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FNILX vs FXAIX: Which Fidelity Mutual Fund is Better?
FXAIX (Fidelity 500 Index Fund) and FNILX (Fidelity Zero Large Cap Index Fund) are two mutual funds offered by Fidelity. … Read more
The Sunday Best (10/22/2023)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading pleasure. … Read more
The Mega Backdoor Roth IRA: A Comprehensive Guide (2023)
Physicians often have high incomes, which can make them ineligible to contribute to Roth IRAs directly. Luckily, there is another … Read more
The Problem with the 4% Rule (and Why You Could Retire Even Sooner)
Have you ever questioned the conventional wisdom of the 4% rule for retirement? You’re not alone. It’s not that the … Read more
Nirav Shah: Path to FIRE
A stroke neurologist by training and landscape photographer by passion, Nirav H. Shah has achieved significant breakthroughs in improving patient … Read more
Jorge Sanchez: Path to FIRE
The moment you are born, as opposed to the moment you enter this world, may be different. I was born … Read more
FXAIX vs VOO: Which Is a Better Investment Option?
FXAIX (Fidelity 500 Index Fund) and VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) are two investment options that offer to return similar … Read more
The Sunday Best (10/15/2023)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading pleasure. … Read more
VUSXX vs VMFXX: Which Vanguard Money Market Fund Is Better?
VUSXX (Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund) and VMFXX (Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund) are two money market funds offered by … Read more
Renting Advantages: Why Renting is the Superior Choice
The decision to move out of our home was made shortly after 4:30 AM, just as my wife pulled out … Read more
Navigating Physician Offer Letters: A Guide to Crafting Your Dream Job
Where will FIRE take you? Subscribe to Physician on FIRE & I’ll send you free financial calculators to help you … Read more
VTI vs VTSAX: Which Vanguard Investment Option Is Better?
VTI (Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF) and VTSAX (Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares) are two investment options … Read more
The Sunday Best (10/08/2023)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading pleasure. … Read more
Fat FIRE: A Game-Changer for Early Retirement Success
Are you a high-income earner seeking a path toward early retirement without sacrificing your current standard of living? The traditional … Read more
VUSXX: What You Need To Know
VUSXX is one of the core and most popular money market fund offerings of Vanguard– with ~$60bn in total net … Read more
The Sunday Best (10/01/2023)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading pleasure. … Read more
Is 150k A Good Salary?
To a typical physician, a $ 150,000-a-year salary is nothing special. But to many Americans that salary can be challenging … Read more
Yes, You Should Pay Off That 3% Home Mortgage
Ever heard the argument that keeping a low-interest mortgage and investing elsewhere is the smarter financial move? Perhaps the common … Read more
401(k) Versus 401(a): Comparing Retirement Plan Options
Much press is given to 401(k)s, but other options exist for employer-sponsored defined contribution plans. A 401(a) goal is similar … Read more
The Sunday Best (09/24/2023)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading pleasure. … Read more