The Emergency Fund: The Account You Need That Won’t Make You Money
Do you need an emergency fund? Isn’t it a waste of time? Aren’t you doing fine for now without it?
According...
A Primer on Moonlighting
When I first started moonlighting after fellowship, it was because my hospital was small and had relatively few acute...
First Impressions: What Your Clinic Exam Room Says to Your Patients
Sitting in my exam room with my patient, he asked me a question I get all the time now: “So, I’m guessing you’re from...
How to Get Rich Quick (and Why You Shouldn’t Try to Do It)
How can you get rich quick?
There are any number of ways to get rich quick, but the easiest are to inherit a lot of money,...
Debunking the Medical Training Myth that says Life is Easier After Residency
Perpetuating the medical training myth
Residents and fellows around the country have bought into the “medical training...
Four Steps for Calculating Your Net Worth
Calculating your net worth: an analogy
To understand the importance of calculating your net worth, let’s look into...
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The Beginner’s Guide to Student Loan Management
A few years ago, I was listening to the Dave Ramsey show on my radio, and a physician called in to ask for advice about...
You Can’t Afford to Not Be Good with Your Money
You want to be good with your money, but it’s hard!
Becoming good with your money is like someone trying to diet....
9 Hacks That Will Increase Your Clinical Efficiency Immediately
Clinical efficiency: chasing the unicorn
I recently spoke with a colleague who transitioned out of the military in the...
Financial Goals: Begin with the End in Mind
Introduction
My first two years in medical school were about surviving the academic gauntlet. I wasn’t thinking...
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(Almost) No One Cares Where You Went to School
Every year, tens of thousands of high school, college, and professional school students wait anxiously to get their acceptance...
What Questions Do People Get Asked in an Interview?
Interview questions: a foundational approach
I’ve gotten my fair share of ridiculous interview questions in the...
7 Little Changes That Will Make a Big Difference with Your Income
Improving your income requires a hard look in the mirror
Improving your income might seem like a dream, perhaps even a...
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Budgeting Part 3 – How to Budget on an Irregular Income
Irregular income: How do I budget when my income is different every month?
Irregular income makes it harder to budget,...
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Budgeting Part 2 – Five Easy Steps to Make a Budget that Helps You Win with Your Money
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Easy budgeting? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Sure, budgeting is often overwhelming,...
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