Publications

With the markets whipsawing around this year I thought it would make sense to discuss some of the smart actions veterinarians can undertake when the markets go down.

Whether you’re a seasoned multipractice owner or just out of veterinary school, personal financial
mistakes can occur at any point of your career. Here are seven common errors, each of which can affect your
financial well-being equally.

After working with many veterinarians, I have distilled some common denominators when it comes to successful practitioners. These are not all-encompassing behaviors, but they seem to be the smartest personal finance actions that a successful veterinarian can undertake.

Veterinarians are inherently busy, so enacting some relatively easy and quick changes to better themselves financially is a prudent move. Here are nine ways to do just that.

Veterinarians have the deck stacked against them in some ways, here are 6 of those ways and some tips on what to do about it.

You should have short and long-term goals and know how to achieve them. Whether new to the profession or near retirement, veterinarians need a financial game plan. Consider these five questions.

For busy veterinary professionals, understanding the smartest ways to save for retirement might not very be high on the priority list. Between surgeries, animal care, advising clients, and keeping up with CE, smart investing may well be taking a back seat.

Even if you don’t have a lot of time to devote to becoming a financial guru, it’s still important that as a professional—and perhaps even a practice owner—you understand some of the basic concepts behind saving for retirement. Following are the 3 most popular retirement savings avenues.

For busy practitioners who want to invest but don’t want to get into the granularity of stock research.

Too much can change over time for you to count on a top-dollar sales price and comfortable post-career life. As the equity partner or sole owner of a veterinary practice, you have put many hardworking years into the growth of your craft and business. Your practice is likely your life’s work. When you evaluate your retirement plan, the practice can be a major asset and cornerstone for your golden years. However, relying on the sale of your hospital to fund your entire retirement is a risk, and variables can derail even the best-laid plans.

Here’s why.