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A repository of articles about things doctors didn't learn in medical school, covering side gigs, finances, the business of medicine, life in medicine, and more. These resources are intended to take a deeper dive into specific topics referenced in our educational pages.
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Should I Buy Life Insurance for My Kids?
Why it usually doesn't make sense for doctors to buy life insurance for their kids, and the specific situations or cases when it might make sense for your children
How Physicians Can Protect Themselves from Being Replaced by AI
How physicians can protect themselves from being replaced from AI by employers, institutions, insurance companies, and other corporations looking to cut costs
When to Reshop Your Malpractice Insurance Policy (And When Not To)
When it's a good idea to reshop your medical malpractice insurance, how to do it, & when reshopping is most likely (or not) to yield a better price or policy
Choosing Your Asset Allocation When Investing in the Stock Market
Factors to consider when choosing your asset allocation between stocks, bonds, cash, & alternatives, accounting for age, risk tolerance, investment horizon, & goals
Tips for Renegotiating Your Physician Contract
How to approach renegotiating your physician contract when it’s up for renewal, with tips for questions to ask, ways to increase your chances of success, and data to gather in preparation for the negotiation table
Questions to Ask Before Choosing an AI Medical Billing or RCM Partner
Questions private practices should ask before choosing AI medical billing or RCM partners, such as EHR integration, HIPAA compliance, specialty expertise, & updates
Claims-Made vs. Occurrence Malpractice Policies: What to Know
Key differences in claims-made vs occurrence malpractice insurance, including tail and nose coverage, premium costs, & what to negotiate when signing a contract
Investing in Movies, and Vetting Investment Opportunities in the Film Industry
What to know before investing in movies, how these opportunities make money, investment tax incentives in the film industry, & questions to ask during due diligence
How and Where to Find Moonlighting Opportunities
The best ways to find moonlighting opportunities, covering who needs moonlighters, where to look, & how to reach out to groups & employers hiring for these positions
Insuring a New Medical Practice: It's Not Just Malpractice Coverage
Malpractice insurance, general liability, employment practices liability, cyber coverage, workers comp, & other policies medical practices should consider purchasing
The 2026 Medical Malpractice Insurance Market: Why Many May See Increased Premiums
Understanding current market trends for medical malpractice insurance, including why many physicians will see another rate increase in 2026 & what to ask your broker
Choosing Which State’s 529 Plan is Best To Use
Choosing which state’s 529 is best to invest in for your situation, & how to pick based on tax benefits, flexibility, fees, investment options, restrictions, & perks
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