
The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management
Join thousands of dentists who are learning how to make smart financial decisions. You’ll be entertained while getting straightforward advice about investing, retirement planning, tax reduction, insurance, debt management, and personal finance.
Latest episodes

Jul 6, 2024 • 42min
#534: Two Cents 7/6 - Deficit; Debt; America's Financial Health
Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
On this episode, Matt and Rabih discuss the topic of the deficit and its impact on America's financial health. They explain the difference between deficit and debt and how deficits accumulate over time to form the outstanding debt level. They also talk about the lasting economic effects of laws and acts passed by presidents, the concept of good and bad debt, and the debt-to-GDP ratio. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

Jul 3, 2024 • 41min
#533: How Investment Returns Are Actually Calculated
Getting the right number for your investment returns should be simple … right!? But there are actually several factors that go into an accurate calculation. On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Ryan and Matt invite Rabih Dimachki, CFA and Director of Investment Strategy at Dentist Advisors, to explain why getting the exact ratio for a return on an investment is so complicated. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

Jul 1, 2024 • 35min
#532: Fan Favorite - 7 Mistakes Dentists Make That Ruin Retirement – Episode 298
Enjoy a replay of another one of our most popular Dentist Money Show episodes. According to tradition the seven deadly sins that keep you from reaching heaven are: envy, gluttony, greed or avarice, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. And the seven big mistakes that can wreck a dentist’s retirement can be just as financially deadly to your net worth. On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Ryan and Matt list seven financial blunders that prevent you from having enough at retirement. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists.

Jun 29, 2024 • 41min
#531: Two Cents 6/29 - IRS Penalties; Tax Planning; Taylor Swift's Impact on the Economy
Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
On this episode, Matt, Victoria, and Rabih give updates on inflation and underpayment penalties from the IRS. They talk about the importance of proactive tax planning and working with a proactive CPA to avoid underpayment penalties, and emphasize the importance of being organized and proactive when managing taxes and finances. Finally, they talk about Taylor Swift and her impact on the music industry and the economy. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

Jun 26, 2024 • 34min
#530: What Dentists Spend Money On: Key Insights From the Summit
At the recent Dentist Money Summit, attendees were asked some intriguing questions about their spending habits. Hear what your peers do with their money—what’s the best thing they have spent money for and what they hate spending money on. Ryan and Matt look at where the money goes and how lifestyle, intentional, and mindless spending affect dentists on this episode of the Dentist Money Show. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

Jun 22, 2024 • 41min
#529: Two Cents 6/22 - LIVE at the Dentist Money Summit 2024
Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
On this episode, Matt, Victoria, Ryan, and Rabih record live at the Dentist Money Summit 2024 hosted in Park City, UT. They speak optimistically about the economy and then go into the pros and cons of renting versus homeowning. Then, they discuss what the opposite of a budget is and why you need to know the difference. They wrap up with an importance of doing a mid-year financial checkup. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

Jun 19, 2024 • 43min
#528 - Living a Rich Life: Aligning Your Money With Your Values
Where do finances fit in the formula for living a rich life? After all, a truly rich life should include meaningful relationships, good health, personal growth, as well as living comfortably. So how do you cultivate a values-based life? On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Ryan, Matt, Victoria, and Jake explain why getting rich and living a rich life are two very different things. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

Jun 17, 2024 • 33min
#527: Fan Favorite - What’s the Very Least You Should Save? – Episode 295
Enjoy a replay of another one of our most popular Dentist Money Show episodes. “What’s the minimum amount I can save and still be OK in retirement?” It’s a question many dentists ask as they navigate the tradeoffs of both life and business. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt look at what maxing out today’s spending by saving a minimal amount might mean over the long run. While it’s extremely personal, knowing the adjustments you may need to make can help you still enjoy the future. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists.

Jun 15, 2024 • 30min
#526: Two Cents 6/15 - Federal Reserve Updates; Inflation & Deflation; Student Loan Forgiveness
Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
On this episode, Matt, Taylor, and Rabih provide updates on the Federal Reserve's meeting in June, and Jerome Powell's comments on interest rates. They highlight micro pockets of deflation in various consumer areas. Additionally, they share important information for individuals on income-driven repayment plans for student loans, including the IDR account adjustment and the need to update contact information with loan servicers. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

Jun 12, 2024 • 48min
#525: 10 Mistakes That Could Cost You $10K or More - Part 1
It takes hard work to run a profitable practive. Hard work that can be ruined by the financial perils that await every dentist. That’s why it helps to know the common money mistakes dentists make—mistakes that could already be costing you. On Part 1 of this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Victoria talk about five ways dentists typically lose money—and how to avoid them. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.