The Physician’s Holiday: Working While Others Celebrate
December looks different when you’re covering a hospital shift. While most Americans debate whether to spend 10% more or less … Read more
Nirav Shah, MD
The Two Americas of Holiday Spending
Americans say they plan to cut back this Christmas but the data tells a different story. According to an NBC … Read more
A Physician’s Guide to Medicare’s Specialty Care Changes — What’s Really Happening?
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about the recent Medicare policy that aims to cut doctor payments for specialty procedures. … Read more
The Yen Carry Trade Explained for the Financially Savvy Physician
The top five Big Tech (Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon) firms now account for nearly 30% of all U.S. … Read more
Year-End Health Care Moves To Save You Money
Rising healthcare costs are coming for U.S. physicians from both sides of the exam table. In 2025, family health insurance … Read more
A Guide to Switching Specialties for Residents
In the 2022–2023 academic year, 1,153 residents (roughly 0.7% of active trainees) changed their specialty. The American Medical Association reports … Read more
Why Do Americans Work So Much?
At the center of our nation’s identity is the epithet of “the American Dream,” and at the center of that … Read more
Is Passive Income Possible in Healthcare?
74% of practicing physicians say burnout would drive their decision to leave clinical medicine. Many plan to get out as … Read more
How Much Student Debt Does the Average Doctor Owe? The Ultimate Solution Guide
As of 2025, among new medical school graduates who carry debt, the typical student debt burden is around $216,659. And … Read more
We Can’t All Be Boomers: The New Economics of the American Dream
In 2022, the median sale price for a U.S. single-family home was 5.6x the median household income, which is the … Read more
Learning to Work With Intention as a Financially Independent Physician
The most dangerous word in medicine isn’t malpractice, nor is it burnout. It’s autopilot. Thousands of physicians spend decades in … Read more
The Best of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days October 2025
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2025 kick off today (October 7), bringing two days of lightning discounts across tech, wellness, … Read more
Gold Reaches $3,900: Should Doctors Add It to FIRE Portfolios?
The precious metals market is experiencing a historic rally that’s catching the attention of savvy investors. As of early October … Read more
Your Guide to the Best Early Amazon October Prime Day Deals
Amazon’s October Prime Day, or Prime Big Deal Days 2025, is set to begin on October 7 and ends on … Read more
Understanding RVU: Your Guide to Increased Productivity and Income
A physician’s income is directly tied to productivity, and in the U.S., the most common payment method depends on RVU … Read more
Medicare Physician Payment Cuts 2025: 2.8% Reduction Impact and What Doctors Need to Know
On January 1, 2025, Medicare began reducing physician payments by 2.8%. This cut, the latest in a long string of … Read more
New Tax Laws and Their Impact on Older Americans
Every time Congress rewrites the tax code, the changes often ripple out under the radar. This has not been the … Read more
How States Are Tackling America’s Physician Shortage
The United States is in the middle of a healthcare paradox. Sure, we’ve got some of the most sophisticated hospitals, … Read more
The Struggles Of Obstetrician Practice In The U.S.
The physician shortage is not new. However, the concerning rise in the number of obstetricians leaving or wanting to leave … Read more
Understanding RVU Compensation Models: What Physicians Need to Know
The way physicians are paid has shifted significantly over the past few decades. Straight salaries and fee-for-service models once dominated … Read more