Here’s Journal Club 11-11-22! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well!

• Do you ever find yourself debating whether you should save more of what you make or spend a bit more every now and then? If you answered spending more, that brings up an interesting question… Why did we wait so many years and years before we started spending our hard-earned money? The White Coat Investor examines this tendency and shares some tips to overcome it in the article – When Is It OK to Start ‘Enjoying’ Your Money?

• By now, many of us are aware of the potential upsides of investing in real estate. It’s a great way to diversify your portfolio while creating additional streams of income, savings on taxes, building long-term wealth, and more. According to the Carpe Diem MD, real estate investing also helps you create joyful moments with your loved ones, especially when you invest in short-term rentals. Curious to learn how you could achieve that too? The author talks more about it in the article – 5 Reasons to Invest in Short-Term Rentals.

• It’s always encouraging to hear from those who have achieved financial independence and learn more about their journey and how they made it happen. However, it’s equally interesting to understand the realities of life after hitting that remarkable milestone. Would you agree? If you’re looking for some inspiration, The Fioneers share all about their financial independence journey so far in the article – Reflections on our 4th Year Pursuing FI.

• An increasing number of private practitioners are choosing to become employees of large provider networks. Why do you think this is happening? And how is this change affecting their quality of life and already concerning stress levels? The Happy MD takes a closer look at this significant change within the healthcare system and shares tips to maintain a sense of balance in our lives in the article – Physician Burnout Vs. The Bottom Line: The Epic Battle.

Read any interesting articles? We’d love it if you could please take a moment to share them in the comments below!

Thank you for reading and sharing,

Peter

Disclaimer: The topics presented in this article are provided as general information and for educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking action, consult with your team of professionals.