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A Crash Course on Car Insurance for Residents and Medical Students

March 28th, 2009

Paying for auto insurance is something that most of us have to deal with but probably don’t spend enough time on to understand what we’re paying for.  Here, we detail the various coverages provided by car insurers.
Types of Automobile Insurance
When you contact an insurance agent, they’ll ask you about your desired limits for several types [...]

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9 Ways for Medical Students to Begin Building Wealth

March 19th, 2009

Happy Match Day 2009!  Hopefully you got into your choice of programs and can now relax and enjoy your last couple months as a med student.   This post should help those of you who just matched and those of you who still have a couple years of school left to begin on your path towards [...]

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Compound Interest – The Eighth Wonder of the World

March 17th, 2009

Albert Einstein referred to compound interest as the eighth wonder of the world. He was a smart guy, so it may be worth paying attention to his statements.  Here we discuss what compound interest is and how it can help you on your path towards a wealthy future.
What is Compound Interest?
Compound interest is the [...]

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Rent vs. Buy for New Medical Residents and Fellows

March 4th, 2009

It’s getting close to match day where those fourth year medical students amongst us will have their next 3-4 years decided for them.  It was a crazy time for Andrea and I not knowing where she would end up for the next three years, but we got through it when she got her second choice [...]

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Student Loans as a Form of Life Insurance

March 2nd, 2009

Student loans are interesting beasts.  They’re good because they allow you to pursue an education that will, in the end, allow you to earn a higher salary than you likely would have otherwise.  They are often referred to as a good debt, for this reason – they are an investment in yourself and your earning [...]

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