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Net worth surveys of physicians in their 60s, generally at the end of a 30+ year career, show that one-quarter of them have a net worth of less than $1 Million, and 12% have a net worth of less than $500,000! Why do you think such a large proportion of late career physicians has such a low net worth?
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Got a money question? Drop it in the comments, and Dr. Dahle may answer it on an upcoming podcast episode 👇
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Your best negotiation tactic is always going to be another job you’re perfectly happy to take. Have you negotiated your contracts? Do you have other options lined up in advance? What strategies have you found most effective?
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Tonight! 7 PM MT! Dr. Dahle is joined by Zach Lemaster of Rent To Retirement for the Real Estate Investment Series. Tune in on YouTube and Facebook to learn about different real estate investing opportunities. Rent To Retirement sells fully renovated, tenant-ready rental properties across multiple states and asset classes, including single-family, multifamily, commercial, and new builds. The bigger differentiator is what happens after the sale. Instead of a one-and-done transaction, they offer ongoing coaching and mentorship, plus help building your tax, legal, accounting, and financing strategy so your portfolio supports your long-term goals. Who is turnkey right for? Mostly busy professionals who want to own real estate without managing it. If you have zero interest in being a hands-on landlord but still want cash flow, equity, and diversification across markets, this model was built for you. Want to see if it fits your goals? whitecoatinvestor.com/rentto…
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There are many enemies to the investor, including taxes, fees, and inflation, but the primary one stares back at you from the mirror every morning. If you cannot embrace uncertainty, at least a little bit of uncertainty, you're going to make a lot of behavioral mistakes that are going to cost you a lot of money.
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There is a lot of uncertainty in personal finance Don't let it paralyze you. Learn to embrace it. The consequences and costs of seeking certainty where it cannot be had are not worth it.
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Endocrinologists earn $284K and rank top 3 in marriage happiness. Radiologists earn $571K and rank third from the bottom. We compared physician marriage happiness to compensation across 25 specialties. The results are all over the place.
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So what do the happiest specialties have in common? The data doesn't say. Our guesses: Schedule control Fewer 2 am pages Emotional bandwidth left at the end of the day The kind of person each field attracts
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If you're choosing a specialty or eyeing a higher-paying gig, remember: income is one input, not the whole equation. Build a career that funds your life without consuming it. Which specialty surprised you most? (sorry derm)
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Refinancing PRIVATE student loans is a no-brainer anytime you can lower your interest rate. Refinance direct federal loans only if you decide not to go for PSLF & find a rate lower than your effective rate. We're paid if you go through our site - win/win.
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Two doctors retired last year. One at 40. One at nearly 70, using a walker. Here is where their paths diverged.
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Fork 6: Time. One doctor on the WCI forum hit a $5 million net worth 10 years out of training by saving 45% of gross income and investing it simply. No secrets. Just a plan he did not abandon.
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Every doctor looks similar on the first day of anatomy class, though some definitely start out on stronger financial footing than others. But your future depends on your choices. One retires at 40 and one retires at 70. You are standing at these forks right now. Choose on purpose.
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