White Coat Investor Podcast

MtoM #191: Cash Flowing a Medical and Doctorate Degree and Finance 101: High Yield Savings Accounts

Oct 7, 2024
An inspiring couple shares their journey of cash flowing through medical and doctoral degrees without incurring debt. They accomplished this through creative strategies like dog breeding and living rent-free while focusing on teamwork and support. With a net worth of $1 million right out of training, they emphasize financial independence. The discussion also spans high-yield savings accounts, exploring how they outshine traditional options and offering tips on squirrel funds for managing future expenses.
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Debt-Free Medical And Doctorate Journey

  • Jacob and Jacqueline cash flowed both his medical school/residency and her doctorate degree and reached over $1M in assets shortly after training.
  • They credit teamwork, creativity, and faith for accomplishing this unusual feat without family handouts.
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Choosing A Different Path Than Service Corps

  • After marriage Jacob initially considered the National Health Service Corps but they prayed and chose a different path to stay free to pursue any specialty.
  • They rejected the service program and committed to finding other ways to fund training without that constraint.
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Living Rent-Free By Renovating Homes

  • They negotiated rent-free living by renovating an abandoned house in exchange for labor while attending school and working shifts.
  • Jacqueline often returned from night shifts with only a couple hours to sleep to keep renovating and studying.
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