Nirav Shah, MD

Driven by innovation, Dr. Nirav H. Shah transitioned from stroke neurology to the entrepreneurial world. He co-founded Alertive Healthcare, transforming patient care with Remote Physiologic Monitoring. After its acquisition by Carbon Health, he launched Physician on FIRE, dedicated to physician financial well-being. Outside of work, Nirav's artistic eye finds expression in landscape photography. https://www.physicianonfire.com/nirav-shah-path-to-fire/

Negotiating Your Hospital Employment: A Surgeon’s Guide

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5 Most Overrated Concepts in Personal Finance

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Top 22 Tax Deductions and Tax Breaks to Remember in 2024

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Financial Planning for Medical Residents: Strategies to Increase Income During Residency

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Aging & Retirement

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Navigating Health Care Options If You Plan to Retire Early

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Die With Zero by Bill Perkins: A Book Review

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Most Common Misconceptions About Money

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How to Maximize Social Security with the “Bridge Strategy”

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How to Set Up a Tax-Efficient Investment Waterfall

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9 Money Mistakes Couples Make and How to Avoid Them

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Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement

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Key Lessons from “The Automatic Millionaire”: A Financial Planners Review

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The Physician’s Guide to Remote Work and Telemedicine

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Planning for Retirement at any Age

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