Dr. Charles Patterson is a physician with an extensive background in primary care and military medicine. A long-time WCI follower, he writes on a wide array of financial topics with emphasis on the early-career physician, personal wellness strategies, and military medicine. His hobbies include traveling with his wife and daughters, competing in triathlons, and cooking.
Buying a House in Training: A Cautionary Tale That Could’ve Turned Out Disastrous
A DIY Investor’s Guide to Retirement Calculators, Part II
Education Costs: Why Jim Dahle Misses the Mark on Public vs. Private Schooling
The Case for Ending PSLF — And What You Should Do
My Spouse Is Quitting Medicine
A Foray into Collectibles: Is Investing in Jewelry, Coins, and Ferraris Worth It?
5 Questions to Consider Before Changing Your Investment Portfolio
How Physicians Are Affected When a Government Shutdown Is Looming
A DIY Investor’s Guide to Retirement Calculators
Finance Boldface: Why Doctors Should Take Their Money Cues from the Aviation Industry
The Annual Statement of Personal Compensation (And Why You Need One)
A Moderate-Income Physician’s Approach to Alternative Investments
How a Moderate Income Physician Should Think About Being an Accredited Investor
Setting Expectations for the Moderate-Income Physician
What It’s Like to Be a Military Doctor — and Is It the Right Path for You?
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Gets a New Look—and I Don’t Love It
A Pre-Deployment Financial Checklist for Military Physicians
Thank You for Your Kids’ Service: Resources for a Military Family