The decision to buy life insurance is one of the most important that we can make in our financial lives. It requires careful consideration of our needs, concerns and priorities. When the decision is finally made it brings a sense of relief and comfort to most, until they begin the agonizing process
Asset Allocation through the Physician’s Life Cycle
Asset Allocation through the Physician's Life Cycle As you age your lifestyle needs change as do your investment outlook and priorities. For most physicians, the longer their time horizon, the more risk they are willing to take in order to achieve better returns on their investments. Then, as their
When Physicians Should Change Their Life Insurance Coverage
The one thing of which physicians can be certain is change. Life happens every day and, as a result, we are constantly assessing our situation and changing our course, usually by making small adjustments. A life insurance purchase is one of the few decisions we make with a more long term
How Much Life Insurance Coverage Do You Really Need?
How Much Life Insurance Coverage Do You Really Need? One of our physician clients asks: I’ve been putting off buying life insurance, but now that I’m married with a baby on the way I need to do the responsible thing. I’ve settled on buying term insurance, but I’m not sure on how much I should get.
How to Build an Emergency Fund for Physicians (Without Cutting Into Your Lifestyle)
Story at-a-glance Physicians need an emergency fund—3 to 6 months of expenses in a liquid, safe account.Most doctors don’t prioritize cash reserves, putting their financial stability at risk.Keep funds in a high-yield savings account or money market fund—not investments.Build it gradually with