by Financial Designs | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Investment
By Noel Roach “There is simply no telling how far stocks can fall in a short period… your mind may well become rattled by scary headlines and breathless commentary. And an unsettled mind will not make good decisions.” – Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathway 2017...
by Financial Designs | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog, Insurance, Investment, Residents, Tax
By Katie Bennett, ChFC® Congrats! After years of hard work, little sleep and lots of determination, you have finished medical school and residency, and your paycheck finally reflects a physician’s salary. The jump from the average residency pay of $61,200 to a...
by Financial Designs | Dec 19, 2019 | Blog, Insurance, Investment, Recruiters, Residents, Tax
By Terry Westlund, ChFC® As an independent contractor (1099) physician, there can be a lot of moving parts to managing your taxes and overall finances. Sometimes it’s hard to decide where to start. See our top tips below to ensure you are maximizing the unique...
by Financial Designs | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Insurance, Investment, Tax
By John Golway, CPA and Founder of Financial Designs Tax Services, LLC One of your biggest, hairiest bills is likely Uncle Sam. And as an independent contractor, there are some moving parts to your tax planning; however, it also means you can dramatically save in...
by Financial Designs | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog, Investment, Tax
By Ryan Johnson, Wealth Management Partner Being an independent contractor provides financial flexibility including the ability to save substantially for retirement… and subsequently enjoying a significant tax break. Some of the basic tax-deductible retirement...
by Financial Designs | Mar 28, 2019 | Blog, Investment
By Ryan Johnson, Wealth Management Partner Being an independent contractor provides financial flexibility including the ability to save substantially for retirement… and subsequently enjoying a significant tax break. Some of the basic tax-deductible retirement...