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Opportunity Zones for Real Estate Investors: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Several years after opportunity zone investments were incentivized by the federal government, new opportunities to invest in these areas to … Read more
FIRE Starter 003: A Young Anesthesiologist’s Take on Geographic Arbitrage
This doctor got a high-paying job, built a beautiful home, and shortly thereafter, decided that wasn’t the place to call … Read more
The Sunday Best (10/10/2021)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
5 Morning Habits of Successful People
When your workday starts as early as mine once did, it’s difficult to start any beneficial morning habits. When you … Read more
The Finish Line Keeps Moving for This Primary Care Physician
She ran the numbers. Looked good. But what about… shoot! Not so good. The end is in sight; she should … Read more
Post FI Notes 002: Early Retired Physician Reflects on Investing Hits and Misses
In our second Post FI interview, we learn that you don’t have to do everything right to be a successful … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 002: From Military Service to Private Practice Radiology
With a net worth of $2.5 Million in their mid-forties and a strong pension coming their way, I’d say today’s … Read more
2021 Reader Survey Results: A Wealth of Information
After several suggestions to survey my readership over the years, I finally did what my wife told me I should … Read more
FIRE Starter 002: Employed Orthodontist Destroys Debt
After 4 years of undergrad, 4 years of dental school, and 3 years in an orthodontic residency, which, unlike medical … Read more
The Sunday Best (10/3/2021)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
How Financial Planning Differs for Dual High-Income Couples
First-world problems are a frequent source of discussion here, and today’s post on dual high-income couples is no exception. While … Read more
5 People Who Reached Financial Independence in Their 30s and Exactly How They Did It
Reaching financial independence in your 30s is no easy task. You’re still building your career, perhaps growing a family, and … Read more
FIRE Starter 001: Locums NP Leans toward LeanFIRE in 2022
I’m happy to share the first FIRE starter interview and third overall, having published the first Post-FI Notes and FIRE … Read more
Ether to FI: The Goal is Happiness, Not Perfection & Net Worth Update
They say that perfect is the enemy of good. If the goal is happiness, putting in too much time and … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 001: Anesthesiologist with a 2nd Career & 1st Baby on the Way
Just when you think you’ve got a lot going on, today’s interviewee, the first in our FIRE Crossroads series, is … Read more
The Sunday Best (9/26/2021)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
5 Steps to Start Saving for Retirement
The best time to start saving for retirement is 20 years ago. The second best time is now. The same … Read more
The 4% Rule May Not Work for Early Retirement
This Friday Feature gets deep into the weeds discussing the 4% Rule (of thumb) as a safe withdrawal rate that … Read more
Post-FI Notes 001: Retired Physician Traveling the World with His Party of Five
I’m excited to bring you the first of many FIRE interviews with regular readers of Physician on FIRE. This Post-FI … Read more
DLP Prosperity: Free Membership Has Its Privileges
In the spring of 2019, I invested in a real estate lending fund with DLP (Dream Live Prosper) My investment has … Read more