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“Having healthy kids, a loving spouse, vehicles that run, a roof over our head, and a stable job is about as good as life can get,” says oncologist Matthew Cassell, M.D.

Forget the Joneses: Seven reasons to go frugal

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One of the biggest sources of struggle for new physicians is the social construct that a doctor can afford anything - that the title of M.D. should instantly grant a millionaire’s lifestyle. Unfortunately....

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Here are ways to get started on your CV.

Writing a compelling CV

Alexandra Cappetta

Many job seekers know ’CV’ is short for ’curriculum vitae’, but did you know the Latin phrase translates in English to "the course of life"? It makes sense considering your CV’s go....

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7 basic fields recruiters need to know about your job search

Drew Terry

For many physician recruiters, the hiring process starts by posting a job, then analyzing a stack of CVs. This initial review serves a couple purposes. First, recruiters scan CVs to look for mandatory qualifica....

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Stop before you make one of these errors

Therese Karsten

We were wrong. Old guard recruiters and employers predicted that smartphone access to CV and cover letter samples, templates, how-to guides and FAQs would eliminate most of the common CV and cover letter proble....

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What’s your retirement plan?

James McNaughton

When it comes to retirement, you either outlive your assets or they outlive you. The deciding factor is whether you have a formal, comprehensive plan. Depending on your specialty, you just spent the last 12 to ....

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Raphiel Heard, M.D., purchased a home during medical school with help from family—and now rents it out to students while he completes his residency in a different state.

Bridging the gap: Financial options for physicians

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PracticeLink Magazine While many people assume physicians are flush, the fact is that many face the same financial challenges as those in other professions - and even more, in many cases. Between extended trai....

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Adrienne Collier, M.D., notes, “Do not buy a new house or a new car within one to two years of completing residency.”

Five principles of physician frugality

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New physicians who are up to their ears with student debt will find themselves on the cusp of financial ruin if they immediately start spending their newly increased income on huge purchases. It’s possibl....

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In addition to proper insurance coverage, Eric Tait, M.D., recommends identifying an asset protection plan. · Photo by Kelli Durham

Protecting what you’ve built

James M. Dahle, M.D., FACEP, WhiteCoatInvestor.com

Many physicians carry a profound fear of losing their personal assets due to a mistake at work. By understanding just how rarely this actually occurs, you can alleviate these fears - and make reasonable de....

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Fatal financial planning flaws

David B. Mandell, JD, MBA and Jason M. O’Dell, MS, CWM

As authors of 11 books for physicians, including , we have consulted with thousands of doctors of all specialties during the last decade. The problems with poor financial advice From this experience, we have be....

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Moving for work? Here are the options physicians consider.

To buy or not to buy...

Karen Landry

Signing an employment contract doesn’t always come easy for physicians. The stress of a move, along with the decision of whether or not to purchase a home, can be daunting. Add to that the student de....

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