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Between patient care, social obligations, and education, it is easy to let your finances slide.
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## Avoiding Financial Pitfalls and Investing for the Future
As you know, sorting out your finances is vitally important – not only for your peace of mind, but also for your long-term financial well-being. In fact, cultivating healthy financial habits is paramount for buying a house, buying into a practice, having kids, insulating yourself from financial risk, and enjoying life — and the earlier you start, the better.
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The most common financial mistakes that doctors make
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Strategies for getting your financial priorities in order and avoiding lifecycle creep
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The importance of your FICO score, how student loans affect DTI, and preparing for buying into or starting your own practice.
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## Webinar Speaker
Michael Jerkins, MD MEd
President & Co-Founder
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Michael is the President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial and is also a practicing physician in Little Rock, AR. After earning his BBA in Economics he deferred his medical school acceptance to teach middle school science in the Phoenix, AZ area while also earning his Masters in Education from Arizona State University. He then completed medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center before finishing his residency at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. With a faculty position and board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Michael is able to treat patients of all ages and teach medical trainees in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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