Starting a new job always brings changes and new opportunities. For some docs, it may bring the question if being a 1099 contractor will create tax savings or a headache? Nate Reineke breaks down what you should consider if you are deciding between being a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor. We discuss how things like benefits and employer costs should factor into the decision. Be sure to listen to the end to hear what you should ask your CPA in order to make the best decision. We also answer your colleagues’ questions. A Surgeon in New York is planning to pay for their child to attend undergraduate and graduate school in the Northeast. They are worried about overfunding a 529 and want to know if they should use a 529 to save everything for college. An audience member at our webinar asked us how to choose a 529 plan since the state they live in doesn’t offer any state benefits. An Ophthalmologist in Chicago says, we are building a house and are being offered a “lender's credit”. Should we put it toward closing costs or use it to buy down the interest rate? Are you ready to turn worries about taxes and investing into all the money you need for college and retirement? It’s time to make a plan and get on track. To find out if we’re a match visit physicianfamily.com and click get started or, you can ask a question of your own by emailing [email protected]. See marketing disclosures at physicianfamily.com/disclosures