Physician's Money Digest

Start thinking about taxes now to maximize your deductions later, even if it takes more time than usual.

A new Panacea Financial survey finds that debt, contract confusion and tax complexity keep physicians financially stuck at every career stage.

Hyper-scalers are spending hundreds of billions on construction, wiring, and HVAC — and industrials investors are capturing those gains while the market focuses on tech

The new 530A accounts are traditional IRAs that are custodianed by an adult but owned by a minor. These accounts will be available for contributions in July 2026, though custodians may submit account opening information now.

Panacea Financial's 2026 survey found that physician financial confidence barely budges across an entire career. The reasons why go deeper than income.

Burnout comes from more than just workplace overload. Here’s why doctors need training in personal finance

Atlas MD co-founder Josh Umbehr, M.D., who has been in direct primary care practice since 2010, explains why he thinks the model is closer to mainstream than most physicians realize.

Strike the right balance between liquid and higher-yielding, less-liquid accounts.

Four in 10 physicians have a side gig. Here are the data on who succeeds, where the money is going and what doctors who've done it wish they'd known sooner.

PYA consulting principal Tynan Kugler breaks down the market, regulatory and workforce pressures pulling physician compensation in competing directions, and what organizations and physicians need to understand before structuring a deal.

Federal borrowing caps, the end of SAVE and a new income-driven repayment plan begin reshaping the federal student loan system this summer.

Panacea Financial's 2026 survey reveals that debt, contract confusion and tax complexity are keeping physicians financially stuck at every stage of their career.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

Bonds may not be the best choice when it comes to a conservative investment plan

Panacea Financial's 2026 customer survey shows the financial strain of medicine doesn't ease with attending salary.

An investment adviser explains medical practice valuation and the strategic choices independent physicians face.

Create your own private pension with either of these types of income annuities

Here’s a high-income retirement savings tool most independent physicians don’t know they’re missing.

Overall, they are, but different types offer different levels of potential risk. How to choose wisely.

Avoiding damage from volatility is really an exercise in investors’ overcoming their own worst enemy: themselves.

Consider retirement income you’ll need, taxes, asset allocation and alternatives to generate safe income. Avoid portfolio “death spiral.”

Physicians are earning in new ways, but outdated estate plans can fail in practice — not just on paper.

Probably not — but it depends on your circumstances and which kind of annuity

WalletHub's annual ranking of all 50 states and Washington, D.C., finds the Midwest and Mountain West leading the pack, powered by strong cost-adjusted pay, affordable malpractice insurance and low burnout rates.

Taking them later results in higher future income but can create an income gap. If you want to retire early, annuities offer a way to boost income until your benefits begin.