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A repository of articles about things doctors didn't learn in medical school, covering side gigs, finances, the business of medicine, life in medicine, and more. These resources are intended to take a deeper dive into specific topics referenced in our educational pages.

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Side Gigs

Oil and Gas Investments: Tax Benefits and Risks

Opportunities to invest in oil and gas investments offer tax deductions for W2 physicians, but it’s important to know the pros, cons & risks

Personal Finance

Coast FIRE: A Milestone in the Financial Independence Journey When You No Longer Need to Save for Retirement

What Coast FIRE is, how to calculate your number, and what hitting this milestone in the financial independence journey means for physicians

Personal Finance

The 4 Percent Rule: How Much Money You Need to Retire & Your Financial Independence Number

The 4 percent rule helps determine how much money you need to retire comfortably and calculate if you’ve achieved financial independence.

Side Gigs

How to Vet Opportunities to Invest In Startups Via Angel Investments or Venture Capital

Questions to ask and due diligence to perform when deciding whether to invest in a startup via an angel investment or venture capital

Side Gigs

What is Angel Investing?

What to know about pros, cons, & risks of angel investing in startups, how physicians can find and vet opportunities, & tips to get started

Personal Finance

What Do Interest Rate Cuts Mean for Physicians?

What the federal rate cut and declining interest rates mean for physicians, looking at mortgages, student loans, savings accounts & more

Taxes

Defined Benefit Cash Balance Plans: Powerful Tax Strategy for Physician Practices and Entrepreneurs

Defined benefit cash balance plans offer large potential tax deductions & retirement contributions for doctors who understand how they work

Taxes

How Tax Loss Harvesting Works: A Guide for Physicians

How strategic tax loss harvesting can benefit physicians with capital gains, when to do it and how, wash sale rules, swap partners, and more

Real Estate

Investing in Medical Office Buildings

Why investing in medical office buildings can be a great investment opportunity for physicians, pros and cons, and necessary due diligence

Personal Finance

High Yield Savings Accounts (HYSA) and High Yield Cash Accounts for Physicians: Best Uses and Options

How high yield savings accounts (HYSA) and cash accounts should be used by physicians, how to choose the best one, pros and cons, and more

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