Author: Monica Ma

Monica Ma, CFP®, CFA® is an advisor and the chair of the Investment Committee at Blankinship & Foster LLC. She helps clients build sound investment portfolios and develop strategic plans to reach their goals. Since Monica is passionate about sharing her knowledge with women and retirees, she co-leads the firm's Wise Women and Living Wisely Educational Series. Monica is a member of the International Community Foundation's Investment and Finance Committee. She has been living in San Diego since 2008 and enjoys travelling and cooking with her family.

In our article, Physician Side Hustles: Are They Right for Me?, we discussed how secondary sources of income, or “Side Hustles” are becoming more common among physicians. Already popular with Americans as a whole, many doctors are finding that theyREAD MORE

When you first became a physician, you may not have considered ways to earn extra income, follow your passions or satisfy your intellectual curiosity. After all, physicians like you work hard and are dedicated to their important jobs. As you’veREAD MORE

As a physician, buying your first home is a major milestone. After enduring medical school, board exams, and residency, you’re finally ready to settle down in a place of your own. But do you know how to buy a houseREAD MORE

At some point, you may find yourself with $100,000 in the bank and questions on how to invest it. Whether you are looking to get a return on the money in the short-term or achieve growth in the long-term, thereREAD MORE

Burnout is often associated with the stresses of work, and, due to a variety of factors, many medical professionals will feel burned out at some point in their careers. But the phenomenon is especially prevalent among female physicians.  What isREAD MORE