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WCI #113: Dare to be Dull with Allan Roth Jul 04, 2019

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"Always ask yourself, where can your portfolio go wrong? And if you can't come up with lots of different reasons, you probably are too overconfident on it. I want everyone to have an exciting, fun, and thrilling life, I just don't want you to get it from your investments. If you're getting entertainment from your investing you're probably doing something very, very wrong. Your investing should be very, very boring." Allan Roth shares lots of wisdom like this in this episode. Read the show notes at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/

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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.

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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WCI #112: The Right Way to Borrow Money From Family Jun 27, 2019

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A listener asked me how to prioritize loans from their parents. I am not a fan of borrowing money from family. I'd hate to owe money to my parents. Paying that off would be a major priority for me. But if you are still going to do it, remember that when you borrow money from family, you have to pay a reasonable interest rate and it is a good idea to have written terms. We get into more details about borrowing money from family in this episode but don't become debt numb just because you are offered money at a low interest rate. Check out the show notes for this episode at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/

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.

WCI #111: Investing in Airbnb Rentals with David Draghinas Jun 20, 2019

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Dr. David Draghinas is probably best known in this community for his podcast, Doctors Unbound, https://www.doctorsunbound.com/ where he shares inspiring stories about doctors doing extraordinary things. But in this interview I asked Dr. Draghinas about something extraordinary that he is doing. They converted one of their rental properties to a short term rental, then bought another luxury rental property, and rent both out as short term rentals through Airbnb and VRBO. These properties, managed by his wife, have done extremely well and they now consider themselves financially independent. To learn more about how to achieve FI through short term rentals listen to this episode as Dr. Draghinas shares what he has learned through this experience. Read the show notes at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ Remember that the registration for the next Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference, WCICON20, opens at 7pm MST on July 8th. Put the date in your calendar so you don't miss out on this opportunity.

Are you a member of the WCI Facebook group? We've been doing some Facebook Live events in the group where I've been answering your questions live. That has been a lot of fun so join that group if you haven't. https://www.facebook.com/groups/whitecoatinvestors/

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.

WCI #110: How Does the US Tax Foreign Investment Income? Jun 13, 2019

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How does the US tax foreign investment income? Foreign income is taxed as ordinary income on your US tax return. No free lunch here, sorry. The places that are paying higher interest rates are generally expected to depreciate against the dollar. So should you invest in foreign currency trading? Listen to this episode to learn more. Find detailed show notes and links to everything discussed in this episode at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com

Remember registration for WCICon20 starts at 7:00 PM Mountain Time on Monday, July 8th.

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.

WCI #109: Passive Investing and Financial Advisory Fees with Rick Ferri Jun 06, 2019

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Rick Ferri is a financial advisor and an accomplished author of 7 books related to investing. I consider him the heir apparent to Jack Bogle. In this interview we discuss passive investing and why you should be investing in index funds. As well as financial advisory fees and negotiating those fees with your advisor.

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 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.

WCI #108: What is Value Averaging and How Does it Work May 30, 2019

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What is Value Averaging and How Does it Work? It is an investing strategy that works like dollar cost averaging in terms of steady contributions, but differs in its approach to the amount of each contribution. My problem with it is mainly the side fund, the complexity and the extra work. I realized pretty early on I didn't need to do that to reach my goals but I discuss how to do it in this episode if that is something you want to try. 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.

WCI #107: The Four Pillars of Investing with Bill Bernstein, MD May 23, 2019

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I first met Bill Bernstein at the Bogleheads Conference in 2008. I was a Bernsteinhead before I was ever a Boglehead. The Four Pillars of Investing was certainly one of the first good books on investing I ever read and had a huge influence on my financial outlook. This interview with Dr. Bernstein is chalk full of so much financial wisdom that every investor should know.

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.

WCI #106: Financial Advice for Those Starting a Family May 16, 2019

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We talk about tips for physicians starting a family in this episode. You have to realize it has dramatic changes on retirement dates - pretty easy to FIRE without kids. Kids not only introduce additional expenses but can also change your lifestyle. It is a big decision. What do you want out of your life? 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 fraction of your downtime to make extra cash! Go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/MDSurveys. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help.

WCI #105: How to Think About Money with Jonathan Clements May 09, 2019

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Our guest this episode is Jonathan Clements, a previous WSJ columnist, the blogger behind HumbleDollar.com, and the author of 8 books (7 financial and a novel) including one of my all time favorites, How to Think About Money. From Jonathan, "There are those who think the goal of investing is to beat the market and amass as much wealth as possible, that street smarts and hard work ensure investment success, and that the road to happiness is paved with more of everything. And then there are those who get it. Want a more prosperous, less stressful financial life?" Listen to this episode.

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WCI #104: Mistaking a Salesman for a Financial Advisor May 02, 2019

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Many financial advisors are salesmen masquerading as financial advisors. You need to learn how to differentiate between the two so you make sure you are getting good advice at a fair price. In this episode you can learn how to to do that as well as how to move away from your salesman financial advisor if you find yourself working with one.

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