Different Types of Own Occupation Disability Insurance
Nearly every insurance expert will advise doctors it’s important to own a disability insurance policy with an own occupation definition of disability written into the contract.
Average Med School Graduate Student Loan Debt Reaches $250,000
A student loan debt of a quarter of a million dollars. That’s the average debt incurred by today’s newly-minted doctors who graduate with student loan
Doctors, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance
Most physicians we speak with understand the need for at least some individually-owned disability insurance. But there’s another important form of insurance protection that is
Insurance Coverage Every Private Practice Needs
When a physician transitions from practicing as an employee to owning or being a partner/shareholder in his or her own private practice, the financial picture
Why Doctors Need Disability Insurance – And Why Worker’s Compensation Isn’t Enough
Worker’s compensation likely isn’t enough. Where worker’s comp falls short, disability insurance can pick up the slack. It’s not just us saying it – Doctors
Disability Insurance: Don’t Count on Uncle Sam if You’re Disabled
If you’re ever disabled, don’t be relying on the federal government for help. Federal disability benefits were never intended to cover more than very basic
Estate Planning Basics for Young Doctors
As much as none of us want to admit it, we’re all going to check out one of these days. The time to lay the
Year-end Tax Tips for Doctors and Dentists
November is upon us, and that means it’s time to make your end-of-year tax moves to make sure you minimize your overall business, income and
Physicians Get Paid Best in Rural Areas and Lower-Cost Cities
“I’d be a bum on the street with a tin cup if markets were efficient.” – Warren Buffett Physicians aren’t commodities – and neither are
Court Ruling Highlights Importance of Disability Insurance for Women of Childbearing Age
Here’s the deal A young woman in Florida was just a few weeks into a healthy pregnancy and purchased disability insurance from Reliance Standard. 38
Study: Financial Literacy Lacking Among Young Physicians
Unlike the great singer Sam Cooke, young physicians actually do know a lot about biology and the science book. Some of them even know something
What If You Lose a Partner or Key Person?
This could happen to you: You are a successful physician in private practice, living your dream. You have a terrific bunch of partners, and a skilled