Physician finances are unique. The MD Financial Literacy Podcast is a resource for all of Canada’s physicians and their families. Gain confidence in all aspects of your financial life with a broad range of episodes addressing topics from normalizing debt to retirement readiness. With this podcast you can feel more confident about achieving your financial planning goals.
A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that can be used as an alternative form of payment. Bitcoin and Ether are two examples. Cryptocurrencies use blockchains (a shared online database or ledger) with complex cryptography to process and secure transactions. Traditional currencies rely on intermediaries and central regulatory bodies to work. By contrast, cryptocurrencies are decentralized and are theoretically resilient to centralized management or interference. Video and transcri...
1 Nov 2022
Market Volatility
Market volatility is a measure of its overall price dispersion — the size and frequency of the price swings around the market’s average price. Most link market volatility to price declines, but in fact it describes both upwards and downwards movement. Generally, market volatility is normal and is an indicator that markets are functioning correctly. Video and transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy/market-volatility * MD Advisor refers to an MD Management Limite...
1 Nov 2022
RRSP
An RRSP is an investment account that is registered with the federal government and primarily used to save for retirement. Within an RRSP account, you can invest in a variety of assets — stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and more. There are yearly limits, based on your income, to how much you can contribute to an RRSP. Your contributions are tax-deductible, and no taxes are payable on your money or on its growth while it's inside the RRSP. When you withdraw money from the RRSP, however, the procee...
1 Nov 2022
Interest Rates
Interest is the cost of borrowing money. It is often expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed —this is the interest rate. As a lender of money, you receive interest as payment for providing the funds and taking on the risk of lending. As a borrower, you pay interest. Video and transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy/interest-rates * MD Advisor refers to an MD Management Limited Financial Consultant or Investment Advisor (in Quebec). MD Financial M...
1 Nov 2022
NFTs
"Fungible" means "replaceable by another identical item, interchangeable". Digital assets such as images, gifs, or music files are inherently fungible — making an exact copy is easy. Non-fungible means an item is unique and can’t be replaced. NFTs are a way to make digital assets non-fungible. They introduce ownership of the file which cannot be copied. Generally, NFTs are unique data units with identification information and metadata stored on a blockchain network for security and verificati...
1 Nov 2022
Inflation
Inflation describes the rise in general price levels, or the loss in purchasing power of your money over time. Generally, a moderate, stable level of inflation is a sign of a healthy economy — it’s believed to encourage economic growth. Analysts typically look at the price of a "basket" of different goods and services the average consumer might purchase, for example, the Consumer Price Index. Video and transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy/-inflation * MD Adv...
1 Nov 2022
TFSA
A TFSA is an investment account that is registered with the federal government. Within a TFSA, you can invest in a variety of assets — stocks, bond, mutual funds, and more. There are yearly limits to how much you can contribute to a TFSA. You don't receive a tax deduction for the money you contribute to a TFSA. Instead, over the lifetime of the TFSA, the money in the account grows tax free. Additionally, when you withdraw money from the account, you pay no tax on the proceeds. Video and trans...
29 Nov 2021
Estate planning as a physician
This week Angele LeBlanc and special guest Patricia Schmeichel get into some of the details about estate planning – why it’s important and the unique factors that physicians should consider to ensure their estate plan is executed the way they wish. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here:
29 Nov 2021
Paying taxes as a physician
In this episode Stephanie Lewis and special guest Curtis Anderson tackle the topic of taxes and how physician families can plan strategically to save on taxes and reach their financial goals faster. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here:
29 Nov 2021
Should physicians incorporate or not?
Host Alex Cheung and special guest Gareth Canning talk about a big decision many physicians face – whether to incorporate or not. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here:
22 Nov 2021
Planning for retirement as a physician
Whether you are just at the beginning of your medical journey or a seasoned physician, your retirement plan is important in making sure that you and your family are taken care of. In this episode, hosted by Curtis Anderson with special guest Stephen Hunt, we chat about how to prepare for retirement as a physician. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy-podcast/podcast-finlit-epiosde-7-physician-retirement-planning
15 Nov 2021
Why physicians and their families need a financial plan
In this episode, hosted by Aaron Theilade with special guest Jeff Blain, we discuss the importance of financial planning for physicians and their families. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy-podcast/podcast-finlit-episode-5-financial-planning-for-physicians
15 Nov 2021
What you need to know financially as a physician spouse
In this episode, hosted by Thuy Chou with special guest Chris Warner, we focus on spouses and partners of physicians, and discuss their unique experiences as part of physician households. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy-podcast/podcast-finlit-episode-6-what-you-need-to-know-financially-as-a-physician-spouse
8 Nov 2021
Buying a house as a resident or young physician
Buying a home is a massive undertaking for anyone. In this episode, hosted by Tanis Roadhouse with special guest Gareth Canning, we talk about the decision of whether to buy property as a resident or new-in-practice physician, the advantages to owning a home, the extra costs and additional responsibilities that come with it. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy-podcast/podcast-finlit-episode-3-buying-a-home
8 Nov 2021
Physicians and Debt
In this episode, hosted by Tanis Roadhouse with special guest Aimee King, we dive into the world of debt – more importantly medical training debt and how to pay it off. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy-podcast/podcast-finlit-episode-4-physicians-debt
1 Nov 2021
Why physician finances are different
In this inaugural episode, hosted by Pamela Allen with special guest Samantha Findlay, we talk about why physician finances are so unique, how it impacts the whole family, and how MD Financial Management can help with physician-focused advice. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy-podcast/podcast-finlit-episode-1-why-physician-finances-are-different
1 Nov 2021
Financing your medical school education
In this episode, hosted by Chris Warner with special guest Aimee King, we focus on everything you need to know about financing your medical training. Legal disclaimers and full transcript available here: https://invested.mdm.ca/financial-literacy-podcast/podcast-finlit-episode-2-financing-education
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