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Simplify, Simplify, Simplify — Real-Life Dilemmas
Simplifying your financial life is hard. Here are 16 real-life dilemmas where I'm trying to figure out how I can erase portfolio complexity. The post…
ETF vs. Mutual Funds: Pros and Cons
ETFs are great, but so are mutual funds. What are the pros and cons? Choosing the right funds depends mostly on cost and convenience. The post ETF vs…
What Serving as an Expert Witness Taught Me About the Practice of Medicine
I recently served as a defendant's expert witness in a medical-legal case, and it profoundly changed my perspective on medical practice. The post Wha…
How to Move Up to the Next Level and Buy a Multi-Million Dollar Home
An emailer asked about the best way to buy a $3 million home without selling their current home. Here are seven options to think about. The post How …
Get Rich Fast as a Millionaire with Roth Conversions
Answering reader questions with WCI friend and Roth IRA expert, Chris Davin, where we talk about when to choose Roth and why, Roth and tax-planning c…
New State Law Protects Personal Assets of Physicians from Malpractice
In my state, the government has really done doctors a solid, amending malpractice laws so they are less likely to lose personal assets. The post New …
Shadow Syndrome
Doctors are in the top 1%-2% when it comes to pay and prestige. Here's how they can help their kids deal with potential shadow syndrome. The post Sh…
Lessons Learned from Achieving Financial Independence
It was remarkable to discover the difference between aiming for FI and reaching FI. Here are some math and psychological lessons I learned. The post …
The Best (and Cringiest) Pro Wrestling Characters Who Played Doctors
Pro wrestling is pretty stupid. But it’s also pretty awesome. And some of the best (and cringiest) characters have played doctors. The post The Best…
9 Pieces of Advice for a Retired Doctor
Let's take a look at the case of a 74-year-old retired physician who wants to give money away but is worried about running out of assets. The post 9 …
10 Ways to Console Yourself When Losing Money in the Markets
Sometimes the stock market takes a dive, and you lose some of your money. Here's what you can do about it to make yourself feel better. The post 10 W…
HSAs, FSAs, and Malpractice Insurance
Answering questions about whether you can have an HSA and FSA at the same time, and we take a deep dive into malpractice insurance with information a…
Top 12 Reasons to Buy Disability Insurance as a Resident
Savvy docs consider disability insurance their most important insurance policy. Here are 12 reasons why residency is the best time to buy it. The pos…
Seeking Mental Health Support as a Doctor
How can you access the mental health support you need while protecting your career and livelihood as a doctor? Here are some suggestions. The post Se…
The 7 Worst Ways to Invest in Real Estate
Not every investment in real estate is a good idea. Some are downright terrible. Here are some of the worst ways to invest in real estate. The post T…
Don’t Buy Stuff You Can’t Afford
"Don't buy stuff you can't afford" is so simple it's laughable, yet too many of us live with debt we think acceptable. Here's how to change. The post…
The Vanguard Fully Paid Lending Program: Should a WCIer Even Bother?
What is the Vanguard Fully Paid Lending Program? What are the risks to you as an investor? And can you make enough money to bother with it? The post …
How to Tax-Loss Harvest with Vanguard
Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy where you sell losing positions to get a tax deduction. Here's how to tax-loss harvest with Vanguard. The post How …
The Radiologist Next Door Takes a Year Off
An interview with Dr. Matt Morgan, who took a self-created sabbatical after years of financial preparation, reclaiming his time to travel, reconnecti…
A New Way to Think About DIYing Your Financial Life
When I began learning about finance, I was completely overwhelmed. Here's how I eventually found my place as a partial DIYer. The post A New Way to T…