Retirement – FiPhysician

Never Retire, Retire Early

Never Retire, Retire Early There are so many euphemisms for retirement that why not offer up another: Never Retire, Retire Early. In a way, it is like coast FIRE, and in a way, it is going to the grave […]

‘Identity Bridging’ in Retirement

‘Identity Bridging’ in Retirement Let’s face it—some people are scared to retire. It’s not a matter of what to do with the time; it is a matter of what my identity is in retirement. Who am I once I retire? […]

Imposter Syndrome during Retirement

Imposter Syndrome and Retirement “Face it Til You Make It” is the cure for imposter syndrome. It is an obvious variation of fake it til you make it. We all face high-stress situations when we feel inadequately prepared. Imposter […]

What Scares Me in Retirement

What People Fear in Retirement During retirement, you might face fierce emotions you have been carrying for a while. That’s normal! Anytime you face major life transitions, you will likely process some physical and emotional junk. You have time […]

Expectations in Retirement

Are lower expectations the key to a successful retirement? We demand a lot out of retirement. What if the key to a successful retirement is lower expectations? We spend a third or more of our life retired. After all […]

The Basics of Accumulation for New Attendings

Accumulation Basics for Physicians Assume you make a doctor’s salary and are just starting. You need to understand the basics of accumulation. Of course, you got a late start since you are old after med school and residency and […]

Should you Rebalance After Retirement?

Should You Rebalance Your Portfolio in Retirement? When you are retired, should you rebalance your portfolio? Of course, it depends on your goals, timeframe, and the purpose of the money. But what evidence supports portfolio rebalancing when retired? I will […]

Physician Net Worth at Retirement

Average Net Worth of Physicians at Retirement Some physicians are excellent accumulators of wealth. Most are not. What is the average net worth of physicians at retirement? Doctors are a heterogeneous lot; this much is true. Let’s review the epidemiology […]

Audaciously Authentic

Self-Acceptance in Retirement Working people introduce themselves by what they do. When you retire, you introduce yourself and say who you are. You have a different identity pre-retirement than when you retire. As we shift from “what you do” to […]