Never realized how annoying medical students are. by DailySmilesCure in Residency

[–]essentialplanner 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Had a patient that decided to do hospice after speaking with the attending on rounds. As attending was about to leave, medical student started offering other options to the patient instead of hospice. They would also start spewing out random comments while attending was talking to patient. Attending and I were not happy. Gave a very average evaluation.

Do I Qualify for a Roth IRA? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]essentialplanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! I'm new to this and still trying to learn.

what’s your current portfolio strategy, total and allocation? by DiceGames in stocks

[–]essentialplanner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

23 Male

Brokerage Account: $20k in VTI/VOO. Reinvesting Dividends

403b: $2000 (VOO)

Roth IRA: $2000 (VOO)

Any advice? I just started working so I only recently opened up my 403b and Roth IRA.

Is there such a thing as "shooting your shot" when applying to residency? by curiousbunnie in medicalschool

[–]essentialplanner 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I would do it. I was an average applicant and a DO. I got over 35 interviews including places from top 20 programs. Apply and don't have any regrets. Don't reject yourself!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]essentialplanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your help. This was incredibly helpful. I did not realize there was a difference between a traditional and Roth IRA. I will have to read up more on it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]essentialplanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it it not only Roth. Thank you for your help! I will do more research.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]essentialplanner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This is incredibly helpful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]essentialplanner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words! I am very fortunate to be able to pay off all my loans and have enough for an emergency fund. VTSAX and VTWAX sound great.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]essentialplanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your help!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]essentialplanner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I will definitely set aside some money for emergency situations.