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The Sunday Best (05/10/2026)
The share of American men in the labor force reached a record low this spring, fueled by baby-boomer retirees and … Read more
What I’ve Learned Writing 500 Blog Posts
As of today, I’ve published 500 blog posts online since January 2017. That’s slightly more than 1 per week. Given … Read more
10 Lessons Star Wars Taught Me About Retirement (2026 Edition)
“May the Fourth be with you.” A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a kid sat too … Read more
The Sunday Best (05/03/2026)
Working longer is a surefire way to boost one’s financial prospects in retirement, but it’s not always possible. Factors beyond … Read more
Why Saving The First $10,000 Is Critical
When I started working out of college, I had one stream of income. My job. Now that I’m in my … Read more
Why High Income Doesn’t Guarantee Financial Security
It’s safe to assume that there’s a cardiologist in every major American city who drives a BMW, owns a 4,000-square-foot … Read more
Dual Physician Households and FIRE Planning – How You Can Have Your Cake (And Eat It Too)
Dual-physician households want for nothing. In the eyes of the observer, they’ve won the lottery of life. A combined household … Read more
The Sunday Best (04/26/2026)
So many Americans are now responsible for not only building their retirement savings but also deciding how much they should … Read more
How Do You Retire at 55?
A reader asks: I hate my job. Can you help me retire in 10 years? I’m already 45 years old … Read more
Boats: The Final Boss
You can tell a lot about a person by how they talk about boats. Some light up like kids in … Read more
Physician Spending Guilt During Retirement: How to Make the Most of Your Hard-Earned Money
Physicians have gotten better about entering retirement with serious financial muscle. Yet many still struggle with peace about actually spending … Read more
What To Do After Tax Day: Steps That Matter for 2026
Try as we might to be thorough, some things always slip through the cracks. Now, with Tax Day behind us, … Read more
The Sunday Best (04/19/2026)
Early signs are emerging that the energy shock could aid the global spread of renewable power, batteries, electric cars and … Read more
Did AI Kill Coast FIRE?
Picture this: You’re in your mid-40s and you’ve just quit your stressful corporate job. You’ve set aside enough money to … Read more
Tax Mistakes High-Income Physicians Make
High-income physicians are among the most educated professionals in the country. They’re also, statistically, among the most consistent overpayers of … Read more
The Sunday Best (04/12/2026)
A recap from the week: Gas prices posted their largest monthly jump on record, pushing U.S. inflation to a two-year … Read more
The Business of Life is the Acquisition of Memories
My family was in Florida on spring break this past week. One day I was walking to get something from … Read more
Why Most Doctors Retire With Too Much Money (And What to Do About It)
Physician conversations around money and saving almost always circle back to how doctors are notoriously spendthrift and “bad” with money. … Read more
The Sunday Best (04/05/2026)
The best gift money gives you is not having to think about money. Once you activate the “not needing any … Read more
Lent, Chocolate, and the Art of Retirement
I’ve a bit of an issue with chocolate. More precisely, I’m a chocoholic. Love the damned stuff with a passion … Read more