Dr. Nii converses with Kevin Matthews, number one bestselling author, former financial advisor, certified financial planner and creator of BuildingBread, an educational program designed to inspire millennials to set, simplify and achieve their financial goals. In this episode, they cover many financial topics facing medical students, residents, and attendings - particularly how a recession impacts investing. Other topics discussed include inflation, the stock market, paying off student loans, index funds, bitcoin, and I bonds. Things to expect in this episode:Is the United States in a recession?What is a stock split, and why do companies do it?The best way for medical students to approach investingHow people should handle their student loans right nowHow to get started with Index FundsCheck out Nerd Wallet’s article:https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/best-budget-appsUS Treasury I-Bonds: https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ibonds/res_ibonds_iratesandterms.htmCheck out Nerd Wallet’s article:https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/best-budget-appsWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR ON FUTURE EPISODES!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Join our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is edited by: Your Podcast PalThis episode is sponsored by:Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them outHERE!Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out at HERE!