Financial Independence

As an anesthesiologist, I sometimes felt a certain pressure to drive a better car, live in the right neighborhood, or … Read more

I went through several career transitions in my 13-year career. Initially, I did nothing but temporary locum tenens work with … Read more

So you’ve discovered this FIRE movement, and you’d love to learn more. I’ve done my best to compile many of … Read more

Career burnout has been increasingly common and problematic for both physicians and those in many other fields. The causes are … Read more

I’ve heard this one a thousand times. “I love my job. Why would I pursue FIRE?” The key is in … Read more

A medical degree generally confers the ability to earn a high income. It also comes at a high cost, including … Read more

The last time I went even a week without eating red meat was 40-some years ago when I was an … Read more

Have you ever given the flight attendants your undivided attention during the pre-flight safety briefing shortly before takeoff? No? Me … Read more

I’m often humbled when medical students and residents reach out to me, eager to share their financial successes to serve … Read more

While the title may represent a bit of a false dichotomy, I think it’s wise to delve into what type … Read more

As a medical student, I recall hearing about another guy who, like me, got both his undergrad and medical degrees … Read more

Moving targets. Anyone who has set long-term goals is familiar with moving targets. The timeline can change. The actual goal … Read more

Dr. James Turner is back with a Saturday Selection that almost makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. I was pursuing … Read more

Today, we’re talking about Fast FIRE. No, not fatFIRE, although the Semi-Retired MD duo’s Fast FIRE method may very well … Read more

I’ll be the first to admit that I do not tithe to our church. Yes, we give, but it’s nowhere … Read more

You want to become financially independent. Who wouldn’t? Financial independence (FI) is a life status everyone should strive to achieve, … Read more

How does one reconcile a drop to part-time work with a race to financial independence? Today, I present the 11th … Read more

As you might guess from the title, today’s article is a guest post. Personally, I know exactly where I’m at … Read more

Why wouldn’t you want to spend three days in the middle of nowhere among 50 or so people you’ve never … Read more