The Question No One Asks
Mr. 1500 Days is a family guy living in Colorado with his wife and two teenage children. He studied biology … Read more
Jorge Sanchez, MD
Flexible Work, Financial Independence: Transform Your Career with Locum Tenens
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, finding both financial stability and a healthy work-life balance can feel elusive. But locum tenens … Read more
Buy the Financial Dream Trap Beach House? 10 Reasons Not To (And 4 That Just Might Convince You)
You’re sipping coffee on a deck overlooking the ocean, and you think, we should buy a place here. That’s what … Read more
The Sunday Best 06/22/2025
You’re A Bad Ass America loves its heroes. Firefighters battling blazes get respect. Coast Guard rescue workers pulling people from … Read more
Physician Salaries: Why Transparency Is Important (And What We’re Doing About It)
Physician pay is squeezed from every direction. Much of what determines our compensation is completely out of our control. The … Read more
Underground Real Estate: The High-Yield Asset Hidden In Plain Sight
Most people recognize that owning real estate is one of the most powerful investments you can make. But few realize … Read more
Summer’s Value Mirage: 5 Buys Where Your Money Goes Further (and 4 Where It Doesn’t)
Summer wants to be your financial frenemy. It shows up with promises of “seasonal savings” and “hot deals,” tempting you … Read more
Money Lessons From Dad: What Stuck, What Didn’t, What Comes Next
When Money Advice Doesn’t Land My dad told me to save for a rainy day. At the time, I was … Read more
The Sunday Best (06/15/2025)
Why Your Next Trip Might Be Your Best Investment My keyboard keys click and clack as the beautiful Colombian mountains … Read more
Why Change Is Hard and How to Navigate It
Change is an inevitable part of life, and while it often brings excitement and opportunity, it can also be deeply … Read more
Is Driving a Honda Smarter Than Flexing a Ferrari? Thinking About the “Doctor Car”
The “doctor car.” You know the one; a luxury vehicle that practically screams, “I’m successful, and I’ve got the car … Read more
FIRE vs. Fat FIRE: Ditch the Dogma, Find Your Path to Freedom
TL;DR: FIRE Isn’t a Cult. It’s a Menu. Don’t treat FIRE like a cult. Treat it like a menu. Pick … Read more
The Sunday Best (06/08/2025)
Thermodynamics vs. Your Retirement Portfolio The universe is rigged against your wealth (here’s proof) Dr. Chen, physics isn’t just theoretical—it’s … Read more
How The Big, Beautiful Bill Is Going After Foreign Investors
The Wanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at the age of 33. He … Read more
Undervalued: Why Primary Care Physicians Deserve More
The U.S. is notoriously limited in its healthcare spending, specifically for primary care. In 2022 alone, primary care accounted for … Read more
Summer Travel Is Cheap Again: Here’s How To Make The Most Of It
For once, the inbox spam is telling the truth: Airfares are dropping, demand is wobbling, and airlines are flinging promo … Read more
MAHA: Breaking Down the Latest Healthcare Mandate
Healthcare has always been intrinsically tied to the shift in the socio-political climate of the United States of America. And … Read more
The Sunday Best (06/01/2025)
You Once Wished For What You Have Now You fought for that residency. Got it. Then discovered you hate being … Read more
The Great Debate of Physician Unionization
Even just 20 years ago or so, the idea of physician unionization would be met with derision at worst and … Read more
Barista FIRE for Doctors
Most of us aren’t afraid of work. Sure, we no longer glamorize the nonstop grind, but we still love to … Read more