Scripted Wealth | Money & Meaning for Pharmacists

Taking risks with your money, career, or life goals isn't easy, especially if you don't feel secure. In this episode, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, explores how to build both the financial and emotional foundation you need to step out of survival mode and start taking calculated risks with confidence. Episode Summary Without security, it can be difficult to take risks. In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO...

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a modest but mighty tool for healthcare and retirement planning with a rare triple-tax advantage. Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker share 2025 limits, key benefits, and common mistakes pharmacists make. This episode is brought to you by First Horizon. Mentioned on the Show First Horizon's Pharmacist Home Loan YFP Blog: Why I'm Not Using My Health Savings Account to Pay f...

Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker tackle one of the most common questions we hear from pharmacists: "Do I need this whole life insurance policy?" They dive into who needs coverage, common misconceptions, and why the "buy term and invest the difference" strategy may be the smarter approach. This episode is brought to you by APhA. Episode Summary YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and YFP Co-Founder...

Asking for and getting a raise can make a significant difference in your financial plan for years to come. In this episode, Tim Ulbrich walks through a five-step playbook with practical tips and strategies to help you confidently ask for and get the raise you deserve. Episode Summary Asking for and getting a raise can make a massive difference in your financial plan, not just today, but for years...

In this special episode, Tim Ulbrich introduces the winners of the YFP Gives scholarship. Deja Preusser, Zipporah Williams, Michaela Martin-Worley, Julia Miller, and Mildred Asamoah share their inspiring stories, showcasing the drive, resilience, and vision of the next generation of pharmacy leaders. Episode Summary YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD introduces the five recipients of the 20...

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially for pharmacists facing student loans, rising rents, and high interest rates. Tony Umholtz, mortgage loan officer at First Horizon, shares a realistic path to homeownership, even in today's challenging real estate environment. This episode is brought to you by First Horizon. Episode Summary Buying a home as a first-time buyer in today's market can fee...

Cory & Cassie Jenks return 5 years after first sharing their Coast FI journey. Tim Ulbrich talks with them about career shifts, family life, and how they're balancing financial freedom with living fully while raising three kids under six. Episode Summary In early 2020, pharmacists Cory and Cassie Jenks shared their inspiring journey toward Coast FI on Episode 134 of the YFP Podcast, explaining how...

Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, breaks down student loan updates from the Big Beautiful Bill, including key changes, how we got here, and what it means for your repayment strategy. Episode Summary In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD breaks down recent student loan updates stemming from the newly passed Big Beautiful Bill. With so many repayment options, formulas, and acronyms flying ar...

Jackie Boyle returns nearly two years after paying off $200K+ in student loans to share how that milestone shaped her growth. Jackie also discusses mindset shifts, burnout in pharmacy, and her mission to help ambitious women reconnect with their purpose and potential. Episode Summary In this episode, Jackie Boyle, PharmD, returns to the YFP Podcast to share what's happened in the nearly two years...

Pharmacists and real estate investors Nate Hedrick and David Bright explore today's shifting housing market and ask: Is real estate investing less volatile than the stock market?  Episode Summary In this episode, pharmacists and real estate investors Nate Hedrick and David Bright break down what they're seeing in today's real estate market, from inconsistent pricing strategies to shifting buyer an...

Wondering whether to contribute to a Roth or Traditional retirement account? Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker break down key factors like tax brackets, Roth 401(k) access, and long-term planning tips to help you decide. Episode Summary One of the most common questions we get is: Should I contribute to a Roth or Traditional retirement account? In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, an...

Thinking about changing jobs or just got promoted? In this episode, Tim and Tim cover 7 key financial considerations, from negotiating offers to managing benefits, to help you navigate the transition with clarity and confidence. Episode Summary If you recently changed jobs or just landed a promotion, congratulations! A new opportunity, whether internal or external, often brings exciting possibilit...

Does a 1% AUM fee really cost you 25% of your returns? Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker run the numbers and give you a framework to evaluate the real cost and the real value of financial planning. Episode Summary YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and YFP Co-Founder & COO, Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP®, RICP®, tackle a common concern about working with a financial advisor: Does paying a 1% fee for assets...

Feeling financially stuck despite making a good income? Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, unpacks three common reasons pharmacists hit a financial plateau and how to reframe your thinking about money, income, and possibility. Episode Summary Do you ever feel like, despite making a good income, you should be further along financially? You've got the degree, the stable job, the six-figure salary…but you're not m...

In this special Father's Day episode, Tim Ulbrich shares five unexpected and powerful money lessons he's learned from raising four boys. Episode Summary YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD,  reflects on the unexpected and powerful financial lessons he's learned from raising four boys. From conversations at the concession stand to big-picture reflections on priorities, Tim shares 5 meaningful...

What mindset separates high earners from true wealth builders? Inspired by The Millionaire Next Door by Dr. Thomas Stanley, Tim Ulbrich breaks down how changing his perspective on money transformed his financial path, and how it can do the same for you. Episode Summary YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD explores the key mindset shift that helps pharmacists quietly build lasting wealth. This...

What should you do with an old 401(k)? Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker explore your options, common pitfalls, rollover strategies, and how to make smart moves with old retirement accounts after leaving a job. Summary When you leave a job, what happens to the retirement account you left behind? In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and YFP Co-Founder & COO, Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP®, RI...

Quynh and Tri Vu, two professionals who transitioned from pharmacy and IT careers into real estate, share their journey into investing in raw, vacant land and building Secure Land Co. Summary Quynh and Tri Vu, two professionals who transitioned from pharmacy and IT careers into real estate, share their journey into investing in raw, vacant land in this episode of the YFP Real Estate Investing Podc...

Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker answer two questions from the YFP community on using 529 funds for student loans and the most cost-efficient ways to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin. Summary In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, is joined by YFP Co-Founder & COO Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP®, RICP®, to answer two insightful financial questions from the YFP community. First, they explor...

Should you pay off your mortgage early? YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD unpacks the math, emotions, and big-picture factors in the mortgage payoff debate—plus 5 reasons when it may or may not make sense to pay extra on your mortgage. Summary Should you pay off your mortgage early? It's a question that comes up often in personal finance—and the answer isn't always as straightforward as th...

How do you turn your retirement savings into a reliable paycheck? In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and YFP Co-Founder & COO, Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP®, RICP®, break down three common strategies for building a retirement paycheck — including how each works, who they're best for, and the pros and cons to consider. Summary How do you turn your retirement savings into a reliable...

Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and Tim Baker, CFP®, break down how to find the right financial planner—covering what planners really do, how they're paid, and the questions to ask—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. This episode is brought to you by  First Horizon . Summary Not sure who to trust with your finances—or if you even need a financial planner? In this episode, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD...

Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, reflects on losing over $100,000 during recent market volatility and shares eight powerful, experience-driven lessons from two decades of investing to help listeners navigate the emotional and practical realities of building wealth. This episode is brought to you by  APhA . Summary In this episode, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD gets personal and shares how he lost over $110,000 in just...

In this episode, Julia Myers, pharmacist and founder of Generational Wisdom, shares her Family Constitution Blueprint, a tool to help families define values, build traditions, and create a lasting legacy. This episode is brought to you by First Horizon . Summary In this episode, Tim Ulbrich is joined by Julia Myers, a pharmacist and the founder of Generational Wisdom,  a business born out of her o...

Attorney Colin Kalvas discusses PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing, including its origins, mechanisms, and applications for residential and commercial property owners. Summary In this episode, Colin Kalvas, a public finance and economic development attorney, joins Nate Hedrick, PharmD and David Bright, PharmD to explore the intricacies of PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financin...