MtoM #168: Anesthesiologist Becomes a Millionaire and Finance 101: White Coat Investor Philosophy - 12 Financial Principles for Doctors
Apr 29, 2024
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An anesthesiologist shares her journey to becoming a millionaire in just 3.5 years post-training, stressing the importance of saving and negotiation. The podcast also covers financial principles for doctors, including intentional spending, tax strategies, and asset protection.
Strategic saving and investing led an anesthesiologist to millionaire status in 3.5 years post-fellowship.
Negotiation skills and transitioning to 1099 optimized earnings for the anesthesiologist.
Deep dives
Becoming a Millionaire in 3.5 Years Post-Fellowship
An anesthesiologist shares their journey to becoming a millionaire just 3.5 years after completing their fellowship. With a current net worth of 1.2 million, they have focused on saving and investing efficiently, primarily in ETFs. Despite an average annual income of 600,000 post-fellowship, strategic financial planning and a high savings rate have been key to their success.
Maximizing Income and Financial Literacy
The anesthesiologist attributes their success to negotiation skills, working 80-100 hours weekly initially, and transitioning to 1099 to optimize tax strategies. Bypassing traditional employee status for independent contractor work, good negotiation tactics, and building a personal investment and financial plan have significantly increased their earnings and wealth.
Strategies for Financial Success and Planning Ahead
Emphasizing early financial literacy, the anesthesiologist suggests focusing on financial education, making a clear investment plan, and adhering to it diligently. Despite personal challenges and family responsibilities, setting clear financial goals and understanding the underlying motivation drive smart financial decisions. By aligning investments with personal values and staying disciplined, one can achieve substantial financial milestones.
This anesthesiologist has become a millionaire only 3 1/2 years out of training. She has a high income and is saving a massive portion of it. Not only is she building wealth for herself but she also sends money home to help take care of her mother and grandmother. She teaches us about the impact of negotiating hard for yourself when it comes time to sign an employment contract. After the episode we will be talking about WCI's 12 financial principles for doctors for Finance 101.
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