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MtoM #236: Physician Takes a Youth Sports Team to the State Championship and Finance 101: Sequence of Returns Risk

Aug 18, 2025
A physician celebrates coaching a youth hockey team to a state championship, blending passion with financial success. His pursuit of financial independence has allowed him to prioritize family and coaching. The discussion shifts to sequence of returns risk, shedding light on its impact on retirement portfolios. Listeners learn strategies to mitigate this risk and the importance of a solid financial plan for stability in changing markets. The transformative journey from debt to financial empowerment rounds out this enlightening conversation.
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ANECDOTE

State Championship Hockey Run

  • Adam coached his son's squirt (9–10) travel hockey team to the Wisconsin State Championship this year.
  • He credits hard-working kids, travel to Minnesota, and strong team culture for the success.
ANECDOTE

Four-Day Workweek Without A Pay Cut

  • Adam shifted his clinical schedule to four days a week to create family and coaching time without losing pay.
  • He booked patients efficiently and negotiated production-based scheduling to avoid income loss.
ADVICE

Max Out Accounts Early

  • Maximize every retirement account and employer options early and consistently to accelerate retirement progress.
  • Pay yourself first, then live on the remainder to force savings discipline.
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