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MtoM #234: Psychiatrist Opens a Private Practice and Still Manages to Pay Off Her Student Loans in 2 years and Finance 101: How to Invest at All Time Highs Aug 04, 2025

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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.

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The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. 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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00:00 MtoM Podcast #234 01:50 Paid Off Student Loans 07:56 Psychiatrist Opens a Private Practice 13:44 Advice For Others 16:37 How to Invest at All Time Highs

WCI #430: Backdoor Roth - Standard and Mega Jul 31, 2025

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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.

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.

MtoM #233: Dual Doc Couple Pays Off Half Million in Loans While One Stays at Home and Finance 101: Geographic Arbitrage Jul 28, 2025

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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.

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 invest in a sensible low cost and effective manner with or without the assistance of a financial advisor. There is even a book geared directly toward medical and dental students so you can start optimizing your finances early in your professional journey. Find the book that is right for you at the WCI store at https://www.shop.whitecoatinvestor.com or on Amazon. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help.

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WCI #429: Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Student Loans Jul 24, 2025

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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.

yAt 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. Wherever you are in your financial journey, make sure you use the mortgage that will be most financially beneficial for you. Hop over to our recommended tab to learn more about all of your mortgage and refinancing options at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/mortgage. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help.

MtoM #232: Med Student Graduates Debt Free with Limited Parental Help and Finance 101: The Pennies Issue with the Backdoor Roth IRA Jul 21, 2025

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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.

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WCI #428: Estate Planning and Passing Wealth to Your Children Jul 17, 2025

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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.

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MtoM #231: Dual Doc Couple Saves $100K for Retirement During Residency and Finance 101: Plan Documents for Employer-Provided Retirement Accounts Jul 14, 2025

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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.

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WCI #427: Dealing with a Disability Claim with Attorney Ben Glass Jul 10, 2025

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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 best fit for you, check out our insurance recommended list at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/insurance and feel the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have the optimal policy in place. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help.

MtoM #230: Radiologist Hits Early Financial Independence and Finance 101: The Three Pathways to Wealth Jul 07, 2025

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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.

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WCI #426: A Deep Dive into HSAs Jul 03, 2025

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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.

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