Common Financial Advice that Makes No Sense for Physicians

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There is no shortage of financial advice out there. You are undoubtedly exposed to a wide range of money headlines and adages that may or may not be helpful.

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There is no shortage of financial advice out there. You are undoubtedly exposed to a wide range of money headlines and adages that may or may not be helpful.

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If you’re more of an audiovisual person, television, podcasts, and Youtube will also tell you what you should be doing with your money.

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Common Financial Advice that Makes No Sense for Physicians

Net Worth Targets by Age

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Retirement Calculators Based on Salary

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Setting aside 10% to 15% of your income may be adequate for a person who can work for 40 years and still retire in her early 60s, but that’s not you. You should be saving more.

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