2023 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | August 2023-Personal Finance Tips and Disability Insurance

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The speaker begins by discussing the importance of financial literacy and how it affects both personal and professional aspects of life. They emphasize that doctors are often seen as targets by financial advisors and stress the need for doctors to learn about personal finance. Disability insurance is highlighted as a key aspect of financial protection and the speaker encourages doctors to purchase it early in their careers. They provide statistics on the high likelihood of disability for doctors and specifically highlight the risks for gastroenterologists. The speaker also discusses the importance of life insurance and the need to consider factors such as pregnancy and genetic testing when purchasing policies. Retirement accounts are discussed in detail, with the speaker explaining the benefits of tax-deferred and tax-free accounts. They provide information on different investment strategies and emphasize the importance of starting to save for retirement early. The speaker also touches on short-term investments, children-related financial planning, and estate planning. They conclude by recommending resources for further learning and reiterate the importance of financial independence and protection.

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Linda A. Hou, MD, FASGE

Keywords

financial literacy

personal finance

doctors

disability insurance

retirement accounts

investment strategies

financial protection