What Does It Take to Get a Federally-Guaranteed Student Loan Discharged for Disability?
Once you sign on with a federally-guaranteed student loan, getting out of it is tough. When the U.S. government guaranteed your student loan debt, it
Finding Happiness In Spite of Money
How do you define happiness? For many people, their level of happiness is based on a comparison of their lifestyle to another’s. If they can
Does Market Timing Ever Pay?
In December of 2011, Reuters reported that U.S. equity funds experienced a record net outflow over the last four months of the year which suggests that investors
NFL Players Underscore the Value of Own Occupation Disability Insurance
Suppose you were a professional football player in the NFL. Not one of the marquis names, and not a quarterback. Just an anonymous foot soldier on
What Do We Know About “The Medical Marriage?”
Nobody understands doctors like their spouses and doctor/doctor marriages come with their own set of issues and challenges. Physician’s families face some unique challenges not
Benefits of Paying with Cash
In today’s world of credit and debit cards, electronic payments, and e-checks, paying for purchases with cash is becoming more and more unheard of. Yet, while this
Financial Success Begins With Creating a Budget
While working with patients, it may oftentimes become obvious to diagnose various health issues and to subsequently prescribe a solution in terms of medication, rehabilitation
How to Save Money as a Resident
We know how hard it is to balance the budget when you’re in residency. The average resident salary is around $50,000. There’s a compelling need to protect as
Young Doctor Stricken With Brain Tumor – 1 Year Out of Residency
Most people who get as far as receiving a quote from a disability insurance site see the price of the policy. But it’s important to understand the
How to Manage Money Like a Pro
The journey to financial success begins at home with the management of your personal finances. Some physicians, although well-intentioned, seem to always find themselves playing
Which Surgeons Get Injured the Most?
When most people think about hospitals and injuries, they think about patients. But recent research demonstrates that physicians can put themselves at risk, too –
5 Financial Tips For Young Doctors
Remember that game “LIFE?” The child’s board game by Milton Bradley? In that game, the player with the biggest salary was the doctor. But in the game,