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Physician Retention Bonuses Insights and Negotiation Tips
Insights into how common physician retention bonuses are, what the average is, conditions attached, negotiation tips, & what factors make it more likely to get one
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 or Association 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
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Research Principal Investigator (and What a Sub-I Does)
The day-to-day responsibilities of a principal investigator (PI) in clinical research—from patient oversight to documentation & administrative tasks—to determine if clinical trials are right for your private practice
How Much Does Long Term Disability Insurance Cost?
How much long term disability insurance costs for doctors and what factors affect premiums, such as coverage amount, age, specialty, health, location, and plan features
Side Gigs for Physiatrists (PM&R)
Side gigs for physiatrists (PM&R doctors) to make extra money or add alternative income streams, including consulting, concierge services, disability exams, & life care planning
2026 IRS Contribution Limits for Retirement, 529, and HSA Accounts & Updated Federal Tax Brackets
Key IRS changes and updates for 2026 including tax brackets, contribution limits to tax-advantaged retirement & savings plans like 401ks, IRAs, HSAs, 529s, and more
Adding Lab Testing Services to Your Private Practice with Options for Ancillary Income
Ways to add in-house or third-party lab testing options to a private practice to offer patient convenience while potentially creating an additional revenue stream for extra income
How Much Revenue can a Private Practice Make from Participating in Clinical Research Trials?
Factors that determine revenue generated from clinical trials at a private practice, examples of potential income based on practice size, & how to optimize research studies & net profit generated
A Typical Day Doing Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams for Veterans as a Physician
What doing compensation & pension exams for veterans as a physician involves, what a typical day looks like, pros & cons of performing C&P exams, & how much they pay
Canceling a Whole or Permanent Life Insurance Policy if It’s Felt to Be a Mistake
How to cancel a whole or permanent life insurance policy if a mistake, & using an in force illustration to assess if it makes sense to surrender it, & other options to get rid of it
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