White Coat Investor Podcast

Jaspreet Singh is the creator of The Minority Mindset. We were introduced to him recently at a conference called FinCon that was for producers of financial content and resources. He was one of the keynote speakers at the event and has put together some awesome resources. He is an animated guy and his main mediums are YouTube and Instagram. He is a first generation American with an entrepreneurial spirit that is inspiring. You will find his story about giving up his family's dream of becoming a doctor to follow his passions as fascinating and educational as we do. See full show notes here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/interview-with-jaspreet-singh-of-the-minority-mindset  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 esta

Our guest is a general dentist three years out of training. He has hit a couple of milestones, back to broke and a six figure net worth. But he came on the podcast today to celebrate buying a car with cash. He purchased a 2017 minivan with 20K miles and felt rich doing it! How much car can you afford? Check out this episode for the answer. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/how-much-car-can-you-afford/  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.

Today we are talking about whether it is better to pay off debt or invest. Like most financial questions the answer is, it depends. Read more at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/pay-off-debt-or-invest/. We discuss what to do if you have a chunk of money sitting in savings account and what to do with the money you are saving to purchase a home. We also update you on some important changes to PSLF. The requirements are being relaxed to include more people and more types of loans through October 2022. And finally, we have a guest on the podcast to share about a real estate investment opportunity. 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 y

This dentist just recently got back to broke! He finished training with a net worth of negative $510K. 5 years later they have reached a net worth of $40K. Consistently chipping away at your debt and managing your finances pays off. Make a plan early and track your financial goals with these four measurements. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/track-your-financial-goals-with-these-four-measurements/  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 The White Coat Investor can help. Th

This episode we answer all of your questions about Roth accounts. We talk a lot about retirement accounts and answer questions about Roth 401(k)s, the mega backdoor Roth, Roth conversions, backdoor Roth IRAs, 457 plans, and lump sum investing. We also take a few minutes to discuss inflation and what to do in times like these when inflation is on the rise. Learn more at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/inflation-basics/  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 The White Coat I

This dual couple veterinarians, 7.5 years out of training, have a $2-4 million net worth depending on how you value their practice. They attributed their success to targeting debt aggressively and buying a practice. This couple has been able to get their income up but many would not consider veterinarians high income earners. Veterinarians share many of the same financial and life challenges faced by other medical professionals. And financial independence is still possible. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/financial-independence-on-a-low-income/  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 y

This episode we are answering all of your questions about insurance. We discuss group universal life insurance and go over the reasons that it is very likely you don't need or want it. We cover long-term care insurance, specifically as it relates to some new laws in Washington State. We also touch on umbrella insurance, and one of our favorite topics here at WCI - whole life insurance. Finally, we go into health insurance and review high deductible health plans and health savings accounts. 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 insu

Elaine is only one year out of her training as a psychiatrist with a 7.5 million net worth all in real estate investments and cash. She valued financial education from a young age and started investing in real estate at 24. Over the last ten years they have built up this real estate business. Curious about this path to financial freedom? Read Real Estate Investing 101 https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/real-estate-investing-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 products. One of the WCI columnists makes an extra $30,000 a year just doing these surveys. Sign up today and use a fraction of your downtime

We have had a lot of questions about investing coming in lately, so today we have put all of those questions into one big Q&A podcast. We talk about the value of investing in a 457(b) versus a taxable account, we discuss 403(b) accounts, 401(k) accounts and what investing limits are for each of these. We even cover more unusual portfolios such as the Dragon Portfolio. We talk about passive real estate investing vs. active real estate investing. If you have had an investing question lately I think you will find some answers here. If you need more help, check out our recommended financial advisors. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/financial-advisors/  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

Dual attorney couple at 3.3 million net worth 8 years out of school. Their tips to success? Start early, contribute steadily, and avoid lifestyle inflation. Let the stock market do the work for you. Check out 6 reasons to save a lot and to save early. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/6-reasons-to-have-a-high-early-savings-rate/  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 Advisor also has a version eligible for CME

We have had a lot of listeners request information on my homeowners insurance policy. After a large home renovation we had to make some pretty big changes to our policy. It is critical to know what your policy covers but also what it does not. There are a handful of things that are not covered and based on where you live you may want to look into additional coverage. You should also be very sure that the quality of your home is properly insured. If you have premium upgrades in your home you want to be sure if the worst happens you can have your home restored to its previous quality. Learn what the 5 most common gaps in coverage are at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/5-key-coverages-for-property-insurance/  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

Out of school they owed $178K, paid $20-30K off over the next 10 years, and had the rest forgiven. Be diligent, make sure you track each payment. Getting those loans forgiven gave them a significant boost to their net worth, reaching millionaire status! Read about tips and errors to avoid when going for PSLF. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/dont-give-up-pslf/  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 journey today with the No Hype Real Estate Investing course at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/courses.

There are potential big changes coming up as a new tax bill is working its way through Congress. While there are sure to be many changes to the proposed bill before it becomes law we wanted to dive into how this bill will affect the WCI community. One of the biggest impacts is that backdoor Roth IRA and mega backdoor Roth IRA accounts could be gone for good. There are proposed changes to income tax brackets and required minimum deduction rules. We look into these changes and many others that could be coming our way. 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 c

Our first podiatrist on the Milestones podcast! In 8 years they paid off around a million dollars in debt between his student loans and a business loan. With a salary range from $85K to $500K+ he now has a net worth of a million dollars. We discuss how he has built a business that now provides them that high salary. Everyone can be a millionaire. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/everyone-a-millionaire/  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 resourc

In this week's episode we are taking listener questions regarding retirement accounts. We talk about 403(a), 403(b), and 457(b) accounts and what the maximum contributions for those are. We cover defined benefit plans vs a mega backdoor roth and when to pick which or both options. We answer questions about taxable accounts and catch-up contributions as well as differences in employer contributions and solo 401(k) accounts and when you can make contributions for a spouse. If you have questions about retirement accounts you will find some answers here. 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 an

Jennifer did a 4 year residency, 3 year fellowship, 1 additional training year as a pediatric cardiac intensivist, and then no payments required due to the pandemic. This all made PSLF worked out really well for her, getting $246K forgiven. Learn more about PSLF and whether it is right for you. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/public-service-loan-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 loan debt, and the average studentloanadvice.com client has saved over $190,000 dollars. You will receive a customized student loan plan using the principles of The White Coat Investor, get answers to all of your student loan questions, gain clarity about your financial future and start down the right path toward financial freedom. Book a consult

In this episode we discuss charitable giving and dive into donor advised funds (DAFs), versus Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and private family foundations. We break down what each of these are and discuss the merits and drawbacks of each option. Learn more about how the IRS supports your charitable desires. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/7-ways-irs-supports-charitable-desires/ We also answer listener questions regarding whether to sell or rent your home, allocate the bond portion of your asset allocation towards your primary home mortgage, buy medical evacuation insurance, and life insurance for military members. 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 dol

As this dentist demonstrated, owning your own practice pays off. Everything extra comes to you. Save and invest that extra and you’ll be a multimillionaire. If you’ve been thinking about starting your own practice, check out these tips: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/medical-practice-startup/  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 doctors with their money

When you own your practice, you're able to give better care, have more control and less burnout over your professional life. In general, you make more money too. So, it is mostly all positive, although it does take some work upfront. Will and Juli Albright have been sharing their knowledge of practice startups on the blog for a couple of years, since they started their practice, Alamo Plastic Surgery. Will is the surgeon and Juli is the chief financial officer. They both join us in this episode to talk about their motivation to open a practice, the steps it took, the biggest obstacles and challenges, navigating salaries and benefits for employees, guarding against embezzlement, and marketing the practice. https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/medical-practice-startup/  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

If you have a high savings rate and invest conservatively, it won't take long to accumulate a high net worth. From this nurse practitioner's experience we learn not to put a cap on what you think you can earn. It is easier to double your income than you think. After being inspired by this story, check out these ways to make more money for doctors https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/15-ways-to-make-more-money-as-a-doctor/  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 plann