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How Much Money Do Doctors Make a Year? Doctor Salary by Specialty

According to a new survey, the average doctor salary increased in 2021. Here are the figures for how much physicians make in a year.

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150 best investment portfolios

Best Investment Portfolios – 150 Portfolios Better Than Yours

A good investment portfolio is broadly diversified, low-cost, passively managed, rebalanced, and consistent with its owner's risk tolerance.

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How to Do a Backdoor Roth IRA

This Backdoor Roth IRA tutorial takes you step-by-step through the contribution process including Form 8606, tax implications, common mistakes, and lots more.

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ultimate student loan debt guide

Student Loans 101: Ultimate Guide to Student Loans

Here's the information a physician needs to manage student loan debt.

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piggy bank classic

The 2023 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

The contribution limits for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457(b)s, TSPs, IRAs, FSAs, and HSAs will change for 2023. Here's what you need to know.

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When Is It OK to Start ‘Enjoying’ Your Money?

You might not want to live like a resident once you're an attending, but here's why delaying your gratification can be so powerful for a doc.

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cost of raising a child

How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child in the US?

Raising a child is one of the more expensive ventures you can undertake. Here's how much it could cost you—from birth to college.

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PSLF adjustment California Texas

The Loophole That Can Get Thousands of Doctors into PSLF

Many doctors have benefitted from PSLF. But another adjustment to the program is coming, meaning many more docs could qualify.

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Private Real Estate vs. REITs

Answering reader questions about my personal asset allocation in real estate, how many LLCs you should have for your businesses, and how to claim a tax loss from an international property.

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emergency medicine

Emergency Medicine’s Popularity Plummets

More than 550 emergency medicine residency spots went unmatched this year. How did that happen, and what should be done about it?

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making more money than friends

How to Handle Making More Money Than Your Friends

Navigating our finances (and our increasing income) with the people we love is tough. It’s awkward. It's hard to find the right balance.

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medical school worth it

Is Medical School Worth It?

Medical school is a huge investment of both time and money. In this day and age, is it still worth it to learn how to practice medicine?

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