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.

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...

Should You Make Extra Payments Toward Your Mortgage?

By Jake Elm, CFP® , Financial Advisor

TL;DR – Listen to the article post: The honest but often frustrating answer to the above question is, as with...

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...

Is Your Car Payment Wrecking Your Budget? – Episode #686

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Jake unpack the real cost of car ownership. From rising...

4 Money Mistakes Every New Dentist Should Avoid – Episode #681

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Dr. Tony Schicktanz joins Matt to talk about his early years in dentistry—sharing candid...

Do You Really Need to Buy a House?

By Jake Elm, CFP® , Financial Advisor

As I’ve written about on several occasions, people will overlook positive developments in the U.S. economy because right now all...

Taxes 101 for Dentists: Stop Chasing Deductions, Start Building Wealth – Episode #679

On the second episode of a 5-part tax series of the Dentist Money Show, Tom Whalen, CPA  joins Matt to...

The Benefits of Saving

By Jake Elm, CFP® , Financial Advisor

A lot of financial media (including this newsletter from time to time) preaches the importance of saving. Try to find...

How to Budget Without Feeling Like You’re Cutting Back – Episode #676

On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Lauren dive into the real reasons budgeting matters—especially for dentists....

The Cost of Relaxation: Vacation Pressure, Guilt, and the Financial Side of Travel – Episode #674

Do you need a vacation from your vacation? On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt and Taylor unpack...

How To Plan For The Present – Episode #666

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan reflect on the key takeaways from the 2025 Dentist...

Why Do Dentists Feel Like They Don’t Make Enough Money? – Episode #664

On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan explore why many dentists feel financially strained despite earning...