#721: Two Cents of 12/20 - Mixed Signals From The Market; Santa Claus Rally; Dental Trend Predictions
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Release Date: 12/20/2025
#731: 2025 Dentist Financial Benchmarks: How Are Dentists Really Feeling? Part Two
The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management
On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Ryan, Matt, and Cody reflect on 2025’s biggest themes in dentistry and analyze the results from a recent survey sent out to Dentist Advisors’ clients. They unpack the results of the quantitative benchmark data and what it reveals about dentists’ income, spending, savings, debt, net worth, and retirement readiness across different age brackets and career stages. They explore how specialization impacts earnings, how student loans and practice debt shape cash flow, and what dentists’ savings and investment balances look like in practice. Tune in...
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#730: Two Cents of 1/24 - What Was The Best Investment in 2025?; Do Boomers Have Less Retirement?; College Football & Dentistry
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Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode of Dentist Money’s Two Cents, Jake, Will, Lauren, and Rabih talk about what the best investment of 2025 really was and why staying invested matters more than timing the market. Then they discuss why boomers tend to have less retirement savings than millennials, unpacking the shift from pensions to 401(k)s, the lasting impact of the Great Recession, and how automatic enrollment and modern investing tools may give younger generations a long-term edge. Finally, they...
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#729: Goal Setting for Dentists: How to Build Habits That Stick
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On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt, Jake, and Christine break down how dentists can set goals that stick by creating realistic, achievable plans built around daily habits. They explain why most New Year’s resolutions fail, how setting too many goals can backfire, and why focusing on the process matters more than chasing outcomes. Tune in to learn how to build intentional goal systems, stay motivated all year long, and create lasting momentum in both your personal and professional life. with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and...
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#728: The Five Points of Productivity: How to Grow Your Dental Practice
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On this short episode of The Dentist Money Show, Practice Strategist Christine Uhen, BA, CEPA, breaks down the five points of productivity and shares a proven framework for growing your dental practice’s top line. From attracting more patients and improving case acceptance to financing treatment and building a consistent, high-producing schedule, she explains how smart systems and intentional strategy can help you increase productivity without simply getting busier. with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can...
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#727: Two Cents of 1/17 - Race For the Next Fed Chair; Is Inflation Ruining Our Lives?; Trump & Credit Card Points
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Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode of Dentist Money’s Two Cents, Jake, Will, and Rabih break down the topic surrounding Jerome Powell and the race for the next Fed chair, explain what the market is really pricing in for future interest rate cuts, and discuss why inflation still feels painful even as wage growth has technically kept up. They also react to Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates and what it could mean for credit access, rewards programs, and consumer behavior. Learn more...
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#726: 2025 Dentist Financial Benchmarks: How Are Dentists Really Feeling? Part One
The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management
On this episode of the Dentist Money Show, Ryan, Matt, and Cody reflect on 2025’s biggest themes in dentistry and analyze the results from a recent survey sent out to Dentist Advisors’ clients. They unpack the results of the qualitative benchmark data and what it reveals about dentists’ burnout, work schedules, vacations, and financial satisfaction. They discuss how dentists are defining their workload beyond clinical days, why leadership days can feel just as draining, and why burnout often persists even when dentists work fewer clinical days. Tune in to hear key takeaways about how...
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#725: Two Cents of 1/10 - New Global Implications; Are You Getting A Trump Account?; The Housing Problem
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Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode of Dentist Money’s Two Cents, Matt, Taylor, and Rabih give a market update from a cooling job market and slowing GDP growth to the global implications of Venezuela’s massive oil reserves. They also discuss the newly introduced “Trump accounts” for kids, exploring how these accounts aim to promote early saving and investing, along with the potential tax drawbacks families should understand before signing up. Finally, they talk about the U.S. housing crisis,...
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#724: Taxes 101 for Dentists: Making Better Tax Decisions at Every Stage of Your Career
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On the final episode of a 5-part tax series of the Dentist Money Show, Tom Whalen, CPA joins Matt to break down tax planning strategies for dentists at every career stage, from early associates to practice owners nearing retirement. They explain how tax brackets and effective tax rates really work, why entity selection and timing matter, and the common mistakes dentists make when chasing deductions. This episode emphasizes the importance of proactive planning, building good habits early, and having clear communication with your advisory team as your income and career evolve. Whether...
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#723: How to Crash Proof Your Portfolio
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On this episode of The Dentist Money Show, Matt, Jake, and Rabih explain why diversification is one of the most powerful tools in investing. Using historical data, they show why a globally diversified portfolio has a long history of positive long-term performance and why holding cash may be riskier than most investors realize. They highlight common misconceptions about risk and the danger of losing purchasing power over time. Tune in to understand how better education and portfolio optimization can lead to smarter long-term investing. with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an...
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#722: Listener Q&R #10: Is Specializing Worth It? How Do You Know When Work Is Optional?
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On this listener Q&R (Question and Response) episode of the Dentist Money Show, Matt and Ryan break down what it really takes (financially and personally) to transition from general dentistry to a specialty. They explain why understanding lifestyle and location tradeoffs is just as important as analyzing income potential, what it means to be “work optional,” and how to evaluate your readiness for a sabbatical or career reset. Whether you’re considering a specialization, contemplating a move, or reassessing your long-term goals, tune in for clarity and perspective for building the...
info_outlineWelcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week.
On this episode of Dentist Money’s Two Cents, Matt, Will, and Rabih discuss mixed economic signals affecting today's markets, including recent unemployment, inflation data, and a potential Santa Claus rally. They also talk about major trends shaping the dental industry, from the growing demand for convenience and the rise of teledentistry, emotional dentistry, 3D printing, and the expanding role of AI. They wrap up with predictions for the year ahead and a discussion about the Super Bowl LX.
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