Most investors measure success in the stock market by gains and losses. And, of course, it’s always nice to see your account balances moving in the right direction. But the benefits of financial markets go well beyond making positive returns. In this episode of Dentist Money™, Reese and Ryan explain why returns don’t tell the whole story and reveal the lesser-known reasons to invest in public markets.

As a dentist, you might have a general sense of your financial situation based on your collections, income, and retirement accounts. But have you ever wondered how your performance compares to other dentists? This episode of Dentist Money Show™ explains why it’s important to benchmark your performance against your peers, and how to make simple calculations to monitor your financial progress.

As your practice grows you might consider hiring another dentist to help you manage your workload. Partners and associates can be a great way to multiply your efforts, but before you make the commitment, you should clearly understand what you’re getting into. This episode of the Dentist Money Show™ dives into the financial ramifications of hiring another dentist and the questions you should ask before bringing on another producer.

Finding the right financial advisor to manage your wealth is so important that the Dentist Money Show™ has dedicated two episodes to discussing the questions you should ask - and the answers you should get - when hiring an advisor. In this episode (Part 2), Reese and Ryan continue the conversation about how to identify the best advisor to help you retire faster and better.

Choosing a financial advisor is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. The person you hire to manage your wealth will be largely responsible for how well you retire. And unless you know what to look for, you may never know the difference between good and bad advice. This episode is the first in a two-part series which explains the the questions you should ask - and the answers you should expect - when hiring a potential financial advisor.

People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women. And although Uncle Sam isn’t anyone’s favorite relative, the right tax strategy could be the first step in patching things up. In this week’s episode of the Dentist Money Show™, Reese and Ryan explain how a proactive tax strategy can reduce your tax bill, and help you save for a better retirement.

In 1999, after his second Super Bowl win, John Elway passed on an offer to acquire 20% of the Denver Broncos and decided to pursue a series of private business ventures instead. Seventeen years later, the outcome of his decision provides some useful insight into investment strategy. In addition to deciding whether Elway made the right call, this week’s episode of the Dentist Money Show™ discusses when it’s okay to invest in high-risk opportunities, how to know when a private investment is right for you, and how private and public investments compare in the long run.

Are your collections going up while your bottom line stays the same? It’s frustrating to look at your impressive growth only to realize you’re no better off than you were a few years ago. But if you understand how to manage costs, you’ll have something to show for all that hard work. This episode of the Dentist Money Show™, recorded on location at the Yankee Dental Conference in Boston, covers the different kinds of practice costs and how to keep them under control.

Do you feel pressure to pay off your student loans, practice loans, building, or mortgage? A lot of dentists are conditioned to pay off debts as soon as possible. But when managed correctly, the right amount of debt can be used to build your wealth faster and help you retire better. In this episode of the Dentist Money Show™, Reese and Ryan explain how to pay down debt and save for retirement in a balanced way.

Are stock market declines keeping you up at night? Are you scared to turn on CNBC? How can your retirement fund endure another crash? In a tribute to David Bowie, Reese and Ryan discuss how to react when the market is Under Pressure and how to deal with all the Ch-ch-ch-changes.

Does the idea of paying someone else to handle things like accounting, marketing, collections, and practice management put a bad taste in our mouth? After all, you’re smart enough to do it on your own without shelling out a bunch of cash. But is the Do-It-Yourself approach really saving your bottom line? In this episode of the Dentist Money Show, we discuss the most common reasons dentists decide against outsourcing, the difference between effective and useless outsourcing, and how to get the most out of your consultants and contractors. We also follow the incredible journey of a pencil from tree to Scantron.

Have you mastered the art of balancing work and personal life? Or are you like most professionals who are leaning a little too far into the work side of things? In this episode of the Dentist Money show, we discuss why working more doesn’t always mean earning more, the importance of optimizing your time away from work, and how New Year’s resolutions became a thing.

Are you thinking about jumping on a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity? Did that corner location you’ve been drooling over just go on the market? Do you have a chance to buy shares in a rising tech start-up? In this episode, we discuss the allure of certain investments, and the questions you need to ask before putting your money on the line.

Are you smart enough to beat the market? How do your odds in the stock market stack up against your odds in Vegas? Should your investment strategy change as you acquire more wealth? In this episode, we address the most common misconceptions about investing and how to avoid the traps that leave your future up to chance.

Do you know exactly how much you spend? How much does it vary over the course of a year? Why do you need to know with so much precision? Which expenses should you be tracking and not tracking? This episode explores how hot dogs, pizza, and root beer can help you prepare for a more comfortable retirement.