Tag Archives: Physician

Is the physician financial independence community preaching to the choir?

Proof of concept is important because accountability is a tenuous thing. One can pretty much say whatever they want on the internet. They can boast. Spin half-truths. Tell a tale. The most deadly of these are the ones that are just a slight variation of reality. Personal finance is no different. Net worth projections, budgets, the acumen… Read More: Is the physician financial independence community preaching to the choir? »

Personal finance strategies to combat physician burnout

Career burnout is becoming increasingly common and is a hot topic lately, particularly for physicians and other health care workers. The causes are many. Increased demands. Decreased reimbursement and recognition. Longer hours and lower benefits. The feeling that you’re just another wheel in the cog. In medicine, it’s the ever-thickening red tape. Clumsy electronic health… Read More: Personal finance strategies to combat physician burnout »

Mercy Hospital shooting claims lives of four, including one physician, a pharmacy resident and a police officer

A Chicago hospital became the scene of a deadly shooting Monday, when a domestic dispute that began in the hospital’s parking lot erupted into gunfire and went further when the alleged gunman ran into the hospital and opened fire. Four people are dead. Mercy Hospital identified the hospital employees killed in the shooting as Tamara… Read More: Mercy Hospital shooting claims lives of four, including one physician,… »

Meet the physician who became a financial advisor

If you can’t beat ’em, join them (and make it better). Am I right? This was some of the sentiment I felt as I registered with FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) to take the Series 65 exam. Passing this exam will allow me to register in my state as an Independent Advisory Representative (IAR) and… Read More: Meet the physician who became a financial advisor »