White Coat Investor Podcast

Today we are talking with Robert Glazer. He is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and will be a keynote speaker at WCICON26. We tackle topics like how to fix your life, and how to avoid burnout and money problems. The key to all of this is identifying your core values and living by them. We think you will find this conversation inspirational and motivational.

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Our guest today is a plastic surgeon in the middle of his career. He is celebrating his financial security that has allowed him to take time to write a book. He spent the earlier part of his career saving, paying off his mortgage, and pouring money into his childrens 529 accounts. Education is hugely important to this doc and he wants to be sure his children have the opportunity to pursue any education at any institution they desir...

This episode is all about answering your investing questions. We start out by breaking down the financial details of a stock quote then discuss some good ways to track returns in your portfolio. We answer a question about investing in bonds for the first time, then discuss if it is worth investing in gold. We answer a questions about investing in private equity, then tackle tax loss harvesting and some changes at Vanguard regarding...

Today we are talking with a doc who is celebrating the youth hockey team he coaches winning a state championship. He tackled his financial goals early and has reached coast FIRE. That financial security has allowed him to change his work schedule to make enough time for family and coaching. He is a great example of the power of getting your finances in line and how that allows you to create the life you want! After the interview we...

Today we are talking about 529 accounts and how to invest them as well as how to spend them down. There are a lot of ways to help fund your children's education. Most families use a combination of 529 accounts, loans, other savings and cash flow. If you have access to a 529 account it is generally recommended to spend that down before moving to other forms of funding. In addition to discussing ways to help pay for college we answer...

Today we are talking with a doc just starting his third year of residency and he already has $100,000 in assets. He had his financial awakening his final year of medical school and has hit the ground running. He has a savings rate of over 40% and has done an amazing job keep their fixed expenses low. He has no car payment, no kids, cheap rent, and is living like a resident should. He found a moonlighting job that should let him mak...

Our guest today is Dr. Dimitrios Tsatiris. He is a practicing psychiatrist and author. Outside of his clinical practice he has a passion for helping docs avoid burnout. He and Dr. Dahle discuss why so many physicians are struggling with burnout, why we should talk about burnout on a financial podcast, how perfectionism and stoicism plays into all of this and what we can do to take care of ourselves and enjoy long and happy careers.

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 d...

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.

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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 ...

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 navigatin...

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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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 ...

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 resi...

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 un...

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...

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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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 ...

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 Dr. Tyler S...