsmedicine.com Looking to get own-occupation disability insurance from a source you can trust? Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com/disability  

Have you ever considered creating non-clinical income outside of medicine?  A lot of doctors have, and a recent report by Medscape shows it. Listen in as Justin Harvey, CFP and I discuss all things physician side gigs. Looking to get own-occupation disability insurance from a source you can trust? Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com Checkout the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MoneyMeetsMedicine Medscape Physician Side Gig Report: https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2023-side-gigs-rpt-6016717

Lowering the costs when investing is one of the key principles to investing success. The lower the cost/fees, the higher the returns over the long haul. Did you know that the more you know about money, the lower your fees will be when you invest?  Did you also know that most people think they know more about money than they actually do, and that this is linked to higher fees when investing? Looking to get own-occupation disability insurance from a source you can trust? Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com  Checkout the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MoneyMeetsMedicine FINRA Study: https://www.finrafoundation.org/sites/finrafoundation/files/How-Much-Are-You-Paying-Insight.pdf

Sometimes, it is time to pivot. To make a change.  And that’s what Dr. Jimmy Turner and Mike Kittner are doing.  Follow along as they discuss their journey into and out of the venture capital space. What was venture capitalism like? What did we learn? And what are we doing next?  All of that in this show and more.  Want a free copy of The Physician Philosopher’s Guide to Personal Finance?  Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com   Looking to contact Mike Kittner about own-occupation disability insurance? Shoot him an email at michael@moneymeetsmedicine.com  

Did you know that being frugal isn’t the same thing as being cheap? There is a balance to all things, personal finance included. This means finding the balance between YOLO Hedonism and the hedonic treadmill and eat-raman-until-you-retire FIRE.  If you are looking to create financial independence as a physician, tune in as we discuss how to find this balance with Dr. Disha Spath of The Frugal Physician.  

Have you ever considered doing locum tenens work in order to create the freedom and flexibility you need?  Tag along as we discuss all things locums with Dr. Renee and Nii Daarko. Download the 7-10 things you should consider before doing locums tenens work→ https://locumslifestyle.com  

Wealth is more than just money in the bank.  At least, that is what our guest Dr. Bonnie Koo believes, and her thought process is pretty compelling. On this show, we talk about: money mindsets, including money scarcity Alternative streams of income for doctors How our upbringing can impact our view on finances And much more…

Money and marriage can be like oil and water. They just don’t mix.  Yet, in a committed relationship, you cannot really avoid talking about money. In this show, we talk about all things money and relationships.  So, if you are married, plan to get married, or are in a committed relationship, in this show we discuss money dates, whether you should share bank accounts, and much more. Dr. Kate Mangona is a double board-certified pediatric radiologist, supportive physician’s wife and mother to three little girls and a mini poodle.  She and her husband Victor, a pediatric radiation oncologist and tax code enthusiast, are active and passive real estate investors in thousands of multifamily units and single-family rentals including 3 luxury Airbnbs. Medicine, Money, and Marriage Courses and Coaching  

The #1 financial task for a doctor is getting disability insurance. Why? Because you can know everything there is to know about investing or paying down debt, but if you don't have an income... neither of them matter. Our guest on this show, Mike Kittner went from being a middle school educator (married to a physician) to an insurance agent who helps doctors take care of that #1 financial task. Tune in as we discuss: The most common mistakes doctors make with disability insurance Conflicts of interest within the insurance industry How to make sure your disability policy is the right kind Where to get disability insurance The kind of riders that you want in your disability policy and more If you need help getting disability insurance or student loan help from a company built by doctors, for doctors?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

Have you ever had an existential crisis? You know the “What am I doing with my life?” sort of question?  And how does money play a part in your long-term view of your life?  Do you want to leave a legacy?  Do you want to make sure you maximize what you’ve saved? In this episode, Dr. Jordan Grumet a palliative care and hospice physician discusses his experience with dying patient’s and their views on personal finance and the importance of purpose, connection, and identity.   Buy Taking Stock by Dr. Jordan Grumet Need help getting disability insurance or student loan help from a company built by doctors, for doctors?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com 

If you’ve ever wanted to fly first class but thought it was too expensive, this interview is for you. Devon Gimbel, MD is known for helping physicians maximize rewards from credit card points so they can travel more, travel better, and travel often.  This feels like an especially relevant and timely conversation – especially since the data shows that about 38% of doctors have 3-4 different credit cards. We have to wonder: should all doctors be using credit cards to optimize points and perks? I got to sit down with Devon to talk about exactly this.

Let’s just be real: student loan guidelines are confusing and they’re constantly changing. But if you’re like many physicians who have student loans, you’re well aware that if your payments haven’t resumed yet, they’re about to. You want to make sure you’re on track and have a plan for repayment, so you can move confidently forward with your personal finance goals. Student loan advice is also one of the things we love helping people with at Attend. If you want a student loan expert to help you figure out the best course of action with your loans – including which plan to be in, whether you should consolidate, whether you should file your taxes jointly or separately if you’re married, or what to do when you finish training… You can schedule a consultation right now at helloattend.com. For those concerned about cost, we have a unique pricing structure at Attend where you can buy now, pay later through four monthly payments all at 0% interest.   Let’s dive into the 6 most common student loan mistakes to avoid for your best financial outlook.

Have you ever left a sporting event, following the crowd, and suddenly realized you were walking the wrong way? What if I told you this phenomenon has a name, and it impacts your money, too? Understanding our own behavior when it comes to finance is essential because it helps us mitigate wrong-for-us decision making around money. Unless you know these roadblocks exist, you can’t do much to stop them from derailing your financial goals.  Last week, we shared why human behavior matters for our financial lives by taking a look at the first 5 out of 10 psychological phenomena that can (and do) affect your personal finance goals: greed, fear, ego/overconfidence, loss aversion, and analysis paralysis.  This week, we’re diving back into behavioral finance (one of our favorite topics) to share five more types of unchecked human behavior that can sabotage your journey to building the wealth you want.

Despite our best intentions, certain emotions can keep us from building wealth. After many years arming physicians with the information they need to achieve financial wellness, I had a significant realization.  Information is one thing – behavior is another. As the saying goes, money is 80% behavior and only 20% math. Not only do I want to share important information about personal finance, I also want to help you recognize how certain behaviors can (and do) affect your finances.  Drawing from one of the classic books about investing, let’s go over five common behaviors that could be keeping you from achieving your financial goals.

Many doctors and high-income professionals hire financial advisors for any number of reasons. Either they’re too busy to handle their finances themselves, they don’t really know how to invest, or they want an expert on their side to make sure they’re on the right track. So allow me to say from the start: I’m not against financial advisors, but I am against doctors (or anyone, really) being overcharged for bad advice. There’s no shame in asking for help – you just want to get the help you need at a fair price.  You should be equipped enough to vet and evaluate your financial advisor so you’ll know whether they’re working well on your behalf. How can you be as confident as possible they’re acting in your best interest? This episode will help you find out. Need help getting disability insurance or student loan help from a company built by doctors, for doctors?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com 

Have you ever thought about using real estate to reach financial independence, but you didn't want to be a landlord? Recently I sat down with one of my good friends and one of the OG partners of The Physician Philosopher. He’s an anesthesiologist, husband, father, entrepreneur, as well as a real estate and physician side gig guru – of course, I’m talking about Dr. Peter Kim.  One of the interesting things about Peter's story is his transition from full-time practice as an OB anesthesiologist to stepping away from medicine and going part-time, to now his being on sabbatical. He's not sure if that's a permanent sabbatical or not, so we got to explore his thought process on that and his story.   So let’s dive into this discussion with Dr. Peter Kim and the intersection of all things entrepreneurship, side gigs, medicine, money, and real estate. Need help getting disability insurance or student loan help from a company built by doctors, for doctors?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com 

The arrival fallacy is a concept that’s very prevalent in medicine. Coined by Tal Ben-Shahar, it refers to the illusion of happiness that we think we’ll experience when we arrive at a completed goal or achievement (spoiler: it doesn’t work like that).  In medicine in particular, this is reinforced with lots of delayed gratification and long training periods with limited free time and low pay.  We think that finally achieving the next level (whether it’s residency, fellowship, or attending, receiving a bonus, a raise, etc.) will instantly make our lives better, because we’ll have more money and more control over our schedule.  We constantly look for “the light at the end of the tunnel” to get ourselves through years of grueling assignments and shifts. But a lot of the time we reach these specific benchmarks – or, we “arrive” – and it’s not at all how we thought it would be.  Gertrude Stein was right when she said, “There’s no there, there.” How does the arrival fallacy come into play when we reach attending status and start pulling in a whole new pay grade? Let’s examine that… Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

Have you ever thought about what legacy you’ll be leaving behind and how money plays a part in that? Lisha and I recently had a conversation with Dr. Hala Sabry, emergency medicine physician and founder of Physician Moms Group, a private online physicians community made up of over 120,000 physicians. Hala is passionate about helping women physicians fulfill their professional goals and discover the legacy they want to create – which includes building and managing wealth.  As you might imagine, we had a lot of topics to cover in our chat with Dr. Sabry. Tune in to learn all about: Dr. Sabry’s recent trip to Africa – the most time off she’s taken outside maternity leave Whether she’s always been financially savvy The way she utilized her disability insurance How she sees Attend helping doctors along their financial journey The legacy of inspiration Dr. Sabry wants to leave for future leaders Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

Recently Lisha and I sat down with Dr. Omar Nije to talk about his experience as a doctor in finance. Dr. Nije’s perspective is unique because he’s both a physician AND a principal, but not in public education. He’s a principal at a venture capitalist firm, which is a world that most physicians I know haven’t been exposed to. Up until about 6 months ago, it was something I didn’t know much about myself. Join the conversation to learn more about: What venture capitalism is Dr. Omar’s journey from medical school to principal at a VC firm His connection to Attend, the company I co-founded His mission to create more diverse opportunities in VC Need help getting disability insurance or student loan help from a company built by doctors, for doctors?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

As they say, the only constant in life is change. The same is true when it comes to the resuming of student loan payments this fall. Staying up-to-date on all the relevant information is key to effectively managing your student loans. But the student loan landscape is changing fast. So we’re here to help. Since we last spoke about student loans in July, more important updates to loan terms have been released. If you’re someone with student loans who wants to make sure you have everything in order before payments resume September 1, let’s talk about the factors you should be aware of so you’re as prepared as possible. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

According to studies conducted by the American Psychological Association, the number one financial stressor for households is money - personal finance. That makes talking about money with your partner a really important topic for everybody to understand.  Why is talking about money with your partner important? For alignment with your partner  To ensure you’re working towards the same goals  Personal finance is one of the top reasons for divorce Divorce is one of the biggest wealth-killers I want you to live a life of wellness, and for many people that means having the money you need and people you love to share it with.  So whether you're married or not, you should be having financial conversations with the significant other in your life.  But maybe first you need to know HOW to have this conversation. Check out this episode to learn more. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

Did you know that when it comes to investing, keeping it simple often leads to better returns? Keeping it simple is not just my or Lisha’s opinion - studies show that this is a more effective, sustainable way to go about investing. Why? Because it turns out that as humans, we don't like as many choices as we think we do. We take action less often when we feel overwhelmed with choices. Just think of the last time you asked your partner where they wanted to go for dinner… In fact, in a jam (yes, jam) display study on consumer habits, a display case with 24 varieties of jam received more customer traffic but ten times fewer sales than a display case featuring only 6 jams. When we have too many choices, we often don’t choose at all. Also known as: analysis paralysis.  We love talking about the psychology of investing, so let’s dive into some of those principles and how simplicity can help you when it comes to real-life application. In this episode, we discuss:Examples of analysis paralysis (7:25) How Lisha operates psychologically when it comes to investing (10:06) A great way to start when you’re new to investing (15:49) Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

For those who have no idea what to do with the upcoming student loan payments restarting, and the millions who will need to enroll in a student loan plan… are you overwhelmed yet? Understandably, a lot of physicians are anxious about how loan terms are going to roll out, what it means for their finances, and how it will affect their lives. As we know, keeping up with the recent loan changes is an ongoing process, and it can be hard to keep all the details straight. Plus, how do we know the advice we’re getting actually applies to our specific loan scenario? Help is here. Today, we’re going to share some of the specific loan scenarios we’ve encountered when we help physicians manage their finances through Attend.  Tune in for step-by-step instructions on how to figure out your best options for student loan repayment. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

Whether you’re planning to take a vacation this summer or in the near future, you may be looking for some financially savvy ways to prepare. Lucky for you, one of the secrets of life that I've learned is how to incorporate intentional planning when it comes to personal finances and summer vacation.  That’s what this week’s Money Meets Medicine podcast is all about. Just a few of the topics we’ll cover include: 3 ways vacation gives us psychological benefits How to be intentional about taking vacation Saving for vacation in a way that works for you Tips for making travel more manageable Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

We interview Will Flanary, who is perhaps better known by his comedic stage name: Dr. Glaucomflecken. Just a few of the awesome topics we cover in our conversation: Charitable giving Will’s battle with testicular cancer and the time he had a cardiac arrest His thoughts on physician side gigs and residents unionizing … he even shares his biggest personal finance mistake Click here to download the Attend App for Doctors. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

July is the time of year when those in the medical field experience the most transition – whether to your next level of training, moving to a new institution for fellowship or residency, or taking your first job as an attending. It can be overwhelming. Make sure you’re equipped with the right questions to ask to make your job transition less intimidating and stressful. Here are a few financial considerations to make when you’re starting a job.  Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com 

50% of doctors change jobs in the first 2-4 years of their career, but knowing how to properly handle a job transition is relevant to every physician at every stage of their career. Financial advice for doctors doesn’t often cover this topic, so we’re more than happy to dive into it with you here.  Maybe you’re coming out of your first job in training, maybe you’re an attending changing jobs, or you’re moving out of academics to another field. You honestly don’t know when certain opportunities will arise, or how life will happen and cause you to change your plans. Lisha has a job transition on the horizon herself as she prepares to leave her residency in LA and become an attending physician, so it’s a timely topic and widely applicable no matter where you are in your career journey. Job transitions can be tricky enough when you’re careful. There are a few more things to consider in a new job as a physician than in most other careers - we’re going over 9 today. Be sure to keep them in mind as you set the course for your next career move.   Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com 

You may have already heard about President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plans, but what does that mean for you? We’re covering those qualifiers today, plus identifying three 2023 dates in particular that really matter for those managing student loan debt. Join us as we walk through those three important dates, what they mean, as well as the potential impact.  Plus: find out how to make sure you don’t get stuck with a surprise 4-figure loan payment. It’s everything you need to know about student loans as a doctor in 2023. Full disclaimer: this episode was recorded in advance. Please know any of this information could change at any time, but all information is true and correct to the best of our knowledge as of the time we shared it with you.  White house memo on student loan changes: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2021/futureofpslffactsheetfin.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

Did you know that it's possible to make great financial progress while you spend money on things you enjoy? Yep, you read that right. It might be surprising to hear this in the financial space, but you worked hard to get to where you are. You deserve to enjoy some of the spoils and riches of all of that work that you put in to go through college, medical school, and residency. In the physician finance blogosphere, there are financial gurus that are out there who paint a dichotomous picture of only two possible money management options. Either you eat ramen for five years after you finish residency so you can meet your financial goals. Or you fall into the camp of YOLO hedonism, living it up, spending every dime and not saving anything. This black-and-white approach skips the view that you can do a little bit of both. You can be financially responsible for those first three to five years and for every year after that. AND, at the same time, you can actually enjoy life. It’s about finding balance. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

Did you know that as interest rates rise, the value of bonds falls? Should you even care about that? Are bonds a good investment for doctors?  In this episode, we’re tackling these questions and discussing the purpose of bonds in a doctor's portfolio, as well as the nuance of our current high interest environment. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com 

Maybe you're starting your intern year and you're considering investing as one of your steps in that journey. As July approaches, maybe you’re transitioning as a trainee from an institution or to a new job, you might be asking yourself, “Should I be investing in pre-tax vs Roth?”  It’s a really interesting topic and an important question, especially as interest rates and inflation changes.  When someone slides that 401k or that 403b form in front of you, it often gives you the option to choose whether you want to invest in a traditional pre-tax method where the money is taken out of your paycheck before it ever gets taxed. Or do you want it to get taxed immediately, and then get invested knowing that it'll never get taxed again in the future?  As it's been a couple of years since we tackled pre-tax versus Roth on this show, that’s what we’re diving into in this episode. We'll help you figure out the answers to these questions, or at least help you to make a more informed decision.  Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

If you’ve ever needed to save up for a wedding, a car, or a home, yet you weren't quite sure about the best way to do it, this episode is for you. There are lots of reasons why you might be thinking about setting up short-term savings (savings you intend to need within 3-5 years).  But figuring out how to save money can be easier said than done. With so many options for investments and money management, how do you know the best place to start? And how can you be sure you’ll reach your savings goal by the time you’ll need the money? Let’s go over the 4 qualities your short-term savings methods should have, as well as ways to save money that feel simple and aligned with your personal finance goals.  Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

It often pays to work smarter, not harder, yet many doctors put in more and more hours to make more money in medicine. But is working more always a good idea? I think there are pros and cons to working more shifts in medicine. Personal finance is personal, and you have to assess whether you feel you’re being compensated fairly for the time and energy you put into your work.  If you’re not, you might be working for diminishing returns. Yes, you have expenses to cover, but remember the importance of work life balance, especially as it pertains to physician burnout. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com 

With inflation and interest rates being what they are, one of the most common questions that we get nowadays is, “Should I invest or pay off debt? What should I be doing with my money?” Everywhere in medicine, inflation has an impact. One of the common areas where this naturally happens a lot is in regards to reimbursement rates and income. Doctors realize, “Hey, I haven't gotten a substantial raise in five or ten years, maybe more. And yet, inflation in 2022 is 6-9%.” So when we face these unprecedented rates of inflation, it makes sense to ask, “Should I invest or pay off debt?” Let’s dive in by covering specific financial tasks that doctors need to take into consideration. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com

Even though we’re self-proclaimed money nerds, it doesn't mean we don't make mistakes.  Physician finance isn’t your run-of-the-mill financial strategy. We have certain exceptions and special circumstances to watch out for. And sometimes even the most seasoned pro can make money mistakes. We’re still human, after all. So let’s normalize the idea that we’ll run into snags and learn new lessons as we work to figure out our personal finance goals. Tune in as Alicia and I share all the gory details of the financial mistakes we made in 2022. Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Make sure you check out Medical Degree Financial University: MDFU.CO

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A lot of us have an idea of what we should do with money that we earn on a regular basis from our physician jobs. Oftentimes it goes towards our typical cost of living expenses: bills, debts, savings, investments. But what about money you get that you weren't expecting? Because yes, most of us will, at some point, get at least a little money that we didn't expect. Regardless of the source – whether it’s an inheritance, a tax refund, or a bonus at work – we end up with one question. To get the disability insurance you need as a physician or to have an independent review of your current policy visit physicianfinancialservices.com

When it comes to doctors retiring early because of F.I.R.E. (financial independence retire early), there’s an inevitable argument made against it and why it’s ethically wrong for physicians to do. That argument says unless you practice medicine until the day you die, it's unacceptable. Whether it’s citing a physician shortage that doesn’t really exist or feeling as though doctors shouldn’t retire early because we’re doing something good for society, some feel like we should give of our time, skills, and talents as long as possible, discounting the sacrifices that doctors have already made up until this point.  They don’t realize that a 30 year career is actually 40 based on the amount of hours most physicians work in a week. But… Why even have this conversation? Are doctors actually retiring early?  Doximity’s 2021 study found that 21.8% of physicians considered early retirement due to overwork. Around 25% of women physicians considered early retirement, and 40% of medical groups saw doctors retire early from their medical group. These numbers are not small. So let’s explore some of the possibilities around F.I.R.E. for physicians that can make life feel more liveable and enjoyable again.  Disability Insurance for Docs: physicianfinancialservices.com  Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → MDFU.Co 2021 Doximity Early Compensation Report

Physician disability insurance is something you have to get right. If you were to learn only one thing from me, this might be the one thing that I would want you to know. It’s the reason that Money Meets Medicine exists, and why I started The Physician Philosopher.  Your most important financial asset is your ability to earn an income. You work hard to get your training protecting this asset, and your ability to accumulate an income and everything else we teach you doesn't matter if you don't make money first. This is why physician disability insurance is so important.  But there are a lot of misconceptions about disability insurance, and our goal here is to clear some of that up. Disability Insurance for Docs: physicianfinancialservices.com  Nine things to know about disability insurance on KevinMD.com (Lisha’s post) Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → MDFU.Co

What if I told you that maybe you shouldn't save for your kid's college education?  There are tons of questions we have to ask ourselves (not just as parents, but as investors) about the concept of covering our kid’s entire college education. Are we really getting the value from this investment? Maybe tuition is worth $100,000 dollars, but is it worth a quarter of a million dollars? And how much am I willing to contribute?  To me, it’s an obvious choice if it comes down to saving for your kid’s college education versus your own retirement (retirement all day), but it’s a choice that gives a lot of physician parents heartburn.  Good news, though: there are more than just these two options. Set for Life Insurance → www.setforlifeinsurance.com Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → MDFU.Co

We’re pleased to be discussing the book Die With Zero by Bill Perkins. Bill isn’t a financial advisor (a plus if you ask us), but he offers a lot of insight and perspective on personal finance and financial independence that got us thinking about our approaches to money in a new way.  It’s especially applicable to us as doctors. On one end of the spectrum, we have the doctors who are in a race to reach financial independence and rarely take time to stop and smell the roses. On the other end of the spectrum, we have those who spent years delaying gratification to get through medical training who are living in full YOLO mode without enough planning for the future. Die With Zero is an interesting book because it bridges these two ends of the spectrum. Set for Life Insurance → www.setforlifeinsurance.com Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → MDFU.Co 

The personal finance industry is meant to help you manage your assets, but particularly for doctors, many questions remain around what that kind of support actually means.  Does your financial advisor have your best interest at heart? Do you know how they get paid? Are they transparent in their disclosures about how their company actually works? Where are the conflicts of interest? Because you can rest assured there are conflicts of interest. It’s just a matter of how they show up. And once you can say “Show me the money” and find them, that’s when you can make intentional, informed decisions regarding your personal finance.  Set for Life Insurance → www.setforlifeinsurance.com Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → MDFU.Co

Does tithing or charitable giving play a part in your personal finances? Should it? As usual, we’re not shying away from taking a deep dive into a very personal topic. Personal finance is personal, maybe never more so than when it comes to deciding how you want to give back. In tackling this topic, we wanted to acknowledge the two main reasons you may be considering your options for charitable giving, especially as a high-earning physician.  One is that you may have religious convictions that make you feel more inclined to give. Even if you don’t hold to the same belief system that we do – specifically around tithing and the historical background of that concept – giving to your community is very valuable. Not just for the recipient, but for you, the giver.  This leads us into reason two, which is that giving money (or other valuable resources) and helping others has been shown to increase long-term satisfaction and fulfillment in your life. There’s also a practical side of financial charitable giving to consider, which are the tax advantages you can use to create the most bang for your buck - literally.  Looking for physician specific disability insurance → Check out www.setforlifeinsurance.com Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → thephysicianphilosopher.com/MDFU

You’ve done it - your training is complete and now you’re finally getting a paycheck fit for an attending physician. You think, “I’ve arrived! I’m going to start making so much more money.” Famous last words. If you’re not prepared, that is.  Seemingly unassuming, everyday expenses still have the potential to wreck your new paycheck and your budget. I’ve seen it many times over the years: you try to be careful, but you (understandably) want to enjoy your hard-earned money. Costs creep up on you, things snowball. Suddenly, your post-tax paycheck is no different than it was in residency. You thought you knew how to spend money wisely, but now you wonder, “What was the point of all my hard work to get here?” Don’t worry. You can still enjoy the money you make while being aware of five main money traps that a high-income earner like you could be susceptible to if you’re not paying attention.  Looking for physician specific disability insurance → Check out www.setforlifeinsurance.com  Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → www.MDFU.co   

Advocates of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) often talk about the end result of using their model: freedom with your time, money, and resources. And far be it from me to argue with those concepts. I am not anti-FIRE – after all, I want you to find financial freedom so you can practice medicine because you want to and not because you have to. However, what we’ve found is that FIRE proponents don’t often talk about the actual path to financial freedom – the how of it all, and what it actually looks like once you reach your early retirement goal.  Specifically, how do you even access your retirement funds ahead of time? Because there’s a 10% tax penalty for early retirement withdrawal before you reach age 59 and a half. And that’s on top of the amount you’re already set to be taxed for using pre-tax funds.  So… what gives? If you want to retire by age 45 or 50, you have to know how to bridge that 10% gap. So we’ve compiled several different options you can research (because personal finance is personal) and make educated choices towards your own early retirement goals. Looking for physician specific disability insurance → Check out www.setforlifeinsurance.com  Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → www.MDFU.co   

If you’ve thought about getting financial advice from a professional but weren’t sure who to trust or how to start, you’re not alone – and your concerns are not unfounded. Our aim isn’t to make every doctor in our listenership into a financial guru, but to avoid being so reliant on a financial advisor that you don’t know what’s going on with your money. When it comes to finding a truly helpful financial advisor for doctors, certain criteria need to be met that might not need to be taken into consideration in other professions. To that end, I have a list of traits to share called The Four Fs, and it’s been really impactful in helping physicians find a financial advisor that makes sense for them. Looking for physician specific disability insurance → Check out www.setforlifeinsurance.com  Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → www.MDFU.co   

Looking for physician specific disability insurance → Check out www.setforlifeinsurance.com Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → www.MDFU.com  

Because of Lisha and my personal journey with personal finance, I know that there are medical professionals out there who want to provide personal finance lectures to others around them or maybe even create a personal finance curriculum if they are in academics. So if you are that resident or doctor interested in creating a personal finance curriculum for doctors or maybe just teaching friends and family about money, today’s episode is for you. Today we are going to be talking about how you can start teaching other doctors and medical professionals about money.  Looking for own-occcupation disability insurance check out → setforlifeinsurance.com Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → thephysicianphilosopher.com/MDFU

Everyone has heard of a backdoor Roth IRA, but what’s the big deal with Roth IRA’s anyway? Today, Dr. Lisha Taylor and I are going to be talking about Roth IRA money for physicians. This is an important topic because doctors often need to use any tax-advantaged space they can get their hands on since we normally have a high savings rate. So join us today to learn what a Roth IRA is and why you should seriously consider one as a physician.  Looking for own-occcupation disability insurance check out → setforlifeinsurance.com Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → https://MDFU.co 

You might be looking for tax loopholes for doctors as we enter everyone’s favorite time of year. The truth is there are tips and tricks that you likely are not taking advantage of as a doctor that will help you reduce your taxes. In this episode, we will give you the top things you can do now (and for the future) to save money on your taxes as a doctor.  Looking for own-occcupation disability insurance check out → setforlifeinsurance.com Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → thephysicianphilosopher.com/MDFU

One thing we can agree on about today’s topic is this: doctors historically are under-savers.  But when it comes to physician money management, exactly how much doctors should be saving is hotly contested. How much and how you save is going to depend on your own financial goals and your current situation - the status of your student loans, whether you’re married or have kids or plan to start a family when you want to retire, etc. In this episode, we’ll give you two different options for figuring out how much money you should save - regardless of your situation. Looking for own-occcupation disability insurance check out → setforlifeinsurance.com

Doc, are you thinking about making some New Year’s resolutions that involve your personal finances? Hopefully that is a loud YES. Well, today on the podcast we are talking all about financial goals for the New Year that you likely have as a physician. Goals like how to create an emergency fund, save more money, increase your financial literacy, income, pay off student loans, and more. We are diving all in, so join us so you can make 2023 your best financial year yet. Looking to increase your financial literacy this year even more?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → thephysicianphilosopher.com/MDFU

Let’s be honest… we all love learning from other people’s financial mistakes. It is like a slow-motion car accident. You just can’t take your eyes away. Money mistakes are going to happen, and we are going to discuss a few common financial mistakes that doctors make.  Come join Lisha and I as we discuss our share of financial mistakes, and some of them are very common and might resonate with you on episode 98 of Money Meets Medicine. PS -Get 10% off your contract review by going to thephysicianphilosopher.com/resolve and using code 10OFF Chris Voss Book - Never Split The Difference (affiliate link)

With all the recent changes surrounding student loans, it’s easy to fall out of the loop. If you’re not up-to-date on public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and other rule changes related to repayment of your medical school loans, you’ll want to tune into our conversation. We’re answering this question from a Money Meets Medicine listener: “Once I refinance my student loans, how can I get student loan forgiveness if I change my mind?” You’ll hear what we have to say about that. Other questions answered: What are the new PSLF requirements and when do they take effect?  I missed the waiver that expired in October 2022. Am I really out of luck? I submitted my PSLF form, but still haven’t heard back yet. When will my payments be updated?  Can I get the $10,000 forgiveness and get PSLF?  Did the Biden administration make a change to the student loan forgiveness plan that excludes some borrowers from relief?  When should I consider refinancing my student loans? Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/MDFU

As we head into the final months of the year, which is typically the time of year for open enrollment for benefits, lots of benefit questions inevitably arise - particularly in regards to spending accounts like HSA vs FSA.  What’s the difference between an HSA and a FSA?  What are the potential benefits of using these accounts? Which type should you use - or should you use both?  We’re tackling these questions and more for physicians who want to make sense of their employee benefits in order to better understand their impact.   Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → thephysicianphilosopher.com/MDFU

“I don't understand the different retirement funds… I don't even really know what a fund is. I know I need to be investing, but I could use some guidance doing it.” Sound like you? Trust us, we get it. When you’re a busy doctor, retirement fund lingo-translating feels like taking on another job. And nobody has time for that. Retirement funds are one of the biggest points of financial confusion for doctors. We want to provide some clarity and understanding so you can learn what you need to know to start making your money grow. Listen in as we cover five things about retirement accounts every doctor should know. https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/pfs Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Check out Medical Degree Financial University → thephysicianphilosopher.com/MDFU

The purpose of emergency funds is to be separate, accessible, and available when you need.  But is an emergency fund really just a huge opportunity cost for most doctors? Join Dr.Lisha and I as we dive into everything you need to know on emergency funds. PS - if you want to increase your financial literacy in order to get to financial independence faster, then make sure to sign up for the 2-Day Financial Freedom Workshop for Physicians that I’ll be running on June 14th and June 16th.   You can register for the event and download your Financial Freedom Toolkit PDF by going to www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/workshop 

The purpose of emergency funds is to be separate, accessible, and available when you need.  But is an emergency fund really just a huge opportunity cost for most doctors? Join Dr.Lisha and I as we dive into everything you need to know on emergency funds. PS - if you want to increase your financial literacy in order to get to financial independence faster, then make sure to sign up for the 2-Day Financial Freedom Workshop for Physicians that I’ll be running on June 14th and June 16th.   You can register for the event and download your Financial Freedom Toolkit PDF by going to www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/workshop 

Unless you have been living under a financial rock, you have probably heard about investing in I Bonds. It seems to be all the rage right now, but is it really worth it? Today on the podcast we are going to give you everything you need to know about I Bonds (the pros, cons, how to know if I Bonds are right for you, and when you should get an I Bond).  If you are looking to learn more about your personal finance, Medical Degree Financial University (MDFU) is opening up in June and we would love to see you there! Go to https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/mdfu-founder to learn more and join the waitlist!

Have you ever felt like things are getting really heavy? And that you need to make a change? That is what we are going to do today on the show today. We are going to pull back the curtain and talk about things that have been going on in our lives. Often people don’t think about the lives of the people behind the YouTube videos or podcasts like this one, Money Meets Medicine. So today we are going to dive in and talk about hard decisions on this podcast Money Meets Medicine. Join us as we explore why resting in your personal and financial lives is essential for healthy success. For doctors, the story has changed. Visit www.financialresidency.com/LocumStory to see if a locum tenens assignment is right for you. Do you know what can be an annoying process? Having to listen to ads in order to listen to podcasts. Do you know what’s not an annoying process? Working locum tenens with Weatherby healthcare. Our experts streamline everything from credentialing to housing with industry-leading technology and know-how so you can simply focus on what you love – practicing medicine. Head to www.financialresidency.com/weatherby to get started, and feel free to keep your favorite podcast on while you’re at it.

Have you ever felt the tension between needing to save more money (or pay down debt) and the human need to enjoy today? There is a phenomenon that happens in both coaching and personal finance, people learn the tools and then use the tools against themselves. So today we are discussing why you should make that big purchase you have been depriving yourself of and how to make sure you do it in a financially smart way.    Listen along today as we talk about that Porsche 981 Cayman S, house, and expensive vacation you want and how to get it. Learn how you can save for tomorrow while you also enjoying today. If you want to boost efficiency across your practice and make staff scheduling easier, try the Deputy app. You can try this smart technology for free by going to www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy 

Physician turnover is high, specifically after the first 2-5 years of training. With doctors changing jobs so often, it is important to establish an emergency fund early on (and to consider the cost of leaving a job in medicine).  So today we wanted to dive into why everyone, including us, says you need an emergency fund, where you should put that money, what to use it for, and what NOT to use it for. We are also going to do some real talk on doing the math BEFORE you decide to either change jobs or leave medicine altogether. Listen today so you know you are making the right decisions for yourself when it comes to your career and money. For more locum tenens information, www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/locumstory is your final destination. 

Our brains are not wired to think exponentially. They are wired to think linearly. Maybe this explains why so many doctors, well people in general, don't invest early enough and take advantage of one of our favorite tools- compound interest.  We like to believe that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. So on today's episode of Money Meets Medicine, we want to explain the magic of compound interest and show you how exponential growth is going to blow your mind. Join us today and hear why the impact of compounding is massive. This week's episode is sponsored by Deputy. To learn more about Deputy visit: doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy To join the Passive Real Estate Academy waitlist - and be eligible to save $200 off the course - click here --> https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/PREA

As a physician, our goal is to help you make your money work for you. Help you get the things in life that you want. Pay down debt, spend on things you love, and... learn how to make more money from your money. One of the ways to do this is to save money. Today on Money Meets Medicine we are going to deep dive into how you, as a high-earning physician, can save money on taxes utilizing 1099 income. It is possible and remember, every penny you save on your taxes is a penny you put somewhere else that will benefit you either now or in the future. Deputy is a simple app that’s helped more than 250,000 workplaces tackle this problem. Deputy makes it easy to schedule staff in line with patient demand, communicate schedules with your team, and instantly find replacements when someone calls out sick.   To learn more — and try Deputy out for free — go to www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy   To join the Passive Real Estate Academy waitlist - and be eligible to save $200 off the course - click here --> https://thephysicianphilosopher.com/PREA

Last week on the podcast we started the ultimate financial checklist of must-dos for doctors. This is such an important topic and we didn't want to leave you hanging last week without the complete list. So this week we are picking up where we left off. Take out your notes and finish marking down the things you must do for your financial health as a doctor. Let's go.   Reminder! This is the LAST CALL in 2021 for the Alpha Coaching Experience. Doors close 9/1/21 at midnight.  So, if you are a physician who feels trapped in medicine, and you want to finally practice medicine on your terms... this is the last chance.  Click here to learn more about ACE --> thephysicianphilosopher.com/alpha. Reach out to Veena and her team at Vive Funds to find out how you can be a successful investor too by creating opportunities for you to build your portfolio. You can find them at doctorpodcastnetwork.com/vivefunds

Making sure you set yourself up for financial success is one of the reasons we bring you this podcast every week. So we have come up with the Financial Checklist for Doctors that will help you position yourself for success when it comes to your personal finances.  If you have been wondering if you are checking the right boxes and doing the "right" things with your money then this episode is for you. Join us today to find out which boxes you need to check as a doctor when it comes to your personal finances and learn which ones you can skip.  Don't forget to sign up for the FREE LIVE upcoming masterclass,  “How Doctors Can Stop Feeling Trapped in Medicine: 3 Tools to Help Physicians Finally Practice Medicine on Their Terms”. If you are a physician who wants to learn how to find the personal and financial freedom to practice medicine on your terms, make sure to save your seat at thephysicianphilosopher.com/masterclass.

Odds are you have been pitched Whole Life Insurance and have no idea if it's a good idea or a bad idea. Since it is so common for a physician to get this pitch, we thought it would be good to discuss on the podcast so we could help you through what Whole Life Insurance even is, where the conflicts of interest are, the different life insurance options, and what to do if you have already purchased it and want out.  We know they don't teach this stuff in medical school, so listen today to find out exactly what the deal with Whole Life Insurance really is.  I wanted to invite you to sign up for a FREE LIVE masterclass called “How Doctors Can Stop Feeling Trapped in Medicine: 3 Tools to Help Physicians Finally Practice Medicine on Their Terms.” During this live masterclass, we will dive into what coaching is and how we help clients inside the Alpha Coaching Experience master their money and mindset so that they can practice medicine because they want to and not because they have to. www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/waitlist  Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you.    Not sure where to start? Locumstory.com is the place where you can get real, unbiased answers to your questions.    They answer basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?”, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, various specialties, and how locum tenens can work for you. Go to locumstory.com OR doctorpodcastnetwork.com/locumstory and get the answers.

We don't want you getting free steak dinners, but making horrible decisions for your long-term investments. There is a lot of misinformation out there for physicians when it comes to personal finances. We don't want you to make the mistakes that most physicians do simply because you didn't know any better. So today on the podcast we are going to talk all about the mistakes that many doctors make, and how there is always a way out (you didn't think we would leave you helpless, did you?).    And if you are ready to experience freedom from medicine so you can practice because you want to and not because you financially have to, then make sure to join the waitlist for the Alpha Coaching Experience.   www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/waitlist  This episode is sponsored by Physician Coaching Alliance. Reach Dr. Weisman at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/PhysicianCoachingAlliance 

The personal finance space is full of rules. Things you should be doing with your money and things you should stop doing with your money. Certain numbers you should be aiming for at specific points in your life. But do you really need to follow every single money rule out there when it comes to personal finance? That is the question we are addressing today on Money Meets Medicine. Which personal finance rules and numbers are most important and which ones might not matter at all. This week's sponsor is Advice Media. You can find them at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/advicemedia

People often think about money as the end goal. The reason they work, save, and make decisions in life revolve around this idea that they are striving to meet a money goal. But today we are going to flip the script on this mindset around money. Instead of thinking of money as the goal, we are going to look at money as a tool. In today's episode, we are going to dig into why we argue that investing money in non-traditional ways (aka spending it) is an important part of your money mindset. This week's sponsor is CareCloud. Reach them at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/carecloud

Everyone in the personal finance space loves to tell you how you should save money. That's great, but what about spending it?  That is exactly what we want to dive into today on the show. Ways to spend money that make sense we have talked about before include spending to get your time back, vacations, and spending on others (gifts, holidays). But today we want to encourage you to spend lavishly on your on things you love. Yes, as money gurus we are going to talk to you about spending lavishly (and smartly of course). So let's go. One last thing before we go, remember Advice Media? Don’t forget to check them out if you’re looking to improve your website or need strategic insight on what your current online presence is doing (or not doing) for you. Contact Advice Media at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/advicemedia 

You might think that the only person that influences your financial success in the short term and the long term is you. The truth is you can have little to do with how successful you are in planning out your finances and investing. This is because there are certain people in your life that influence what decisions you make and how. These people ultimately determine your success.  Today, find out who the exact five people in your life are that might be supporting or derailing your success and what to do about it. And find out if you are in someone else's top five. One last thing before we go, remember Advice Media? Don’t forget to check them out if you’re looking to improve your website or need strategic insight on what your current online presence is doing (or not doing) for you. Contact Advice Media at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/advicemedia 

Life is complicated. Sometimes it might seem like people think you don't invest because you are living in the now, but we know that is not usually the case. Instead, you are trying to make real-life, tough decisions like should you save for your kids' college or your own retirement? What if you need to help out your aging parents? How do you still make the best financial decisions for now and your future? In today's episode of Money Meets Medicine, we talk about a few different scenarios that life may present you when it comes to your finances and how to best position yourself if you ever have to make a choice. Dr. Errin Weisman is passionate about creating sustainable careers for women and fundamentally changing the toxic culture of healthcare one woman at a time. Check out her podcast Doctor Me First at https://www.doctormefirst.com   

We recently shared our top financial rules for success and our listeners wanted more. Specifically, our listeners that are current residents wanted to understand exactly what they should be doing and taking care of before graduating from training. So that is exactly what we wanted to share.  In today's episode, we will explain why you don't have to wait to get your finances in order, what you should be taking care of while in training, and how working on these important foundational items will set you up for early financial success as a practicing physician. Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you.    Not sure where to start? Locumstory.com is the place where you can get real, unbiased answers to your questions.    They answer basic questions like, “What is locum tenens?”, to more complex questions about pay ranges, taxes, various specialties, and how locum tenens can work for you. Go to locumstory.com OR doctorpodcastnetwork.com/locumstory and get the answers.  

There are so many different investment strategies when it comes to how to reach financial independence. One of those strategies we talk about often are the different types of Target Date Funds. But, you might be thinking how do you know if you should use Target Date Funds? Today we will get into the details of the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to using Target Date Funds so you can determine whether this is a strategy that fits your needs or not. Let's jump in a figure out how to best utilize Target Date Funds in your investment plan. Don’t forget to visit www.locumstory.com or doctorpodcastnetwork.com/locumstory to get real, unbiased answers to all your locum tenens questions.

You are becoming a financial guru. You have put in the work to understand your finances and all of the options you have available to you, congratulations! But there is one thing you can't seem to figure out - how to get your spouse interested in financial strategies.  Together you discuss the future and what your money will be able to do for you, but your spouse just doesn't care about the details.  In today's episode learn simple strategies you can use to help your spouse get on the same financial planning page as you, and how to create a step-by-step plan for your spouse if something were to happen to you. Before we get into the show, here’s a quick message from MR Insurance – a small business that helps physicians with their disability insurance needs.   Michael L. Relvas, is a CFP professional and insurance agent committed to helping physicians nationwide with their term life and disability insurance needs. He provides an objective, transparent and education-focused process that aims to help physicians make prudent decisions and avoid over-complicating things. He exclusively offers Own-Occupation disability insurance policies for residents, fellows, and attending physicians.    We know he’d be happy to help you with whatever your needs are. You can find Michael at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/mrinsurance or contact him at 800-817-4522. 

Money isn't everything, but money is a tool that allows you to live life however you want. However, too many people think that getting to financial independence means you have to chase it while you're young. In today's episode, you might be surprised to hear why we don't recommend this and what you should be doing (and when) to reach financial independence... while enjoying your life. It’s not a secret that doctors have a hard time creating a professional looking digital presence. Having a dynamic website, ranking in Google, or growing your volume of patient reviews are not easy tasks. We’re too busy to figure it out on our own!    Advice Media has been around for over 20 years and works with physicians to create a more brandable online image. Attract more patients, generate more calls and emails, enhance brand awareness, protect your online reputation, and more by contacting Advice Media today.    Three in five will choose one provider over another because of a strong online presence. If that’s the case, what is your online presence saying about you?   Don’t delay getting an experienced team to help improve your digital presence, go to www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/advicemedia  That’s www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/advicemedia 

What if the only thing holding you back from financial freedom was your mindset? When it comes to your money mindset there are two main schools of thought - the Scarcity Mentality and the Abundance Mentality. There are some dangerous, limiting money mindsets that can come from a place of scarcity. What could happen if you traded these thoughts out for ones of abundance instead?  Start practicing medicine because you want to and not because you have to. Learn exactly how in the upcoming free masterclass, The 3 Pillars to Physician Freedom Masterclass. Sign up for the free masterclass at thephysicianphilosopher.com/ThreePillars. Panacea Financial provides banking for doctors, because it was founded by doctors. They have nationwide loan, checking and savings options designed specifically for doctors and doctors-in-training.    Their specialized suite of financial products give medical students, residents, and practicing physicians greater freedom to forge their futures... and at affordable rates!   By reducing financial barriers and burdens, Panacea Financial ensures that all doctors have increased capacity to serve their patients and the population at large. Do you need a good home for your banking needs?   Go to panaceafinancial.com to get started!   Panacea Financial is a division of Primis, Member FDIC

Doctors are talking more and more about side gig income outside of their typical W-2.  This income can be great on your path toward financial freedom, or it can be fraught with mistakes. So, why would a busy doctor pursue income outside of medicine when they can just work extra shifts?  Find out why on today's episode where we dig into the benefits of side gig income, what to do with it, and what to look out for. Join us. Don't miss the upcoming free masterclass, The 3 Pillars to Physician Freedom. You will learn how you can practice because you want to and not because you have to. Sign up for the free masterclass at www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/ThreePillars You want to work with an insurance agent that is well versed in the underwriting of both disability and life insurance policies for physicians? Then contact Larry Keller at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/larrykeller 

Let's face it, there will never be another Warren Buffett ever again. But there are certain things you can do to start building your wealth like Warren. The sooner you can start taking action on this advice will better your long-term financial wealth!   Do you need a bank that specializes in giving medical students, residents, and practicing physicians great financial freedom? Then go to panaceafinancial.com to get started. Panacea Financial is a division of Primis, Member FDIC.

Money is a tool that helps us live the life we want, or keep us trapped in a lifestyle that we can't afford. One of the easiest ways to fall into this lifestyle trap is by thinking in terms of monthly payments. Ryan and Jimmy are here to remind you that if you think you can afford something through monthly payments, then you really can't afford it.    If you need an objective, transparent, and education-focused process to figure out your disability insurance needs, then you need to talk with Michael Relvas. To get in touch with Michael head to www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/mrinsurance

No one knows when a market crash is going to happen. It could be as soon as you listen to this podcast episode, or it could be 10 years down the road. This causes people to panic at the slightest sign of a downturn. That's why Ryan and Jimmy are here to make sure you feel prepared to weather any financial crisis. Do you want to achieve the financial freedom you need to practice medicine however you want? Join Jimmy for a live FREE 2-day bootcamp. No sales pitch. Just tons of value.  Click here--> www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/bootcamp  Dr. Errin Weisman is passionate about creating sustainable careers for women and fundamentally changing the toxic culture of healthcare one woman at a time. Check out her podcast Doctor Me First at https://www.doctormefirst.com 

Most doctors switch employers within 2-5 years of starting their first job because of burnout, need to be closer to family, or having to work with Jimmy. Considering these changes happen so frequently in the medical field, Ryan and Jimmy want to make sure that if you are considering switching employers, that you avoid these financial mistakes you can make during the transition.    Do you want to work with an insurance agent that is well versed in the underwriting of both disability and life insurance policies for physicians? Then contact Larry Keller at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/larrykeller

When you finally reach the promised land of being debt-free, the big question you probably have is: What's next? Ryan and Jimmy want to make sure that after you've paid off your debt you have the right mindset and know what to do. Even if you are currently paying down debt, this episode will help you figure out your plan so you can be prepared for when that wonderful debt-free day comes.   Do you need quick and simple access to cash and are looking for physician-preferred rates? Then be sure to reach out to Doc2Doc Lending at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/doc2doc

You may call it woo-woo stuff, but both Ryan and Jimmy are huge proponents of life planning when figuring out your financial plans. Savings and Finances are never just about the 1's and 0's, it's about figuring out what makes you happy and what's important in your life helps you get a clearer picture of how to save. Plus you know it's something you should be doing if Ryan and Jimmy both agree it's super important.  The team at Contract Diagnostics is here to help you better understand your contracts and find ways to make them work for you. Reach out today and get the help you need. http://doctorpodcastnetwork.com/contractdiagnostics 

Everyone is allowed to get excited about buying a house. It's a huge achievement! However, Ryan and Jimmy want to make sure you avoid the dream house fallacy, by spending more on a house that you're likely to move out of in a couple of years. It's more important how you spend your time in the house, not what is in the house.    Do you need help making a prudent decision about your disability insurance without overcomplicating things? Then reach out to Michael Relvas at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/mrinsurance 

Ryan and Jimmy discuss important questions you need to consider before jumping into your non-clinical side business. Pursuing non-clinical income is not for every medical professional. Some people are happy with their jobs and lifestyles, and others know that they are not cut out for working as an entrepreneur, and that's okay! Have you been flirting with the idea of branching out into a physician side gig? Then today's show is for you!   Do you want to get the most comprehensive coverage from your insurance? Then contact Michael Relvas at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/mrinsurance  

Ryan and Jimmy go back and forth on the pro's and con's of paying off debt vs investing during a time when interest rates are at historic lows. Like everything in personal finance, your situation may vary, but Ryan talks about how it might even make sense to take out debt because rates are so cheap. Do you need help understanding and maximizing your contract benefits? Then check out Contract Diagnostics at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/contractdiagnostics.

This episode is going to make you mad that you didn’t realize this was the one thing you could be doing to make a ton of money. While we talk about FOMO being a bad influence on people’s decision making, maybe this piece of advice will be the exception? As a reminder, all praise for this technique can be sent to ryan@moneymeetsmedicine.com and all hate mail can be sent to jimmy@moneymeetsmedicine.com Do you want to work with an insurance agent that is well versed in the underwriting of both disability and life insurance policies for physicians? Then contact Larry Keller at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/larrykeller

Last week Jimmy shared his 5 rules for healthy financial habits. Not wanting to be out done, Ryan is up this week sharing his top 10 rules for healthy financial habits. And you better believe that Jimmy is taking every chance to heckle Ryan while he can.    Are you tired of dealing with headaches like finding and retaining quality billing staff? Get in contact today with MedEvolve today at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/medevolve.

Jimmy takes the stage this week to share some of his personal finance rules that he thinks everyone should follow. Don't feel bad for Ryan though, he gets to heckle from the peanut gallery at everything he disagrees with until he shares his rules next week! Do you need help reviewing your employment contract before you sign? Reach out to Resolve at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/resolve to get your review process started today. 

Last week, Jimmy shared one of his biggest financial mistakes. Now. it's only fair that Ryan shares his this week! Though Ryan isn’t a doctor himself (only married to one!), many of his mistakes can relate back to common mistakes doctors make all the time! If you want to avoid making your finances a raging dumpster fire, then you probably will like this episode. Do you need an insurance agent that has your best interest at heart? Then get in touch with Michael Relvas at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/mrinsurance.

As much as they don’t like to admit it, Ryan and Jimmy have made some huge financial mistakes. Jimmy will share the financial mistake he made while in med school that he hopes can be a lesson for everyone listening. Learn from Jimmy’s misstep to understand disability insurance and why you need to do your research!  If you are looking to reduce your burnout, improve your satisfaction in life, and create a life you love and deserve, learn more about Jimmy's Alpha Coaching Program by going to www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/alpha

It’s hard to resist the sexy, trendy financial investment that everyone wants to get into these days: Real Estate. However, just because it’s popular, doesn’t mean you should go out and buy the first property you see. Explore the highs and lows of real estate investing with Ryan and Jimmy. As a Doctor, you don’t specialize in the intricacies of contracts. If you need a specialist to help you understand and maximize your contract benefits, check out www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/contractdiagnostics and speak to Jon Appino at Contract Diagnostics.

From crowdsourcing personal finance feedback on social media, to the talking heads on TV giving out "hot stock tips", Ryan and Jimmy caution you to not fall into thinking strangers advice is good advice. There is a reason we keep adding disclaimers to our show: personal finance is personal. Make sure that when you listen to advice online you keep this in mind.    Are you tired of spending your evenings catching up on notes and messages instead of using them to connect & recharge? Go to www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/ontimemd to purchase Phil Boucher's 6-week course "On Time MD" and use Promo Code 2021 to save 15% at checkout.

Have you heard the news on what’s happening with GameStop, AMC, and Tesla? Tune in to hear all about how Ryan might have lost $30K on the craziness going on RIGHT NOW! Jimmy and Ryan tear into all the latest details on how the hedge funds might have really messed up this time. Fight physician burnout while learning how to build a non-clinical income through a physician-based side gig with the Alpha Coaching Experience led by Jimmy Turner. Learn more by joining the waitlist at www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/waitlist 

When it comes to retirement, we all have a tendency to  focus on the accumulation of wealth, not on how to make it last. Ryan and Jimmy explore ways to save for retirement AND maintain your standard of living. Finding your safe withdrawal rate can help you save and adjust for a more cushy nest-egg. If you need a smarter and more effective way to monitor staff productivity, let MedEvolve help reduce your cost to collect and get paid on time. Find them at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/medevolve 

People love talking about the "home runs" they make with their investments. Jimmy and Ryan are here to pull back the curtains on these risky, speculative investments! Instead, you should be focusing on the less "sexy" but safer bets to grow your wealth steadily. Do you want to fully understand your worth and maximize your full potential with your employers? Then let Resolve help you review your employment contract at www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/resolve and empower your career today.

Do you dread the idea of being a landlord but still want to get into real estate investing? Then this show is for you! Ryan and Jimmy go into how you can have the best of both worlds with passive real estate investing in the second of this 2 part series on how to create your real estate empire.    Before we go, just a reminder to reach out to John McCarthy and the team at Physician Tax Advisors before you set out to handle your taxes this year. Taxes are complicated enough so leave it to the professionals. Go to www.financialresidency.com/cpa to get help today.

Interested in learning more about real estate investing and how you could use it to achieve financial independence? Jimmy and Ryan tackle how to start building your real estate empire both actively and passively in this 2 part series. Learn about diversifying your clinical income, tax benefits and more! Looking for a financial advisor that will help you treat your finances with the same care you treat your patients? Reach out to Ryan, Kayse and the team at Physician Wealth Services by going to www.financialresidency.com/pws

Ryan and Jimmy grinch out a little on financial resolutions, but hey if it gets you motivated, they are here to give you a few ideas for financial resolutions to springboard you into a financially savvy new year!  Principal Financial is getting rid of their unisex discount at the end of 2020, so women physicians are looking at an increase in their rates. Pattern Insurance can help! Request your free quote today and save up to 50% here: www.physicianphilosopher.com/patterninsurance. 

Ryan and Jimmy go back and forth on their ideas of how to raise financially savvy kiddos. Get some great tips and tricks from these financially fit dads! Be confident that you have the right policy at the best price possible with Pattern Disability Insurance! Get your quote today www.physicianphilosopher.com/patterninsurance 

Are you ready to get that backdoor Roth contribution in before the end of the year? Starting high level with what is a backdoor Roth all the way to the nitty gritty, Ryan and I are going to go through what the whole process is all about! Principal Financial is getting rid of their unisex discount at the end of 2020, so women physicians are looking at an increase in their rates. Pattern Insurance can help! Request your free quote today and save up to 50% here: www.physicianphilosopher.com/patterninsurance. 

We all make mistakes at some point or another, it’s a part of life. However, there are ways to prevent financial mistakes from happening by knowing what to watch out for! In today’s episode we are going to cover the biggest mistakes people make financially and how to correct them. Be confident that you have the right policy at the best price possible with Pattern Disability Insurance! Get your quote today www.physicianphilosopher.com/patterninsurance 

We are in the middle of a pandemic and with many doctors working on the front-lines, it brings up the really important question... Do you have your financial house in order? We are going to cover why you need an estate plan (and no its not just for the wealthy) to help you be prepared for whatever may come your way. Be confident that you have the right policy at the best price possible with Pattern Disability Insurance! Get your quote today www.physicianphilosopher.com/patterninsurance 

Ever feel like your insurance agent doesn't have your best interest at heart when selling you products? Ryan and I are going to give you the non-conflicted version of the Term vs Whole Life debate. We will cover the upsides and downsides to both types of policies.  Have you heard about the Financial Residency medical student scholarship? 10 students in good standing will be getting $5K each from an anonymous foundation that is giving away $50K! Apply here: www.financialresidency.com/scholarship

Have you heard of a HSA? Confused as to what they are and how to use them? Well then, keep listening as Jimmy and I get into the ins and outs of Health Savings Accounts: what they are, what they do and what they are not (spoiler alert these are NOT the same thing as a FSA)! We are looking for 10 lucky medical students to win a $5000 scholarship from an anonymous foundation giving away $50k to 10 amazing individuals! Head over to www.financialresidency.com/scholarship to learn more!

We talk all the time about achieving financial freedom but have you caught on to the steps for doing that from this show? If you’ve got entrepreneurial bones and you want to achieve a life of your dreams, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely freaking can. Both Ryan and I dig in deep on how to build a business that might not be medically related at all. Keeping up with the blog? Go to www.thephysicianphilosopher.com for more fun shows with the flip flop guy and me. 

Delayed gratification, saving vs. spending, spending over saving… all of that happens to impact how you become rich. Or does it? Tune in as Ryan and I discuss why curbing your spending on these “big 5” will help or hurt your chances of becoming a bagillionaire.  Take control of your financial future, find The Physician Philosopher online: www.thephysicianphilosopher.com

With Halloween around the corner, let’s think about the scary side of money, shall we? We’ve all made them… bad money decisions. But, “how bad does it get” is the question of the moment. In this episode, Ryan and I talk about the experiences he’s seen his clients go through, debt and all. The Alpha Coaching Experience is going on sale.  Right Now. And it closes on 11/2 at midnight. Sign up here: www.financialresidency.com/tppwebinar

General investment philosophies, anticipated contributions, distribution breakdown… what the heck? If you’re an investor, or in this case, a potential investor ‘cause Ryan and I break down the fundamentals, an INVESTMENT Policy Statement is super important to do correctly. However, not many are building it the right way. Figure out what you could potentially do wrong in this fun, educational-in-nature episode. The Alpha Group Coaching Experience is going on sale on 10/24 but as part of the launch, I am offering a FREE Group Coaching Call. All you have to do is join the waitlist here: http://www.financialresidency.com/tpp

We all have wins. Whether you celebrate them or not [like Jimmy’s bad golf swing] it’s worth acknowledging you’ve reached certain milestones. This show is all about celebrations. Ryan and I share 10 of our personal stories that have helped us reach higher levels of financial success.  Join the my Alpha Coaching Experience to reduce your burnout and find the balance you deserve: https://www.financialresidency.com/tpp  

We get it. Unless you’re a psychology or philosophy major, behavioral finance isn’t going to be a sexy topic for you. But the truth is, understanding how you behave with your money is the only thing standing in your way from having a strong, successful relationship with it. Ryan and I talk about this and why educating yo’self makes you da real MVP. Buy our books: Ryan’s - www.financialresidency.com/book   Jimmy’s - www.thephysicianphilosopher.com/book    

Finally realizing your financial literacy woes? Reading the finance books, blogs and listening to the right podcasts? It feels good to get on the right track for a while, but at some point, you start scrutinizing every dollar you spend. Have you entered the “live like a resident” echo chamber?  Let us show you the way out.

Have you ever heard that if you invest in a 401K or 403B that you can’t touch that money without a penalty until age 59.5?   Did you also know that’s not true?  Stick around to hear about the tips and tricks to avoid getting penalized by the 59.5 rule.

Trump signed an executive order on August 8 continuing the temporary cessation of payments and the waiver of all interest on student loans held by the Department of Education until December 31, 2020. How does this affect the way you manage your student loans? Stick around to find out. Practice Medicine Because You Want To...Not Because You Have To… Use link to access Medical Degree to Financially Free: https://financialresidency.com/MDFree