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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 21 MIN

Top 10 Investing Mistakes That Keep CRNAs & NPs Working Longer Than They Need To

from MoneyRx for CRNAs and NPs · host Brett Fellows, CFP®

You've worked long shifts, held everything together in high-stress situations, and saved diligently for 25 years. You think you're on track for retirement. But what if investment mistakes you don't even know you're making could force you to work five to seven more years?In this episode, Brett Fellows reveals the shocking truth about a CRNA couple with nearly $2 million in their 403(b) accounts who discovered they'd need to work an extra five to seven years because of investment decisions they'd made over the years. That's five to seven more years of night shifts, five to seven more years of being on call, all because of mistakes that could have been avoided..Today's episode walks through the 10 biggest investment mistakes that cost nurses real years of their lives. Brett covers::Mistake #1: Trying to time the market (costs 3-4% annually, nearly $1M over 30 years)Mistake #2: Letting emotions drive your decisionsMistake #3: Not having proper diversificationMistake #4: Paying excessive fees and costs (a 1% fee difference costs $600,000+ over 30 years)Mistake #5: Chasing past performanceMistake #6: Not reinvesting dividendsMistake #7: Ignoring tax efficiencyMistake #8: Active stock picking instead of evidence-based investingMistake #9: Not rebalancing your portfolioMistake #10: Investing before addressing financial basicsIf you're making these mistakes, you might be adding years to your working life without even realizing it. This episode will show you exactly what to fix and how to get your retirement back on track. #CRNAs #NursePractitioners #RetirementPlanning #InvestmentMistakes Key Timestamps:(0:18) Welcome and Introduction(4:18) Mistake #1: Trying to time the market(5:50) Mistake #2: Letting emotions drive your decisions(7:20) Mistake #3: Not having proper diversification(8:55) Mistake #4: Paying excessive fees and costs(10:20) Mistake #5: Chasing past performance(11:40) Mistake #6: Not reinvesting dividends(12:41) Mistake #7: Ignoring tax efficiency(14:08) Mistake #8: Active stock picking instead of evidence-based investing(15:30) Mistake #9: Not rebalancing your portfolio(16:40) Mistake #10: Investing before addressing financial basics(18:40) Actionable steps and conclusionFor more information and resources related to this episode, please visit the show notes. 

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You've worked long shifts, held everything together in high-stress situations, and saved diligently for 25 years. You think you're on track for retirement. But what if investment mistakes you don't even know you're making could force you to work five to seven more years? In this episode, Brett Fellows reveals the shocking truth about a CRNA couple with nearly $2 million in their 403(b) accounts who discovered they'd need to work an extra five to seven years because of investment decisions the...

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