White Coat Investor Podcast

What should you do when a large amount of money suddenly enters your life?
In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk with a physician who received an unexpected inheritance and had to make important decisions about how to manage that new wealth responsibly.
We discuss the financial choices made after receiving the inheritance, lessons learned along the way, and advice for other physicians navigating major financial decisions.
Sudden wealth can create opportunity, but thoughtful decision-making matters just as much as the amount itself.
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Celebrating your stories of success along the journey to financial freedom! Tune in every Monday to the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast, where we celebrate the financial achievements of our listeners and share practical tips for reaching your own milestones. We want to celebrate your milestones—no matter how big or small—and help inspire others to follow your lead. Every week, these episodes feature one listener who has recently achieved a milestone they are proud of and want to celebrate, and they give any advice they have for those who want to follow their example. Make sure to listen every Monday to be inspired by your fellow white coat investors.
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What happens when a physician-owned practice takes on corporate medicine?
In this episode of The White Coat Investor Podcast, we discuss how a group of emergency physicians successfully fought to preserve their independent practice in a dispute that drew national attention.
We explore the challenges facing physician-owned groups, the growing influence of corporate medicine, and what this case could mean for physician independence.
We also answer listener questions on Rabbi trusts, brokerage accounts held in trusts, changing asset allocation near retirement, and how annuities can affect portfolio construction.
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The White Coat Investor Podcast launched in January 2017, and since then, millions have downloaded it. Join your fellow physicians and other high income professionals and subscribe today! Host, Dr. Jim 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.
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What happens when financial success gives you the freedom to rethink your career?
In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we meet a physician who reached millionaire status and then made an unexpected decision: returning to fellowship and changing specialties.
We discuss the financial journey that made this career move possible, the role financial security played in creating options, and the lessons learned along the way.
The conversation also covers financial mistakes, what the guest would do differently, and advice for other physicians working toward long-term financial independence.
This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time white coat investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to set up sound financial and insurance strategies. If you need to review your disability insurance coverage or to get this critical insurance in place, contact Bob at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/protuity today by email info@protuity.com or by calling (973) 771-9100.
Celebrating your stories of success along the journey to financial freedom! Tune in every Monday to the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast, where we celebrate the financial achievements of our listeners and share practical tips for reaching your own milestones. We want to celebrate your milestones—no matter how big or small—and help inspire others to follow your lead. Every week, these episodes feature one listener who has recently achieved a milestone they are proud of and want to celebrate, and they give any advice they have for those who want to follow their example. Make sure to listen every Monday to be inspired by your fellow white coat investors.
Celebrate YOUR Milestone on the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast: https://whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones 
Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com 
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Should investors stick with traditional index funds, or does factor investing deserve a place in a portfolio?
In this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, we interview Jeromey Thornton from Avantis about the firm's origins, investment philosophy, and approach to factor investing.
We discuss portfolio tilts, the evidence behind factor premiums, how investors should think about choosing funds, and what makes Avantis different from DFA.
Whether you're a dedicated index fund investor or considering factor tilts for the first time, this episode explores the tradeoffs, potential benefits, and practical considerations involved.
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The White Coat Investor Podcast launched in January 2017, and since then, millions have downloaded it. Join your fellow physicians and other high income professionals and subscribe today! Host, Dr. Jim 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.
Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitecoatinvestor 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
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Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com 
Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter

How quickly can a physician build wealth after training?
In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we meet a doctor who became a millionaire just four years after completing training while also paying off student loans in only two years.
We discuss the financial decisions, habits, and priorities that helped accelerate wealth building early in this physician's career.
This episode highlights the impact of intentional financial choices during the first few years as an attending.
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Celebrating your stories of success along the journey to financial freedom! Tune in every Monday to the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast, where we celebrate the financial achievements of our listeners and share practical tips for reaching your own milestones. We want to celebrate your milestones—no matter how big or small—and help inspire others to follow your lead. Every week, these episodes feature one listener who has recently achieved a milestone they are proud of and want to celebrate, and they give any advice they have for those who want to follow their example. Make sure to listen every Monday to be inspired by your fellow white coat investors.
Celebrate YOUR Milestone on the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast: https://whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones 
Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitecoatinvestor 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor 
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Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com 
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