Physician In Numbers » Finance
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A female primary care physician opines on money, travel, fitness, and other topics.
Physician In Numbers » Finance
3w ago
As I wrote two weeks ago, I had a meeting with my boss to discuss what my job might look like going forward. Actually, it was a pretty easy conversation, and all the changes I asked for were approved. It’s very exciting, if a little scary, to contemplate cutting back significantly. I was able to ..read more
Physician In Numbers » Finance
1M ago
Just a short post today, as my thoughts have been darting all over the place in the past week. I am meeting with my boss (one of my many bosses) this week, to discuss what my position might look like going forward. Even though I think I know what I want, I’m torn between joining ..read more
Physician In Numbers » Finance
1M ago
Not long after the start of this blog, I cut my hours very slightly, and wanted to make sure I didn’t waste the extra time I was paying dearly for. I had started reading about preparing for retirement in non-financial ways, and I realized that it was time to start (re-) building a life that ..read more
Physician In Numbers » Finance
2M ago
As I figured out in my last post, I think the PiN household is financially independent (FI). This leads to the next question: will I retire early(-ish), the RE in FIRE? Although I wasn’t sure about financial independence until I calculated our numbers for 2024, I have had a strong suspicion since the spring of ..read more
Physician In Numbers » Finance
2M ago
As I have written many times before, I spend the time around New Year’s going through the spending for the past year. I also calculate my (our) net worth, which has been much more exciting in the past few years. It’s mid-January, and I have, in fact, gone over the household spending and net worth ..read more
Physician In Numbers » Finance
2M ago
I may have mentioned that my father in law passed away in 2024. Between one thing and another, Mr. PiN and I are dealing with settling the estate. This is made more difficult by the fact that Mr. PiN’s dad was unable to keep up with paperwork and financial tasks for several years before his ..read more
Physician In Numbers » Finance
2M ago
Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, I am happy to bid goodbye to 2024, and say hello to 2025. Before I consider resolutions (or plans) for 2025, I would like to review some of the highlights of 2024. The year wasn’t all bad, and I find it is healthier for me to pay ..read more
Physician In Numbers » Finance
2M ago
Every year around the New Year (Eve or Day), I calculate my (our) net worth and tot up my (our) spending. [I’ve been doing this for many years, since well before I met Mr. PiN, so I will revert to the singular going forward, mostly.] I have written about this on the blog before, usually ..read more
Physician In Numbers » Finance
3M ago
Since Mr. PiN and I married, I have put away money every year for travel. It’s been the same amount every year–no increase for inflation–and I think we have only met or exceeded that number twice. This fall we spent much more than I think we ever have on one trip, mostly because we went ..read more
Physician In Numbers » Finance
3M ago
This weekend I logged into my donor advised fund (DAF), to make a one-time donation in memory of a college friend’s wife. The process was quick and easy, no running around the house to find the check book, an envelope, a stamp. Click, click, click–all done. While I was logged in, I decided to look ..read more