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Young Physicians Shouldn’t Leave Their Careers to Chance

21 January 2016

Insurance. If you’re a Millennial, the word probably evokes yawns and shrugs. But insurance is needed for many reasons in our lives. We purchase travel policies when we book a vacation. We insure our cars. But what happens when that car gets smashed by another car, sending you sideways into the landscape? Or the plane falls out of the sky? Or you get sick.

These are dramatic images, but they can happen. To anyone. At any age.

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Applying for Life Insurance? These Health Conditions May Affect Your Application

12 January 2016

No one likes to consider their own mortality.  But if you have a family or spouse who relies on your income as a Texas physician, set those feelings aside. Realizing the need for life insurance is an important first step, while qualifying for it is much more involved, as insurers evaluate each application based on a number of criteria, including age, lifestyle, profession, and health. If you're considering applying for life insurance in Texas, be aware that these health conditions listed below may affect your application, resulting in higher premiums or denial.

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Finances After Residency: 4 Strategies to Implement With Your First Paycheck

13 August 2015

Graduating residents are tired of hearing it by now, but despite a good chance of having a greater income in the near future, this probably isn’t the time to trade in your used car for the keys to an expensive late-model vehicle. You want to be responsible, and that means thinking about how to spend wisely after residency.

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Top 5 Financial Mistakes New Physicians Make – And How to Avoid Them

26 July 2015

As a new physician, how you manage your income is crucial in order to have a solid financial plan that is working for you. Decades ago, being a physician was much simpler; today, new physicians have to take on the rising costs of operating a practice plus the decreasing amounts of reimbursements from health insurance companies. So, how can you make the most of the income you are earning and avoid financial mistakes? Financial security starts by avoiding these five common financial pitfalls. Let us take a closer look at each one and the solution to circumvent it.

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Loan Repayment Vs. Investment for New Physicians: Understanding Your Options

26 June 2015

As a new physician, emotions run high. There's relief at having completed your residency, the anticipation of starting the next chapter of your life, and the feeling of dread surrounding the mound of debt you've accumulated.

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How to Create & Manage a Budget During Residency

18 June 2015
 
Unlike law school students or business school graduates that have the potential to leave school and receive a six-figure salary, medical residents receive intern salaries after they graduate. That’s why it’s so important for medical residents to take control of their finances during residency and create a budget. A budget sets a strong financial foundation for the future, and will prepare you to budget and set aside money to pay for loans after residency - a major expense that some medical residents will bear for many years to come. Acknowledging this, here are a few ways you can create and manage a budget.
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5 Ways Marriage Changes Your Finances

2 June 2015

When you get married, there’s an array of things that change for you and your spouse. You now address each other as husband and wife, you come home a little earlier from work to see your companion, and you spend time making plans for the future together. Additionally, maybe you have moved into your spouse’s apartment or home, or perhaps you are considering buying a new home together. No matter what your future plans look like, marriage will undoubtedly impact your finances. Below we have broken down five financial changes that newlyweds should be prepared for.

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Traveling this summer? 4 Reasons to Consider Travel Insurance

20 May 2015

Travel insurance may sound like another type of insurance you don't really need, similar to extended warranties and rental car insurance. In reality, though, investing in travel insurance may prove to be well worth the spend. Let's take a look at 5 compelling reasons why you may want to get travel insurance before your trip.

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