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.

50-Year Mortgages?!?

By Jake Elm, CFP® , Financial Advisor

I can never tell what piece of financial news is going to go “viral” and become a cultural talking point,...

Why Smart People Struggle with Money Conversations – Episode #709

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Carl Richards, CFP®, author of Your Money, joins Ryan to explore the emotional...

What Are Dividends?

By Jake Elm, CFP® , Financial Advisor

TL;DR – Listen to the article post: Some of the best content can come from real-life questions and examples. Here’s...

Scary Money Myths Every Dentist Should Avoid: Part 2 – Episode #703

On this episode of The Dentist Money, Matt and Jake return for part two of the most common financial myths...

What to Look for in a Dental Banker . . . Besides the Rate

Not all bankers — or bank loans — are created equal. The right lending partner can open doors to growth...

How to Build the Right Retirement Plan for Your Practice – Episode #701

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan break down what dentists need to know about retirement...

Scary Money Myths Every Dentist Should Avoid: Part 1 – Episode #699

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan discuss some of the most common financial myths that...

Random Acts of Finance

By Jake Elm, CFP® , Financial Advisor

Today’s post is going to be a shorter one. In reference to good writing principles, French philosopher Blaise Pascal once...

Four Strategies for Dentists to Avoid Financial Burnout

By Lauren Kearl, CFP®, Financial Advisor

TL;DR – Listen to the article post: On average, people make nearly 35,000 decisions a day (Psychology Today). Between being...

Listener Q&R #10: How to Finance a Practice, Avoid Lifestyle Creep, and Track Debt – Episode #691

What is the best way to finance a practice? How do you prevent lifestyle creep? How do you track debt...

Why Dentists Need to Talk About Mental Health – Episode #689

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Ryan speaks with Melissa-Sue Methven, RDH, author, and advocate for mental health...

Setting the Right Goals for your Dental Practice in 2026

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to look ahead and start setting your sights on 2026. But...