While the experts talk about the need to lower the financial burden associated with attending medical school, the reality is that student loan debt is higher than ever. Add together undergraduate loans with medical school debt, and some have calculated the total average student loan debt for graduating physicians to be as high as […]
The good news for healthcare professionals is that medical malpractice claim frequency is lower than it has been in the past(1). Also, of the malpractice cases pursued, only seven percent make it to court. Of those, about one in five rule in favor of the plaintiff.
The bad news, however, is that the few cases […]
In their many years of schooling, physicians rarely if ever touch on the issues of financial management and investments. Often they begin careers saddled with debt. Working long hours, medical professionals have little time to devote to learning about finances. Plus, once they are finally earning money, they are apt to want to live […]
The most important aspect of a life insurance policy is that it’s in force on the day you die. Owning a permanent policy ensures that happens. Given that it’s called permanent “life insurance” it’s not surprising that most people think it’s a one-trick pony. It can, however, play multiple roles in your financial portfolio.
So […]
After years of education, you are finally earning money. However, you are not yet bringing home a doctor’s income. In 2017, the average salary for a medical resident was $57,200.[i] So you have to manage it wisely. Here are eight tips to get you on the right track financially.
1. Create a Budget and Live […]
You may wonder how much money you need to make sure your retirement years are your golden years.
As usual with financial questions, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. However, there are steps you can take to figure out how much money you will require, and some financial protections you can invest in to add some […]
There are two things every physician knows. One is that a career in medicine requires an investment in both time and financial resources. The other is that life can change in an instant. We all know patients, even colleagues, whose lives were irreparably changed by a disabling illness or injury.
What would you do, if […]
Young single residents often believe there is no reason to buy life insurance. After all, most people buy it to protect their spouse and children financially in case they pass away. Since single residents don’t have a wife or husband to protect, and they also usually have an edge on life expectancy, why would […]
An excellent way to protect your family’s financial future inexpensively is to buy term life insurance. Here’s how it works. You pay a premium every year for the term of your policy, for instance, for 10 or 20 years. Should you pass away during that period, your beneficiary will receive the sum of money […]
How much disability insurance do you need to protect you and your family?
It’s an important question because if you overdo it, you’re paying for something you do not need. If you skimp on your protection, however, you risk financial troubles should you become disabled. Like Goldilocks, you want to get it “just right.” To […]
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