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Debt: Pay if off or Let it Ride?
Debt is one of the talking points that will provide vastly different answers depending on your company. It comes down to math vs mindset. And what one stands to gain.
The Road Less Traveled
I challenge each of you to question the social norm of personal finance. If these ways pass inspection, proceed, but if a superior road untraveled presents itself, consider the road less traveled.
Mrs. TFC: I'm the Spender, Not the Saver
The first TFC guest post, which happens to be from Mrs. TFC. Life through the eyes of the spender.
5 Reasons NOT to Follow TFC Advice
Every quality research study reports limitations. Why not have limitations of my own?
Job Search Considerations Part II
A continuation of “The Job Search.” There are plenty of considerations in this post to be mindful of. And don’t miss part I for my top 4 priorities.
5 Poor Financial Decisions I Made
Nobody is perfect. I note a few of my financial setbacks so you don’t make the same mistakes. And if you are considering one of these decisions, study up before you commit.
American Middle-Class: Do CRNAs Qualify?
Don’t look at the world through clouded lenses. I outline the middle-class and what qualifies as such. High income earners, acknowledge your success and remain humble.
CRNAs: Financially Independent within 10 Years
What if I told you most CRNAs could be financially independent and retire from anesthesia within 10 years of passing boards? It’s not as difficult as it sounds and I’ll show you why. Read to find out just how easy it is to retire in a decade with anesthesia income.
10 Financial Formulas to Know
An overly complicated thumbnail for a blog entry about basic financial formulas. Basic, but essential to completing the personal finance picture.
My First Year as a New Grad Independent CRNA
The recollection of my first year as a new grad CRNA working at a rural critical access hospital practicing to the top of my scope. An overview of my experiences and lessons.
Debt: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In the current world, debt is nearly inevitable. Debt comes in many forms – some reasonable and others detrimental to financial success. Debt management is one of the topics many “financial experts” disagree on.
Risk: Challenge the Dogma
Risk is a word that plays on emotions, especially when speaking to financial decisions. There is a connotation that tells investors to be ware. Let’s examine risk in a new light to see if the dogma prevails.
What’s in your 401(k): Effective Passive Investing
A fundamental part of financial literacy is understanding your investments. It’s important we know what those dollars that leave our paycheck each month are purchasing. And why such investments may help or hinder our progress.
Personal Finance: The Key to Financial Success
Put your house in order before you expect to make change in the world. Personal finance is your financial house. The foundation of your financial success. Don’t overlook the first step or risk stumbling on your climb to financial freedom.
10 Investments for CRNAs to Build Wealth
There are many places to send your hard earned dollars. I have identified 10 quality candidates that will strengthen your financial health.
5 Reasons CRNAs are Bad with Money
High earning medical professionals meet the stereotype of being bad with money. As with most stereotypies, there is an element of truth at play. Find out where I see most CRNAs making a wrong turn, thus inhibiting their own financial success.
Winning isn’t Easy: Don’t Conceal Effort
Few things irk me more than others thinking my successes came easily. It’s not all unicorns and rainbows. Unfortunately, the “good” are often accompanied by the difficult, unpleasant, and undesirable.
W-2 vs 1099
Understand what it means to be a W-2 employee or a 1099 independent contractor. Which do you take if offered a choice? They both have pros and cons. Decide what works best for your lifestyle.
The Financial Impact of Personal Decisions
Personal decisions greatly influence our financial wellbeing whether we want them to or not. Like opportunity cost, the long-term cost of personal decisions seemingly unrelated to money greatly impacts our financial status.