White Coat Investor Podcast

Today Dr. Dahle speaks with financial therapist, Aja Evans. Aja is a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health industry. They have a fascinating conversation about the impact of our various behavioral issues when it comes to finance. They discuss the guilt and shame that can come from making a financial mistake, from having saved too much or not enough, and the impact of not being comfortable making boundaries or having open conversations about finances. They get into why financial therapy can be beneficial and a great deal more. We hope you find this conversation helpful and inspiring. Love what you hear on the podcast? Looking for more great White Coat Investor content? Head over to our YouTube channel where you can watch video recordings of our podcast, short snippets of financial tips explained succinctly by me and others, and deep dives into topics for more in depth learning. You can even learn all about real estate with webinars from our real estate partners. Check out all

This CRNA just became a millionaire. He had his financial awakening after an expensive divorce and realized he needed to learn more about finances if he ever wanted to retire. He dove in and read everything he could. He is now on his way to financial independence. He said there is no secret to any of this - you just have to do the work. He encourages us to admit to ourselves what we don't know, then get educated and get to work. After the interview stick around for a discussion on disability insurance for Finance 101. Getting quality disability and life insurance should be the first financial chore for a doctor to complete. Most docs don't have the ideal policy for their gender, specialty, state, or health status and 1 in 7 doctors get disabled at some point during their career. Because these policies can only be purchased through brokers, we have put together a list of vetted agents who are experienced with working with the specific needs of medical professionals and who have your best interest at heart. If

Today we get into the weeds about annuities. We talk all about what they are and when (or if) they are worth owning. We answer a question about if your individual own occupation policy will be valid if you get injured on a year long vacation. We tackle questions about variable life policies, term life insurance and whole life insurance. We then answer a few questions about charitable giving. If you’re like most doctors, nobody taught you anything about personal finance or investing during your undergrad, professional school, or residency. And even though your family - and perhaps even your business - rely on you to be the Chief Financial Officer, you have never been given the tools to succeed. Enroll in WCI Financial Boot Camp, a FREE educational email series, and learn to convert your high income to wealth. You will learn the basics of investing, saving, insurance, and more. Your high income alone will not lead to financial success, but as always, we want to help you on your financial journey. Go to https://

This emergency medicine resident saved $100,000 in his retirement accounts all during residency. He said living in the midwest helped because of low cost of living. In addition he stuck to a tight budget, cooked at home, rode his bike to the hospital and saved all he could. This doc is also committed to education and has helped many of his peers and attendings become more financially literate. He said his next big financial goal is to become a millionaire within 3-5 years. After the interview Dr. Dahle will be talking about cash and what to do with it for Finance 101. As a white coat, you have valuable knowledge. Various companies want that knowledge. And they’re willing to pay you for it! That’s why we’ve put together a list of recommendations for companies that pay you to take surveys. If you’re looking for a profitable side gig for not too much effort, getting paid for surveys could be the perfect solution for you. You can make extra money, start a solo 401(k), and use your medical knowledge to impact new

Today we have two locums docs on the podcast. One doc started his career as a locums doc before moving into long term employment. The other doc left long term employment for more flexibility and the chance to spend more time on his side gigs that he is passionate about. Both share their experiences as well as what they love (and don't love) about locums. If you’re looking to Boost Returns, Lower Taxes & Build Wealth, join the WCI monthly Real Estate Opportunities list for tips and strategies to maximize your real estate returns and for introductions to exclusive investment opportunities. Expect educational emails that introduce you to syndicators, fund companies, online courses, and online real estate platforms. Go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/reopportunities to sign up today. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011. Our free financial planning resource covers a variety of topics from doctor mortgage loans a

Our guest today is a nurse who has a networth of $1.8 million only 12 years out of training. He wanted to come on the podcast to make sure people know that you don't have to make a million dollars a year to become a millionaire. He has reached financial independence largely through real estate investments. He got his start by house hacking and using the money from rent to buy his next property. He said he lives frugally and doesn't spend a lot on materialistic things. We hope this guest inspires you as much as he did us. After the interview we will be talking about student loan refinancing for Finance 101. Still not sure what to do with your student loans? Overwhelmed with how to tackle that giant debt in an ever changing political climate? The experts at https://StudentLoanAdvice.com are here to help guide you through the best options to manage your loans – our experienced staff have consulted on over $250M in student loan debt, and the average StudentLoanAdvice.com client has saved over $190,000 dollars. Yo

Today we are answering your questions about 529 accounts. We talk about what a reasonable amount to put in a 529 is and what to do if you over fund it. We discuss if it is complicated to have multiple 529 accounts, what a "Daddy Match" is, how to decide what accounts to fund if you are cutting back at work and much more! Do you ever find yourself wishing there was somewhere to go to ask your finance, insurance or investing questions? The White Coat Investor community is a great place to turn. We have a thriving community across all of our social channels - facebook, twitter, instagram, reddit and our WCI forum. We have been discussing solutions to your money problems since 2011. Join the conversation with thousands of other White Coat Investors. Follow WCI on your favorite social media platform for financial resources, tips and strategies. Just head to your platform of choice and search for The White Coat Investor. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help. The White Coat Investor has been helping

This dual board certified doc is back to broke. She was in denial for a very long time about her finances and how much debt she had taken on and had the mindset of dealing with it down the road. She finished training with $440,000 of student debt plus some credit card debt and car loans. She said she negotiated her first contract aggressively and has always been a great earner, but she had to learn how to be a smart saver and investor. Her family is now saving aggressively, investing, and paying off debt. Her advice to you is to come up with a plan for your money. It is not Monopoly money. Get clear about where you are financially and where you money is going. Money can really leak out if you aren't paying attention. We think you will find her story very inspiring. For Finance 101 we will be talking about tenant contracts. If you are finding our podcasts informative and helpful, check out our website! Since 2011 we have been working hard to provide valuable personal finance and investing information through t

Today we are talking with Dr. Adam Maclauchlan, a family medicine doc who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He shares his inspiring story about how he is tackling this disease with a lot of love, grace and faith. He believes that leaning on God, strengthening family and patient relationships, living a healthy lifestyle and reducing stress are critical for overall health and wellness and are the reasons his cancer is being kept at bay. Dr. Maclauchlan is living a full life and making sure he is setting his family up for financial independence as quickly as possible. If you would like to chat with Adam, his email address is adammaclauchlan@gmail.com. Still not sure what to do with your student loans? Overwhelmed with how to tackle that giant debt in an ever changing political climate? The experts at StudentLoanAdvice.com are here to help guide you through the best options to manage your loans – our experienced staff have consulted on over $250M in student loan debt, and the average studentloanadvice.com c

This family medicine doc shows us the power of living like a resident for a few years. This family has continued to live frugally since training and were able to tackle their student debt and save up for a mortgage. They are now happily maxing out retirement accounts and saving for their future. Paying off the debt was easier than she thought because they didn't inflate their lifestyle. We also learn from this doc the importance of contract negotiation. She shares her story of speaking up for herself and the impact of having her negotiations honored. After the interview Dr. Dahle will be talking about inflation for Finance 101. Did you know that the White Coat Investor not only has a podcast and a blog but several books that will help you on your way to financial independence. These books cover topics such as asset protection and minimizing your taxes to keep more of your hard earned money. They discuss plans for insurance, housing, spending, student loan elimination, investing and estate planning. You can le

Today we are answering your questions off of the speak pipe. We spend some time learning about the 4% rule and what it is and how it works. We answer a few of your questions about the 4% rule, tackle another pay down debt or invest question, another about tax loss harvesting, and one about stock yield enhancement programs and more! If you are finding our podcasts informative and helpful we would encourage you to sign up for our monthly newsletter! It is totally free and includes useful, actionable information NOT AVAILABLE on the regular blog posts. It's almost like being in a secret club - the kind of club that can boost your knowledge and enhance your wealth at the same time - with no strings attached. Visit https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/newsletter to sign up today. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011. Our free financial planning resource covers a variety of topics from doctor mortgage loans and refinancing me

This podiatrist paid off his student loans only a few years after training. He shared how freeing it has been to be completely out of debt. He said budgeting, open communication, and living frugally for awhile was critical for paying this off so quickly. He said they were still able to enjoy life and celebrate the little wins along the way including enjoying a nice bottle of wine after every $25,000 they paid off. He said being out of debt has allowed him to set his schedule and spend more time with his family and focus on personal development. After the interview Dr. Dahle talks about Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps for Finance 101. Getting quality disability and life insurance should be the first financial chore for a doctor to complete. Most docs don't have the ideal policy for their gender, specialty, state, or health status and 1 in 7 doctors get disabled at some point during their career. Because these policies can only be purchased through brokers, we have put together a list of vetted agents who are experien

Dr. Dahle chats with Australian pilot, Captain FI, about creating the life you want today and making the most of the time you have. Captain FI walked away from his full time career at 30 and is now working part time in a variety jobs that he enjoys. He shares the impact of losing his mother and how it made him realize what mattered most in life. He is now enjoying spending money on what he values and keeping expenses low. He said you might be surprised how little money you need to be happy and live a life you love. The White Coat Investor is proud to introduce our No Hype Real Estate Investing course, which will provide the framework for developing further knowledge and experience as you progress in your real estate investing career. We call it an introductory course because there is always more to learn. But this is no short, superficial course. There are over 200 lectures and videos adding up to more than 27 hours of content by over 15 different instructors. We think it just might be the best real estate co

This veterinarian shares her journey of graduating with $300,000 of debt and getting her first job making only $28,000 a year, to opening her own business. She realized that while she became a veterinarian because she was passionate about it, she would have to educate herself on finances and make some changes if she wanted to become financially independent. She is now loving owning her own mobile end of life care business and making progress on all of her financial goals. Stick around after the interview for a Finance 101 discussion about 457(b) Plans. At some point in our financial lives, it will be time to buy a home. A physician mortgage can be a good vehicle for a young doctor who’s just out of school and has a more effective place to use their money than on a big down payment. These loans allow doctors to secure a mortgage with fewer restrictions and a lower down payment than a conventional mortgage. But if you’re further advanced in your career or deeper into your journey to financial freedom, buying a

Today we are answering all of your real estate questions. We spend a big chunk of time talking about when the right time to invest in real estate is. We discuss how real estate is not necessary to reach your financial goals. We talk about using LLCs for your investment properties, what to do with profits from selling a house, and answer a question about ATM Syndications. No more wading through dozens of books at the library, scrolling through hundreds of blog posts on dozens of blogs, or checking in daily with online forums trying to gain a financial education the way the hobbyists do. For a fraction of the price of hiring a professional financial planner, the Fire Your Financial Advisor online course will take you from feeling anxious and having no plan to having a written financial plan you can follow the rest of your investing career as a professional and a retiree. This course is the material that should have been taught to you in college, medical school, or residency but never was. Fire Your Financial Ad

This pharmacist turned educator paid off his investment property mortgage. He shares his fascinating story of moving through several different careers before settling into what he does now, teaching. He wrote a successful pharmacology book that made it possible for him to pay off his first of two rental property mortgages and he is on his way to paying off the others. After the interview Dr. Dahle talks about index funds for Finance 101. I estimate that 80% of doctors need, want, and should use a financial advisor and/or an investment manager. Some investment gurus such as Dr. William Bernstein think my estimate is way too low. At any rate, if you want to use an advisor temporarily or for your entire life, there is no reason to feel guilty about it—just make sure you are getting good advice at a fair price. If you need help updating your financial plan or just getting one in place, check out our list of recommended financial advisors at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/financial-advisors. You can do this and

Today we are answering a variety of questions from medical students and residents. We talk about the tax benefits of getting married and what to do with a whole life policy that was given to you. We tackle some questions about filling taxes as a med student and whether or not to sell a fully paid off house if you are moving states for residency. We answer a student loan question and give some advice on how to dive into learning about financial literacy. As a white coat, you have valuable knowledge. Various companies want that knowledge. And they’re willing to pay you for it! That’s why we’ve put together a list of recommendations for companies that pay you to take surveys. If you’re looking for a profitable side gig for not too much effort, getting paid for surveys could be the perfect solution for you. You can make extra money, start a solo 401(k), and use your medical knowledge to impact new products. One of the WCI columnists makes an extra $30,000 a year just doing these surveys. Sign up today and use a f

This psychiatrist paid off over a half a million dollars of student debt in just over 5 years! Not only has she paid off this massive amount of loans, but bought a house and reached millionaire status. They made sacrifices while they were tackling the loans including living with family for over 3 years. This doc originally planed to go for PSLF but decided against it when a higher paying job opportunity came up. She shares that the security that came from getting out of debt made writing those big checks feel worth it. After the interview we will be talking about The Savings Rate for Finance 101. Getting quality disability and life insurance should be the first financial chore for a doctor to complete. Most docs don't have the ideal policy for their gender, specialty, state, or health status and 1 in 7 doctors get disabled at some point during their career. Because these policies can only be purchased through brokers, we have put together a list of vetted agents who are experienced with working with the speci

Today we are talking with our friend Jim Shiels about his book, The Family Board Meeting. Jim is a father of 5 and passionate about helping families have the best relationships they can. He talks about the importance of putting your phone down and having scheduled one on one time with your children as well as weekly dates with your partner. We hope you learn some helpful tips on how to dramatically strengthen your family! Getting quality disability and life insurance should be the first financial chore for a doctor to complete. Most docs don't have the ideal policy for their gender, specialty, state, or health status and 1 in 7 doctors get disabled at some point during their career. Because these policies can only be purchased through brokers, we have put together a list of vetted agents who are experienced with working with the specific needs of medical professionals and who have your best interest at heart. If you have questions about insurance and what kind of policies would be the best fit for you, check

This two doc couple has created a great plan for getting rid of both of their loans. He is going for PSLF and they just paid off her loans. He said meeting with StudentLoanAdvice.com, refinancing and then having a plan and sticking to it were the keys for tackling these loans quickly. He said they were able to maximize their retirement accounts while paying down the debt. They didn't live exactly like residents but kept costs down and didn't live lavishly. They were still able to enjoy their lives while they did. After the episode for Finance 101 Dr. Dahle talks about The 5 Money Activities. Still not sure what to do with your student loans? Overwhelmed with how to tackle that giant debt in an ever changing political climate? The experts at StudentLoanAdvice.com are here to help guide you through the best options to manage your loans – our experienced staff have consulted on over $250M in student loan debt, and the average studentloanadvice.com client has saved over $190,000 dollars. You will receive a custom