Where Are Your Kids Summering?
When I tell people my oldest is booked solid with summer camps, it doesn’t feel like bragging — it feels … Read more
Jorge Sanchez, MD
Memorial Day: The Case for Buying “Spite” Donuts and Other Holiday Weekend Splurges
It was at a gas station in the non-pristine parts of town where I went on a rage-buying spree. The … Read more
The Sunday Best (05/25/2025)
If it were possible to physically suffer from the financial noise floating around about markets, investments, and “smart” money moves, … Read more
Our Chosen Road
CONSUMER REPORTS and other authorities will tell you that you get the greatest value for your car-buying dollar by purchasing a … Read more
Life In The Fast Lane: Best Cars for Doctors
A doctor’s life is marked by long hours, hard work, and tough choices. Finding the perfect car to fit your … Read more
Why Investors Often Abandon Buy-and-Hold and Why You Shouldn’t
If you’ve ever watched your portfolio take a nosedive during a market downturn, you have probably felt that gut-wrenching feeling, … Read more
The Sunday Best 05/18/2025
The Optimization Trap: When Dollars Don’t Equal Happiness We obsess over optimizing our finances—maximizing returns, minimizing expenses, plotting the perfect … Read more
Has the American Dream Become Unattainable?
Nick Maggiulli Of Dollars And Data focuses on personal finance using data analysis. Nick Maggiulli is the Chief Operating Officer … Read more
Budget Vacations Are a Lie: Memories Per Dollar (The Travel Metric That Matters More Than Price)
There’s no honor in financial martyrdom I recently took a four-day trip over spring break. I’m a woman of a … Read more
PSLF For Doctors: Is It Still Worth It?
If you’re a physician in training or just starting your career, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about Public Service … Read more
The Sunday Best 05/11/2025
As I sit at my computer, eating a plate of pasta with artichokes, I’m contemplating what special dish to prepare … Read more
Mother’s Day: ‘Fake’ Holiday Pressure & How to Beat Guilt
Let me tell you a secret about Mother’s Day. It’s not real. It’s a made-up holiday invented by marketers — … Read more
Physician Career Satisfaction At An All-Time Low
We’ve talked about physician burnout before. It’s an unfortunate side effect of how the U.S. healthcare system currently functions. It’s … Read more
How Much Should You Really Spend on a Wedding Gift?
You’ve RSVP’d yes. You’ve booked the hotel, bought a pastel dress you’ll never wear again, and Venmo’d $187 to some … Read more
The Sunday Best 05/04/2025
In honor of “May the Fourth,” we’re sharing valuable retirement lessons from the Star Wars universe. Just as Yoda warned … Read more
10 Lessons I Learned From Star Wars About Retirement
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… When I was a kid, I loved Star Wars. Those … Read more
I Want to FIRE But My Wife Doesn’t
FIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but … Read more
What Are the Best Healthcare Reimbursement Methods?
For medical professionals and institutions, the importance of reimbursement in healthcare cannot be overstated: it’s how you are paid—and how … Read more
5 Ways to Improve Your Denial Management Process
Claim denials are an unfortunate reality in our healthcare system – and one that costs providers billions of dollars each … Read more
The Sunday Best 04/27/2025
I hope you’re doing well. Several years ago I went on a photo tour in Glacier National Park. It was … Read more