
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.
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Jan 27, 2021 • 35min
#268: When to Switch From a Simple IRA to a 401(K)
As your career unfolds, the need for the right retirement plan for that part of your career changes. There is a right time to be in an IRA, a Simple IRA, and a 401(k). Knowing when to switch from one to the next can result in far greater net worth accumulation. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt examine the pros and cons of Simple IRAs and 401(k)s. Which retirement plan is right for your dental practice is a timing question. Ryan and Matt are right on time with the answers.

Jan 20, 2021 • 40min
#267: A Warren Buffett Investment Secret You Can Mimic
Warren Buffett is considered a superstar investor and he is probably the most well-known name in the investment world. Worth billions, it’s a distinction he surely deserves. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt reveal a surprising secret to Buffett’s success—and it’s a secret you can start duplicating right now. Numerous books have been written about the fundamentals Buffett follows on his way to creating a fortune. But this ingredient to that success is often overlooked.

Jan 13, 2021 • 38min
#266: Advice Dentists Want vs Advice Dentists Need
Dentists looking for financial guidance often think they know what they need when it comes to advice. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt talk about four fundamentals dentists tend to overlook—but are the things they really need to hear. The rudimentary basics for good financial planning start with these financial pillars. Building real wealth begins by establishing a solid foundation for your long-term financial plan, and that foundation should be based on these four financial principles. Register for CE Credit Here: https://dentistadvisors.com/dms-ce-266

Jan 6, 2021 • 37min
#265: Two Powerful Tips to Help You Reach Your Financial Resolutions
On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan & Matt take on New Year’s resolutions providing two powerful tips that can help you reach your yearly financial goals. As January 1st rolls past, millions of people have set resolutions which tend to fail very quickly. How can you make goals, especially financial goals, and feel like you’re really making progress towards meeting them by year’s end? Ryan and Matt have some behavior-altering ideas that you need to hear as you start the new year.

Dec 30, 2020 • 36min
#264: Listener Q&A #19
On this listener Q&A episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt answer a couple of common end-of-year retirement plan questions. And, after watching some U.S. markets reach all-time highs, are you wondering if it’s still a good time to make a lump sum investment? “Backdoor” Roth IRA’s can be effective, but there can be a few complications you should know about. Plus, when putting retirement funds into an extra entity you’ve set up, the IRS has some rules you definitely need to know.

Dec 23, 2020 • 37min
#263: Be Aware of These Dentist-Specific Contract Concerns
On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Rob Montgomery whose firm has specialized in legal counsel for dentists for over 20 years. Throughout your dental career you will probably sign associate agreements, leases, acquisition documents, and even sell your practice. Rob takes Ryan through many of the legal nuances you need to be aware of before you ever sign on the dotted line. “Caveat emptor” takes on even greater significance when you have so much at stake.

Dec 16, 2020 • 34min
#262: The Dentist’s Year-End Financial Checklist
On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan & Matt have put together a year-end checklist of financial jobs you can’t ignore. As the year draws to a close there is a lot going on, but Ryan & Matt are on top of things making sure you don’t forget to complete important practice and personal end-of-year tax items. Here are 10 things that need to be done before December 31st—and a few items that can wait until you file your taxes.

Dec 9, 2020 • 35min
#261: Things vs Experiences
On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Reese and Ryan have a conversation about happiness, experiences, and possessions. How can you ensure all the moving pieces that make up your busy life actually enhance its quality? Your brain is constantly jumping from the present to distractions like your to-do list and other worries. While the purchase of things might bring short-term pleasure, Ryan and Reese explore why anticipation of an event excites the brain—making the experience more enjoyable and memorable.

Dec 2, 2020 • 35min
#260: Distractions and Financial Bad Luck
Does it seem like good luck passes by your door without ever knocking? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, recorded on a Friday the 13th, Ryan and Matt talk about typical mistakes that make dentists feel unlucky. You may be using bad luck as an excuse to cover up what are actually bad decisions. Ryan and Matt illustrate how changing your luck often requires that you change your approach when making decisions. Being more diligent with your investment strategy or more organized at your practice are two ways you can turn the table on a run of bad luck. Before you blame a lack of luck, hear what you can do to change your fortune

Nov 25, 2020 • 32min
#259: What Dentists Want to Know — Listener Q&A #18
On a Q&A Thanksgiving episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, our listeners pitch in with a couple of good questions. The need for “ready cash” has recently been pushed to the forefront with the pandemic—and as a practice owner, you’re sure to face a few more emergencies in your career. So knowing the right amount of money you should have in your emergency fund is top-of-mind for many dentists. When it comes to liquidity, Ryan and Matt provide their formula for how to measure the amount that’s really needed for emergency funds. While a lump sum can sound good, how do you make sure there’s enough money stashed away ... but not too much? The second question is from an older dentist who wants to know how long he should continue paying disability premiums as he gets closer to retirement.