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A Deep Dive into the Salaries of New Grad Physicians
We have salary data filtered for new attendings. If you’re about to negotiate your first offer, this'll give you a sense of what's possible. The post…
4 Easy Retirement Withdrawal Plans
There is a perception that the decumulation years are dramatically more complicated than the accumulation years. That doesn't have to be true. The po…
Wife vs. Husband: A Retirement Account Showdown
I have a 403(b). My wife has a 401(k). Let's figure out who has the better retirement account and if it matters for our portfolio. The post Wife vs.…
Is a 60/40 Portfolio Better Than a Diversified Portfolio?
Is a diversified portfolio overrated? Would a 60/40 portfolio actually be better for you? We talked to three experts to see what they think. The post…
How to Get on the Same Page with Your Spendthrift Spouse
Can't reach your goals because your spouse can't stop spending? Here's what you can do about it (and what you should have done years ago.) The post H…
Optimizing Charitable Giving for Maximum Tax Savings: Why a Taxable Account Can Beat a Roth
For years, I gave to charity by donating cash. But I've changed my approach to maximize my tax savings while still giving the same amount. The post O…
How to Rise Above a Broken Healthcare System with Dr. Dimitrios Tsatiris
An interview with Dr. Dimitrios Tsatiris, a practicing psychiatrist and author, where we talk about helping docs avoid burnout, why so many physician…
13 Things You Can Do with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Too many people are unfamiliar with HSA law, and they don't realize just how many things you can do with an HSA. Let's discuss 13 of them. The post 1…
The Best and Worst Metro Areas for Physician Salaries
If you’re a physician looking for a change of scenery to increase your salary, here are the best and worst metro areas for salaries. The post The Bes…
Lessons Learned from Driving a Supercar
As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, I rented a supercar for us to tool around in for a couple of days. We learned a few lessons. The post Le…
How to Start Investing in Real Estate
What's the best real estate structure for you to use? REITs, direct ownership, crowdfunded or direct syndications? Today, we map it out. The post How…
What to Do About the Vanguard Automated Cost Basis Email
Have you received an email from Vanguard asking you to choose the cost basis method in your account? Here's what it means and what to do. The post Wh…
A Perfectly Executed Probate Still Took 8 Months
Even in the best of times, a probate case in California is still going to take a minimum of eight months. Is there a way to get around that? The post…
Backdoor Roth: Standard and Mega
Answering reader questions on the Backdoor Roth IRA and the Mega Backdoor Roth, including what the Mega Backdoor Roth is, who it makes sense for, and…
How to Get Real Financial Advice If You Need It
If 20% of WCI readers are DIYers and 30% are delegators, how can the other 50% get truly great financial advice at a fair price? The post How to Get…
Why You Have a 65% Lower Chance of Being Declined for Disability Insurance (If You Use a WCI-Approv…
There is nothing that bothers me more than a suggestion that WCI is selling out doctors. So, let's talk about a couple of recent accusations. The po…
Try a Mini-Retirement
Since we planned to retire soon, we decided to do a practice week to make sure we're prepared mentally for such a big change in our lives. The post T…
Average Investment Return Rate (ROI)
What kind of a return should you expect from your investments? Will future stock market returns be similar to the past? Don't count on it. The post A…
I Skipped My PCP Visit: Are Preventive Health Screening Labs Worth a Look?
I've had a difficult time finding a new PCP provider in retirement. Would going to a preventative health screening lab instead be worth it? The post …
Is the American Medical Association (AMA) Disability Plan Worth It?
Does the American Medical Association's disability insurance plan protect you in the same way as an individual policy? Here's a closer look. The post…