How is my Financial Health, Doc?

I had the pleasure to have on my show Roger who shared with me his financial literacy journey and how he came to understand Suitability vs Best Interest Standard.   Please email me if you have any comments or feedback at HMFDH2020@gmail.com

We all Canadian physicians have been yearning for a pension plan for the profession for approximately 120 years. No one has taken the time or given the effort to create one for us. That time has come. I, the co-founder of the Canadian Physicians' Pension Plan, have designed one that meet the needs of Canadian physicians. It is designed specifically for us.  98% of us are in RRSP, a vehicle designe...

We all Canadian physicians have been yearning for a pension plan for the profession for approximately 120 years. No one has taken the time or given the effort to create one for us. That time has come. I, the co-founder of the Canadian Physicians' Pension Plan, have designed one that meet the needs of Canadian physicians. It is designed specifically for us.  98% of us are in RRSP, a vehicle designe...

We all Canadian physicians have been yearning for a pension plan for the profession for ages. No one has taken the time or given the effort to create one for us Canadian physicians. That time has come. I, the co-founder of the Canadian Physicians' Pension Plan, have designed one that meet the needs of Canadian physicians. It is designed specifically for us.    98% of us are in RRSP, a vehicle desi...

We, all Canadian physicians, have been yearning for a pension plan for the profession for ages. No one has taken the time or given the effort to create one for us Canadian physicians. 98% of us are in RRSP, a vehicle designed for middle income individuals. It is not the ideal retirement vehicle and tax tool for Canadian physicians. A pension plan is. Here is why.   If you have any comments or feed...

Healthcare professionals are very good at what they do, but are very bad at personal finance. We go through our professional and private lives without knowing these major financial concepts. This lack of knowledge is severely detrimental to our financial wellbeing. It is imperative we correct this.

Healthcare professionals are very good at what they do, but are very bad at personal finance. We go through our professional and private lives without knowing these major financial concepts. This lack of knowledge is severely detrimental to our financial wellbeing. It is imperative we correct this.

Many of us look to include real-estate in our investment portfolio. There active ways to invest in real-estate. There are more passive ways. Investing with a Limited Partner (LP) may be right for you. How much do you understand of LP real-estate investing. What do you know about BTRSFR? It is time to upgrade your knowledge!

 "I am good" is what I often hear from colleagues who either do not want to deal, do not want to be bothered, do not feel confident, or feel embarrassed about their own personal finances. Many are heading towards a path of financial hardship in the future because they haven't learned how to properly plan for the future. Physicians make a good income but physicians also like to spend. We have so-ca...

We have been told by our accountants to take as little salary as possible and leave the rest of the corporate income in the corporation as retain earnings. Then we were told to invest these retain earnings in a non-registered investment account. Many of us have done this. It is no longer tax efficient to do so. Were you aware of it? Now learn the reasons why it is no longer advisable to do this. W...

As I mentioned several times, people in the healthcare industry loves to invest in real-estate. In fact, who doesn't? While most are familiar with buying a primary residence, many are still learning about alternative ways to invest in real-estate. Have you considered real-estate development investing through a Limited Partnership? Did you know what it was? If not, well, here is your chance to lear...

I hear this very commonly from my peers: "I will discuss this with my advisor/accountant". I know for a fact that most of my colleagues who say this have never questioned whether their advisor/accountant has the knowledge or expertise to opine on the question at hand. However, they believe the "experts" without a second thought. Are they getting "best interest" or "suitable" advice? Does the exper...

Purchasing real estate is still a wonderful investment strategy. However, it is big decision and often an even bigger financial commitment. Thankfully, pre-construction condominiums are an accessible way for investors to get into the physical real estate market. They can invest with a reasonable down payment, and throughout construction, their investment grows in value. So, by the time their build...

We are brought up to hate debt and to pay-off every single dollar as fast as we can so we do not have debt. That is the common teaching. But using debt is different from having debt. We are not familiar nor comfortable with this concept. It does take a different mindset to absorb this. In this episode, we start with defining debt and OPM (Other People's Money). Then, we discuss how to leverage OPM...

We are brought up to hate debt and to pay-off every single dollar as fast as we can so we do not have debt. That is the common teaching. But using debt is different from having debt. We are not familiar nor comfortable with this concept. It does take a different mindset to absorb this. In this episode, we start with defining debt and OPM (Other People's Money). Then, we discuss how to leverage OPM...

There is great debate going on in the wider financial community about life insurance. There is really 2 schools of thought out there: only buy Term insurance and invest the difference (BTID) vs Whole life insurance. There are indications (medical lingo used here) for both types of insurances. We should take some time to understand them. This one is on Participating Life insurance. Please enjoy the...

Many physicians feel they are trapped. I know many of these physicians. They cannot do anything else other than medicine (and their own specialty). The reality is that physicians have acquired throughout their studies many skills that are transferrable to other careers. However, at times, we are too emotionally trapped to recognize the spectrum of skills we have. We do have them. of course, we als...

Physicians know much about investing (in the Market). Many are not aware about Arm's length private lending. What is this and what does it eat in the winter? We are going to bring this to your awareness today. Enjoy the learning!   Please lave me feedback or comment at hmfhd2020@gmail.com

I hear a lot of my colleagues talk about real-estate investing and earning passive income via real-estate. Many have talked about it. Very fews have actually done it. Maybe because of lack of knowledge. Maybe because of fear. Maybe just procrastination. Whatever the reason, there is no more excuse after this episode.   If you want to leave me any comments or feedback, please email me at hmfhd2020@...

Many of us secretly dream of a non-clinical job or career. We struggle to figure out what that would look like but, more importantly, how to get there. As we face more burnout in our industry, it becomes an imperative to actually drive towards our passion that can become a signifcant side job in this GIG economy. Having a passion outside of clinical work is now, I think, a must to combat burnout....

Everyone loves to talk about investment and stocks. We love to talk about the latest and shiniest coin on the block. But it is really not as important as considering the entire financial plan. Focusing mainly on investments as your overall financial plan can lead to a failed plan. What else should we do then?   Please leave me with your feedback and questions at hmfhd2020@gmail.com

Many think life insurance is only for the estate after our passing (journey to the clouds). That is a very limited and scarcity mindset view of what life insurance can do. Those who truly understand life insurance know many other strategies to build financial security, independence, and wealth. This is one of such very powerful strategies. It is not for everyone, but it is something to be at least...

We, in healthcare, are no different than everyone else when it comes to evaluating a product or service. Everyone, even people whose expertise is financial products and strategies, fall in the same trap. That is basing their assessment mainly focused on cost and fees. That is absolutely the wrong mindset. And it is very costly in the end. Life is a great teacher, but this teacher is very expensive...

I am certain you have many views about money. Are those views yours? or have they been implanted into your consciousness by your parents, your in-laws, or your neighbours? How you understand and view money determines how successful financially you will be. It will also dictate how happy you will be. So, do not underestimate the impact of your view about money.   Please email me at HMFHD2020@gmail....

Ice cream is amazing on its own. Soda is also very tasty. The combination of ice cream with soda in an ice cream float is even more amazing! Well, here, we will discuss another amazing combination. What is the Enhanced Smith Maneuver? We will dive into this combination and understand how they can be synergistic for incorporated healthcare professionals.   If would like to leave any comments or sug...