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The QBI Tax Deduction and Which Physicians Can Claim It
Why the QBI deduction (also known as Section 199A) is so powerful for physicians, who is eligible, and strategies to maximize your deduction
Disability Insurance FAQs: The Future Increase Option Rider
The future increase option rider in disability insurance policies lets you increase your benefit without needing medical underwriting again.
Disability Insurance FAQs: The Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) Policy for Physicians with Preexisting Conditions
Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) policies let eligible physicians with preexisting conditions get disability insurance without medical exams.
The Physician Advisor: A Nonclinical Career Within A Hospital System
What to expect as a physician advisor for a hospital system, who the role suits, pay expectations, and more.
Investing for Physicians: An Introduction to Commonly Used Types of Investments and Strategies
Common types of investments utilized by physicians, how you make money, how they're taxed, and who they're a good fit for.
Should I Choose to Be Paid as a W2 or 1099 Physician?
A guide to being a W2 or 1099 physician including the differences between them, pros and cons of each, and how to decide.
Disability Insurance FAQs: Do I Need Disability Insurance as a Physician If…?
Debunking common reasons physicians mistakenly state for why they think they don't need disability insurance
Side Gigs for Emergency Medicine Doctors
Emergency medicine physicians have both a versatile skill set and flexible schedules, allowing them access to a wide variety of side gigs.
How Physician Writers Can Publish a Book
A guide for physicians on how to publish a book through either self (indie) publishing or traditional publishing, and how to pick which one.
Favorite Board Games from Our Physician Community
The favorite board games and tabletop games recommended by our physician Facebook community members.
The Physician’s Guide to ‘Lazy’ Investing in the Stock Market
'Lazy' investing options for busy physicians to get started with investments in the stock market, and the pros and cons of each.
The Physician Expert Witness Fee Schedule: What to Include
Key components of a fee schedule template for an expert witness physician side gig, and guidance on setting rates.
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