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Residents: Your disability insurance coverage may fall short

Residents may have disability coverage under employer plans, but there are good reasons for them to buy individual policies.

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Financial plans on track? Residents, see how you compare

Survey finds most residents, weighed down by debt, feel behind on saving. An expert outlines five essential steps residents should take.

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Best of 2016: Residents
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The top 5 stories residents should read

Compelling data on themes affecting individual residents—starting a family, recovering from shifts and more—struck a chord with readers.

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Take these 7 tips to avoid financial stress

Young residents and physicians face many financial challenges. A 7 point prescription for how to handle issues ranging from debt to retirement planning can help you avoid fiscal stress.

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3 ways to get ahead financially even if you're not an expert

A new report notes the complex financial needs of physicians and provides concrete advice to help you get ahead of schedule in preparing for life after practice.

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Medical residents: Don't ignore preparing for accidents or illnesses

What if an accident or illness left you disabled? Less than 25 percent of medical residents have an updated will, power of attorney documents and end-of-life directives.

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Young physicians, get a handle on your finances

An AMA study shows 71 percent of young physicians feel somewhat or not very knowledgeable about financial planning. To get a handle on retirement, savings and investments, work with an adviser.

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5 financial planning tips every young physician should know

If you’re a young physician, how can you build a savings habit in the face of med school debt, day-to-day expenses and the complexity of financial planning? Figure out your finances with these 5 tips.

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Budget tips for medical residents

To survive as a medical resident on a limited budget takes careful planning. The wife of a physician who recently completed training offers budget tips to lessen financial woes.

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