
White Coat Investor Podcast
Host, Dr. James Dahle, is a practicing emergency physician and founder of the White Coat Investor Blog. Like the blog, the White Coat Investor Podcast, is dedicated to educating medical students, residents, physicians, dentists, and similar high-income professionals about personal finance and building wealth, so they can ultimately be their own financial advisor—or, at least know enough to not get ripped off by a financial advisor! We tackle the hard topics like the best ways to pay off student loans, how to create your own personal financial plan, retirement planning, how to save money, investing in real estate, side hustles, and how everyone can be a millionaire by living WCI principles. Learn more at http://whitecoatinvestor.com/
Latest episodes

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May 9, 2024 • 43min
WCI #366: Tax Questions
Dr. Dahle tackles tax questions in this episode, covering FICA taxes, IRA contributions, working in two states, and maximizing tax efficiency. Learn about managing tax penalties, retirement account strategies, and SoFi's sponsorship for investment property advice. Join the community for financial empowerment.

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May 6, 2024 • 24min
MtoM #169: Homeless to a Quarter Million Dollars and Finance 101: Risk
The guest shares a journey from college to homelessness to building wealth to a quarter million dollars. They discuss gratitude, needing less to be happy, paying off debt, and successful financial strategies. The podcast also covers topics on risk in finance, physician contract reviews, and financial basics for high-income professionals.

May 2, 2024 • 1h 20min
WCI #365: Disability Insurance with a Friend of WCI
Dr. Tyler Scott, a licensed dentist turned financial planner, discusses the importance of disability insurance for all doctors. Topics include HSAs, saving for future home expenses, capital gains taxes, and cleaning up investment accounts.

Apr 29, 2024 • 31min
MtoM #168: Anesthesiologist Becomes a Millionaire and Finance 101: White Coat Investor Philosophy - 12 Financial Principles for Doctors
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.

Apr 25, 2024 • 59min
WCI #364: High Yield Savings Accounts
This podcast discusses high yield savings accounts, the importance of writing down your financial plan, starting a 529 plan as an older parent, mortgage decisions, responding to criticism, and real estate investment strategies. It also touches on career goals, financial literacy, and the benefits of locum tenens. The episode highlights the evolution of career objectives, financial advice critiques, and diversifying income sources.

Apr 22, 2024 • 28min
MtoM #167: General Surgeon Becomes a Millionaire 3 Years Out of Training and Finance 101: Cars
A general surgeon became a millionaire 3 years after training, sharing insights on wealth building and frugal spending. He discussed paying off student loans, saving, and splurging on what matters, like buying a Corvette. The podcast also covered Finance 101 with a focus on car purchases and financial discipline.

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Apr 18, 2024 • 54min
WCI #363: Women and Their Finances
Britt Williams Baker, co-founder of Dow Janes, discusses finance for women vs. men, value-aligned investing, financial stereotypes, and getting less financially interested spouses involved. Topics include starting financial management at any age, consciousness in spending and investment strategies, empowering women through financial knowledge, and joint financial planning for couples.

Apr 15, 2024 • 27min
MtoM #166: Family Docs Pay Off $705,000 in Student Loans and Finance 101: Rich Dad Poor Dad
A dual physician couple in California paid off $700,000 in student loans by living frugally and focusing on debt. They discuss their financial journey and how they achieved freedom. The podcast also delves into earning money through surveys and the benefits of diversifying investments.

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Apr 11, 2024 • 32min
WCI #362: Recasting a Mortgage and Beating a Non Compete
Topics discussed include getting rid of a gifted timeshare, using student loan money for downpayment, paying off mortgages early, and recasting mortgages. Non-compete contracts are also covered, highlighting the legal and ethical considerations. The episode also features information on SOFI services and the Financial Educator Award.

Apr 8, 2024 • 21min
MtoM #165: Pediatric Resident Gets Back to Broke and Finance 101: Mutual Funds
A second year pediatric resident shares their journey to financial stability through strategic planning and education. They discuss managing a windfall, maximizing retirement accounts, and tackling student loans. The importance of financial planning, tax planning, and creating a solid financial plan early on is emphasized.