On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt, Will, and Victoria dive deep into Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee by Shannon Lee. Inspired by Bruce Lee’s philosophies, this book explores the transformative power of adaptability and resilience. Matt, Victoria, and Will break down the core teachings of Lee’s “be like water” mindset a…

TL;DR - Too Long; Didn't Read - "5 Tax Write-offs Every Dentist Should Know About" In our new TL;DR series episode, Victoria reads her article which explores a topic that dentists are interested in learning about: tax reduction and tax write-offs. Victoria reviews 5 tax write-offs that every dentist should know about. Book a free consultation with …

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt, Will, and Rabih discuss the Federal Reserve's new catchword 'recalibration' in monetary policy while answering questions about unemployment rates and inflation. They explore why prices still feel high even though the infla…

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Morgan Hamon, CPA and President of HDA Accounting Group joins Ryan to discuss different leadership styles and valuable advice to help lead your team with confidence. Morgan and Ryan also dive into the financial side of running a dental practice, exploring the importance of maintaining clear boundaries betw…

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt, Victoria, and Rabih discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and its potential impact on the labor market. They also explore the topic of retirement savings and the percentage of Americans who feel behind in their reti…

Is your investment strategy too focused on your home country? It’s time to broaden your horizons. On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt, Rabih, and Ryan dive into the critical importance of global diversification. They explore how home country bias can limit your portfolio's potential, leaving you exposed to unnecessary risks. Discover wh…

TL;DR - Too Long; Didn't Read In our new TL;DR series episode, Matt reads his latest article which debunks myths about election years and investing. Using history as a guide, Matt provides evidence that supports a pretty mild market story. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessme…

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt, Rabih, and Jake discuss how market headlines can be misleading, and they emphasize the importance of understanding the context and not getting caught up in the hype. With the proposal of an unrealized investment gains tax,…

Are you striving for the high-status symbols of success, or are you focused on building lasting wealth? On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt, Victoria, and Ryan discuss choices, strategies, and mindset that will help you navigate the fine line between status and wealth. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with den…

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt and Rabih review the current major factors impacting the economy, which include the Q2 GDP numbers and the possibility of the Federal Reserve cutting rates in September. They then discuss the continued growth of NVIDIA even…

Debt can evoke a range of emotions—how do you feel about yours? In this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt, Will, Jake, and Victoria continue discussing the money questions they ask every dentist. In part 2 of the discussion, they dive into the psychology of debt and explore how feelings and debt tolerance can influence important investment de…

TL;DR - Too Long Didn't Read In our new TL;DR series episode, Jake reads his latest blog post which recounts a childhood memory and explores the power of long-term investing and the the stock market. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can he…

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt, Jake, Victoria, and Rabih dive into the recent Federal Reserve symposium and what will happen next to interest rates. They review the early August stock market dip and why it's important to understand that dips are a norma…

College costs are rising every year. The projected cost of a four-year college degree in 2035 is estimated to be almost $500,000. Saving for your child’s college education can feel overwhelming. When is the “right time” to start saving? On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt, Victoria, and Ryan review four ways to save for your child’s edu…

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt, Taylor, and Rabih explore the different ways to interpret unemployment metrics and the importance of job openings and the labor force. They also cite data on how millennials have more wealth than Gen X or baby boomers did …

When was the last time you answered the question: What about money is most important to you? This is the question we explore with every dentist when we begin working with them. Understanding a person’s values helps to prioritize the financial plans and goals they should set. On this episode, join Matt, Will, Jake, and Victoria as they explore the i…

What are the best ways for dentists to save for their child’s college education? Over the last two decades, college tuition at private and out-of-state universities has increased by about 40%. For in-state schools, tuition grew by 56% over that same time period. Assuming this trend is unlikely to stop makes it more important than ever to plan ahead…

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt, Victoria, and Rabih discuss the crash of the Japanese stock market due to the carry trade. Then, they review a new study about how dolphins "invest and save" for rewards, and the retirement saving lessons that can be learn…

What is the relationship between happiness and wealth? Research shows that a truly rich and happy life is often driven by non-monetary factors like physical health and strong relationships. On this Dentist Money Show, Matt, Ryan, and Victoria provide four rules to live a rich life: prioritize your health, invest in relationships, spend with intenti…

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt, Victoria, and Rabih review the latest changes from the Federal Reserve and the different indicators of a potential recession. They explain how the Federal Reserve operates as an independent entity and if the President has …

The Olympics give us a chance to watch world-class athletes, whose precisely planned training programs are four years in the making, go for gold. While more long-term, the strategies used by successful investors are strikingly similar. On this Dentist Money Show, Ryan, Matt, and Victoria look at the individual traits and habits that both gold medal…

Enjoy a replay of another one of our most popular Dentist Money Show episodes. Here’s the issue with setting goals: they often tackle symptoms instead of the root problem. That doesn’t mean goal-setting is worthless, but to accomplish the things you want requires a different mindset. If you're not reaching your goals, the problem might not be you. …

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt and Rabih analyze the recent market drop and attribute it to a rebalancing effect caused by tech company earnings. They talk about boomers retiring and the impact on the job market, which could lead to labor market imbalanc…

Why does money evoke such deep emotions? Discover what participants in the Women's Money Circle, held at the recent Dentist Money Summit, learned about their relationship with money and why incorporating personal values into financial decisions brings clarity. On this Dentist Money Show, Matt, Victoria, Lauren, and Productive Dentist Academy’s Chri…

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode, Matt, Will, and Taylor talk about the IT outage that impacted various industries and caused major disruptions worldwide. They discuss how Amazon Prime Day broke records with $14.2 billion in sales, highlighting the power of cons…