ER Doc Advisor - Financial Planning & Taxes for Emergency Physicians

EP 247: Rethinking the 60-40 Portfolio

As retirement planning evolves, the old 60/40 rule is starting to feel outdated—especially for emergency physicians eyeing early retirement and facing decades of life beyond medicine. With longer life expectancies, volatile markets, and the growing relevance of crypto and international diversification, building a resilient portfolio requires new thinking.

In this episode, we explore how asset allocation, risk tolerance, and return expectations must adapt to modern realities. We’ll also break down crypto’s role today—not as a meme-fueled gamble, but as a legitimate diversifier with asymmetric return potential.

Topics Discussed   

  • Why traditional 60-40 portfolios may be outdated for ER doctors.
  • The potential role of cryptocurrencies as a diversifier.
  • The importance of adapting asset allocation, risk tolerance, and return expectations to align with current financial realities.
  • How institutional adoption and regulatory clarity are making crypto a more legitimate asset class.
  • The impact of the declining U.S. dollar on investment portfolios and the benefits of international diversification.

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