Today we are talking with a general surgeon who paid off his student loans only 7 months out of training. He then dove into growing his wealth and became a millionaire in 3 years. He said he and his wife have always been fairly frugal and good savers but they have also splurged on what they care about. This doc is a car lover and happily bought himself a corvette. He is a great example of building wealth while allowing your spending to reflect your values. After the interview we are gong to...

Today we are talking with Britt Williams Baker, co-founder of Dow Janes. We explore the question of if there is a difference in finances for women vs. men. We discuss value aligned investing, what some financial stereotypes might be, how to get a less financially interested spouse involved to name just a few of the many topics. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow, and invest to achieve financial wellness. SoFi offers up to 4.6% APY on...

This dual physician couple has paid off over $700,000 of student debt only four years out of training. They are both family docs living in California. They had the great insight that when you choose to live in California you need to view your cost of living as your luxury item. How did they do this so quickly? They lived frugally, got rid of their expensive car and dove into tackling their debt with extreme focus. They feel liberated after getting rid of that debt and love the flexibility...

Today we are answering your questions about how to get rid of a timeshare that was gifted to you, if it is legal or a good idea to use student loan money for a downpayment, if you should pay off your mortgage early and what recasting a mortgage is and if it is a good idea. Dr. Dahle also answers a few questions about non compete contracts. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow, and invest to achieve financial wellness. SoFi offers up to...

This pediatric resident is preaching the importance of having a written financial plan. He is a second year resident and got back to broke by knowing exactly what to do with a windfall because he had a written plan. He took the Fire Your Financial Advisor course and now has all of the knowledge and skills he needs to stay on the road to financial independence. After the interview we will be talking about mutual funds for Finance 101. Resolve is the #1 rated physician contract team, reviewing...

Today we are having our first ever full episode focused on lawyers. Our friend and lawyer, Chris Avery, joins Dr. Dahle to discuss education costs and processes for legal professionals, when and why what school you go to matters, what bimodal pay is and what it has to do with lawyers, what lawyers typically make, if there really is a difference with lawyer vs. doctor finance and so much more. Tax season is now nearly over, and it's usually when most doctors with 1099 income worry about...

This Orthopedist got started building his real estate portfolio while he was still a resident! Now after only 4 years he has a multi million dollar real estate empire. He said he began his journey by learning everything he possibly could about real estate and finances when he was in his second year of residency. Once he had the confidence he had the knowledge he needed he hit the ground running and hasn't looked back. After the interview we will talk about real estate professional status for...

Today we had a handful of tricky student loan questions particularly in regards to taxes. It is always hard to answer questions with that level of specificity! Don't forget to visit studentloanadvice.com to get help with your student loans and repayment plan. Today we answer questions about filing taxes in med school, filing taxes when you are married on the PSLF track, filing taxes when you are on the SAVE plan and more! Healthcare is changing, and so are you. Your current career goals are...

Today we are talking with an entrepreneur and author who became a millionaire in her 70s! She has a passion for inspiring others to live their fullest lives. She built a successful consulting business and her 11th book is about to come out. She talks to us about the importance of persistence and going after the what you are passionate about. We think you will find her message inspiring! After the interview we will be talking about choosing a 529 plan for Finance 101. Resolve is the #1 rated...

Today Chris Davin, engineer and self taught master of all things Roth, joins Dr. Dahle on the podcast. For anyone who has ever wanted to get all the way into the Roth weeds, this episode is for you. We talk about Roth IRAs, the Backdoor Roth, the Mega backdoor Roth, Roth conversions, and what all of those things mean. We discuss how to determine if you should be doing pre or post tax contributions and why, and how your taxes and tax rate should be considered when deciding what kind of...

This doc recently retired after a 40 year career that he loved with a nearly $50 million portfolio. He has been living and preaching the WCI methodology long before WCI existed. He tells us part of his secret to success is to choose where you live wisely and own your own business. He said owning his own surgery center made a massive difference to his happiness and his wealth because he got to control the way the practice was run, how efficient it was, who worked there etc. He is a testament...

Today we are talking about what your options are if you do not match this week. It can be one of the hardest things to face and knowing what your options are and what steps to take next can help ease the difficultly just a bit. We also spend some time telling you about the results of our annual survey. The survey is a huge part of how we decide what changes to make here at WCI. Finally we tackle a few of your questions about annuities, if you should ever invest with a family friend and where...

Today we talk with a nurse who is currently in school to become a CRNA and is officially a millionaire. Roughly 10 years ago he and his wife took control of their finances. He said there was some tough conversations as they educated themselves about how to become financially literate and what their goals should be and how to reach them. But once they were on the same page they were able to start crushing their goals. Their big goal was to be millionaires by 40 and they got there a few years...

Today our friend Chad Chubb is joining us for our next Friends of WCI episode. It is Roth season they answer more of your Roth questions. They cover Roth IRAs, conversions and contributions. They also talk about the difference between wants and needs, particularly around things like cars, or in Jim's case a big ole' F-250. Before wrapping up Jim and Chad debate the merits of living like a resident. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow,...

This dermatologist paid off his student loans and built his net worth to $150K just one year out of training. Not only did he accomplish all of that but has started the process of creating his own practice after learning that the clinic he worked at was selling to private equity. He shared his thoughts about the impact of private equity on young doctors and the challenge of learning how to build a practice as you go. Stick around after the interview for a discussion about physician mortgages...

Today we are answering your questions from email and social media. We discuss what happens inside a 401(k) or 403(b) if you change your type of contribution, how to know if you have a good CPA, what constitutes a super saver and If you can roll your 403(b) into a Roth IRA and do a backdoor Roth in the same year. We tackle a back door Roth conversion question and talk about the challenges for someone who is financially supporting their immigrant parents. Everyone has a story. Different needs,...

Our guest today is a surgeon who got almost $250,000 of student loans forgiven with PSLF thanks to the new waiver. She was the beneficiary of having her loans forgiven under the current IDR waiver for PSLF. She is hoping that if your situation is similar that you also take advantage before the waiver expires on April 30th. She has also worked hard to take her net worth from a negative $350,000 after training to just over half a million. After the interview we will be talking all about probate...

Today on the podcast Dr. Darria Long joins Dr. Dahle. Dr. Long is an ER doc, mom of 3, author, National TV contributor, educator, entrepreneur and researcher. She is passionate about helping women have healthier and better lives. Dr. Dahle and Dr. Long discuss a large study she conducted about burnout among women and the fascinating findings from it. They discuss ways to combat burnout, the dangers of social media for children and adults, how to triage your life and so much more. Today’s...

This hospitalist paid off $235,000 only 2 years out of residency. She has always been very debt averse and knew she wanted to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Nearly half of her income went to paying off her loans. She said paying off the debt was easier than she thought it would be largely because she is comfortable living like a resident. Her next goal is to buy a new car with cash. She plans to save for a house eventually but currently wants to pour money into her retirement accounts....

Today we tackle a few of your questions about 529s. We answer some questions about when you have to pay taxes on your rollover IRA contributions to Roth as well as a question about Mega Backdoor Roths. We talk about structured notes and what the advantages and disadvantages are to saving for minors using a UTMA vs. a parental brokerage. Today’s episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. They’ve got exclusive rates and offers to help medical professionals...

This dual doc couple got a bit later start getting their finances in order. Once they realized that they had been practicing for around 10 years and they had not built the wealth they anticipated they made some changes and got to work! In only a few years they paid off their mortgage, became multi-millionaires, cash flowed new cars and saved enough to get their kids through college. Now they are saving lots of money and looking forward to cutting back at work. She shows us that you can make...

Today we are talking to Alexis Gallati of Cerebral Tax Advisors all about controversial, aggressive and often little known tax deductions. We ask her about all kinds of topics and how to execute on them in a way that will not get us into trouble with the IRS. We talk about when they are risky, when they aren't risky and if you should use them or not. Some topics we cover are land conservation easements, captive insurance companies, self rentals, employing your spouse or children, cost...

Today we are celebrating this family practice doc cash flowing his dream wedding! This super saver had to get comfortable spending a pretty big chunk of change to bring his and his wife's dream to life. He learned that while saving for your future is crucial it is also important to learn how to spend well and enjoy your money. He worked hard and saved both for the wedding and for retirement at the same time. His next financial goals include paying off his student loans in the next few months...

Today we are answering your questions. We talk about capital gains taxes when selling a vacation home, then get into the age old debate about if it is a good idea to buy a house during residency. Dr. Dahle gives advice on things to think about when you are shopping for a new car, then he gives ideas for things to think about when considering buying into a practice. Finally, we answer a few questions about taxes. At some point in our financial lives, it will be time to buy a home. A physician...