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Review
. 2025 Feb;50(2):827-834.
doi: 10.1007/s00261-024-04550-y. Epub 2024 Sep 18.

Personal finance tips for the early career radiologist and beyond

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Personal finance tips for the early career radiologist and beyond

Mark Ehrhart et al. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2025 Feb.

Abstract

This paper aims to provide a summary of the basics of personal finance, specifically as it pertains to medical trainees and early career physicians. While not sufficient by itself, it may serve as a jumping off point for further reading and investigation into different aspects of personal finance. It includes discussion of spending and saving, emergency funds, insurance, student loans, and investments and tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Graduating financially well-rounded radiologists and physicians allows for a more effective balance of patient care, education, family, and interests outside of work.

Keywords: Investing; Personal finance; Retirement; Saving; Wellness.

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Declarations. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.

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