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-Drs Dat Bui & Aaron Neufeld O.Ds | Co-Founders
This rapidly growing community, boasting over 18,000 optometrists, is eager to assist with your financial inquiries. We offer advice on investment strategies, student debt management, and provide support and encouragement. Additionally, Dat and Aaron are available daily for direct, additional help.
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Through education, discussion, and tools, ODs on Finance strives to be a comprehensive resource for all finance-related matters. We aim to empower every optometrist, whether as an employee or practice owner, to achieve their full potential in their careers. Our objective is to help our colleagues in optometry and other healthcare professions live debt-free, financially liberated lives, and build substantial net worth. Financial freedom is one of the most valuable gifts you can give to yourself. Start learning today!
Optometrist 📊 Income Report 2026 | Largest Sample Size 1,920+ ODs
We’re thrilled to share our largest 2026 Optometry Income & Salary Survey, with 1,972 doctors providing insights on key topics like student loan ROI for students, fair compensation, and the true impact of annual income across our profession. This year, we also normalized earnings by days worked, giving a clearer picture of each OD’s real income potential.
Annual Report 2025: In Review, and a Look at 2026!
Overview Hello, ODs on Finance family, Throughout 2025, we saw continued growth across nearly every part of the ODs on Finance ecosystem. This included expansion of our Facebook community, ODs on Education (CE) events, website resources, strategic partnerships, and in-house services such as ODoF Merchant Services, the Cold Start & Practice Purchase Accelerator, ODoF Brokerage,…
16 End-of-Year Financial Checklist For Optometrists in 2025
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s vital for optometrists to focus on financial planning for a stable and prosperous future. This checklist, designed for eye care professionals, will guide you through key year-end financial tasks. While not every item may apply to your practice or personal finances, reviewing each one ensures you don’t miss important opportunities or obligations.
Retirement & IRS Limits Comparison: 2025-2026
As we approach 2025, retirement contribution limits including 401(k)s, 403(b)s, SIMPLE IRAs, SEP-IRAs, HSAs, and FSAs, have been adjusted modestly due to stabilized inflation rates. While catch-up contributions for those aged 50+ remain indexed to inflation, the IRS has postponed a Secure Act 2.0 provision requiring high earners ($145,000+ in Social Security wages) to make Roth-only catch-up contributions until 2026. Notably, starting in 2025, individuals aged 60-63 can contribute the greater of $10,000 or 50% more than the standard catch-up amount, providing an opportunity to boost retirement savings during peak earning years.
The Ultimate Optometrist’s Financial Guide to ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Tax Plan
With the newly signed 2025 tax law (an extension of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions), we have a host of updates that can directly impact high-income optometrists like us. Regardless of your political leanings, these tax changes present opportunities, and a few caveats. that matter for your bottom line.In this detailed article with factual citations, I’ll break down the key provisions of H.R. 1 (119th Congress): informally called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the Trump Tax Plan extension), and explain in first-person how each can affect your finances.
The Practice Owner’s Financial Overview: A Comprehensive Percentage Breakdown Guide of COGS, Operating Expenses, & Net
KEY POINTS: (1) Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) typically ranges from 26% to 32% of gross revenue, varying by practice focus (retail vs. medical). (2) Operating Expenses often break down into: Staff (18-24%), OD Payroll (14-20%), Occupancy (5-8%), and Marketing (1-2%). (3) Net Income falling within 27-35% of gross revenue indicates solid profitability and efficient…
4. Check Out ODs on Finance Book Series
These books strives to teach student, young and experienced optometrists financial topics that were never taught in school, ranging from strategies on how to use a high-income salary to attack massive student debt, budgeting and saving for retirement, avoiding predatory advice from financial advisers, using tax strategies to save money, creating passive income, stepping into private practice ownership and how to build wealth through long-term investing in an ever-changing optometric world.
Clinical anecdotes and straightforward advice will keep students and new graduates entertained page after page while teaching important financial lessons to avoid potential pitfalls.
5. Refinance Your Student Loans Today to Save Money!
Great news! Aaron and Dat were able to negotiate and advocate for the best term rates and cash back bonuses for all ODs on Finance members/users looking to refinance their student loans.
Starts thousands worth on interest and get up to $1000 Sign-Up Bonus today!
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Whether you're in search of top refinancing lenders, insurance brokers, real estate assistance, tax professionals, or a book recommendation, this exceptional list of Recommended Resources is tailored for optometrists and other high-earning professionals. Aaron and Dat diligently vet each partner to ensure they uphold ethical standards and adhere to our stringent principles.
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Explore our upcoming virtual webinars, where we provide more than 50 hours of CE hours and financial webinars. Enjoy all of these for free and from the comfort of your own home!
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