|Articles|April 10, 2000

If you're so smart, Doctor, why aren't you rich?

Physicians don't accumulate as much wealth as other high earners, for serveral reasons. See which ones apply to you.

If you're so smart, Doctor, why aren't you rich?

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Physicians don't accumulate as much wealth as other high earners, for several reasons. See which ones apply to you.

By Thomas J. Stanley, PhD, and William D. Danko, PhD

Adapted with permission from The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, published by Longstreet Press, Atlanta.

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