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WCI #346: Roth IRAs are NOT a Bad Investment Dec 21, 2023

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Today Dr. Dahle debunks an article recently published titled "Why a ROTH is a Bad Idea (Yes, You Can Lose Money)". You can find that article here: https://lifeandmyfinances.com/investing/why-roth-ira-is-bad

He spends time educating on why ROTH is a fantastic place to put your money and why this article should never have been published. We also answer a few questions about buying houses now that interest rates are going up. We talk about 401(k) loans, ROTH conversions, how much you need to donate to justify a DAF and more!

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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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MtoM #149: Doctor Gives Away $1 Million and Finance 101: Charitable Giving Dec 18, 2023

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Today we are celebrating a milestone we have never discussion on the podcast before. This doc has given more than $1 million to charity! This doc talked about the importance of having an outward focus on others and the positive impact that will have on your life and your career. He shared that sharing his wealth with others has brought him a lot of joy. We hope you find this story as inspiring as we did! After the interview we will be talking more about charitable giving for Finance 101.

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WCI #345: Charitable Giving and Donor Advised Funds Dec 14, 2023

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Today we are talking with Adam Nash, founder and CEO of Daffy. We talk all about charitable giving, the most effective ways to give, what DAFs are and what is unique about Daffy. We get into how to teach your kids about giving and how to make giving part of your life and financial plan and not just something that you do once in awhile.

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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, insurance, and more. Your high income alone will not lead to financial success, but as always, we want to help you on your financial journey. Go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/financialbootcamp to sign up today! You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help.

MtoM #148: Nurse Practitioner Hits $250,000 Net Worth and Finance 101: Pathways with the Military Dec 11, 2023

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This family nurse practitioner hit a net worth of $250,000 only a few years out of training. This NP served our country and saved a lot of money while he did. He said learning to have delayed gratification has been a huge part of his success. In addition to investing he has purchased a short term rental property and a condo that are adding to his overall wealth. After the interview we will talk about some of the different pathways you can take with the military to get your career started.

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.

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WCI #344: Are Structured Notes More Than A Product To Be Sold? Dec 07, 2023

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Today we are answering your questions off the SpeakPipe. We talk about structured notes, asset protection, I Bonds, Cash Balance funds, and fees for different investments. We also talk about the importance of keeping your personal information and passwords safe from identity theft.

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MtoM #147: Anesthesiologist Pays Off Student Loans In 2 Years Despite Becoming Disabled and Finance 101: Disability Insurance Dec 04, 2023

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This doctor paid off $260,000 of student loans only 2 years out of training. Not only did he pay off his loans quickly, he did it despite becoming disabled. This doc suffered a stroke one year ago and had to file for disability and rehab back to health. He had to take time off work and was very grateful to have a solid disability policy. How did he manage all of it? He didn't over inflate his lifestyle and he poured everything he could into tackling his goal until it was accomplished. After the interview we will be talking about disability insurance.

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 much more, all at no cost to you. You can find out more about the courses we offer, the conferences we put on, the newsletters we provide, and interact with other WCI readers through our online forum. Head on over to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com to start learning today. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help.

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WCI #343: How Do You Know If You Are Getting Good Advice at a Fair Price? Nov 30, 2023

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WCI Columnist, pediatrician, and WCICON speaker, Margaret Curtis, joins Dr. Dahle today on the podcast to help answer your questions. They debate the age old questions of pay down debt vs invest as well as if it is better to rent or buy in this market. They answer a workplace 401(k) question and discuss how you know if you are getting good advice at a fair price.

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MtoM #146: Urologist Pays Off $300,000 in 2 Years and Finance 101: Contribution Limits Nov 27, 2023

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This doc has paid off $300,000 of student loans only 2 years out of training. He put nearly half of his income towards his loans every month. Not only was he paying big bucks towards his loans but he also started his emergency fund and maxed out a 403(b), 457(b), and invested in an HSA and brokerage account. He became financially literate in med school and the rest is history! Stick around after the interview for a discussion about contribution limits for Finance 101.

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WCI #342: Captive Insurance Nov 23, 2023

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Today we are talking with Van Carlson of SRA 831(b) Admin all about captive insurance. We talk about who captive insurance is for, how to evaluate a good plan, how much capital a captive should have, and how to set premiums. We discuss how this can be a great risk management strategies with some tax benefits as well as how to avoid a bogus risk pool. There is a lot of great information here on a topic we were excited to learn more about.

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MtoM #145: Family Doc Gets Back to Broke and Finance 101: Wills Nov 20, 2023

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This family medicine doc is back to broke only 2 years out of training. When he came out of training his net worth was nearly negative $300,000! He has shown us that just chugging along on your financial goals will get you where you want to be! Saving for retirement, paying down those loans, and having a plan is all it takes. He said he expects to have his student loans paid off in about 3 years with millionaire status just a few years behind that. After the interview we will be talking about wills for finance 101.

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 much more, all at no cost to you. You can find out more about the courses we offer, the conferences we put on, the newsletters we provide, and interact with other WCI readers through our online forum. Head over to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com to start learning today.

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