When it comes to insurance coverage, what you don’t know may not kill you – but it can cost an awful lot of money. Unfortunately, there are a number of myths and misconceptions that even very highly educated people have about insurance and what it covers and doesn’t cover. Here are some of the most
Is Your Disability Protection Up to the Job?
Disability insurance protection is a critical component of a financial plan for most people – but especially for physicians. This is because doctors, dentists and other similarly-situated professionals generally have huge sums of money invested in education, need to be in reasonably good health in
Beware of the Disability Disconnect
When it comes to the risk of disability, Americans are woefully underinsured. Disability vastly outpaces the death of a breadwinner among those under age 50 as a leading cause of economic hardship for families. The fact is, most people vastly underestimate their chances of becoming
Young Doctors Need To Step Up Savings and Financial Planning Efforts
The American Medical Association released its Report on Resident Physicians’ Financial Preparedness in 2017 and things weren't and still aren't looking great. Researchers surveyed over 50,000 residents and got 1,573 responses from residents in a variety of medical specialties from across the
6 Investing Mistakes Doctors Make Too Often
For a bunch of smart people, doctors are notorious for being bad investors. But bad investment decisions are preventable. Understanding the common mistakes physicians make when it comes to investing their money can pay big dividends in the future. 6 Investing Mistakes Doctors Make Failure
Young Doctors: Run – Don’t Walk – To Fund A Roth IRA
Young physicians – especially those about to enter residency or still in residency, have a unique tax planning opportunity that’s almost unmatched by any other profession: The opportunity to contribute to a Roth IRA (or Roth 401(k)) while earning an income far, far below their likely income brackets
What To Look For in a Physician’s Disability Insurance Policy
1.) An ‘own occupation’ definition of disability Most doctors are pretty active. If you’re like most doctors, you’re on your feet for much of the day. Surgical specialties and emergency medicine may require more activity than others, but few doctors are very sedentary in their
Is Your Medical Specialty Among the Top Earners?
Want to know how your medical specialty is getting paid? The 2023 Medscape Physician Compensation Report is out. Here are some of the key findings: The five highest earning medical specialties are: Plastic Surgery: $619,000 Orthopedics: $573,000 Cardiology: $507,000 Urology: