With tax season just ended we have gotten a lot of questions about taxes. Today we are tackling those questions. We talk about tax loss harvesting, tax implications for changing your 529 beneficiary, gift tax rules, tax withholdings, the home office deduction and more. 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 ...
May 08, 2025•48 min•Ep. 418
Today we are talking with a Pharmacist who has reached FI in his 30s. While his career has been in pharmacy he was always committed to building a big real estate portfolio. He bought his first property at 23 and has continued to grow it since that time and is now making roughly $50,000 per month from rental income. He retired from Pharmacy last year and is now focused only on his real estate portfolio. He got into real estate for financial freedom and the ability to create the life he wants. Des...
May 05, 2025•25 min
Today we are talking with our friend and Roth expert, Chris Davin. He is joining us to answer some of your questions and then get way into the Roth weeds with Dr. Dahle. Chris knows more about the intricacies of Roth considerations than anyone we know. They discuss when to choose Roth and why, mega backdoor Roth, choosing Roth as an independent contractor and so much more! Brought to you by Laurel Road for Doctors . Laurel Road is committed to serving the unique financial needs of residents and ...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 417
This family doc has all kinds of milestones to celebrate. He recently received PSLF, his net worth just exceeded $1 million and he is almost to $1 million invested. He is crushing the finance game. His secret to success is side gigs, side gigs, side gigs! He knows how to hustle and had the benefit of having his financial awakening during training so he could hit the ground running when he became an attending. For finance 101 we are talking about long term bonds. This podcast is sponsored by Bob ...
Apr 28, 2025•23 min
Today we answer a handful of HSA and FSA questions including what to do when you contribute incorrectly and what to do when you have problems with reimbursement for medical spending. We answer a question about calculating equities. We also do a deep dive into malpractice insurance with information about lizard tails, veto clauses and hammer clauses. 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 ba...
Apr 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 416
Today 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 financi...
Apr 21, 2025•21 min
Dr. Dahle's good friend, Dr. Matt Morgan, joins us on the podcast today. Dr. Morgan just completed a one year sabbatical that was all about living intentionally and creating the life he wants now, not after retirement. Matt talked about his desire to be able to say yes to the things he loves any time he wanted to. He and his family spent time at home as well as traveling to New Zealand and all over Europe. He is a great example of not necessarily needing to reach FIRE to travel and take time off...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 415
Today we are talking with a CRNA who has become a millionaire! She is 18 years out of training and now has more than a million dollars in retirement accounts. Her story is a great example that if you just keep saving, and you keep increasing your income, and give it time, you will become a millionaire. You don't have to do anything fancy. She recommends that you really advocate for yourself to get paid what you deserve. Increasing her income has made a huge impact on how much she could save. She...
Apr 14, 2025•20 min
Today we are answering more of your Roth IRA and 401(k) questions. We talk about the difference between Roth and Traditional IRAs and then answer a question about Roth IRAs for your kids. We talk about some things to think about when changing your business 401(k) plan administrator and then explain what to do if you over contribute to your 401(k). 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...
Apr 10, 2025•56 min•Ep. 414
Today we are talking with a doc who is celebrating getting back on track after some financial mistakes. He made the same mistake so many of us have and ended up with a bad financial advisor. His advisor sold him a disability policy that was overpriced and not a good product. Once he had his financial awakening he realized he could do this on his own. He fired his advisor and dropped the crappy policy. He took on his student loans in a new way and got rid of those too. He talked about the process...
Apr 07, 2025•20 min
Today we are talking with Dr. Rob Orman. Dr. Orman is a writer, podcaster and coach. He is an emergency medicine doc who now works with physicians to build resilience, overcome burnout, and reconnect with meaning and purpose in their work. In this conversation we discuss side gigs and the impact they can have, we talk about the incredible power of mindset, we talk about burnout and so much more. Financial Waterfalls for New Residents and Attendings: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/financial-wa...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 413
Today we have a two doc couple on the podcast who are back to broke. This couple lives in NYC, has two young children and had nearly $1 million in student loans at the end of training. They have worked hard to get on the same page, save and build wealth, and still have fun living their lives in the process. They talked about the need to know what you care about and what you don't. They care more about travel than a fancy expensive apartment. Knowing what you value is critical. After the intervie...
Mar 31, 2025•28 min
Today we start out by talking about what to do when your work place turns toxic and how to protect yourself from bad employers and from losing your job. The truth is sometimes you might just have to go find a new job. The biggest risk to the longevity of your career and becoming financially independent is burnout. If you hate your job, you are at great risk of burnout. We also answer some questions about real estate around buying into your building, 1031 exchange details, and if it is a good ide...
Mar 27, 2025•38 min•Ep. 412
Today we are talking with a dentist who is completing his HPSP contract. He shares with us the positives and the negatives of his four year contract. He said he definitely came out ahead financially going this route and he is very excited to complete his contract and move forward with his career. For finance 101 we will be talking about credit scores. Full disclosure, the following is a sponsored promotion for Locumstory.com . But the weird thing here is there’s nothing they’re trying to sell yo...
Mar 24, 2025•28 min
Today we are tackling your questions about retirement accounts. We talk about rolling a 401(k) into and IRA after changing jobs, how to do a 403(b) rollover, and how to pass non discrimination testing for your 401(k) as business owners. We answer a question about rebalancing your portfolio and cover some taxable account questions as well. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi , helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow, and invest to achieve financial wellness. SoFi offers savings a...
Mar 20, 2025•56 min•Ep. 411
Today we are talking with a 4th year med student who is graduating medical school with a positive net worth. He and his spouse are financially educated and have worked hard to prepare, save money, and use what they have wisely. His spouse has a great job and they had a windfall that both helped make a big difference in their financial life. He shared the wise words that lucky circumstances won't do much for you if you are not prepared to act. For finance 101 we are talking about buying a house d...
Mar 17, 2025•37 min
Today we are answering your tax questions. We discuss tax liability in retirement, social security tax limits, tax gain harvesting in UGMA accounts and maximizing tax in retirement. Then we answer a few estate planning questions. The first is around if it is important to avoid probate and then talk about SLAT trusts. Laurel Road 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...
Mar 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 410
Today we are talking with a PGY2 who has saved up six months of emergency funds. He has an impressive savings rate of around 35% and shows us that you can still make progress in your financial life even while you are still in training. Get financially educated, make sound financial choices, live within your means and you will be ready to hit the ground running as an attending. After the interview we will be talking about finances in a two doc household for Finance 101. With Weatherby Healthcare ...
Mar 10, 2025•34 min
Today we are talking all about insurance. We answer a few questions about tail coverage. We talk about annuities and whole life insurance and yet again encourage you all to avoid these products. We also have a short interview with a doc who has found himself working in the insurance world. We then answer a question about mortgages and the implication of property tax and home insurance. As you prepare your taxes this season, you might be wondering if you're paying more than you should. Over the p...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 409
This Engineer and Surgeon couple have become millionaires just a short time after she completed training. They hit this impressive milestone before she even began practicing. They have a very impressive savings rate and were building wealth while she was in training and he was working as an engineer. They lived off of his income and saved hers while she was in residency. Their next financial goals are to reevaluate their savings plan, automate savings and learn how to spend more. After the inter...
Mar 03, 2025•26 min
Today we are answering your retirement account questions. We talk about Roth IRAs and the pro rata rule, we talk about self directing your solo 401(k). We discuss 457(f)s and 457(b)s. We talk about when to do Roth contributions and 401(k) contribution limits and more! Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi , helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow, and invest to achieve financial wellness. SoFi offers savings accounts, as well as an investment platform, financial planning, and stud...
Feb 27, 2025•51 min•Ep. 408
Today we are chatting with a psychiatrist who is back to broke. He said he owes his financial awakening to his wife who and his medical school friends who introduced him to WCI. He quickly turned things around and started saving an emergency fund and opened a Roth IRA. He is working towards PSLF and is currently saving for a down payment while also investing and growing wealth. His biggest piece of advice is to have a great partner that you are on the same page with. Together you can do anything...
Feb 24, 2025•29 min
Today we are talking all about credit card hacking for travel. We have friend of WCI, Dr. Lisha Taylor, back on the podcast as well as credit card hacking guru, Dr. Devon Gimbel. They share why they think high income professionals are the perfect people to make use of credit card points, particularly for travel. They share their insights on how this works, how much time it takes, when it is worth doing and when it is not. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi , helping medical professionals ...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 407
Today we are talking with an Automotive Engineer who has built a 6 figure HSA and gown his net worth to over $2 million. He shows us that you do not have to make a half a million dollars or more a year to become a millionaire or to reach FIRE. He has a massive savings rate and got started right out of school. 13 years later he is well on his way to financial independence. He said it has always been important to him to have freedom and independence to choose what he wants to do without worrying a...
Feb 17, 2025•29 min
Today we are getting into some investing questions. We start off with a discussion around iBonds and if they are still a worth while investment or if it might be time to let them go. We also discuss ASC investment and buffer assets and what those both are. We talk about how to make asset allocation decisions when you have access to some unique investments and wrap up with a discussion around stock performance when you have a very long investing time horizon. Laurel Road is committed to serving t...
Feb 13, 2025•58 min•Ep. 406
Today we are celebrating this OBGYN taking a 5 month maternity leave and still building wealth through the process. This dual doc couple took advantage of all their state and employer benefits to really minimize the financial impact of taking maternity and paternity leave. Despite taking a hit to their income their wealth grew by around $200,000. Her advice to anyone who is starting a new job and wants to have kids at some point is to look very closely at what the maternity benefits the job offe...
Feb 10, 2025•29 min
We start off answering questions from some military docs about the TSP fund now that it allows Roth conversions and contributions. We then talk about indemnification clauses. Dr. Dahle asked our friend Kyle Claussen from Resolve to come on and educate us and answer this question. Indemnification clauses can be problematic for docs and it is worth really understanding them. We wrap up by answering questions about debt pay off. The first is about what happens when you try to make an extra student ...
Feb 06, 2025•42 min•Ep. 405
Today we are talking to a resident who is already back to broke. He had a leg up from fantastic parents who were able to help pay for his first few years of medical school. He is a great example of showing that you can get started on your financial journey before you even get your first attending paycheck. His secret to success is educating yourself early, living like a resident, and being extremely conscious of where you are spending you money. His next goal is aggressively paying off his stude...
Feb 03, 2025•32 min
Today we are answering a few real estate questions starting with one about a 1031 exchange and then one about how to determine what qualifies as a "primary home." We then get to hear from our friend Jim Sheils at SI Homes who gives us an update on what they offer and what is new with them. We then change directions and discuss the national debt as well as answer some questions about things to thin about when you are starting a new practice. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi , helping med...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 404
Today we are talking with a surgeon from the midwest who is back to broke. This doc really teaches us the power of finding a great work life balance. He has found love and success in work, family and his life on his farm. He loves a side gig, is pursing PSLF and believes in the power of self actualization. After the interview we will be talking about nuances with Roths and Mega Backdoor Roths for Finance 101. Take charge of your financial future with CompHealth , the #1 staffing agency for physi...
Jan 27, 2025•24 min
