So You're a Doctor (and Broke): A Resident's Guide to Not Totally Screwing Up Your Money

Synopsis

Congrats! You survived medical school, matched into residency, and are officially a doctor. Your reward? Long hours, crushing debt, and a salary that makes minimum wage look... slightly better. But hey, the future is bright, right? You're just a few years away from that sweet attending money. This book is for the here and now, the awkward financial phase where you're too busy saving lives to figure out how to save money. Forget those complex financial tomes written for people who already have money. This guide cuts through the noise, offering practical, sarcastic advice on what you *actually* need to do with your limited income *right now*. We'll tackle the big stuff like taming those student loans (or at least understanding them), setting up a budget that doesn't make you cry, and maybe, just maybe, starting to invest a tiny bit for that future you keep hearing about. We'll also tell you what you can safely ignore until you're making the big bucks – because who has time for optimizing every last penny when you're on call? Consider this your financial survival guide for residency: enough information to make smart moves, avoid dumb ones, and stop stressing about money so you can focus on becoming the amazing doctor you're meant to be (and eventually, getting paid like one).