Story at-a-glance Education costs are rising fast – College tuition keeps climbing, making early, consistent saving essential for families.529 plans offer major tax benefits – Grow savings tax-free and use them at most colleges (and some K–12 expenses too).Other tools can boost flexibility –

Story at-a-glance AI tools like ChatGPT can support doctors in budgeting, tax planning, and long-term financial strategy.Setting up a ChatGPT account is simple, and offers access to valuable, on-demand financial guidance.Prompts can be tailored to your specific needs, such as debt repayment or

Story at-a-glance Doctors face high debt and late career starts, making a structured financial plan essential—not optional.A written plan acts like a surgical blueprint, giving you control, direction, and peace of mind.Financial health supports greater impact, allowing you to leave a legacy,

Story at-a-glance Women are the backbone of global healthcare, making up 70% of the workforce and 75% of healthcare roles in the U.S.Despite progress, challenges persist, including wage gaps, limited maternity leave, and unequal representation in leadership.Balancing work and family is

Story at-a-glance Doctors have options beyond patient care—and smart physicians are building side income now as a hedge against burnout, disability, or career disruption.Telemedicine leads the way with flexible, high-paying remote work opportunities for MDs across specialties.Expert witness

Story at-a-glance Your risks multiply when you move from employee to private practice owner—your income, staff, and business all need protecting.Buy-sell life insurance ensures surviving partners can buy out a deceased partner’s share—without interference from heirs.Practice overhead insurance

Story at-a-glance Start with term life insurance – It’s affordable and crucial, especially for young physicians or those with families.Keep beneficiaries updated – Double-check all life insurance and retirement accounts so your money doesn’t end up with an ex or stuck in probate.Make a will

Story at-a-glance Physician pay varies wildly by city – Doctors in smaller cities and rural areas earn more than peers in major metros like NYC or SF.Cost of living makes a huge impact – Even high salaries in big cities often don’t go far after housing, taxes, and expenses.Highest-paid cities