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Pros and Cons of Using Robo-Advisors To Invest As a Physician
Physicians hesitant about DIY investing may consider robo-advisors for lower fees than financial advisors, but should know pros and cons.
How Physicians Should Decide Between 15-Year or 30-Year Mortgage or ARM
Physicians should consider budget, total interest paid, and goals for being debt free when choosing between a 15-year or 30-year mortgage.
Should Physicians Choose a Traditional 401k or a Roth 401k for Their Retirement Accounts?
Doctors should consider many factors when choosing between a 401k or Roth 401k in addition to current and future projected tax brackets.
Should Physicians Pay Off Their Mortgage Early or Invest The Money Instead?
Deciding if you should use excess cash to pay off your mortgage early or invest requires evaluating long term monetary and personal goals.
The QBI Tax Deduction and Which Physicians Can Claim It
Why the QBI deduction (also known as Section 199A) is so powerful for physicians, who is eligible, and strategies to maximize your deduction
Disability Insurance FAQs: The Future Increase Option Rider
The future increase option rider in disability insurance policies lets you increase your benefit without needing medical underwriting again.
Disability Insurance FAQs: The Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) Policy for Physicians with Preexisting Conditions
Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) policies let eligible physicians with preexisting conditions get disability insurance without medical exams.
Investing for Physicians: An Introduction to Commonly Used Types of Investments and Strategies
Common types of investments utilized by physicians, how you make money, how they're taxed, and who they're a good fit for.
Disability Insurance FAQs: Do I Need Disability Insurance as a Physician If…?
Debunking common reasons physicians mistakenly state for why they think they don't need disability insurance
The Physician’s Guide to ‘Lazy’ Investing in the Stock Market
'Lazy' investing options for busy physicians to get started with investments in the stock market, and the pros and cons of each.
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