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How Much Should Therapists Save for Retirement?

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Advantages of Having a Website as a Therapist

Mar 9, 2024
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The Complete Tax Season Guide for Therapists

Mar 9, 2024
April 7, 2022
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How to Read a Balance Sheet for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 9, 2024
June 1, 2022
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The Complete Chart of Accounts for Therapists

Mar 9, 2024
June 29, 2022
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How to Choose a Business Entity for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 9, 2024
May 24, 2022
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Tax Basics for S Corporation Therapists

Mar 9, 2024
July 29, 2021
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How to Read a Profit and Loss Statement for Your Therapy Practice (with Example)

Mar 9, 2024
April 7, 2022
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What to Do as a Therapist if Your Client Doesn’t Pay You

Mar 8, 2024
January 1, 2024
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Year-End Financial Planning for Therapists

Mar 8, 2024
November 30, 2023
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Tax Deductions for Marriage and Family Therapists

Mar 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Counselors

Mar 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Psychologists

Mar 6, 2025
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Tax Deductions for Social Workers

Mar 6, 2025
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2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

2024 Tax Season Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

Jan 24, 2025
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2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

2024 Tax Season Guide for Counselors

Jan 24, 2025
January 24, 2025
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How Much Should Therapists Save for Retirement?

Jul 24, 2025
July 31, 2025
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How to Transition Your Therapy Practice from Insurance to Cash Pay

Jul 3, 2025
July 4, 2025
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What is Financial Literacy and Why Is It Important for Therapists?

Jun 12, 2025
June 12, 2025
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How to Run Payroll for Your Therapy Practice

Jun 5, 2025
June 5, 2025
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The Complete Guide to Credit for Therapists

May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
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How to Pay Off Debt: A Complete Guide for Therapists

Feb 7, 2025
February 7, 2025
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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Therapists

Apr 3, 2025
April 3, 2025
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How to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

Jul 11, 2024
July 11, 2024
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When to Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Therapy Practice

May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024
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How to Create Space for Your Finances as a Self-Employed Therapist

Mar 10, 2024
April 14, 2023
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How to Choose a Checking Account for Your Therapy Practice

Mar 10, 2024
December 20, 2022
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The Complete Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Therapy Practices

Mar 10, 2024
September 23, 2022
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What Therapists Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Jul 31, 2025
July 31, 2025
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How Long Does It Take to Become a Therapist?

Jun 27, 2025
June 27, 2025
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The Complete Guide to Loans for Therapists

The Complete Guide to Loans for Therapists

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
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What Therapists Need to Know About Liability

Apr 25, 2025
April 25, 2025
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What to Do After Losing or Leaving Your Job: A Complete Guide for Therapists

Mar 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
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How Long Does It Take to Fill Your Therapy Practice?

Jul 3, 2024
July 3, 2024
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What Therapists Need to Know About SEO

Mar 8, 2024
October 13, 2021
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How to Build a Profitable Therapy Practice

Mar 7, 2024
September 8, 2022
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How to Get Your Mind and Money in Balance with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin

Feb 29, 2024
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How to Calculate a Reasonable Salary as a Therapist

Feb 13, 2024
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How to Talk About Money with Your Therapy Clients

Sep 26, 2023
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Can You Hire Family Members to Work at Your Therapy Practice?

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