Retirement Planning

SECURE Act 2.0: Can Doctors Roll Over 529 Plans into Roth IRAs? [Podcast]

SECURE Act 2.0: Can Doctors Roll Over 529 Plans into Roth IRAs? [Podcast]

You may have heard the buzz surrounding developments with SECURE Act 2.0. Today, we're diving into the new IRS rules that would allow rolling over 529 plans into a Roth IRA. Let’s unravel this news and determine if it's a viable option for you.

Mastering the Minimum Effective Financial Dosage for Doctors [Podcast]

Mastering the Minimum Effective Financial Dosage for Doctors [Podcast]

Welcome back to More Money Minutes for Doctors. Today we delve into a crucial topic: determining the minimum effective financial dosage for doctors to achieve lasting financial security.

In the realm of financial advice, countless articles offer tips for enhancing your finances. However, just as doctors prescribe the minimum effective dose for patients, should there not be a similar approach for doctors managing their finances? Let’s explore this concept.

A Doctor's Guide to Avoiding Four Crucial Financial Pitfalls [Podcast]

A Doctor's Guide to Avoiding Four Crucial Financial Pitfalls [Podcast]

Managing personal finances can often take a back seat to a doctor’s demanding schedules. However, overlooking key financial decisions in the early stages of a medical career can lead to long-term setbacks. Today we’re discussing common financial mistakes made by young doctors and offer strategies to avoid them.

1099 Tax Shelters for Doctors [Podcast]

1099 Tax Shelters for Doctors [Podcast]

It is crucial for doctors to understand the differences in retirement accounts if they want to maximize their wealth. Two popular choices, the Sep IRA and the Solo 401K, present distinctive benefits, limitations, and considerations. Here, we break down the key elements of each, shedding light on their respective advantages and limitations.

Small Steps Toward Financial Freedom for Doctors [Podcast with Dr. Kristy McAteer]

Small Steps Toward Financial Freedom for Doctors [Podcast with Dr. Kristy McAteer]

Financial freedom is a goal that many aspire to achieve, and for good reason. It offers the promise of a life with choices, free from the constraints of financial stress. In the world of medicine, where the demands of the profession are high, finding financial freedom can be a crucial step towards a healthier, happier life. Here we will explore some practical steps—often overlooked—that can pave the way for doctors to attain financial freedom.

Doctors and Burnout [Podcast with Dr. Kristy McAteer]

Doctors and Burnout [Podcast with Dr. Kristy McAteer]

In the landscape of modern medicine, the alarming rise of burnout among physicians has prompted critical discussions about how to sustain your careers and well-being. With the ever-increasing demands of medical practice, doctors find themselves facing unique financial challenges. In this episode, we delve into the insights shared by Katherine and Kristy who sheds light on the financial implications of burnout and offers practical strategies for physicians to embrace a life of abundance and create sustainable financial plans.

Doctors, Here are 10 Questions to Ask Your Prospective Financial Advisor [Podcast]

Doctors, Here are 10 Questions to Ask Your Prospective Financial Advisor [Podcast]

Want to start building your investments and planning for retirement? Have no idea where to start the conversation about your personal finances? Well, you’re not alone!

Here are the top 10 questions to ask when comparing prospective financial advisors:

Market Downturns for Doctors [Podcast]

Market Downturns for Doctors [Podcast]

How will the state of our current geopolitical events impact your investments? It is nearly impossible to avoid the news and the speculation of what will come. While so much is uncertain, one thing we can prepare for is that our economy will most likely feel the effects of global unrest in the for of a market downturn.

Today, we’ll cover how we prepare, how we can take advantage of a down market, and share some statistics that might help you get to sleep at night.

Love and Money for Doctors [Podcast]

Love and Money for Doctors [Podcast]

Love is in the air this month, but there's something familiar to us all that has the ability to turn that air sour. Money. Love and money are both something we'd consider human necessities, but they don't always mesh well.

Studies have shown that roughy 40% of divorces occur because of how the other spouse handled money. Let's keep the love alive!

Join us this week as Katherine and Kristy talk about love and money. Specifically how to broach the subject with your significant other before it has the chance to cause heartbreak.
We invite you to join us this week as we talk about setting goals to improve your physical and financial health, and the pathway to achieving them!

Physical and Financial Health for Doctors [Podcast]

Physical and Financial Health for Doctors [Podcast]

In the past have you set sparkling New Year's resolutions, only to have them fizzle out by February? We can to help you achieve your goals this year! How, might you ask? By showing you the steps to create (and stick to) your personal and financial goals.

We invite you to join us this week as we talk about setting goals to improve your physical and financial health, and the pathway to achieving them!

9 Retirement Landmines of Doctors [Podcast]

9 Retirement Landmines of Doctors [Podcast]

Two items we talk about in every first meeting we have with doctors are: retirement, and financial independence. It’s common knowledge in the financial world that doctors already start at a disadvantage for retirement. By the time doctors are attending and able to start saving significant amounts toward retirement, other professionals have had a decade of retirement savings under their belt.

Inflation Info for Doctors [Podcast]

Inflation Info for Doctors [Podcast]

Today’s topic is something you’ve likely heard about in the news quite a bit: inflation. Inflation occurs when the prices of goods and services increase steadily over time. This results in consumers buying fewer of these goods and services with every dollar they have saved. Can we predict it? How do we prepare for it? How can we rest at night with so little control over it?

A Doctor's Side Gig Income: Consulting [Podcast]

A Doctor's Side Gig Income: Consulting [Podcast]

This week Katherine interviews Jim Mangraviti, Jr, Esq. principal of SEAK. Founded in 1980, SEAK’s purpose is to help doctors learn how they can supplement their income through non-clinical work. Today’s conversation is focused mainly on consulting.

Retirement Basics for Doctors [Podcast]

Retirement Basics for Doctors [Podcast]

Preparing for retirement takes time, so start planning early in your career!

This week Katherine is interviewed by Brown University's Dr. Kristy McAteer. They have an info-packed discussion about what to expect leading up to, and transitioning into, retirement.


Doctor's Penny Pinching Tips [Podcast]

Doctor's Penny Pinching Tips [Podcast]

At the end of each year, we take time to reflect on what we’ve done over the past twelve months and what we want to do better next year. One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions we see doctors make: Save more money. Whether the funds are for a big trip, education, paying off debt, retirement or just in general, we’ll cover some of the best ways to save a little extra this upcoming year.

Doctors, What is a Financial Plan? [Podcast]

Doctors, What is a Financial Plan? [Podcast]

Today’s podcast is all about financial plans. As you well know, every doctor needs a plan when going into surgery. Well, doctors need a plan when meeting with their advisor as well. We will cover what should be included in a financial plan and what you need to know when you sit down with an advisor.

Top 12 Stumbling Blocks We See with Doctors' Finances [Podcast]

Top 12 Stumbling Blocks We See with Doctors' Finances [Podcast]

Here at MD Financial, we think that a better educated client is a BETTER CLIENT. Our goal in “More Money Minutes for Doctors” is to teach you many of the stumbling blocks that doctors have encountered during their journey. This will help save you from unnecessary stress and heartache, and provide you with a more stable financial future. In today’s episode, Katherine Vessenes, JD, CFP®, CEO and Founder of MD Financial Advisors discusses the top problems she has seen through the years.