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Don't "Roth" Everything
How to manage potential increasing tax rates with Roth vs. pre-tax accounts.
Apr 28, 20236 min read


Mortgage Interest Deductibility
Some rules behind deducting your mortgage on your taxes - and how to think about the benefit of the deduction.
Feb 7, 20234 min read


Interplay of FSA and Tax Credits with Children
A blog on how the different credits can be used, and if a tax credit is more beneficial than an employer's dependent care FSA.
Jan 24, 20235 min read


Roth IRA; why the back door?
The process and explanation of completing a back door Roth IRA.
Jan 10, 20236 min read


401(k)s are a scam?
My thoughts talking about why 401(k)s are not a scam.
Dec 30, 20226 min read


A Student Loan Update
My take on the student loan landscape currently - and how to manage it right now.
Nov 29, 20225 min read


Retirement Account Contribution Rules & Limits
Different retirement plans and how their contribution limits interact.
Oct 4, 20226 min read


The Bitcoin Elite
My dissents from Bitcoin and why I don't think it has a sustainable, long-term future as a currency.
Sep 20, 202210 min read


Are There Investments That Are Recession-Proof?
Investments aren't recession-proof, but you can create your finances to be recession-proof.
Sep 6, 20224 min read


Utilizing Medical Savings Accounts (FSA, HSA)
Different accounts available to pay for medical costs, and strategies to utilize each.
Aug 23, 20226 min read


5 Expensive Decisions as a First Year Attending Physician
Five financial considerations for a first year attending physician.
Aug 10, 20227 min read


A Word about LLCs
Some thoughts behind the use of LLCs and common misconceptions.
Jul 26, 20226 min read


Three Step Financial Plan
Three simplified steps behind creating a financial plan
Jul 12, 20226 min read


The Year of Marriage
Financial considerations when getting married.
Jun 28, 20227 min read


Rising Rates Silver Lining
Pros and cons of rising interest rates, and what to do about it.
Jun 18, 20225 min read


The Perfect Balance Sheet
Considerations when building a balance sheet for future income replacement.
May 31, 20228 min read


Do Stocks Create Wealth?
How to create wealth, and where stocks fit into that.
May 17, 20227 min read


Self-Employed Company Benefits
Benefits that you need to create for yourself as a self-employed individual
May 3, 20226 min read


Lessons From 2021 Tax Season
Some of the headaches my clients ran into this year, and how to be proactive for 2022 tax season.
Apr 19, 20226 min read


Musings #1
Unstructured thoughts around the superior benefits of behavior over numbers and data in personal finance.
Mar 8, 20224 min read
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