White Coat Investor Podcast

Today we are talking with a doc who is celebrating the youth hockey team he coaches winning a state championship. He tackled his financial goals early and has reached coast FIRE. That financial security has allowed him to change his work schedule to make enough time for family and coaching. He is a great example of the power of getting your finances in line and how that allows you to create the life you want! After the interview we will be talking about sequence of returns risk (SORR) for Finance 101. This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time white coat investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to set up sound financial and insurance strategies. If you need to review your disability insurance coverage or to get this critical insurance in place, contact Bob at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/protuity today, by email info@p

Today we are talking about 529 accounts and how to invest them as well as how to spend them down. There are a lot of ways to help fund your children's education. Most families use a combination of 529 accounts, loans, other savings and cash flow. If you have access to a 529 account it is generally recommended to spend that down before moving to other forms of funding. In addition to discussing ways to help pay for college we answer a question about when, or if the political climate should ever cause you to change your financial plan. 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

Today we are talking with a doc just starting his third year of residency and he already has $100,000 in assets. He had his financial awakening his final year of medical school and has hit the ground running. He has a savings rate of over 40% and has done an amazing job keep their fixed expenses low. He has no car payment, no kids, cheap rent, and is living like a resident should. He found a moonlighting job that should let him make around $40K this year that will all go to savings. This doc is going to absolutely crush all of his financial goals moving forward. After the interview we are talking about if going to medical school is still worth it for Finance 101. Step away from the volatility of the markets, and put your money back to work with MLG Capital's series of private real estate investment funds. With over 35 years in the real estate industry, MLG Capital has the experience to provide investors with substantial returns and the track record to back it up, more than doubling every dollar invested throu

Our guest today is Dr. Dimitrios Tsatiris. He is a practicing psychiatrist and author. Outside of his clinical practice he has a passion for helping docs avoid burnout. He and Dr. Dahle discuss why so many physicians are struggling with burnout, why we should talk about burnout on a financial podcast, how perfectionism and stoicism plays into all of this and what we can do to take care of ourselves and enjoy long and happy careers. As summer comes to a close and Q4 approaches, now is a great time to revisit your tax strategy. Are you sure you're not paying the IRS more than you should? Cerebral Tax Advisors, a White Coat Investor-recommended firm, helps physicians nationwide reduce personal and business taxes using court-tested, IRS-approved strategies. On average, their clients have seen a 453.53% return on investment in tax planning services. Their services are flat-rate, focusing on the client's return on investment. Alexis Gallati, founder of Cerebral Tax Advisors, comes from a family of physicians and ha

Today we are celebrating a psychiatrist who opened a private practice and paid off her student loans only a few years out of residency. She said she is very debt averse and poured every dollar she could to crushing the loans. Not only did she tackle her loans but she also opened a private practice at the same time. She wanted to provide the highest quality of care for her patience and believed private practice was the best way to do that. She also wanted the freedom and flexibility that comes from working for herself. Opening a private practice was scary but she never doubted her decision and has been super successful. After the interview we are talking about investing when the market is at an all time high for Finance 101. This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time White Coat Investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to

Today we are talking about everyone's favorite topic - the Backdoor Roth! We are answering questions about common mistakes for the Backdoor Roth IRA as well as having a larger discussion around what the Mega Backdoor Roth is, who it makes sense for, and how to make the most of it. Today’s episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that’s where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you’re still in residency. And if you’re already out of residency, SoFi’s got you covered there too. For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Additional terms and conditions ap

Today we have a guest coming on the show for the second time. He was on about 3 years ago after he paid off his student loans. Today he is back to celebrate paying off his wife's student loans, as well as becoming a Millionaire. He said it has been surprising how easy it has been to reach these milestones. They have their priorities set, a written financial plan in place, a mission statement for their family and they have stuck to all of them. After the interview we are talking about geographic arbitrage. Mortar Group is a premier real estate investment firm focused on multifamily properties in both ground up and value add projects in the competitive markets of New York City since early 2000s. With over $300 million in assets under management and over 30 investments since inception, their fully integrated firm model allows Mortar to maximize efficiency and value across their investments in these niche markets. Mortar leverages over two decades of experience in architecture, development and asset management in

There has been a lot of concern around student loans and what impact the new legislation will have. Today we bring on Andrew Paulson of https://StudentLoanAdvice.com to explain what he knows so far about what to expect from the changes. Dr. Dahle walks through different elements of the bill. We answer a question about if medical school is still worth the investment with the cost of education being so high. We then discuss navigating finances when you are first married, including if a pre- or post-nup is a good idea. Today’s episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that’s where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you’re still in residency. An

Today we are taking with a newly graduated med student who made it through school debt free. She worked four different jobs and ended up joining the National Guard to help cover costs. She worked hard to save up enough to pay cash for her first year of school before joining the military to cover the last 3 years. After the interview we are talking about the pennies issue with the backdoor Roth IRA. This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time white coat investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to set up sound financial and insurance strategies. If you need to review your disability insurance coverage or to get this critical insurance in place, contact Bob at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/protuity today, by email info@protuity.com or by calling (973) 771-9100. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and

Today we are answering your questions about estate planning and passing on of wealth to future generations. We talk about the value of giving your kids their inheritance earlier in life when they need it most. We discuss if buying variable annuities as a way to pass wealth to your children or grandchildren is a good idea, as well as what to do when you receive an annuity as inheritance. We discuss the importance of getting a solid estate plan in place, especially when there are complicated situations involving multiple properties being kept in the family and passed down to future generations. We also get to hear from our friends at Wellings Capital and then answer a question about private real estate debt funds. Today’s episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that’s where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical residents refinance student loans—and that

This dual doc couple has a very impressive milestone today. They have saved $100,000 towards retirement during residency. They wanted to give themselves more compounding interest time and not wait until they were attendings. This doc also shared about their student loan journey. They met with Andrew at StudentLoanAdvice.com and got a plan in place early. They decided that they did not want to go for PSLF so before they started residency they refinanced their loans. They took a risk to refinance when their loans were at 0% but they locked in sub 3% and are now feeling very good about their decision. Then, for Finance 101 we are talking about plan documents for employer provided retirement accounts. Many investors know about the historic returns, tax advantages, and wealth-building opportunities of commercial real estate investing, but they’re confused about where to start or who to trust. Wellings Capital has created a diversified fund that offers investors an easy on-ramp to access carefully vetted commercial

Today we are talking with Ben Glass, an attorney on our recommended list who helps docs make successful disability claims. Ben talks about what makes for a strong claim, when you might need to get an attorney involved, what mistakes he has seen docs make in the claims process and what he wishes docs knew if they think they might be facing a disability event. Disability Insurance is so important and we hope this episode helps you understand why. 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 insurance and what kind of policies would be the b

Today we are chatting with a radiologist who has hit financial independence just six years out of training. This doc has taken a unique path from being a radiologist with a pain medicine specialty to his methods of making his millions. He is highly invested in crypto, individual stocks, and real estate. He and his wife also moved to Puerto Rico to save money and cut taxes. He has taken on a lot of risk and it has paid off. His next goal is opening a teleradiology business. After the interview we will talk about the three pathways to wealth for Finance 101. This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time white coat investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to set up sound financial and insurance strategies. If you need to review your disability insurance coverage or to get this critical insurance in place, contact Bob at https

Today we are answering a questions about HSAs. We spend time really getting into the details of what an HSA is, who might want to use it when, contribution limits, and what the pros and cons of using an HSA are. We also answer a question about the thrift savings plan and what to do with your retirement accounts when transitioning into active duty in the military. Today’s episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that’s where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you’re still in residency. And if you’re already out of residency, SoFi’s got you covered there too. For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi SoFi Student Loa

Today we are talking to a pulmonary and critical care doc who is returning to the podcast for a second interview. He has achieved several milestones including paying off his student loans and becoming a millionaire. This doc also had a big health scare that landed him in the ICU for a week with a 6 week recovery after he got out of the hospital. He shares how grateful he was to have his financial life in order so he could focus on recovery. He expresses deep gratitude to everyone who took care of him and helped him get healthy again. After the interview we are talking about how to know where you stand financially for Finance 101. Are you using multifamily to build long-term wealth? If not, I strongly encourage you to take a look at 37th Parallel Properties. They are multifamily specialists with a 100% profitable track record across over $1 billion in transaction volume since 2008. Investing with them is like partnering with a highly tax-advantaged family office, building an income-producing long-term wealth d

Today we are sharing one of our fan favorite sessions from WCICON25. Several of our White Coat Investor Columnists joined Dr. Dahle on stage for a discussion about spending extravagantly. They shared what intentional spending looks like and how their view of extravagant spending has changed over their career. They also answer audience questions live. We hope you enjoy this peek into WCICON with Dr. Tyler Scott, Dr. Julie Alonso, Dr. Adam Safdi, Dr. Genhee So, and Josh Katzowitz. If you want to join us this year in Las Vegas for WCICON you can snag your ticket at www.wcievents.com. Today’s episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that’s where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your

Today we are talking with Wendel Topper, our audio visual guru here at the White Coat Investor. He is sharing his story of his financial awakening and slowly learning through osmosis after he started working for WCI. In just five years he and his wife have paid off their mortgage, reached a $500,000 net worth, bought a car with cash and so much more. He shows us that even on a moderate income you can crush your financial goals. After the interview we will be talking about mutual funds for Finance 101. This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time white coat investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to set up sound financial and insurance strategies. If you need to review your disability insurance coverage or to get this critical insurance in place, contact Bob at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/protuity today, by email info@p

Today we are tackling a variety of topics starting off with a few questions regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We talk about looking for disability insurance as a resident and then answer a few questions about bonds. We wrap up with a question about calculating how much money you need for retirement. Today’s episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that’s where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you’re still in residency. And if you’re already out of residency, SoFi’s got you covered there too. For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Additi

Today we are talking to an orthopedic surgeon who has reached a net worth of $2 million. He read the White Coat Investor book in residency and decided he wanted to be a millionaire by 40. He has done that and more. Not only has he worked hard to save and invest but has jumped into several side hustles to grow his wealth, including creating a real estate empire of his own. After the interview we will be talking about leverage for Finance 101. Southern Impression Homes takes owning rental property to the next level with their innovative 2.0 approach, focusing solely on turnkey new construction investment properties. Single family homes, duplexes and quads in high growth markets of Florida. They handle every aspect of the process with expertise and efficiency. Including financing, insurance, and property management. To learn more about build-to-rent, visit https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/southernimpressionhomes, or call 904-831-8058! The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011.

Today we are back to our most asked about topic: Roth. We answer a question about rollovers, then we talk about Mega Backdoor Roth and then the regular backdoor Roth and the pro rata rule. We then switch gears and talk about high yield dividend funds and answer a question about asset allocation and asset location. We end the episode talking about what to do if you are averse to the S&P500 including Coinbase. 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 c