Deep Thoughts: Go Back To Work Or Pay Off Loans? You're probably scratching your head in bewilderment. The title of this article doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Or at least it doesn't seem like it does. You might be asking, "Dr. McFrugal, what does going back to work have to do with paying off loans? Who's going back to work anyway? And I thought you already paid off all … [Read more...] about Deep Thoughts: Go Back To Work Or Pay Off Loans?
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Monthly Money and Munchies: Finance And Food
Monthly Money and Munchies: Finance And Food Okay. So I've been slacking with the posts. It's not for the lack of ideas or post topics. In fact, my interests are so varied that there's a ton of potential topics I could write about. Truth is: I just haven't had the writing inertia lately. Between my roles as a husband, father, and physician... there is limited time, energy, and … [Read more...] about Monthly Money and Munchies: Finance And Food
Maximizing PSLF: The Doctor / Lawyer / Parental Leave Loophole
Maximizing PSLF: The Doctor / Lawyer / Parental Leave Loophole It's no secret that my wife and I are pursuing PSLF. In our Investor Policy Statement, one of our medium term objectives is anticipating loan forgiveness through PSLF. I've also mentioned our pursuit of loan forgiveness in several interviews, such as this one. To clear any confusion, we are not pursuing … [Read more...] about Maximizing PSLF: The Doctor / Lawyer / Parental Leave Loophole
Weekend Reflections: Resolutions, Luxury, and Deals
Weekend Reflections 1/12/19: Resolutions, Luxury, Deals and More The past few weeks have been quite eventful. Christmas and New Years came and went. It was also my birthday recently. I can confidently say that I am firmly in my mid-30's now. I know, sounds old doesn't it? Especially when it seems like everybody in the FIRE community is trying to retire in their late … [Read more...] about Weekend Reflections: Resolutions, Luxury, and Deals
Buy Nothing Challenge October Update (a.k.a Monthly Expense Report and Food Pics)
Buy Nothing Challenge With only November and December ahead of us, the Buy Nothing Challenge is two more months from being done. What a relief, right? As a reminder, this challenge was started by The Happy Philosopher. Interestingly, he recently admitted to being done with the challenge. I completely understand. It's really tough to buy nothing at all even with having a … [Read more...] about Buy Nothing Challenge October Update (a.k.a Monthly Expense Report and Food Pics)
Weekend Reflections: Emotions and Money
Weekend Reflections: Emotions and Money Last weekend, I went to a medical school alumni event. We were celebrating our ten year med school class of 2008 reunion. It was a beautiful event filled with many fond and happy emotions. I was reunited with four of my closest classmates. We are now practicing in different cities so it was great to catch up with all of them. After ten … [Read more...] about Weekend Reflections: Emotions and Money
End Of The Year 2020 Review
End Of The Year 2020 Review It's that time of the year again. Time for an end of the year 2020 review. 2020 has been challenging and devastating. It's been a whole year since this pandemic crisis started. And boy, does it feel like such a long year. It's disheartening to hear so many stories of people losing their lives, their jobs, and their livelihoods. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about End Of The Year 2020 Review
Two Southwest Companion Passes: Free Travel For A Family Of Four
Two Southwest Companion Passes: Free Travel For A Family Of Four Traveling as a family can be really expensive. Once a child is two years old, it is mandatory to pay for their own seat on a plane. If you're bringing a stroller and multiple bags, you may have to pay for extra checked luggage. And of course dining becomes more costly too. But family travel doesn't have to be … [Read more...] about Two Southwest Companion Passes: Free Travel For A Family Of Four