ER Doc Advisor - Financial Planning & Taxes for Emergency Physicians

EP 228: From $50K to $62M: The Math Behind Future Value & Long-Term Wealth

Many underestimate how much their assets can grow—or how much they'll need for retirement. A $5M goal today could mean $12M+ in 30 years due to inflation, making financial targets seem daunting.

By understanding compounding, inflation, and strategic adjustments, you can make smarter decisions today that have a massive impact tomorrow. We'll break down key numbers, risks like sequence of returns, and why financial planning is an evolving process.

Topics Discussed:   

  • The common issue people have with future asset value.
  • How we calculate and estimate asset goals.
  • Where to start when planning your contributions and calculating future contributions.
  • What a Monte Carlo simulation is and how it can help calculate savings and adjustments.
  • Why the situation gets more sensitive near the end of a career.
  • What sequence of returns risks are.
  • The many variables that go into financial planning.

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calculating contributions, future value, investing, long-term wealth, inflation, compounding interest, financial planning, emergency medicine, ER doc, ER doctor,