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Do You Need Life Insurance If You Don’t Have Kids?
Why & when it's important to consider purchasing life insurance even if you don’t have kids, including to help or protect other loved ones financially or cover debt
The Cost of Living Adjustment Rider (COLA Rider) for Disability Insurance
A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) rider protects disability insurance benefits from inflation, but is expensive to add to a policy; learn when it makes sense.
Should You Buy Annuities, and Are They Good Investments?
What annuities are, pros and cons, whether they are good investments, when to be careful & when they make sense, common types, taxation, asset protection, & more
Why When You Buy Disability Insurance Matters (Buying Early Isn't Just About Price)
Securing disability insurance early provides lower rates, but more importantly increases physicians’ chances of getting full coverage without exclusions and lowers the risk of being denied a policy
Retirement Account Options for Self-Employed and 1099 Individuals
Tax-advantaged retirement account options for 1099 & self-employed individuals include IRAs, solo 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, & defined benefit plans; what to know about each
Steps Doctors Can Take To Protect Themselves and Their Family Financially (and Otherwise)
Essential steps doctors can take to protect themselves & their family financially (and otherwise) from loss of income or assets, identity theft, death, & malpractice lawsuits
Should You Buy Life Insurance for a Non-Working Spouse or Partner That Isn’t the Primary Breadwinner?
Why buying life insurance for a spouse who isn't working or the primary breadwinner is often recommended to help with increased expenses or unexpected life changes
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
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