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A Good Problem to Have

A Good Problem to Have

By: Tyler Olson
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 In this show, I discuss the concept of "good problems to have" as a physician (like having a significant surplus in your checking account) and the importance of addressing these situations thoughtfully. My goal is to make financial planning concise, useful, and relevant to your unique life.Tyler Olson
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  • New Intern Money Series: Emergency Funds (Part 6)

    New Intern Money Series: Emergency Funds (Part 6)
    Apr 15 2026

    In this episode, I walk through why an emergency fund matters, how to approach it on a resident salary, and where to actually keep the money so it’s working for you but still accessible when you need it.

    This isn’t about perfection. It’s about building a little bit of stability, one step at a time.
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    7 mins
  • New Intern Money Series: Cash Flow (Part 5)

    New Intern Money Series: Cash Flow (Part 5)
    Apr 8 2026

    Most new doctors don’t have a money problem. They have a visibility problem.

    If you don’t know what’s coming in, and you don’t know where it’s going, it’s really easy to end up saving nothing… or worse, building debt without realizing it.

    This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being aware.

    Because the habits you build now are the ones that scale when your income does.
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    16 mins
  • New Intern Money Series: Employer Benefits (Part 4)

    New Intern Money Series: Employer Benefits (Part 4)
    Apr 1 2026

    In this episode we’re talking about employer benefits. You’re going to get that packet. That PDF. And your first instinct might be to ignore it.

    Don’t.

    There’s real value in there. Health insurance decisions, HSAs vs FSAs, group disability, life insurance, retirement matching, PTO… all things that can meaningfully impact your finances right out of the gate.

    Take an hour or two, get this right, and you’ll be setting yourself up for a much smoother intern year.
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    10 mins
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