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The Eight Biggest Financial Mistakes of a Young Dentist By Dave Harlow, CPA

Friday, August 21st, 2009

When you’re a young dentist (typically defined as those between 28 and 35 years old), life is wonderful and filled with seemingly limitless possibility. You’re fresh out of school or a recent graduate, up-to-date on all the newest procedures, filled with optimism and enthusiasm for your new profession, and eager to make your mark on the world. But before you let your eagerness to embark upon and experience your new life run wild, you may want to pull in the reigns a little and take a look ahead.

Chances are that the financial habits you develop as a young adult will stay with you throughout the rest of your life. Therefore, you need to be aware of the common financial mistakes young dentists make. Only then can you make wise decisions that support you now and well into the future.

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The Factor of Chance

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Overview: Many people make the mistake of interpreting luck as skill. In some cases, such a mistake simply makes for interesting debates. Other times, it can be costly.

One of the most storied records in all of sports is baseball great Joe DiMaggio’s streak of 56 consecutive games with a base hit. It is often cited as one of the most unbreakable records in all of sports. When discussions of great baseball players come up, this streak is frequently cited as a reason for including DiMaggio in the discussion as evidence of his skill.

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Social Security Benefits

Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Overview: For many individuals, Social Security represents a significant portion of their income
in retirement. The following discusses Social Security basics and items to consider regarding

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Is Inflation Inevitable?

Saturday, April 11th, 2009
Overview: The significant amount of stimulus being injected into the economy may have investors wondering
what this will mean for inflation. The following discusses why inflation fears may be premature.

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