White Coat Investor Podcast

Today we had a handful of tricky student loan questions particularly in regards to taxes. It is always hard to answer questions with that level of specificity! Don't forget to visit studentloanadvice.com to get help with your student loans and repayment plan. Today we answer questions about filing taxes in med school, filing taxes when you are married on the PSLF track, filing taxes when you are on the SAVE plan and more! 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

Today we are talking with an entrepreneur and author who became a millionaire in her 70s! She has a passion for inspiring others to live their fullest lives. She built a successful consulting business and her 11th book is about to come out. She talks to us about the importance of persistence and going after the what you are passionate about. We think you will find her message inspiring! After the interview we will be talking about choosing a 529 plan for Finance 101. 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 platf

Today Chris Davin, engineer and self taught master of all things Roth, joins Dr. Dahle on the podcast. For anyone who has ever wanted to get all the way into the Roth weeds, this episode is for you. We talk about Roth IRAs, the Backdoor Roth, the Mega backdoor Roth, Roth conversions, and what all of those things mean. We discuss how to determine if you should be doing pre or post tax contributions and why, and how your taxes and tax rate should be considered when deciding what kind of contribution to make. We start with a 101 level discussion before moving to a 201 level discussion and then diving into the graduate level tips and tricks. 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 htt

This doc recently retired after a 40 year career that he loved with a nearly $50 million portfolio. He has been living and preaching the WCI methodology long before WCI existed. He tells us part of his secret to success is to choose where you live wisely and own your own business. He said owning his own surgery center made a massive difference to his happiness and his wealth because he got to control the way the practice was run, how efficient it was, who worked there etc. He is a testament of what can happen if you live below your means and invest wisely. He wants us all to remember to find joy in all stages of life and not just live for retirement. After the interview we will be talking about estate taxes for finance 101. 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,

Today we are talking about what your options are if you do not match this week. It can be one of the hardest things to face and knowing what your options are and what steps to take next can help ease the difficultly just a bit. We also spend some time telling you about the results of our annual survey. The survey is a huge part of how we decide what changes to make here at WCI. Finally we tackle a few of your questions about annuities, if you should ever invest with a family friend and where to put some extra moonlighting money as a resident. 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, in

Today we talk with a nurse who is currently in school to become a CRNA and is officially a millionaire. Roughly 10 years ago he and his wife took control of their finances. He said there was some tough conversations as they educated themselves about how to become financially literate and what their goals should be and how to reach them. But once they were on the same page they were able to start crushing their goals. Their big goal was to be millionaires by 40 and they got there a few years early. He is now passionate about giving back both financially and educating coworkers about how to get started with taking control of their financial life. After the interview Dr. Dahle gives his thoughts on how to get started for finance 101. We 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

Today our friend Chad Chubb is joining us for our next Friends of WCI episode. It is Roth season they answer more of your Roth questions. They cover Roth IRAs, conversions and contributions. They also talk about the difference between wants and needs, particularly around things like cars, or in Jim's case a big ole' F-250. Before wrapping up Jim and Chad debate the merits of living like a resident. 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

This dermatologist paid off his student loans and built his net worth to $150K just one year out of training. Not only did he accomplish all of that but has started the process of creating his own practice after learning that the clinic he worked at was selling to private equity. He shared his thoughts about the impact of private equity on young doctors and the challenge of learning how to build a practice as you go. Stick around after the interview for a discussion about physician mortgages for Finance 101. 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,

Today we are answering your questions from email and social media. We discuss what happens inside a 401(k) or 403(b) if you change your type of contribution, how to know if you have a good CPA, what constitutes a super saver and If you can roll your 403(b) into a Roth IRA and do a backdoor Roth in the same year. We tackle a back door Roth conversion question and talk about the challenges for someone who is financially supporting their immigrant parents. 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

Our guest today is a surgeon who got almost $250,000 of student loans forgiven with PSLF thanks to the new waiver. She was the beneficiary of having her loans forgiven under the current IDR waiver for PSLF. She is hoping that if your situation is similar that you also take advantage before the waiver expires on April 30th. She has also worked hard to take her net worth from a negative $350,000 after training to just over half a million. After the interview we will be talking all about probate 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 you have

Today on the podcast Dr. Darria Long joins Dr. Dahle. Dr. Long is an ER doc, mom of 3, author, National TV contributor, educator, entrepreneur and researcher. She is passionate about helping women have healthier and better lives. Dr. Dahle and Dr. Long discuss a large study she conducted about burnout among women and the fascinating findings from it. They discuss ways to combat burnout, the dangers of social media for children and adults, how to triage your life and so much more. 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 qu

This hospitalist paid off $235,000 only 2 years out of residency. She has always been very debt averse and knew she wanted to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Nearly half of her income went to paying off her loans. She said paying off the debt was easier than she thought it would be largely because she is comfortable living like a resident. Her next goal is to buy a new car with cash. She plans to save for a house eventually but currently wants to pour money into her retirement accounts. She said paying off her loans has given her a huge sense of freedom. After the interview we will talk about emergency funds for Finance 101. 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

Today we tackle a few of your questions about 529s. We answer some questions about when you have to pay taxes on your rollover IRA contributions to Roth as well as a question about Mega Backdoor Roths. We talk about structured notes and what the advantages and disadvantages are to saving for minors using a UTMA vs. a parental brokerage. 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 f

This dual doc couple got a bit later start getting their finances in order. Once they realized that they had been practicing for around 10 years and they had not built the wealth they anticipated they made some changes and got to work! In only a few years they paid off their mortgage, became multi-millionaires, cash flowed new cars and saved enough to get their kids through college. Now they are saving lots of money and looking forward to cutting back at work. She shows us that you can make massive progress quickly if you buckle down and do it! After the interview we will talk about dividend investing. 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. You will receive a cus

Today we are talking to Alexis Gallati of Cerebral Tax Advisors all about controversial, aggressive and often little known tax deductions. We ask her about all kinds of topics and how to execute on them in a way that will not get us into trouble with the IRS. We talk about when they are risky, when they aren't risky and if you should use them or not. Some topics we cover are land conservation easements, captive insurance companies, self rentals, employing your spouse or children, cost segregations studies and much more. 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 mu

Today we are celebrating this family practice doc cash flowing his dream wedding! This super saver had to get comfortable spending a pretty big chunk of change to bring his and his wife's dream to life. He learned that while saving for your future is crucial it is also important to learn how to spend well and enjoy your money. He worked hard and saved both for the wedding and for retirement at the same time. His next financial goals include paying off his student loans in the next few months and then saving enough to be retire optional by 50. After the interview Dr. Dahle will talk about how to wire money for finance 101. 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 th

Today we are answering your questions. We talk about capital gains taxes when selling a vacation home, then get into the age old debate about if it is a good idea to buy a house during residency. Dr. Dahle gives advice on things to think about when you are shopping for a new car, then he gives ideas for things to think about when considering buying into a practice. Finally, we answer a few questions about taxes. 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 g

This pediatric dentist has gotten back to broke and a little beyond. In only a few years out of training her net worth has had nearly a half a million dollar swing. She began her financial literacy journey in college and by the time she completed training she was well versed in how to save and invest and grow her finances. She is also a lovely example of an immigrant family working together and working hard to give new opportunities to the younger generation. Stick around after the interview to learn more about how to increase your income as a doc. 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. Sign up today at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/newsletter  The White Coat Investor has be

Today we are talking about physician side gigs. Docs have all kinds of side gigs that make a big impact on their financial life. Today we have 3 guests on the podcast who are going to tell you what they do. Dr. Gretchen Green does expert witness work, Dr. Daniel Smith opened IV clinics, and Dr. Rikki Racela takes medical surveys. There is a huge range of what you can do to bring in extra income with an equally large variety of barrier to entry. We hope these interviews inspire you to finally start that side gig you have been thinking about! 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 pla

This Psychiatrist paid off a whopping $460,000 in only 2 1/2 years! How did he do it?  He picked up an extra job and worked as much as possible to bring in as much money as he could and ended up putting nearly $25,000 per month towards the debt! He made a handful of mistakes including over spending and stock picking before he learned that there was a better way! His financial awakening happened when a friend introduced him to the White Coat Investor Podcast. He shared that it is easy to make mistakes and it is okay to make mistakes. But consistency is key and even with some mistakes you too can do this! Stick around after the interview to learn about rebalancing your portfolio. 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