Articles

Major Dilemma: Buy a House or Grow a Practice?

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

Our house was once a brand new house. But the green carpet, plumbing nastiness, and nearly 50-year-old floors had become...
Topics: Practice Value, Real Estate

A Fifth Grader’s Guide to Becoming a Wealthy Dentist

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

Several years ago there was a popular game show called “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” You probably remember...
Topics: Cash Management, Debt & Financing

Why Paying Off Debt Too Quickly Can Delay Retirement

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

I grew up on a dirt road. Our small house was in the middle of a huge farm with open...
Topics: Retirement Plans

Build Your Wealth Like a Steinway Piano

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

When a letter from Steinway & Sons arrived for Harold Krueger telling him he was officially the owner of the...
Topics: Advisors, Taxes

A Big Dose of Good News for a Change

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

Executive Summary: People tend to be drawn to “bad” more than “good”. Social scientists believe that our self-preservation instincts cause...
Topics: Behavioral Finance, Getting Organized, Work Life Balance

Don’t Buy Stocks; Buy Cows. It’s Easier.

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

Executive Summary: Investors who focus on accumulating shares are almost always better off than those who focus on current account...
Topics: Investing

What Losing 30 lbs Reminded Me About Financial Planning

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

Executive Summary Instead of solving a whole problem, most of us tend to fix little bits and pieces. In the...
Topics: Advisors, Behavioral Finance, Getting Organized, Tracking Progress

What Great Athletes and Great Investors Have in Common

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci, 15th century I love sports. And like most of you, I...
Topics: Advisors, Investing

How Much Cash Do I Need to Keep Around?

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

Executive Summary Each of us has an optimal path for wealth creation given our backgrounds, strengths, and interests. Because most...
Topics: Behavioral Finance, Cash Management, Work Life Balance

Why Are Some Dentists Hesitant to Hire a Financial Advisor?

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

Executive Summary Some professions (medical, dental, accounting, and law) date back hundreds, even thousands of years. These professions have established...
Topics: Advisors

7 Things Dentists Can Learn from Steve Martin About Money

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

Steve Martin has a few observations about life that can be applied to why you might be struggling with your...
Topics: Advisors, Work Life Balance

Why Borrowing Against Life Insurance is Not a Secret Sauce

By Reese Harper, CFP® , CEO of Dentist Advisors

Is building cash value in permanent life to borrow against later a good strategy? Learn what assets may offer better...
Topics: Debt & Financing, Insurance