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The White Coat Investor | Avoiding the Money Mistakes That Sink Physicians

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Apr 28, 2025
Jim Dahle, a practicing emergency physician and founder of The White Coat Investor, shares vital insights into financial planning for physicians. He discusses how burnout isn’t just emotional but financial, urging proactive money management to avert debt traps. The conversation includes navigating lifestyle inflation, understanding investment strategies like the waterfall method, and recognizing the right time to hire a financial advisor. Dahle emphasizes that every physician should prioritize their unique financial goals to cultivate a burnout-resistant career.
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Burnout Is Financial Risk

  • Burnout is the greatest financial risk for physicians, surpassing disability insurance risks.
  • Reduce burnout by working less and managing spending to enable fewer work hours.
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Live Like A Resident Strategy

  • Live like a resident for a few years after training to save aggressively and avoid lifestyle inflation.
  • Knowing your financial "basement" helps plan minimum income needed to avoid burnout and financial stress.
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Track Spending To Avoid Creep

  • Track your spending periodically to identify lifestyle creep and avoid unintentional expenses.
  • Use budgeting apps or spreadsheets and review bank and credit card statements every few months.
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