YFP Co-Founder and Director of Financial Planning Tim Baker discusses six financial moves for mid-career pharmacists, including re-evaluating the vision for the financial plan. Summary Tim Ulbrich is joined by YFP Co-Founder and Director of Financial Planning, Tim Baker to discuss various financial planning strategies for mid-career pharmacists, including resetting the vision for the financial plan, prioritizing retirement planning and emergency funds, and reevaluating, reviewing and updating insurance policies.  Regularly reviewing and adjusting these funds to account for the various lif ..read more

Tim Ulbrich, PharmD (YFP Co-Founder & CEO) covers five questions that you should ask related to your emergency fund to determine whether or not it is adequately funded and optimized.  This episode is brought to you by First Horizon. Summary This week we’re diving deep into a financial fundamental that often flies under the radar: the emergency fund, also known as the rainy day fund. Saving for unexpected expenses isn’t easy. It requires discipline, patience, and a leap of faith to stash away money for something you can’t predict. Especially when other financial goals, like paying ..read more

Tim Ulbrich, PharmD (YFP Co-Founder & CEO) digs into how to successfully navigate finances with your partner and shares 25 questions you can use to frame conversations around money.   This episode is brought to you by First Horizon. Summary On this episode, we're talking about love and money! Discussing finances with your spouse, partner or significant other can be tricky sometimes. Tim Ulbrich shares 25 financial discussion questions to help you navigate these important conversations along with a free resource you can download to help get you started. From reflecting on your “mo ..read more

YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD shares five key elements for building a strong financial foundation after graduation. This episode is brought to you by YFP+.  Summary On this episode sponsored by YFP+, host Tim Ulbrich outlines five key elements for building a strong financial foundation. Whether you are a pharmacy student looking ahead, a soon to be 2024 graduate, or a resident, fellow, or new practitioner trying to find solid financial footing, Tim shares what it means to build a strong financial foundation, no matter where you are in your career.   With the aver ..read more

Dr. Ayush Gupta, founder of MD House Hacking, shares his journey into real estate investing and how it has helped him pursue financial independence. Summary In this episode of the podcast, hosts Nate Hedrick and David Bright welcome Dr. Ayush Gupta, a pediatric emergency room physician and seasoned real estate investor and founder of MD House Hacking. After witnessing his colleagues lose their jobs and investments during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Gupta felt prompted to explore other income opportunities, specifically in real estate investing. Dr. Gupta illuminates the concept of "house hackin ..read more

Derek Schwartz, PharmD, returns to talk about his debt free journey and his path toward FI/RE: Financial Independence, Retire Early. Summary On this episode, we check back in with Derek Schwartz, PharmD, on his debt free to FIRE journey. Derek was an early guest on the podcast back in 2017 when he was working toward becoming debt free by ambitiously paying off $180,000 in student loan debt.  Today, Derek returns to share a life update after successfully eliminating his student loan debt - from getting married to owning a home to becoming a father of two - Derek explains how he continues t ..read more

Nate Hedrick, The Real Estate RPH, discusses how to avoid the trap of becoming house poor, the ever-lively debate of renting vs buying a home, the costs of buying a home, and how to determine how much house you can afford. Summary In this episode sponsored by Real Estate RPh, host Tim Ulbrich chats with pharmacist and real-estate agent Nate Hedrick, CEO and founder of Real Estate RPh all about the costs of home buying. Beyond the initial down payment and monthly mortgage payment, there are a lot of expenses with home ownership. Some expenses can be expected and planned for, others can catch yo ..read more

In another episode of the Pharmacy Innovator series, Dr. Kelley Carlstrom, CEO and founder of KelleyCPharmD, discusses entrepreneurship in oncology pharmacy. Summary On this episode, we have another segment of the YFP Podcast's Pharmacy Innovator series! Hosted by Corrie Sanders, PharmD, this series is tailored for pharmacists venturing into entrepreneurship, featuring stories and strategies for aspiring pharmacy entrepreneurs.   This week, we delve into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship within oncology pharmacy with Dr. Kelley Carlstrom. Kelley is a board-certified oncology phar ..read more

Hosts David and Nate break down the NAR settlement and what it means for the future of buying and selling homes. Summary On March 18, 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced it had reached a $418 settlement in an antitrust lawsuit. NAR, which represents over one million Realtors, agreed to put in place a new set of rules, including changes to the typical 6% of the sale price paid by sellers toward a fee split between the buyer’s agent and seller’s agent. Hosts David Bright and Nate Hedrick, who is a licensed real estate agent himself, break down the ramif ..read more

Tim Ulbrich discusses the importance of creating a legacy folder to organize essential financial documents for access during emergencies and peace of mind. Summary In this episode, YFP Founder and CEO, Tim Ulbrich, delves into the critical aspect of establishing a "legacy folder" to efficiently organize essential financial documents and accounts. This folder serves as a vital resource in emergencies, streamlining access for loved ones and averting confusion or delays. Drawing from personal experience, Ulbrich shares how he and his wife maintain their financial plan and essential documents in a ..read more