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Backdoor Roth: Frequently Asked Questions and Issues
Answers to commonly asked questions with the Backdoor Roth such as taxes on interest accrued before conversion, delays, & mistaken direct Roth contributions requiring recharacterization
Limitations of Medical Society Disability Insurance Plans
Why disability insurance policies offered through medical societies are often inferior options for physicians compared with individually acquired own-occupation coverage through a broker
Red Flags When Picking or Working with a Financial Advisor
Red flags to run away from when picking with or working with a financial advisor to protect against non-fiduciary bad advice, hidden fees, and conflicts of interest
How Much Does Long Term Disability Insurance Cost?
How much long term disability insurance costs for doctors and what factors affect premiums, such as coverage amount, age, specialty, health, location, and plan features
2026 IRS Contribution Limits for Retirement, 529, and HSA Accounts & Updated Federal Tax Brackets
Key IRS changes and updates for 2026 including tax brackets, contribution limits to tax-advantaged retirement & savings plans like 401ks, IRAs, HSAs, 529s, and more
Canceling a Whole or Permanent Life Insurance Policy if It’s Felt to Be a Mistake
How to cancel a whole or permanent life insurance policy if a mistake, & using an in force illustration to assess if it makes sense to surrender it, & other options to get rid of it
How Capital Gains Are Taxed: Short-Term Vs Long-Term Gains
What classifies as a capital asset, when taxes on earnings are owed, short-term vs long-term capital gains tax rates, & tax strategy when selling appreciated assets
Investing in Gold: Pros, Cons, and Getting Started
A primer on investing in gold, including why the commodity holds value & what determines changes in price, pros and cons, & how to invest in gold in different ways
The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP): When Borrowers Might Consider This Student Loan Repayment Plan
What the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) is for federal student loan borrowers, disadvantages for high income earners like doctors, & when the option may make sense
How Much of Your Salary to Save: Percentages Based on Stage of Life and Earnings
How much of your salary you should be saving in order to save enough for retirement based on gross earnings, & how to adapt the 20% rule to your situation & goals
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