Eric Dostal, J.D., CFP®

As you embark on this exciting chapter of your legal career, along with avoiding lifestyle creep, estate planning considerations, and learning how to maximize financial success, it's crucial to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare plan. There are several important factors to consider when choosing the right healthcare plan and using healthcare services in a cost-effective manner. Understanding Healthcare Costs The rise in popularity of high deductible health plans has shed light on

Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation – when expenses rapidly rise to match newfound income – ensnares countless newly minted partners. Often there are underlying social pressures from peers or colleagues to keep up with new levels of conspicuous consumption. New indulgences and one-time splurges quickly become everyday necessities. It may begin innocently enough with a new car, a small remodel to an existing home, or a generous contribution to one’s alma mater, but it can quickly snowball in