Money Meets Medicine

Did you know that as interest rates rise, the value of bonds falls? Should you even care about that? Are bonds a good investment for doctors?  In this episode, we’re tackling these questions and discussing the purpose of bonds in a doctor's portfolio, as well as the nuance of our current high interest environment. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maybe you're starting your intern year and you're considering investing as one of your steps in that journey. As July approaches, maybe you’re transitioning as a trainee from an institution or to a new job, you might be asking yourself, “Should I be investing in pre-tax vs Roth?”  It’s a really interesting topic and an important question, especially as interest rates and inflation changes.  When someone slides that 401k or that 403b form in front of you, it often gives you the option to choose whether you want to invest in a traditional pre-tax method where the money is taken out of your paycheck before it ever gets taxed. Or do you want it to get taxed immediately, and then get invested knowing that it'll never get taxed again in the future?  As it's been a couple of years since we tackled pre-tax versus Roth on this show, that’s what we’re diving into in this episode. We'll help you figure out the answers to these questions, or at least help you to make a more informed decision.  Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you’ve ever needed to save up for a wedding, a car, or a home, yet you weren't quite sure about the best way to do it, this episode is for you. There are lots of reasons why you might be thinking about setting up short-term savings (savings you intend to need within 3-5 years).  But figuring out how to save money can be easier said than done. With so many options for investments and money management, how do you know the best place to start? And how can you be sure you’ll reach your savings goal by the time you’ll need the money? Let’s go over the 4 qualities your short-term savings methods should have, as well as ways to save money that feel simple and aligned with your personal finance goals.  Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It often pays to work smarter, not harder, yet many doctors put in more and more hours to make more money in medicine. But is working more always a good idea? I think there are pros and cons to working more shifts in medicine. Personal finance is personal, and you have to assess whether you feel you’re being compensated fairly for the time and energy you put into your work.  If you’re not, you might be working for diminishing returns. Yes, you have expenses to cover, but remember the importance of work life balance, especially as it pertains to physician burnout. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With inflation and interest rates being what they are, one of the most common questions that we get nowadays is, “Should I invest or pay off debt? What should I be doing with my money?” Everywhere in medicine, inflation has an impact. One of the common areas where this naturally happens a lot is in regards to reimbursement rates and income. Doctors realize, “Hey, I haven't gotten a substantial raise in five or ten years, maybe more. And yet, inflation in 2022 is 6-9%.” So when we face these unprecedented rates of inflation, it makes sense to ask, “Should I invest or pay off debt?” Let’s dive in by covering specific financial tasks that doctors need to take into consideration. Looking for a comprehensive financial platform for doctors, by doctors that will help you to secure your financial future?  Make sure to check out HelloAttend.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even though we’re self-proclaimed money nerds, it doesn't mean we don't make mistakes.  Physician finance isn’t your run-of-the-mill financial strategy. We have certain exceptions and special circumstances to watch out for. And sometimes even the most seasoned pro can make money mistakes. We’re still human, after all. So let’s normalize the idea that we’ll run into snags and learn new lessons as we work to figure out our personal finance goals. Tune in as Alicia and I share all the gory details of the financial mistakes we made in 2022. Looking to increase your financial literacy?  Make sure you check out Medical Degree Financial University: MDFU.CO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.