Originally published by Life Happens, April 7, 2017, written by Helen Mosher One of the most harrowing experiences I’ve ever had was during the sixth month of my pregnancy. My husband was out late, hadn’t called, and I was, of course, angry at his thoughtlessness. But this very evening, he... Read more →
As a part of a feature we're calling "Early Career Spotlight", we recently asked several early career physicians what wisdom they had for their peers when it comes to financial wellness. Here's what Liz B. had to say: "My story starts out like many of yours. I paid my way... Read more →
What's scarier...the fact that Halloween is only a month away or facing your next student loan payment? We're guessing it's the latter. Here are some scary student loan facts from our student loan consolidation and refinance partner, SoFi. Remember to use the link to the AAP SoFi page if you're... Read more →
It’s fairly common to have at least a small understanding of life insurance, but it’s not often we hear about disability insurance. Every now and again, you’ll hear that a friend is “out on disability,” but what does that really mean and what types of disability insurance are out there?... Read more →
In the beginning of medical school, we were told that information will come like “water from a firehose." That was true, and it is also true that the learning curve for residency is even steeper and more like getting information from Niagara Falls. In addition to getting an education, medical... Read more →
Shopping for insurance can be difficult due to the fine print but I appreciate the work the AAP has done to research and subsidize some great starter policies. As part of your AAP membership during residency, the AAP subsidizes a $100,000 term life insurance plan and $1,000/month disability insurance plan... Read more →
Possibly the most important financial habit you could have is to know exactly where your money is going and develop a budget. By tracking your spending (with software programs, spreadsheets or websites), it is easy to see where changes can be made and verify that your spending lines up with... Read more →