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Understanding the Pros and Cons of 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
As a physician, managing your finances with the same care and attention as you manage your practice is crucial. While saving for...

Betsy at RVPF
Jan 294 min read
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Navigating Finances After Divorce: A Guide for Women Physicians
Divorce is among the most significant and difficult life transitions, and when you're a woman physician, there are unique challenges that...

Betsy at RVPF
Jan 294 min read
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2025 IRS Limits
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans (TSP, 401k, 403b) Maximum employee contribution: $23,500 Catch-up contribution to employer retirement...

Betsy at RVPF
Jan 33 min read
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Question: What does is mean that a VA Home Loan is Assumable?
Answer: When a loan is assumable, it means that another buyer can step into the terms of an existing home loan. This can be a huge...

Betsy at RVPF
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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Drift Less: Plan More. Rooted in Decorah and Expanding My Financial Planning Practice to Serve Our Community
Hey Decorah friends—see what I did there? When our local Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau decided to push the “Drift Less”...

Betsy at RVPF
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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2024 Contribution Limits
2024 Limits Maximum employee contribution to employer retirement plans (TSP, 401k, 403b): $28,500 Additional catch-up contribution to...

Betsy at RVPF
Feb 2, 20231 min read
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This or That?: Making Decisions as an Adult
My four-year-old son Simon came home last night with a new game called "This or That." The premise is simple: when presented with two...

Betsy at RVPF
Oct 13, 20224 min read
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Life Insurance - Essentials Only
Life insurance is a foundational component of financial planning. The importance of having sufficient income loss protection is hard to...

Betsy at RVPF
Jul 20, 20224 min read
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Recipes Worth Sharing: Freezer Taquitos
Use this recipe to make a family favorite meal that's ready in almost no time! Ingredients: - 8 burrito size tortillas (we use the low...

Betsy at RVPF
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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A Term You Should Know: Dollar Cost Averaging
One of the most common statements I hear from clients is that they wish they had learned more about personal finance somewhere in their...

Betsy at RVPF
Oct 5, 20213 min read
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Tips for Managing Holiday Spending
*Updated from the original 2020 version. It’s nearly here. We’ll soon be serenaded with the soothing lines of “It’s the most wonderful...

Betsy at RVPF
Oct 15, 20203 min read
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10 Financial Mistakes Physicians Should Avoid
No one ever told you that managing money as a physician would be one of the hardest parts of the job. But as with many things in life,...

Betsy at RVPF
Aug 13, 20203 min read
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4 Must-Dos to Plan for College Costs
There are a few sure signs that fall is just around the corner. The days are getting noticeably shorter, a few of the earliest leaves are...

Betsy at RVPF
Aug 6, 20203 min read
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2:30 on a Thursday Morning: A Disability Story
Assessing life and disability income needs is one of the first topics to tackle in a comprehensive financial plan.

Betsy at RVPF
Jul 22, 20205 min read
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Childcare Challenges for Physicians: Finding the Right Fit for Your Family
Access to quality childcare is a challenge for all working parents, but for physicians, the difficulty is amplified by long hours and...

Betsy at RVPF
Jun 17, 20204 min read
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Evaluating Residency Options as an Active Duty Service Member
Some of the recommendations I have seen float around social media are nothing short of terrifying and could have costly consequences.

Betsy at RVPF
May 20, 20207 min read
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Letting Go of Perfection
The cost of leaving money uninvested or not putting a risk protection plan in place until you get around to learning more can be high.

Betsy at RVPF
Apr 30, 20203 min read
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Target Date Retirement Funds: The Pros and Cons
For many retirement savers, target date funds have become a popular option. For TSP, 401(k) and 403(b) participants, a target date or...

Betsy at RVPF
Apr 8, 20203 min read
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It’s Not What You Do, It’s When You Do It: Timing Your Charitable Contributions to Reduce Taxes
For some households, the opportunity to minimize taxes through charitable giving is here!

Betsy at RVPF
Nov 7, 20194 min read
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A Holiday Spending Plan that Actually Works
The holiday ads are already pouring in to our mailboxes and inboxes. Here's a six-step strategy for a prosperous year ahead.

Betsy at RVPF
Oct 31, 20194 min read
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