
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

Jan 25, 2024 • 50min
WCI #351: Physician Side Gigs
Today we are talking about physician side gigs. Docs have all kinds of side gigs that make a big impact on their financial life. Today we have 3 guests on the podcast who are going to tell you what they do. Dr. Gretchen Green does expert witness work, Dr. Daniel Smith opened IV clinics, and Dr. Rikki Racela takes medical surveys. There is a huge range of what you can do to bring in extra income with an equally large variety of barrier to entry. We hope these interviews inspire you to finally start that side gig you have been thinking about! Do you ever find yourself wishing there was somewhere to go to ask your finance, insurance or investing questions? The White Coat Investor community is a great place to turn. We have a thriving community across all of our social channels - facebook, twitter, instagram, reddit and our WCI forum. We have been discussing solutions to your money problems since 2011. Join the conversation with thousands of other White Coat Investors. Follow WCI on your favorite social media platform for financial resources, tips and strategies. Just head to your platform of choice and search for The White Coat Investor. You can do this and The White Coat Investor can help. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011. Our free financial planning resource covers a variety of topics from doctor mortgage loans and refinancing medical school loans to physician disability insurance and malpractice insurance. Learn about loan refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you! Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter

Jan 22, 2024 • 28min
MtoM #154: Psychiatrist Pays Off $460,000 in Student Loans and Finance 101: Rebalancing Your Portfolio
This Psychiatrist paid off a whopping $460,000 in only 2 1/2 years! How did he do it? He picked up an extra job and worked as much as possible to bring in as much money as he could and ended up putting nearly $25,000 per month towards the debt! He made a handful of mistakes including over spending and stock picking before he learned that there was a better way! His financial awakening happened when a friend introduced him to the White Coat Investor Podcast. He shared that it is easy to make mistakes and it is okay to make mistakes. But consistency is key and even with some mistakes you too can do this! Stick around after the interview to learn about rebalancing your portfolio. If you’re like most doctors, nobody taught you anything about personal finance or investing during your undergrad, professional school, or residency. And even though your family - and perhaps even your business - rely on you to be the Chief Financial Officer, you have never been given the tools to succeed. Enroll in WCI Financial Boot Camp, a FREE educational email series, and learn to convert your high income to wealth. You will learn the basics of investing, saving, insurance, and more. Your high income alone will not lead to financial success, but as always, we want to help you on your financial journey. Go to https://whitecoatinvestor.com/financialbootcamp to sign up today! The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011. Our free financial planning resource covers a variety of topics from doctor mortgage loans and refinancing medical school loans to physician disability insurance and malpractice insurance. Learn about loan refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor channel is for you! Be a Guest on The Milestones to Millionaire Podcast: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter

Jan 18, 2024 • 58min
WCI #350: Paula Pant & Permabears
Paula Pant, expert on career burnout and the housing market, joins the podcast to discuss various topics including Perma-Bears on the economy, the housing market in 2024 and if you should buy a house now or wait, Bitcoin spot ETFs, career burnout and sabbaticals, fostering camaraderie in the workplace, the disconnect between economic data and consumer sentiment, prioritizing financial goals and resources, seeking reputable financial advice, and a chance to win prizes by participating in a survey.

Jan 15, 2024 • 31min
MtoM #153: Emergency Medicine Physician Pays Off $315,000 of Student Loans in One Year and Finance 101: Health Insurance in Early Retirement
An emergency medicine physician and his wife paid off $315,000 of student loans in one year through hard work and frugality. They share their journey of managing pregnancy while setting ambitious goals and reading financial books. The podcast also discusses the workload and passion of an ER doctor and provides insight into health insurance options in early retirement.

Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 7min
WCI #349: Is Over Contributing to Your 403(b) Ever a Good Idea?
Tyler Olson of Olson Consulting answers questions about paying taxes and medical loans, what to do with an old SEP IRA, over contributing to a 403(b), and the difference between average and actual cost basis. They also discuss managing expectations with tax professionals and the tax implications of forgiven debt. Additionally, they explore safe harbor contributions, maximizing contributions to a 403(b), strategies for managing IRAs and Roth IRAs, and the importance of details for public service loan forgiveness.

Jan 8, 2024 • 27min
MtoM #152: Neuroradiologist Hits a Net Worth of Half a Million Dollars Upon Exiting Training and Finance 101: Schedule A Tax Return
Neuroradiologist hits a net worth of half a million dollars upon exiting training by following WCI principles. Importance of open communication and saving money in a relationship. Understanding Schedule A and itemized deductions in tax returns. Join the White Coat Investor community for financial resources and advice.

Jan 4, 2024 • 50min
WCI #348: How Much Should Location Matter When Choosing a Residency?
The podcast discusses concerns and workarounds for Donor-Advised Funds, investing flexibility and increasing income, protecting assets from lawsuits, factors to consider when choosing a residency, and expressing gratitude and dedication to listeners.

Jan 1, 2024 • 25min
MtoM #151: Family Doc Gets His 457(b) Plan Changed For the Better and Finance 101: 457(b) Plans
This doc wanted to see big changes made to his 457(b) plan so he got involved with the committee and ultimately helped to make massive changes. He helped to get the 457(b) changed from a single distribution upon retirement or leaving the job to the option of distributions for up to 15 years. This is a HUGE and important change that will mean the difference of thousand and thousands of dollars for everyone who uses the plan. We hope you find this episode as inspiring as we did! After the interview we will be talking about 457(b) plans for Finance 101. As a white coat, you have valuable knowledge. Various companies want that knowledge. And they’re willing to pay you for it! That’s why we’ve put together a list of recommendations for companies that pay you to take surveys. If you’re looking for a profitable side gig for not too much effort, getting paid for surveys could be the perfect solution for you. You can make extra money, start a solo 401(k), and use your medical knowledge to impact new products. One of the WCI columnists makes an extra $30,000 a year just doing these surveys. Sign up today and use a fraction of your downtime to make extra cash! Go to https://whitecoatinvestor.com/MDSurveys. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011. Our free financial planning resource covers a variety of topics from doctor mortgage loans and refinancing medical school loans to physician disability insurance and malpractice insurance. Learn about loan refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor channel is for you! Be a Guest on The Milestones to Millionaire Podcast: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter

Dec 28, 2023 • 46min
WCI #347: How To Live a Regret Free Life with Jordan Grumet
Dr. Jordan Grumet, a physician who discovered financial independence, shares his journey to creating the life he wanted. He talks about finding wisdom in hospice care, leaving medicine, and starting a podcast and writing a book. The podcast explores living a regret-free life, finding true wealth beyond money, and the importance of reflecting on the past and embracing setbacks as opportunities for growth.

Dec 25, 2023 • 23min
MtoM #150: Physiatrist Gets Back to Broke and Finance 101: Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance
This doc made it back to broke only one year out of training. He was diligent about tracking his spending since med school and he attributes much of his success to having a plan and sticking to it. He said he definitely felt the temptation of lifestyle creep once he started seeing his paychecks but reminding himself that sticking to the plan was the best thing he could do for himself and his future self helped him stick to it! His advice to you? Make a budget, be on the same page as your partner, max out your retirement savings and know that if you stick to the plan time will work in your favor. After the interview we will talk about the difference between term life insurance and whole life insurance for finance 101. We estimate that 80% of doctors need, want, and should use a financial advisor and/or an investment manager. Some investment gurus such as Dr. William Bernstein think my estimate is way too low. At any rate, if you want to use an advisor temporarily or for your entire life, there is no reason to feel guilty about it—just make sure you are getting good advice at a fair price. If you need help updating your financial plan or just getting one in place, check out our list of recommended financial advisors at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/financial-advisors. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors with their money since 2011. Our free financial planning resource covers a variety of topics from doctor mortgage loans and refinancing medical school loans to physician disability insurance and malpractice insurance. Learn about loan refinancing or consolidation, explore new investment strategies, and discover loan programs specifically aimed at helping doctors. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor channel is for you! Be a Guest on The Milestones to Millionaire Podcast: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones Main Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter