
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

Oct 12, 2023 • 56min
WCI #336: Asset Protection In Real Estate Investing
Topics include: renting out a property, buying a house, estate planning, home office deduction, long term care insurance tax in California, real estate updates from MLG, asset protection, adding an LLC to a title insurance policy, calculating net worth when buying a house, current state of real estate, real estate investment funds, navigating tax situations in real estate, avoiding real estate scammers, heritage trusts in estate planning, challenges for doctors in California

Oct 9, 2023 • 21min
MtoM #139: Academic Pulmonologist Hits Half Million Dollar Net Worth and Finance 101: Financial Advisors
An academic pulmonologist shares his journey to achieving a half million dollar net worth and taking control of his finances. Topics include firing a salesman financial advisor, building wealth, increasing savings, and the importance of finding a trustworthy financial advisor. The podcast also discusses the speaker's path to financial independence and their work in ICU telemedicine.

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Oct 5, 2023 • 54min
WCI #335: Solo 401(k) Questions
Topics discussed include: changing from W2 to K1, creating an S-Corp, converting old IRAs to solo 401(k)s, financial advisor recommendations, setting up an S-Corp and determining a fair salary, consolidating multiple solo 401(k) plans, investment advisor disclosures and fee structures, hourly and retainer models for financial planning, asset allocation and value vs. growth stocks, portfolio construction and financial planning, and the need for a backup plan in managing finances.

Oct 2, 2023 • 23min
MtoM #138: Doc Helps Change His 401(k) Plan and Finance 101: Tax Brackets
A doc shares his journey of advocating for changes to his employer 401(k) plan, resulting in the addition of after-tax contributions and mega back door Roth contributions. The podcast also discusses the keys to being a successful doctor and maximizing 401(k) contributions. Additionally, it debunked misconceptions about tax brackets and emphasized the importance of understanding the progressive income tax system.

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Sep 28, 2023 • 44min
WCI #334: How You’re Being Ripped Off By Incompetent and Corrupt CMS Bureaucrats with Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger
Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger educates doctors about payment processing fees, which cost them millions. They discuss regulations, third-party providers, and the impact on medical practices. The chapter also highlights the issue of prioritization in healthcare and the impact of incompetent and corrupt CMS bureaucrats.

Sep 25, 2023 • 27min
MtoM #137: Roadie Becomes a Millionaire and Finance 101: Retirement Accounts for the Self Employed
Interview with a concert roadie who became a millionaire. Discussed alternative careers, living below means, retiring in affordable countries. Also covered retirement accounts for self-employed individuals like individual 401(k), Roth conversions, contribution limits, and more.

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Sep 21, 2023 • 46min
WCI #333: Investing in India's Stock Market and More!
Topics discussed in the podcast include agency bonds, investing HSA money, factor investing, investing in India's stock market, moonlighting and tax deductions, tax efficiency of ETFs vs mutual funds, and deducting expenses for independent contractors.

Sep 18, 2023 • 30min
MtoM #136: Cutting Back To Full Time and Finance 101: Home Buying
A pathologist achieved financial stability by selling their house, shifting education costs, and not paying off student loans. The podcast also discusses the importance of disability and life insurance for doctors and provides guidelines for buying a home and doctor mortgages.

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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 1min
WCI #332: Getting A Financial Plan In Place
Topics discussed in this episode include student loans, the SAVE program, HSAs as retirement accounts, having a written financial plan, the inability to time the market, and defined benefit plans.

Sep 11, 2023 • 18min
MtoM #135: Opening a Franchise and Finance 101: Tilting Your Portfolio
A doctor facing burnout decided to open an indoor golf franchise while working part-time in podiatry. They found dividing their time between medicine and golf beneficial. After getting the franchise running, they plan to open their own practice. The podcast also discusses the advantages of indoor golf, finding work-life balance, tilting a portfolio towards smaller stocks, and a lease-to-own partnership offer for physicians and practice owners.