The Millionaire Next Door: Book Review
Updated August 2021 Back in the dark ages (otherwise known as the 1990’s), I came across this book in my house. It was called “The Millionaire Next Door”, and little did I know that this book would re-enter my life over 20 years later. I was a college student back then, and I must have…
Read MoreJack Bogle, Vanguard, and a Legacy
Jack who? That would have been my reaction not too long ago. I had almost zero knowledge about investing. Wall Street and the stock market seemed like they belonged in a world that did not intersect with my own. Sure, I had some money in a retirement account and a taxable account, but I certainly…
Read MoreSeeking Financial Advice Part 2
In Part 1, I discussed the first step before hiring a financial advisor: Dig deep and understand WHY you’re hiring them. Sounds so simple, but you would be surprised how often people choose financial advice without understanding how the industry really works. If you’re not clear about your own goals, you may find yourself wasting…
Read MoreVet Success Stories: An Army Reservist Veterinarian on FIRE
Have you heard of the FIRE movement? FIRE stands for financial independence, retire early. You can read about my motivation to FIRE here. Whether you’re on your way to FIRE or not, I hope you enjoy reading the story of others that are on this journey. I’d like to introduce Marianne Krumdick, DVM, a veterinarian…
Read MoreThe In Case Of Emergency Binder You Need For Your Loved Ones
This page contains affiliate links that come at no extra cost to you. You can read my full disclosure here. Thanks for supporting this website! Although I’ve never been a Boy Scout, I love their motto. Be prepared. You really can’t go wrong with this approach in life. We all know that things happen unexpectedly.…
Read MoreSeeking Financial Advice Part 1
I went through much of my young adult life blissfully unaware about personal finance. Even after graduating from veterinary school with six figure loans, I did not feel the urge to seek out advice about my finances. Marriage, another major milestone, still did not move me to be smart about my money. However, there did…
Read MorePSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) in Veterinary Medicine- Is This An Option For You?
Updated October 2021 I feel like PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) has been the forgotten loan repayment program on my blog thus far. However, now that we’re getting some news that a small number of borrowers have actually gotten their loans forgiven via PSLF, I thought I would go ahead and highlight this program. What…
Read MoreDo Age And Gender Matter When It Comes To Money? A Tiller Survey
Coming off the heels of writing a post about setting financial goals for the new year, I came across this blog post by Tiller the same day. First of all, what’s Tiller? Tiller is a budgeting tool that automates your spreadsheets for you. Budgeting apps like Mint.com or YNAB.com have their own platforms for tracking…
Read MoreMy Kids' Perspectives About Money- A Money Lesson for Mom
Ever since I started this blog, my kids have definitely noticed that money has become a hot topic around the house. This differs drastically from my own upbringing. Money was never mentioned. My parents never spoke about our own family finances, nor did they talk about how other people dealt with money. They likely thought…
Read MoreSmall Fees Add Up: Barriers To A Better Return With Your Investments
Once you start learning about investing, it’s not too long before you run into the subject of fees associated with investing. So. Many. Fees. These fees tend to be small, whether in absolute number or in percentage. But as illustrated with compounding, don’t be fooled by small numbers, because these fees can add up in…
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