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-Dat & Aaron | 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!

The OD's Guide into Active & Passive Real Estate Investment

The OD’s Quick Guide into Active & Passive Real Estate Investment

You’ve heard it again and again that real estate is an excellent pathway to accumulate significant wealth. However, you should also know that most real estate investors do not get rich overnight, as it can take years for investment properties to accumulate enough equity and generate significant wealth. The nice thing about real estate is that there are many approaches to make money and to do so either requires a lot of your time, or very little of it. Simply put, real estate investing can typically be classified as either active or passive investing. Let’s take a look at these categories to learn which may be the best fit for you!

The Optometrist’s Guide To Health Insurance

Health Insurance Basic 101 That Every Optometrist Should Know

Whether you are a New O.D or Seasoned O.D ….healthcare is changing every year. Working in the medical field, I thought I understood how health insurance worked, until I ended up in the emergency room for two hours earlier this year. We will teach how to understand 6 key terms and how they apply to your health insurance (Premium, Deductible, Co-insurance/Co-pays, Maximum out of pocket, Benefit caps & understand network options (HMO, EPO, POS, PPO).

3 Take-Aways That Optometrists Should Know About Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief

3 Take-Aways That Optometrists Should Know About Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief

On Wednesday, Aug 24, 2022, President Biden, along with the US Department of Education announced a three-part plan to help student borrowers with federal loans transition back to regular payments. In addition, we do want to let our members know that it took us a little while to gather our thoughts after the dust settled to address our community.. So let’s begin with the facts first and any questions that optometrists might have. PART 1: Final extension of the student loan repayment + 0% Interest pause forbearance until 12/31/2022

5 Tips for Growing a New Sublease Office

5 Tips for Growing a New Sublease Office

Building a new sublease office inside a retail store brings some unique challenges, but can be even more rewarding when you see your office thrive after years of hard work. Like any new business, attracting new patients may be a struggle at first. However, by engaging in a number of creative practices, I was able to grow this office from a patient base of zero to a thriving optometry office! Below, I will share the five strategies that formed the core of my success plan:

6 Tips for Utilizing Cost Benefit Analysis on a New Piece of Equipment

6 Tips for Utilizing Cost Benefit Analysis on a New Piece of Equipment

New equipment is always a temptation for practice owners, and for good reason. A cost-benefit analysis (or CBA for short) is a term derived from Lean theory and is an analysis of the expected balance of benefits and costs, including an account of any alternatives and the status quo. CBA takes into account your overall return on investment (ROI), however the approach is a little less black and white than might be expected. Let’s go through 6 important tips on utilizing CBA to its full extent in order to find whether that new piece of equipment should find its way through your practice doors.

5 Tips to Stand Out in Your Job Search

5 Tips to Stand Out in Your Job Search

A commonly noticed trend has been noticed over the last few years – new optometry programs continue to pop up throughout the country. This directly leads to an increase in the number of graduating optometrists. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the job market for associate optometrists is becoming more competitive. In a competitive environment, job applicants must seek ways to stand out from their peers as leading candidates. Learn how to make an impact on employers and set yourself apart from colleagues on your way to success.

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! 

6. Need Help with a doctor's home mortgage, disability/life insurance, or a tax CPA?

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.

If you're seeking trusted and experienced professionals and services, you're in the right place!

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!

8. Are You A Practice Owner? Or Opening Cold?

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