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Taking the Home Office Deduction as a Physician
Which physicians are eligible to claim the home office tax deduction, and how to calculate it via the simplified and actual expenses methods


A Physician’s Guide to Leaving or Quitting Your Job
We cover what to do before giving notice when leaving your physician job, as well as information, documents, and things you should gather.


Coaching: An Increasingly Popular Physician Side Hustle
Coaching is an increasingly popular side gig for doctors; we explore how to get started, certifications, and FAQs about earnings and more.


Physician Contract Negotiations: Letter of Intent (LOI)
A letter of intent (LOI) is different from a contract, and physicians should know the implications of signing this non-binding agreement.


Disability Insurance FAQs: Which Riders Should Physicians Get?
Popular disability insurance options include future increase, COLA, partial and residual benefit, own occupation, and catastrophic riders.


Statistics on Locum Tenens Compensation for Doctors
Aggregate data on locum tenens compensation and hourly rates, how doctors find opportunities, and info about licensing, malpractice, & more


Physician Contract Negotiations: Termination Clauses and Terms
Physician contract negotiations should emphasize termination clause terms such as with and without cause, noncompetes, and tail insurance.


Guide to Retirement Accounts for Physicians
Covering 401k, 403b, 457, TSP, solo 401k, defined benefit plans, IRAs, and HSAs, & more, as well as FAQs such as Roth vs traditional options


Prenups: A Primer on Prenuptial Agreements for Doctors
Doctors getting married should understand the financial consequences of a divorce and consider the pros and cons of getting a prenup.


Should Physicians Buy Long Term Care Insurance?
While there are pros and cons of physicians buying long term care insurance policies, self-insuring may be a better alternative for many.


Statistics on On Call Schedules and Compensation for Doctors
Aggregate data from our physician call database, with info on how often doctors are on call and how they are paid for call responsibilities


How Physicians Should Approach What to Do With a Financial Windfall
Physicians should be intentional about using a financial windfall to advance their personal and financial goals.
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