The Role of Disability Insurance in a “Portfolio Pyramid”
Story at-a-glance Disability insurance belongs at the base of your financial pyramid—it protects everything else above it. Without it, your income stops, and so does
Five Ways To Save on Disability Premiums
Story at-a-glance Disability insurance is a must for physicians—your career is worth millions and needs protection. There are smart ways to save on premiums—without sacrificing
Doctors Need Income Protection
Story at-a-glance Physicians are far more likely to become disabled than to die—making disability insurance a greater financial necessity than life insurance in early and
The ‘Big Three’ Must-Have Insurance Policies To Start With
Story at-a-glance Life, disability, and long-term care are the three essential insurance policies every family should have. Life insurance is cheapest when you’re young and
Show Me The Money: Physician Compensation Map Shows Doctors Where Pay is Highest (And Lowest)
Story at-a-glance Doximity’s Career Navigator app gives physicians anonymous access to real salary data by specialty and location. Rural doctors earn more than urban doctors
The SSDI Safety Net is Going Broke – Why You Need Disability Insurance
Story at-a-glance SSDI is underfunded and unable to support doctors with meaningful income—benefits are below poverty level and hard to qualify for. Nearly 1 in
The 5 Rules of Debt, and 6 Financial Mistakes New Doctors Make
Story at-a-glance Medical school debt is an investment, not a burden—your education fuels a career worth millions in lifetime earnings. Consumer debt, not student loans,
End Of Year Financial Moves for Doctors (And Those Who Soon Will Be Doctors)
Story at-a-glance Claiming a capital loss lets you deduct up to $3,000/year against ordinary income, reducing your taxable income immediately. Unused losses can carry forward,
What Does It Take to Get a Federally-Guaranteed Student Loan Discharged for Disability?
Story at-a-glance Federal student loans are nearly impossible to discharge—even bankruptcy usually doesn’t apply. Disability discharge is possible, but only under severe and permanent conditions
Finding Happiness In Spite of Money
Story at-a-glance Happiness isn’t defined by wealth alone—it’s often shaped by values, purpose, and personal relationships. People who chase status and comparison often fall into
Does Market Timing Ever Pay?
Story at-a-glance Investors often pull out at the wrong time, missing major gains during recoveries that follow market drops. Market timing requires near-perfect accuracy—being right
NFL Players Underscore the Value of Own Occupation Disability Insurance
Story at-a-glance NFL players protect their income with own-occupation disability insurance—because an injury can end their careers instantly. Like athletes, physicians rely on specialized skills