MtoM #219: Veterinarian Gets Back to Broke in 10 Months and Finance 101: Mutual Funds
Release Date: 04/21/2025
WCI #426: A Deep Dive into HSAs
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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. Today’s episode is brought to us by , 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...
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MtoM #229: Intensivist Goes into the ICU and Comes Out a Millionaire and Finance 101: How to Know Where You Stand Financially
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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...
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WCI #425: WCICON25 Columnist Panel
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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 t, , , and . If you want to join us this year in Las Vegas for WCICON you can snag your ticket at . Today’s episode is brought to us by , the folks who help...
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MtoM #228: Multiple Milestones on a Moderate Income and Finance 101: Mutual Funds
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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 . He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning...
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WCI #424: PSLF, Insurance, and Bonds
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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 , 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...
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MtoM #227: Orthopedist Becomes a Millionaire 7 Years Out of Training and Finance 101: Leverage
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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. takes owning rental property to the next level with their innovative 2.0 approach, focusing solely on turnkey new construction investment properties....
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WCI #423: Rollovers, Roth, and Investing
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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. is committed to serving the unique financial needs of residents and doctors. We want to help make your money work harder and smarter. If credit card debt is weighing you down and...
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MtoM #226: Family Doc and PT Pay Off Student Loans and Finance 101: Debt vs. Investing
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Today we are talking with a family doc and a physical therapist who have paid off all of their student loans just a few years out of training. Their secret to success was creating a financial plan and sticking to it. They lived like residents and put everything they could to loans. They are both extremely debt averse and just wanted to pay their loans off quickly even if they could have gotten forgiveness over time. Their advice to you is to really negotiate your contract, financially educate yourself and have a plan. After the interview we are talking about debt vs investing for Finance 101....
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WCI #422: Parents, Children, and Relationships When Money Gets Involved
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Today we are answering questions about finances and family members. We talk about when it is the right time to kick your kids of your car insurance, what to do when you are supporting your parents financially, how the gift tax works when your parents are giving you an early inheritance, what to do when you have a wildly overfunded 529 and lots of other questions that have to do with parents, children and relationships when money gets involved. We’re halfway through the year, and while vacation mode is great, it’s also the perfect time to review your tax strategy. has opened enrollment for...
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MtoM #225: Couple Leverages a Dental Practice to Reach Financial Independence in 9 Years and Finance 101: FIRE
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Today we are talking with a highly motivated couple that has reached financial independence in their mid thirties. They did all of this in less than 10 years since training. She is a dentist and he is in business and they leveraged their knowledge to build a thriving dental practice. They save upwards of 80 - 90% of their income and have known since they finished training that they wanted to get to FIRE. They love the freedom and the choice that is now available to them. After this inspiring interview we will be talking about FIRE. Trusted by more than 3,500 accredited investors in all 50...
info_outlineToday we hear from a Veterinarian who is back to broke only 10 months out of training. This vet lives in the midwest and really shows what geo arbitrage can do. He has a fantastic income and a very low cost of living and those two things make a huge impact on finances. He has paid off almost all of his student loans and has saved for a down payment at the same time. His frugality, smart decisions, and hard work has made all of this possible. Using those skills will ensure that he will be financially independent in no time. After the interview we will talk about mutual funds for finance 101.
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