White Coat Investor Podcast

Our guest on the podcast today is Dr. Shikha Jain. She has devoted her life not only to medicine but to helping women in medicine. She shares her knowledge around if the gender wage gap is real, why it exists and what we can do about it. 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 medical school loans to physician disability insurance and malpractice insurance. Learn about loan

This neurologist paid off over $400,000 in just 3 1/2 years. He also bought a new car with cash. He said living like a resident and having a plan is how he paid off his debt so quickly. This doc has developed great habits that will help him reach financial independence early. We think you will find his optimism and discipline as inspiring as we did. 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 and more at https://www.youtube.com/thewhitecoatinvestor. 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 m

It's that time of year where we have lots of questions about taxes. Today we talk about how to file an amendment to your 2022 tax return. The good news is it's not hard and it is not a big deal. We also talk about what to do if your tax professional makes a mistake on your taxes. Next we get into some questions regarding tax loss harvesting and what the averaging method is. We discuss if there is ever a good reason to use a robo-advisor to help with tax loss harvesting. Finally we answer a question about the pro rata rule as well as a few student loan questions. 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. W

This doc is our second returning guest. Since she paid off her student loans in August of 2021 her and her husband were able to take a financial risk, leave their jobs in academia, and start a private direct primary care practice. They got their financial ducks in a row and recognized they wanted to change the way they worked. This change reduced burnout and created the life/work balance they want. She said making less money is worth the balance they have created. Are you battling burnout? Check out this post for some tips to reduce burnout: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/physician-burnout-factors-cures/  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 o

Today we talk to a doc who got a late start on his financial journey. He shares his experience of over inflating his life style for nearly 20 years after residency before having his financial awakening. He finally realized that if he ever wanted to retire he and his family would have to make some big changes. He talks about the struggle of deflating his lifestyle but the overall peace and happiness that has come from getting his financial ducks in a row. He shares his story in hopes to help inspire other late starters out there that it is not too late to change your habits and reach financial independence. 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

This internal medicine doc has become a millionaire not long out of training. He has lived like a resident and saved a huge portion of his income. This doc has done a little bit of everything from saving cash, investing in the stock market and starting his real estate empire. He is passionate about creating low income housing and helping to better the community he grew up in. His advice to you is to make a commitment to building wealth. He says to have a solid mind set, strong work ethic and to start young so your wealth can grow exponentially. Want to learn more about real estate? Check out our No Hype Real Estate Course: https://www.wcicourses.com/p/no-hype-real-estate-investing  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 y

Today we are answering more of your real estate questions. We discuss if it is a good idea to have your rental properties in an LLC, if you can claim a loss on US taxes for an international property, and where to store your money that you want to direct towards syndications. Our guest today is Michael Episcope from Origin Investments. He tells us about what funds are available currently, what new changes are happening at Origin and helps answer a listeners question about passive real estate versus REITs. 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

This New York City doc paid off $375,000 in only five years. This is a dual physician couple that wanted to get rid of both of their loans as quickly as possible. He shares that after training he knew very little about finances but knew getting rid of loans was a top priority. This doc shows us that you can live in a high cost of living area and still pay off loans, save for retirement, buy a house and live the life you want. His tips? Have a plan and stick to it, don't explode your lifestyle and automate as much of your finances as you can. He says you can have anything you want, you just can't have everything you want. Want to avoid lifestyle creep? Read this post: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/how-to-avoid-the-traps-of-lifestyle-creep/  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. Bec

Today we are answering your questions about retirement accounts. This is a topic that comes up a lot from readers and listeners and that is because it can be complicated! Especially when the rules keep changing like they did with the recent Secure Act 2.0. Today we tackle questions about withholding taxes, new rules with the Roth 401(k), maximum allowable contributions to combined retirement accounts, when you should roll your 401(k)s from multiple companies into one account and so much more. 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 i

This geriatrician paid off his student loans and achieved a net worth of $350,000 only 4 years out of training. He shows that you can make big financial progress even if your income is on the lower end of physician incomes. He shares that reaching these milestones was easier to achieve than he thought it would be. He recommends living like a resident, renting a home for 6 months post training and just hammer away at your loans. He said to make a repayment plan and stick with it. The relief from that debt burden is amazing and worth the hard work. Need some motivation to pay off your student loans quickly? Check out this post: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/10-reasons-to-pay-off-your-student-loans-quickly/  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 pai

Today we interview a doc who shares their experience of navigating a law suit. While he keeps the details of the case private he shares what he learned through this long and arduous several year process. We hope you find this discussion informative as well as gives you a sense of how emotionally challenging this process can be. Read this article to learn some important things about medical malpractice: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/medical-malpractice/  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.

This hospitalist tackled her $350,000 of debt in only 18 months. This physician duo got on the same financial page early in their relationship. They both agreed to live like residents and allocate everything extra to the loans. Despite living in costly Manhattan they were able to pay down the debt while still doing some travel and eating out and having some fun along the way. Their advice to you is to make a clear goal and then stick to it and to have these important financial discussions early on in your relationship. 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

We always know when it is the beginning of the year because we get so many questions about retirement accounts and everything related to them. This episode answers more of your questions about employer and solo 401(k)s, 529s, backdoor Roths, the difference between traditional and roth and so much more. 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 home with a conventional mortgage and then, later on, potentially refinancing that loan to a better rate with a shorter time frame could be a great move. Wherever you are in your financial journey, make sure you use the mortgage that will be most financia

This cardiologist became a millionaire just 3 1/2 years out of residency. He shares with us his tips for how he achieved this milestone - live on less than you make, get rid of debt, and invest the rest. He said that managing your finances well in your early attending years can more than compensate for any financial mistakes made through the training years. Want to become a millionaire? Learn how to here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/everyone-a-millionaire/  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 course on the planet. Continue your wealth-building jou

Our guest on the WCI podcast today is Burton Malkiel. He is the author of best selling book, A Random Walk Down Wall Street. He shares his decades of experience working in finance and investing and talks about his belief that the easy thing is not usually the smartest thing to do. Fortunately that is not the case with being an above average investor. We think you will find this conversation as educational as it is interesting. 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 and more at https://www.youtube.com/thewhitecoatinvestor. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011

This is our first Milestones to Millionaire guest to come on the podcast twice! First we celebrated him paying off his student loans and he is back again to celebrate becoming a millionaire. This doc has gotten pretty heavily involved in passive real estate syndications and it has served his portfolio well. He is a finance enthusiast and loves to self manage his portfolio. His advice to you? Get educated, throw your money into VTSAX or a simple 3 fund portfolio, minimize your spending and maximize your saving and let compound interest do the rest! New to investing? Check out this post to help you get started: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/investing-101/  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 - wit

Today on the podcast we are answering your questions covering an array of topics. We spend some time on where the best place to save your money is when you need to be able to access it sooner than later. We cover when it is appropriate to carry under insured motorist coverage, we break down the different kind of CDs out there and even discuss some changes made to Venmo and whether or not that might affect your taxes. 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 learn how to become a millionaire within 5-10 years of leaving residency and how to invest in a sensible low cost and effective manner with or without the assistance of a financial advisor. There is even a book geared

Today we hear from a general dentist who works in public health. She explains her path to paying off her students loans only 4 1/2 years into practicing. This dentist shows us that you don't have to be making a huge salary to tackle your loans. She combined several methods to pay off her student debt including the NHSC loan repayment program, inheritance money and putting all of her extra income toward the loans. Her tips? Live like a resident, get advice from people who know more than you, budget, and make sure your spending matches your values. Want to learn about different programs to help with loan forgiveness? Check out this post: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/not-so-common-debt-forgiveness/ 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 loa

Today our guest is Ramit Sethi, of I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He has been blogging since 2004 and since then has become a podcaster, author, teacher and has created a massive following. We cover a variety of topics including why investing should be boring, why life is not like a Disney movie, and the importance of having strong communication skills  around finance with you spouse or partner. 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 thousands of blog posts written by an array of authors. You can find information on how to manage your student loans, fix and avoid common financial mistakes, understand your retirement accounts, optimize your investments, find professional help at a fair price, get started investing in real estate, and so much more, all at no cost to you. You can find out more about the courses we offer, the conferences we put on, the newsletters we p

This dual physician couple tackled their student loans and built a net worth of $250,000 while still in residency! How did they do it? A commitment to saving, a strong aversion to debt, and living like a resident. He believes being an avid consumer of knowledge is critical for your financial journey. Want to jump start your journey to financial freedom? Check out our course, Fire Your Financial Advisor. 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