Financial Education Library for Dentists

Our financial education library is filled with dental-specific insights on investing, retirement planning, personal finance, tax management, insurance, debt management, profitability, and other financial topics. Explore our collection of articles, courses, podcasts, videos, and eGuides.

Dental Finance 101: Compound Interest, the 8th Wonder of the World

By Dentist Advisors

Here in Utah, we love our mountains. During the summer, we love biking along the Wasatch Crest and boating in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...