This chapter highlights the importance of discussing finances with a partner, focusing on disability insurance and backdoor Roth IRAs. It explains the benefits of disability insurance through personal anecdotes and clarifies confusing aspects of backdoor Roth IRA contributions and tax filings, emphasizing compliance with IRS regulations. Additionally, it offers insights on retirement planning strategies such as maximizing tax savings, contributing to a 401k plan, and investing in taxable brokerage accounts when necessary.
Today we spend some time talking about what to do when you and your spouse or partner do not see eye to eye about certain parts of your financial life. It can be extremely difficult when your vision does not align. But it is critical to work through it and get on the same page. We also answer another handful of questions about Roth IRAs, Roth conversions and rollovers, the mega backdoor Roth 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 up to 4.6% APY on their savings accounts, as well as an investment platform, financial planning, and student loan refinancing…featuring an exclusive rate discount for med professionals and $100/month payments for residents. Check out all that SoFi offers at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi *Loans originated by SoFi Bank, N.A., NMLS 696891. Advisory services by SoFi Wealth LLC. The brokerage product is offered by SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investing comes with risk including risk of loss. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
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!
Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter