The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt, Cody, and Rabih break down what's actually driving the market, why headlines about "expensive" stocks don't tell the whole story, and what investors should pay attention to during earnings season. They also explore the psychology behind spend...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Jake explore the surprising disconnect between how people feel about the economy and what the data actually shows. They discuss inflation, housing affordability, wage growth, the labor market, AI, stock market performance, and consumer sentiment, while examining why so many Americans remain pessimistic despite strong economic fundamentals. They a...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Jake, Taylor, and Rabih break down what the Federal Reserve's latest signals could mean for interest rates, borrowing costs, and the economy. They also explore why history suggests that life has never been better despite today's pessimistic headlin...

Using a real client case study, Matt, Will, and Jake explore why the standard "save 20%" rule isn't always the right answer, how savings goals should evolve over time, and what actually counts as saving. They also discuss the relationship between saving and spending, the role of brokerage accounts and retirement plans, and how to build a financial strategy that supports both future security and pr...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt and Rabih discuss where money is being made in 2026, why market leadership is shifting beyond the Magnificent Seven, and what current trends in stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies may be signaling about the economy. They also discuss ho...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Taylor explore the often-overlooked role luck plays in financial success. Using the NBA draft lottery as an example, they discuss the difference between luck and skill, why investors often mistake one for the other, and how gratitude can be a better response to success. They share lessons on market performance, risk, financial planning, and the i...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Jake, Will, and Rabih discuss the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision, what it could mean for inflation and market volatility and Elon Musk's trillion-dollar net worth following the SpaceX IPO. They also talk about the difference betwee...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Christine have a conversation with Joshua Scott, owner and CEO of Studio Eighty Eight, to break down what drives practice growth in today's dental market. They discuss the difference between branding and marketing, how private practices can compete with DSOs, the biggest marketing mistakes dentists make, and why authentic storytelling and patient...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt and Rabih break down SpaceX's business model, the company's valuation, and explain the hype around the new IPO. They break down how IPOs work, why excitement and innovation don't always translate into strong investment returns, and what invest...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Lauren discuss why financial organization matters more than most dentists realize. They break down the hidden costs of doing everything yourself, the importance of automation and delegation, and the financial systems that can reduce stress, save time, and help dentists make smarter decisions with their money. From bookkeeping and tax savings to t...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt and Rabih discuss why markets reacted negatively to a strong job growth, what shifting inflation and interest rate expectations could mean for investors, and whether today's AI boom is creating the next big market bubble. They also explore the...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Jake break down the realities of today's housing market and share practical guidelines for making a smart home purchase. From mortgage payments and down payments to savings goals and debt management, they explain how dentists can evaluate what fits their financial situation. Whether you're buying your first home, considering an upgrade, or simply...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt, Will, and Jake discuss whether crypto has officially "lost the plot," why investors should be cautious about following billionaire advice, and what today's AI boom could mean for speculative investing. They also talk about retirement planning...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Taylor sits down with practice owner Dr. Jackson Boone to discuss how implementing sustainable practices in his dental office has helped reduce waste, improve efficiency, lower overhead, and strengthen patient loyalty. From going paperless and upgrading technology to rethinking everyday office waste, Jackson shares practical changes that have made a meani...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt, Jake, and Lauren discuss why interest rates may stay higher for longer, what strong market performance means for long-term investors, and whether hyped IPOs like SpaceX are worth the excitement. They break down the dangers of trying to time t...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Will explore the hidden costs of oversimplifying your finances. They discuss where simplicity can be helpful, where it can become a limitation, and how dentists can find the right balance between staying organized and optimizing financial opportunities. From cash management and investing to tax planning, insurance, and practice decisions, they sh...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt and Rabih break down rising inflation concerns and what shifting interest rate expectations could mean for the economy. They also discuss the world's top-ranked dental schools, the growing cost of dental education, and whether DSO activity cou...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Rabih kick off a new investing series by breaking down the foundational investment concepts every dentist should understand before building a portfolio. They explain the three main types of accounts and discuss how each fits into a long-term financial strategy. They also explore the major categories of investments, including public markets, priva...

On this short episode of The Dentist Money Show, Practice Strategist Christine Uhen, BA, CEPA, shares the final point of productivity: how dentists can design a schedule that drives both a great patient experience and consistent production. Christine breaks down why many practices struggle with inconsistent, chaotic days and explains how to shift from reactive scheduling to a structured, goal-driv...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt, Cody, and Rabih talk about emerging markets and how cultural, political, and economic factors impact the decline of the Chinese stock market. They also discuss the results of a financial literacy test across different age groups and what it r...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Taylor explain why dentists don't need an advisor to beat the market, they need one to help them avoid costly mistakes and stay invested. They explore the gap between investment returns and investor returns, why behavior often hurts long-term performance, and how advisors add value through portfolio construction, rebalancing, tax efficiency, with...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt, Jake, and Rabih talk about the thin bubble of "normal" we're riding, what income range feels the most impactful for living paycheck to paycheck, and the nuances of savings rates and your career goals. Tune in to hear insights from diversifica...

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Christine break down the biggest misconceptions dentists have about exiting their dentistry careers, from unrealistic timelines to overestimating practice value and underestimating the emotional impact. They talk about the three key elements of a successful exit: personal finances, business readiness, and personal readiness. Because leaving denti...

On this short episode of The Dentist Money Show, Practice Strategist Christine Uhen, BA, CEPA, breaks down the fourth point of productivity and most overlooked drivers of case acceptance: how your team presents financial options to patients. Christine shares practical strategies for creating a smooth handoff from clinical to administrative teams, uncovering each patient's "why," and presenting fin...

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
 On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Matt, Will, and Rabih talk about global uncertainty and Japan's economy, whether AI can actually make your practice better, and why so many dentists are rethinking their relationship with PPOs. Tune in to hear insights from diversification and unce...