As a physician, buying your first home can feel like stepping into a tough matchup — long hours, student loans, and a housing market that doesn’t exactly feel welcoming. It’s common to wonder whether it’s smarter to wait for conditions to improve or make a move now....
Buying a home is a major milestone, especially for physicians balancing student loans, career transitions, and long work hours. A common question right now is whether rising homeowner’s insurance costs should factor into your buying decision. The short answer: yes—but...
Physicians are often told they’re “financially secure.” On paper, that’s usually true. But real life doesn’t always line up with contracts, pay schedules, or ideal timing. Relocations, delayed start dates, credentialing backlogs, family emergencies, or major...
Short-term funding can feel like a standalone decision—but for physicians, it rarely is. Every financial choice connects to something bigger: a relocation, a home purchase, a career transition, or long-term wealth strategy. When funding is evaluated in isolation,...
Few career paths involve as many transitions as medicine. Residency. Fellowship. First attending role. Relocations. Contract changes. Life events layered on top of it all. Each stage brings new income potential—and new financial challenges. Common Transition Stress...
