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Backdoor Roth IRA Ultimate Guide and Tutorial

This Backdoor Roth IRA tutorial takes you step by step through the contribution process including how to fill out IRS Form 8606. We'll show you how to get it done right and avoid mistakes that can cost you time and money.

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10 Ways To Know You Are Competent to DIY Your Investments

When will you know if you are competent enough to manage your own personal finances? Here are 10 ways to determine if you are ready to be a DIY investor.

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10 Reasons I Invest in Index Funds

Most of my portfolio is invested in index funds. I hope that's not news to you. Here are the reasons why.

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What You Need To Know About Whole Life Insurance

Whole life insurance is pitched to almost every doctor, and perhaps 1/3 of them buy a policy. Unfortunately, most of those end up regretting their decision. Here's what you need to know about whole life insurance.

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The X Factor

Financial knowledge isn't enough. Without the X Factor, you'll never reach financial success. Motivation breeds hard work and discipline, which in turn breed wealth.

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150 Portfolios Better Than Yours

A good portfolio is broadly diversified, low-cost, passively managed, regularly rebalanced, and consistent with its owner's need, ability, and desire to take risk.

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“I Want To Lower My Taxes” Is a Stupid Goal

"How do I lower my taxes?" is the wrong question to ask. Know enough about our tax system to make sure you're asking the questions that really matter.

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Is It Ever Too Late To Start Investing In Real Estate?

Want to invest in real estate but wondering if you're just too late to join in? Here's PIMDs take on late start real estate investing.

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What The Bible Can Teach You About Money

The Bible has a lot to say about your finances and using money as a tool to work toward a balanced, happy, and successful life.

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Frugal Living with The Frugal Physician – Podcast #122

The Frugal Physician paid off $208K of student loans in 17 months living "generally frugal" and "selectively extravagant". Here's her formula for success.

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Automated Cash Flow Systems: Put Your Money on Autopilot

Create and implement a customized automated cash flow system to make monthly saving and investing for retirement a no-brainer.

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12 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Whole Life Insurance

Should you buy whole life insurance? The short answer is, "Probably not." This is a product designed to be sold, not bought, where 80% of its purchasers eventually regret their decision. Are you one of the exceptions? Read this post to find out.

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Buy Our Book!

The White Coat Investor: A Doctor's Guide To Personal Finance And Investing not only summarizes the most important information on the blog, but also contains material not found on the site at all.
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