• WCI #401: Risk vs Reward - How to Find the Balance
    Jan 9 2025

    Today we are talking about finding balance in our lives. We discuss how to know what our risk tolerance is both in the finance space but also in our lifestyle. It is important to do the things we love that bring us joy, even if there is some risk involved. But at what point do we cross into reckless? We talk about how to know when we are working too hard and are too focused on saving for retirement that we forget to live our lives right now. We also chat with our friend Dr. Jordan Grumet, who will be a keynote speaker this year at WCICON. He is passionate about helping people find meaning in their lives to maximize happiness.

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    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 refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

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    35 mins
  • MtoM #204: Two Doc Couple Beats the Seven Year Itch and Becomes Multi Millionaires and Finance 101: Your Finances at the Beginning of the Year
    Jan 6 2025

    This two doc couple is celebrating 8 years of marriage. He talks about how having such a fantastic partner is the most important part of his life and has made all of this hard work worth it. He talked about the importance of being financially educated so you can learn from others and avoid the mistakes they have made. He said he is grateful his mistakes were early and fairly small. This couple has always valued saving and building wealth and have generally saved her entire income. They even paid cash for their home in their mid 30s. These two are an incredible couple that show us just what is possible when you are both on the same page in your relationship and your finances. After the interview we will talk about your finances at the beginning of the year.

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    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 refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor channel is for you!

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    27 mins
  • WCI #400: Contribution Limits, Estate Planning, and Emergency Funds
    Jan 2 2025

    Today we answer a few questions about estate planning and then explain what a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust is. We talk about contribution limits when you have multiple 401(k)s. We give some advice to a listener who is being gifted a property that is not going to get a step up in basis and what he should do to prepare for the potential tax bomb. We end with helping a new attending know how long it should take to save up a 4 - 6 month emergency fund.

    As the new year begins, it’s crucial to take a proactive approach to tax planning and leverage every money-saving opportunity. Over the past decade, clients of Cerebral Tax Advisors have seen an average return of 453.53% on their investment in Cerebral’s tax planning services. As a White Coat Investor-recommended firm trusted by physicians nationwide, Cerebral uses court-tested, IRS-approved strategies to reduce personal and business taxes. Cerebral founder, Alexis Gallati, comes from a family of physicians and brings over 20 years of expertise in tax strategy and multi-state tax preparation. Schedule your free Discovery Session today at https://cerebraltaxadvisors.com

    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 refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

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    32 mins
  • MtoM #203: Intern Saves Up an Emergency Fund and Finance 101: Year End Calculations
    Dec 30 2024

    Today we are chatting with an intern who has saved up an emergency fund. He is only 4 months into residency and he has built up enough to cover two months of expenses. We love these smaller milestones that show starting small and getting on the right track now will set you up for success when you become an attending. This doc is going to hit the ground running and we are certain he will grow his wealth quickly. After the interview we are going to talk about year end calculations for Finance 101.

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    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 refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor channel is for you!

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    24 mins
  • WCI #399: 529s, UTMAs, and HSAs
    Dec 26 2024

    Today Dr. Dahle Dr. Dahle is answering your questions off the speakpipe. We talk about dynasty 529s, UTMAs and the tax benefits of contributing to them, we explain tax gain harvesting and I Bonds within a 529. We answer a question about HSAs and discuss how to go about changing you defined benefit plan administrator if you are not happy with them.

    Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow, and invest to achieve financial wellness. SoFi offers up to 4.6% APY on their savings accounts, as well as an investment platform, financial planning, and student loan refinancing…featuring an exclusive rate discount for med professionals and $100/month payments for residents. Check out all that SoFi offers at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi
    *Loans originated by SoFi Bank, N.A., NMLS 696891. Advisory services by SoFi Wealth LLC. The brokerage product is offered by SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investing comes with risk including risk of loss. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

    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 refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

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    43 mins
  • MtoM #202: Radiologist Gets PSLF and Finance 101: Charitable Giving
    Dec 23 2024

    Today we are chatting with a radiologist who has received PSLF. She learned about PSLF back in 2009. She knew she wanted to go into academics so she planned from the beginning to go for PSLF. She knew the ins and outs of the program and maximized keeping her payments low and benefitted from the COVID student loan freeze. She dutifully saved up a PSLF side fun incase something happened and her loans were not forgiven. Luckily that did not happen and she now has a big chunk of money in there. As a highly debt averse person she is now considering turning that fund into a 'saving-for-a-home fund' in hopes to be able to pay cash for their first home. After the interview stick around for a discussion about charitable giving for Finance 101.

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    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 refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor channel is for you!

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    26 mins
  • WCI #398: Doctors on Disability and Why You Need Disability Insurance
    Dec 19 2024

    Today we are talking all about disability insurance. After Dr. Dahle's recent accident on the Tetons he is ever more passionate about the necessity for all docs to get disability insurance. We are bringing on two different docs who tell their stories of finding themselves in situations that required using their disability insurance. We then chat with friend of WCI and founder of Doc Insure, Matt Wiggins. He is an expert on DI and really helps to answer questions and a paint a picture of why doctors and other high income professionals need to get this insurance in place.

    Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow, and invest to achieve financial wellness. SoFi offers up to 4.6% APY on their savings accounts, as well as an investment platform, financial planning, and student loan refinancing…featuring an exclusive rate discount for med professionals and $100/month payments for residents. Check out all that SoFi offers at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi
    *Loans originated by SoFi Bank, N.A., NMLS 696891. Advisory services by SoFi Wealth LLC. The brokerage product is offered by SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investing comes with risk including risk of loss. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

    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 refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • MtoM #201: Financial Planner Becomes a Millionaire and Finance 101: Overfunded 529 Accounts
    Dec 16 2024

    Today we are talking to a financial planner who has become a millionaire. This planner initially planned on going to dental school but changed his mind after getting accepted into a few schools and decided to pursue a career in finance. He shares some of his failures and some of his successes that we think will inspire you to grow your wealth. After the interview we will be talking about overfunded 529s for Finance 101.

    Resolve is the #1 rated physician contract team, reviewing 1000+ physician contracts every year. They empower physicians with location specific compensation data which leads to unparalleled leverage during the physician contract negotiation process. A physician contract lawyer is included and can negotiate on your behalf – alleviating the stress that can go along with reviewing complex legal terms. Flat-rate pricing and flexible schedules are designed for a physician’s schedules. Use code WHITECOAT10 for 10% off! Learn more at https://WhiteCoatInvestor.com/Resolve

    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 refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor channel is for you!

    Be a Guest on The Milestones to Millionaire Podcast: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones

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    31 mins