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Introduction
Why?
We physicians have little business
training
We tend to be easy marks & bad
managers
And if we screw it up, nobodys going to
feel sorry for us
Purpose:
Outline:
Introduction
Insurances:
Emergency fund
Health
Disability
Auto
Life
Homeowners
Umbrella
Malpractice
Outline (continued)
Retirement
College
Educational loans
Other suggestions
Summary
#1 - Absolutely Necessary
Absolutely
Necessary
(Survival)
L if
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lan
Insurance:
Definition:
Insurance
Original Purpose: pool rare, non-withstandable risks, not first dollar coverage
Common Now: a vehicle for benefits &
entitlements
Differing Motivations: if youre an
employee vs. an independent purchaser
Emergency Fund
Health Insurance
Tail Coverage
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Frequently neglected
Remember - dying is cheap (living is
expensive)
Issues:
Homeowners Insurance:
Auto Insurance:
Rich? - It depends.
3)
4)
Tax Deductible
(Before Tax $s)
ACCUMULATION
Tax Deferred
(Funds not Available)
DISTRIBUTION
Taxable
(Income & Estate)
ESOPs
IRS penalties for retirement withdrawals prior to age
59 !
#2 LIFE INSURANCE
ANNUITIES
MUNICIPAL BONDS
ROTH IRAs
529/COVERDALE IRAs
Not Deductible
(After Tax $s)
Tax Deferred
(Funds Available with
Municipal Bonds)
Not Deductible
(After Tax $s)
Partially Tax
Deferred
and
Partially Tax Free
Partially Taxable
And
Partially Tax Free
Retirement Options
A new option
Some (not many) employers offer
A great option if they do better than a
Roth IRA
SEP IRA
Moonlighting
Consulting
Honoraria
Royalties
Etc.
#2 Must Do
Simple
Flexible
You maintain control
Lots of investment options
But, no tax advantages
Convenience
Improve cash flow
Renew deferments or gain additional deferments
May
May
May
May
www.aamc.org/students/financing/
Buy a House:
Buying Cars
Pay cash
Get a loan
Lease
A no-brainer
Moonlighting
Convenient
Credit Report
www.annualcreditreport.com
Debt
More Suggestions:
--down payment
--whatever
Learn More:
www.quicken.com
www.smartmoney.com
www.kiplinger.com
Financial planners
Professionally?
Personally?
Financial goals?
Material possessions?
Prioritize - all goals have price tags
Budget & plan
Further Advice
Summary
Emergency fund
Health insurance
Disability insurance
Auto insurance
Malpractice insurance
Life insurance
Homeowners ins.
Umbrella insurance
Retirement
College
Goal setting
Questions?