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Should Recent Weather Events Impact Your Emergency Fund?

The Motivated MD

Budgeting for living expenses should be comprehensive (mortgage payments/rent, student loans, groceries, utilities, childcare—every. An emergency fund should be used for emergencies only (car wreck, unemployment, unexpected healthcare expenses, etc.) a high-yield savings account or money market account). Stay motivated!

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Choosing to Rent or Buy a Home in 2025

The Motivated MD

I found this to be true in my life, and I think that for those in healthcare professions with prolonged training, it can be even more difficult. Standard Disclaimer: None of the information on this website is meant as individualized financial or medical advice. These posts may contain affiliate links.

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How Doctors Can Save More and Do Less

The Motivated MD

In medicine, it is commonly agreed that ‘to err is human’ Most healthcare professionals would agree that humans make mistakes. A study by Johns Hopkins in 2016 found that medical errors may potentially be the third leading cause of death nationwide. This is another aspect of your savings that needs to be addressed early.

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