What if there were just two things you could do to make your financial future brighter?
Katherine Vessenes, CEO and Founder of MD Financial Advisors, asked Dr. Chris Mozdzanowski this in the first of More Money Minutes for Doctors’ new series, Quick Financial Tips from Your Colleagues. Click the link below to watch the video or read more about her interview with Dr. Mozdzanowski.
A lot of doctors might think that bank accounts are easy, basic, or even boring. However, bank accounts are the foundation of any financial plan. They can be easily overlooked, which is a big mistake.
Bank accounts, when set up and used correctly, start the chain of efficiency you want throughout all elements of your financial plan. If you can keep your bank accounts that way, then they are the most efficient and most effective for you long-term. It's going to reduce stress, make things seem like they're on autopilot, allow you to focus attention on other things that are more important in your life.
It’s that time of year where you might have found yourself with some unexpected or additional income. While you may receive a bonus at any time throughout the year, now is the most common time when questions roll in about what to do with that money. Questions like: Do I pay down debt first? Do I save it for a family vacation? Do I spend it? Do I put it into my retirement savings?
If you missed part one of this series where Katherine discussed base pay, bonuses, restrictions, arbitration, and general tips, you can listen or read more about it here. Today we’ll cover common benefits in doctor contracts and what can be negotiated.
I'm going to ask you to wait, take a deep breath, and make sure this is a good deal for you. I've seen doctors sign contracts that were not in their best interest, which is why we review contracts for all of our financial planning clients.
Doctors, I'm sure you've looked at your employment contract and were probably taken aback with all the legal jargon. There are so many pages of information which can be so hard to understand. I find a lot of doctors, particularly young doctors, are exhausted and so burnt out that the first contract that comes their way, they just want to sign and be done with the pain.
I'm going to ask you to wait, take a deep breath, and make sure this is a good deal for you. I've seen doctors sign contracts that were not in their best interest, which is why we review contracts for all of our financial planning clients.
What if there were just two things you could do to make your financial future brighter?
Katherine Vessenes, CEO and Founder of MD Financial Advisors, asked Dr. Chris Mozdzanowski this in the first of More Money Minutes for Doctors’ new series, Quick Financial Tips from Your Colleagues. Click the link below to watch the video or read more about her interview with Dr. Mozdzanowski.
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.
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