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White Coat Investor Podcast
MtoM #194: Hospitalists Become Financially Independent after 12 Years and Finance 101: Retirement Accounts for the Self Employed
Oct 28, 2024
32:46
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A hospitalist couple shares their inspiring journey to financial independence, achieving a $5 million net worth in just 12 years. Their secret? Living like residents, aggressive saving, and investing smartly. They discuss the importance of prioritizing family time while navigating financial goals. The podcast also delves into retirement strategies for the self-employed, covering customizable retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs, maximizing contributions, and tax implications for smarter saving.
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- A disciplined savings approach, saving around 70% of income, enabled a hospitalist couple to achieve financial independence in 12 years.
- The discussion on retirement planning highlighted the advantages of individual 401(k) accounts for self-employed individuals to maximize contributions and tax efficiency.
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Achieving Financial Independence in Medicine
A prominent case showcased demonstrates how a hospitalist achieved financial independence in just 12 years post-residency. Despite working primarily in a lower-paid specialty, this individual accumulated $5 million in investable assets, alongside owning a mortgage-free home valued at approximately $1.3 million. Key to this achievement was a high savings rate, with the individual saving around 70% of their income during their peak earning years. This demonstrates that a disciplined approach to saving and strategic investing can lead to substantial financial growth, regardless of specialty income levels.
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