The video library

Complicated money decisions, explained without the hour-long lecture.

Short, practical videos for residents, fellows, and new attendings who want the answer, the context, and what to do next.

Built to be watched between shifts.Most videos are under 10 minutes and focus on one decision at a time, from student loans and benefits to insurance, taxes, and your first attending paycheck.
Insurance
Term life insurance for physicians with young kids

How much life insurance do you actually need?

A simple way to think about income replacement, debt, college, and how long your family would need support.

Benefits
How to compare benefits at your first job

Your benefits package is worth more than the salary line.

What to look for in retirement plans, match formulas, disability coverage, HSA access, and other employer benefits.

Student Loans
PSLF vs refinancing after training

Your attending salary changes the student loan math.

How employer type, balance, income, and forgiveness progress can push the decision in very different directions.

Taxes
Why your W-4 may be wrong after residency

A higher paycheck can create a surprisingly large tax problem.

Why bonuses, moonlighting, two-income households, and midyear salary jumps can leave withholding short.

Insurance
Own-occupation disability insurance in plain English

The policy language matters more than the monthly premium.

What specialty-specific coverage means and why buying coverage before your health changes can matter.

Cash Flow
How much attending house can you afford?

The bank's approval number is not your budget.

How to think about mortgage payments alongside student loans, savings goals, taxes, insurance, and the rest of life.

Watch by stage

Start with the videos that match where you are right now.

You do not need to learn everything at once. Focus on the decisions in front of you, then move to the next stage.

01

Finishing training

Contracts, student loans, disability insurance, job benefits, and preparing for the income jump.

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02

First 90 days

Paychecks, withholding, retirement elections, emergency funds, insurance, and getting the basics right.

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03

First attending year

Home buying, investing, debt payoff, lifestyle decisions, and turning higher income into long-term progress.

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