The Motivated MD

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For many who follow the blog regularly, you likely have noticed that I haven’t published a blog post in quite some time (a month or two). Keeping a personal finance blog is a tricky thing. However, despite starting this blog in late 2021, I still feel that much remains in order to make it the successful enterprise I intended.

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The Motivated MD

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Here are a few reasons: Overwhelmingly, index funds have lower expense ratios because they are passively managed. No significantly excessive charge is needed to manage a fund that just mimics a market index. Diversification is a strategy for managing risk by holding different types of investments within a portfolio (e.g.,

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The Motivated MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I am using our weekly blog posts to create a future book that hopefully will apply to medical trainees and early career physicians looking to build generational wealth, get out of debt, and take control of their financial lives. This week, we are tackling all things related to lifestyle creep. These posts may contain affiliate links.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. More severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, chest pain, or seizures, are red flags that necessitate immediate medical attention. Managing and treating an illness involves several steps.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. You no longer need to review all medical records or repeat the whole medical and personal history. Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. Over time, more trust develops.

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