Money Talk For ER Docs™

The Godmother of the Emergency Physician recruiting world – Barb Katz – joins Scott on this special edition of the Money Talk For ER Docs podcast. Barb shares her unique perspective on the job market…

Transition from W-2 to 1099 is a bigger deal than you might first think. So we’ve set out to create the most ER-specific “how-to” guide we can come up with to help those navigating this change. This …

Transitioning from W-2 to 1099 is a bigger deal than you might first think. So we’ve set out to create the most ER-specific “how-to” guide we can come up with to help those navigating this change. Th…

EP’s are used to making reactive decisions. It’s the nature of the job. The preparation, or proactiveness, comes in the form of education, supplies, machines, and a setting designed to make those spo…

Asset allocation and risk tolerance go together like two peas in a pod. But what’s the best way to determine that stock-bond mix? Questionnaires and surveys are the industry norm, but do they truly r…

We’ve talked about the power of diversification in the stock and bond markets, but what about expanding beyond? At first glance it makes sense:  you’re adding even more diversification to your portfo…

It’s that time again! Taxes. Benjamin Franklin was right over 200 years ago when he said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” But just because that’s the case, doesn’t mean filing has to be …

A topic that is often overlooked until we bring it up with a client is when to get life insurance. It’s a bit of a conundrum on the surface: When you’re young and healthy, the risk of dying seems low…

Last year felt like a blur for many. Before we were able to even process 2020, we were nearing the end of 2021. It was a year of uncertainty, anticipation, and hopes for a return to normalcy—and one …

The Omicron Variant has contributed to ER volumes being at all-time highs across the US. It wasn’t too long ago, volumes were low. In either case, such volatility has left financial consequences – bo…

A New Year means a clean slate. With that typically comes resolutions: exercise more, eat healthier, quit smoking… and dare we say prioritize your finances!

But unlike other resolutions that may only…

To this day, Emergency Medicine is one of the newest major specialties we have. As a result, we see rapid change happening, especially relative to other specialties. What were things like in the earl…

There’s a fine line in the tax code that oftentimes requires some finessing. Some ER Docs aren’t taking any deductions, some taking a few obvious ones, and others are taking everything and the kitche…

Have you considered working for the VA? There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to answering that. Compensation, retirement (TSP and FERS), planned years of service, workload, career traj…

You have spent 6-8 years becoming an ER Doc. You’ve taken on significant debt. You’ve sacrificed your social life. Your time. Sleep. All of this magnifies the emotions involved in dealing with money.…

With the New Year quickly approaching, we tend to find ourselves a different type of busy with family obligations, gift shopping, and possible travel plans. Despite this, certain financial tasks need…

Do you know your DTI? That’s your debt-to-income ratio. It’s a common metric asked about when qualifying for a loan. We’ve been extrapolating data across hundreds of ER Docs over the years and want t…

Getting a new car is exciting. At the same time, it can be pretty stressful, especially if your current car is on the fritz. Unless you’re opting for self-transportation (walking or biking) or third-…

If you were one of the many listeners who tuned in to a Top 3 most listened to episode of ours titled “Get Ready: Biden’s Tax Proposal Is Out!”, then you probably left off thinking your tax situation…

How are you invested? It’s a tough question that we find most ER Docs don’t have a concise answer for. It makes sense: medical school and residency did not prepare ER Docs to be investment-savvy. And…