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Top 5 Reasons to Front-Load Your Investments
…out in two or three pay periods. Each pay period, I got a small match. The first pay period that I did not contribute, I received no match, despite the…
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Dr. E’s Path to Financial Independence: A High-Income Case Study
…out of 52 to be exact. There are bills to be paid, you know, and the bills don’t pay themselves. Dr. E pays them to the tune of about $200,000…
She Said, He Fled. Divorce in a FIRE Focused Family
…a car payment, and utility bills to take care of – how can they afford to pay their ex on top of that? On the other (far less common) hand,…
When Your Income Becomes Your Enemy
…significant conflicts of interest. If pay depends on production, as it often does, there is a financial incentive to do more procedures. If pay is tied to patient satisfaction, as…
Should I Max Out My 401(k)? What You Need to Know.
…when they’re in a 401(k). There are some circumstances where you can access the funds before that age without paying the 10% federal penalty. Benefit of Maxing Out Your…
Citi Custom Cash Card Review 2024
…cash_advance_apr Cash advance fee cash_advance_fee Foreign transaction fee foreign_transaction_fee Returned payment fee Up to $41 Late fee late_payment_fee Citi Custom Cash Credit Card: Pros and Cons Pros No…
Insurance Agents For Physicians
…for those living paycheck to paycheck or saving a small portion of their income. Whether to retire or leave your heirs financially unburdened, you need money to support a desired…
Getting Paid What You’re Worth as a Physician: How to Know Your Value and Get It
…I went from making $49,000 per year to $250,000. If my math is correct, that’s around a 500% raise?! I was thrilled, to say the least. Suddenly, that paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle…
Buffer Assets, Bucket Plans, and Sequence of Return Risk
…to pay expenses. This is especially important just prior to and during retirement. “Reverse dollar cost averaging” (or Dollar Cost Ravaging) can have devastating and permanent effects on portfolio value….
Is Rocket Money Safe To Use for Personal Money Management? An Honest Review
…cashback to pay closing costs and down payments on buying a home. If you own a home with Rocket Mortgage, you can earn up to 2% cash back on card…
Tax Strategies for High-Income Professionals
…market has been kind to many real estate investors, but selling an appreciated property can lead to high capital gains tax liability. However, you will not have to pay tax…
Christopher Guest Post: Go Curry Cracker
…order to live an unconventional life. Most of the physicians I know don’t enjoy paying taxes. We routinely earn six figures and pay zero income tax. It’s all part of…
He’s Financially Independent! [If He Moves]
…thing seemingly standing between me and financial independence is the house payment. Yes, that’s always a huge hurdle, but here’s where I’m at. The House Payment Hurdle We…
Does Medicare Cover Long-Term Non-Medical Care?
…Read about the Nine Retirement Myths you shouldn’t fall for. Why You Should Pay Attention to Long-Term Care (LTC) Planning Now As mentioned earlier, according to the U.S. Department of…
Infinite Return – A Tax-Free Strategy To Grow Wealth
…work. The property was $1.9M and appraised as such. Year 1 Appraisal Value $1.9M Debt $1.5M Equity (down payment) $400k Net Operating Income $70k Debt Payment $40k Cash Flow $30k…
Cut the Cord! I Finally Did.
…me.] Have you cut the cord? For those who have their cable / dish / fiber and love it, how much are you paying? Who’s paying the most? …
Monetary Metals Review: How I Started Earning Yield On Gold and Silver
…you may also have to pay additional ongoing fees to store them securely in a professional vault. You pay ongoing fees even with a financial product like a gold ETF….
Worst States For MDs To Practice In
…state that doesn’t even pay $150,000 per annum. While doctors do earn on the higher end of the spectrum, not all states give incentives that justify the work put in….
How Much Do Oncologists Make?
…California was the 11th highest-paying state for oncologists. The reported salary for an oncologist in California was only 14% lower than the highest-paying state of Washington at $453,000 per year….
Is Having a Mortgage a Great Way to Force Savings?
…loans (usually they only take required payments into consideration). Will close before you start working by accepting a contract, instead of paystubs, as evidence of future earnings. Are you interested…