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Resident Vlog Series Week 3: Physician Mortgages

In our latest addition to the series, Brad talks about one of the biggest transitions for residents and fellow physicians – your living situation! Whether it’s to buy or rent a home, how much home you can (responsibly) afford, how it affects cash-flow and your other plans, and the biggie – exploring the use of physician … Read more

Know Your Mutual Funds

Know Your Mutual Funds Almost 100 million Americans, representing about 44% of U.S. households owned mutual funds in 2018. Saving for retirement was the primary goal for 73% of investors; other goals included saving for college or a house, building an emergency fund, or providing current income.1 Mutual funds offer a convenient way to participate … Read more

Resident Vlog Series Week 1: Disability Insurance

Resident & Fellow Transition Series – Week 1 In this video, Brad, our very own resident specialist, speaks about the different levels of disability insurance that are important for physicians finishing their residency and fellowship. Brad also discusses why you should look into supplementing your employer level disability insurance with an own-occupation policy.  Another hot … Read more

Mid-year Investment Check

Many investors may be inclined to review their portfolios only when markets hit a rough patch, but careful planning is essential in all economic climates. So whether the markets are up or down, periodically reviewing your portfolio with your financial professional can be an excellent way to keep your investments on track, and midway through … Read more

Roth IRAs for High Income Earners

Roth IRAs Are Still Available for High Income Earners Physicians cannot contribute to Roth IRAs? They make too much money, RIGHT?  WRONG!  While it’s true that most physicians, other than through their employer-sponsored retirement plan, cannot contribute directly to an individual ROTH IRA, there is another way… HOW? You can do this through a process … Read more

Emotional Investing

As human beings, we feel – we have emotions.  Being an effective investor, therefore, requires that we understand how our emotions can affect our decision-making about money, especially during volatile times. In fact, researchers analyze this correlation between emotions and investment decisions in an area now referred to as “Behavioral Finance” research. In the markets, … Read more

529s & Education Planning – Video

In this video blog, Dan discusses some of the vehicles available to help save for educational expenses. Specifically, interesting and practical features of 529 plans that can be an integral part of creative planning solutions for clients of all ages – even for grandparents looking for tax-advantaged gifting alternatives. 

Estate Planning Basics – Video

In this video, Dan discusses why estate planning is critical for EVERYONE, not just the ultra-wealthy. There are many creative strategies and objectives to consider with regards to protecting and distributing your assets – but most importantly, estate planning can save your loved ones from the additional grief and burden this emotionally complex task can … Read more

Converting Savings to Retirement Income

During your working years, you’ve probably set aside funds in retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or other workplace savings plans, as well as in taxable accounts. Your challenge during retirement is to convert those savings into an ongoing income stream that will provide adequate income throughout your retirement years. SETTING A WITHDRAWAL RATE The … Read more