top of page
Welcome to the blog!
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.
Browse by Topic
Featured Posts
View Latest Posts
Retirement Account Options for Self-Employed and 1099 Individuals
Tax-advantaged retirement account options for 1099 & self-employed individuals include IRAs, solo 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, & defined benefit plans; what to know about each
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
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
Investing in Gold: Pros, Cons, and Getting Started
A primer on investing in gold, including why the commodity holds value & what determines changes in price, pros and cons, & how to invest in gold in different ways
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
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
Investing on Behalf of Your Child: 529s, UTMAs, Roth IRAs, and More
Ways physicians can save & invest on behalf of their children, such as 529s, UTMAs, & Roth IRAs, & pros/cons of each account to help choose
Active Adult Living: Real Estate Investing Opportunities in Senior Housing
How demand for senior housing & active adult living communities creates real estate investment opportunities in funds, REITS, & syndications
Bitcoin Basics: What it Is, Ways to Buy & Invest, Storage, & Risks
Guide to getting started with Bitcoin investing, covering what it is, whether physicians should invest in it, how to buy & store it, & risks
Oil and Gas Investments: Tax Benefits and Risks
Opportunities to invest in oil and gas investments offer tax deductions for W2 physicians, but it’s important to know the pros, cons & risks
bottom of page