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Do Physicians Need Disability Insurance If Their Spouse Also Works at a High Income Job?
Why doctors in dual income physician families still need a disability insurance policy, even if a spouse is a high earner, to protect themselves & their lifestyle
Should I Get Life Insurance Through My Employer?
Why employer provided group life insurance policies are often not enough, whether you should get it and when it makes sense, including risks, limitations & costs
Interest for SAVE Plan Student Loans Resumes Accrual August 1
Department of Education announces interest will resume accrual on federal student loans in the SAVE repayment plan beginning August 1, 2025; how to decide what to do
Trump Investment Accounts for Children: What You Need to Know
Details about the new Trump accounts for children, what advantages & limitations are for saving & investing on behalf of your kids, when it may be a good idea, & alternatives to consider
How Does the Big Beautiful Bill Impact Physicians?
Ways in which the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill impacts physicians in terms of healthcare, patient care, taxes, student loans, estate planning, businesses, & side gigs
What Is Own Occupation Disability Insurance, and Why Does It Matter?
How true own occupation disability insurance differs from any occupation policies, why it matters for physicians, important tips when applying for coverage, & where to get it
Life After Financial Independence: How Doctors Should Approach Work and Decisions
After hitting financial independence, doctors have the freedom (and challenge!) to make decisions about how much to work clinically & whether to retire early, choices that prioritize happiness, and how much is truly enough
How Much Money Should You Put in a 529 Plan For Your Kids?
Ways to calculate how much money to put in a 529 plan for college savings based on financial situation, a child’s career goals, intended years of education, and more
How Wills and Trusts Work Together, and Whether You Need Both
Different ways a will and trust can both work together as estate planning & asset protection tools to avoid probate, increase tax efficiency, hold assets, & protect children & dependents
Options Trading: A Basic Introduction
While options trading is riskier than traditional investing in stocks, exercising puts & calls may offer opportunities to limit losses or offer larger returns
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