White Coat Investor Podcast

This episode we interview prominent Boglehead published author Rick Van Ness. Rick has made a career of teaching financial literacy to the world. We review his ten principles for common sense investing as well as hear why Rick thinks bonds are worth investing in. He talks about his current passion, which we here at WCI understand, getting a financial plan in place. We discuss the importance of knowing what you value and making a plan that accounts for that. See full show notes here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/common-sense-investing-with-rick-van-ness  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 d

This primary care physician achieved 100K in assets less than 6 months after residency.  Developing a written financial plan early, budgeting, and tracking his goals help this physician get a great start on his net worth from the beginning. Building wealth is addictive, and seeing that number grow can encourage you to save even more. You would be surprised at how quickly wealth can accumulate when you make good decisions, even just during residency. If you need a written financial plan, this course https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com/p/fire-your-financial-advisor will help you get that in place.  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

This episode we answer all your questions about 401(k)s. We cover questions about IRA rollovers, the mega backdoor Roth, how to manage a 401(k) with your side hustle and so much more.  See full show notes here - https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/401k-question-and-answer  https://Studentloanadvice.com is a White Coat Investor company created to help doctors, dentists, and other high earners tackle and defeat their student debt. Letting a professional guide you through the best options to manage your loans will save you hours of research and stress and potentially save hundreds to thousands of dollars with your custom student loan plan. Book a consult with the student loan consultant at https://studentloanadvice.com today. 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 refinanci

Everyone’s pathway is a little bit different. Short term rentals were responsible for a huge portion of this guest’s success. They used a fair amount of leverage in a very opportune time in the real estate market to get there. Figure out what your pathway is going to be and make sure you balance your life, your need for income to build wealth, and everything you want to do with your life. Certainly a lot of physicians have found success with short term rentals. If you are interested in that here is your guide https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/your-guide-to-short-term-rentals/  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 tod

Our special guest this episode is Paula Pant, of Afford Anything. Some of you may know from her work in the FIRE community where is a prominent personal finance blogger and podcaster. We talk about the importance of learning your financial psychology and what drives your saving or spending habits. We discuss some great things to think about when and if you decide to invest in real estate as well as the need to live your best life now. Paula encourages that we make changes where we can to prevent burnout and increase our happiness as we work towards financial independence. She talks about the importance of outsourcing when possible and being intentional about how and where we spend our time. See the full show notes here https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/afford-anything-with-paula-pant  https://StudentLoanAdvice.com is a White Coat Investor company created to help doctors, dentists, and other high earners tackle and defeat their student debt. Letting a professional guide you through the best options to manage

This interview illustrates a different path to wealth than we normally discuss. Just a few years out of training, this physician sold his practice to private equity which gave him cash but also he retained some ownership. From him we can learn to take some risks. Don’t be afraid to be an owner. It may pay off in a big way. Ownership has its privileges. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ownership-has-its-privileges/  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 financia

In this episode we cover an array of topics from what to do with extra income to locums to what to do when you fire your financial advisor. We go through some of the interesting results we got from the WCI survey.  We will be implementing what we learned and making changes where we can to better serve our audience!  We have a special guest on the podcast today named Scotti Petersen. She worked as an ICU nurse during the pandemic and shares some of her story about being diagnosed with PTSD and how we need to heal and move forward together. See full show notes here. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/what-to-do-with-extra-money-life-after-covid  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 seri

We have two special guests on this episode that have been great financial educators among physicians for years! We have had many WCI readers tell us what a difference they have made in their financial lives. This dual physician couple takes us back to what it was like investing at Vanguard in the beginning, reminding us to make investing simple and always minimize costs. Their advice? Build a strong partnership with your significant other, pay off debt, and invest early and often. Make time to educate yourself and take responsibility for your own personal finances. If you are just getting start on this financial journey, start here https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/new-to-the-blog-start-here/  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 c

Peter Kim from Passive Income MD takes over the podcast to answer your questions about real estate this episode. He covers real estate syndications, Class B catch up contributions, rental income and properties, active vs. passive real estate investing, when to put more (or less) cash toward your down payment, when to sell or keep a rental property, and more. See the full show notes here. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/real-estate-qa-with-passive-income-mds-peter-kim  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 wi

This pediatrician has an amazing story. 2 lessons we can learn from her. One, despite having a great income as a pediatrician she still found herself with 5 car loans! But even with not starting out great financially, she was able to reach financial independence. Two, choose a specialty you love so you can practice it long term. But once you’ve done that, recognize there are people in your specialty making more money and there is no reason why you can’t be one of them. Learn more at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/how-much-do-doctors-make/  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 inves

A listener asked, "how would you reset the whole retirement account system in this country to make more sense for both the government and the citizens?" In this episode we dive into what changes we would make if we could in that system, simplifying taxes, separating the retirement accounts from employment, and creating a sort of pension plan bigger than social security. We also answer your questions about caps on 401(k) contributions, small business 401(k)s, social security, annuities, tax deferred vs Roth contributions, C shares and A shares, and contributing to your spouse's 401(k). Read the full show notes here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/how-to-fix-the-retirement-account-system  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, stu

Our new ambassador, Dr. Disha Spath, joins us in this episode to celebrate her new status as a millionaire! 2 years out of training, after inflating their lifestyle, they started paying attention to their finances and cut back significantly. They cut every line item in their budget. Now 5 years later, they’ve paid off $250K in student loans and are millionaires! Working together with your family, you can make the changes necessary to take control of your finances. Learn more about the romantic side of budgeting at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/romantic-budgeting/  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/thewhite

Dr. Disha Spath is hosting with us again this week! Together we answer questions about marriage, family and finances. We talk about merging finances when you get married, 529 and UTMA accounts, how to manage complicated trusts, and how to add beneficiaries to trusts. We also discuss the importance of women getting their term life and disability insurance in place well before they become pregnant. See the show notes at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/marriage-kids-and-finances  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

There is value in persistence. Even if you do not have the highest income, if you persistently save a significant percentage of it and invest it in a reasonable way, eventually it grows to be quite a sum of money, and you will free from the need to work for your money. A typical rule for financial independence is when you can live on 4% of your nest egg. Learn how to reach financial independence and retire early here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/the-fire-movement/  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

In this episode we answer your questions about old retirement accounts. What do you do with those accounts? How do you move an old 401(k) to a different custodian? Where do you save if your new employer doesn't offer a retirement plan? We also answer your questions about purchasing homes, emergency funds, laser funds, crypto savings accounts and, that constant question, what do you do when you mess up your backdoor Roth IRA. See the full show notes here https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/old-retirement-accounts  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

Put your nose to the grindstone at the beginning and reap the benefits. This dual career couple had the income to make a difference quickly. To keep their relationship solid while they were busy with their careers, they hired help. Make sure you are taking care of things at home to keep your marriage and family strong. That is your best investment. There are many resources on the blog for managing relationships and finances like this one: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/when-finance-and-relationships-intersect/  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 adviso

Dr. Hofmeister, our guest this episode, talks about veterinary medicine as well as the finances of veterinarians and really give us some insight into those who are physicians, but not human physicians. We discuss paying for veterinarian school and residency, salaries and debt to income ratio, pet insurance and end of life care, malpractice and PSLF for veterinarians. It is interesting to see the similarities and differences between these two professions. Veterinarians share many of the same financial and life challenges faced by physicians, dentists, and other medical professionals. Achieving financial independence is still possible though https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/financial-independence-on-a-low-income/ even with a high student loan debt https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/veterinarian-student-loan-debt/  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 a

This neonatologist and internist couple reach financial freedom just 4.5 years out of training.  It is always great to marry another high income professional. There are challenges for sure but two incomes is a powerful tool to build wealth and take care of business. He was able to walk away from a demanding job that could not provide work-life balance. Now he has the freedom to work part time or not at all in medicine and enjoy time with his family. Learn more about the FIRE movement. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/the-fire-movement/  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 in

This episode is all about bonds and tax-loss harvesting https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/tax-loss-harvesting/. We get into what some good options for bond substitutes are as well as what are not good options for bond substitutes. We talk about the popular I Bonds https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/series-i-bonds-are-they-right-for-you/ and when you should get some or if it is worth sticking with tax-protected stocks in a total bond fund instead. We go over some of the basics of tax-loss harvesting including a step-by-step guide on how to actually do it.  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

This story demonstrates just what can be done with income. This doctor grabbed the bull by the horns, opened his own practice and became very successful. Have you thought about opening your own practice? Have you thought about geographical arbitrage? This is what it can look like. Surgeons are needed in medium and small towns across America. You will be doing a great service and give yourself a tailwind in your financial life. Learn more about geoarbitrage here https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/is-geoarbitrage-a-good-idea/  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