Today Dr. Dahle opens by talking about the state of governmental student loan repayment programs and whether or not they are likely to be around for long. We then get into answering a variety of your questions including if a physician loan is a good idea, how to evaluate real estate deals, when it is a good idea to pay off your mortgage, if nursing home insurance is a good idea and when to let your disability policy lapse. We even discuss if it is a reasonable idea to leave your money to the...

This two emergency doc family is back to broke! They are focused on getting their finances right early and while she is the finance nerd they are both on the same page. She is still a fellow and he is one year out of training. They talk to us about why they have chosen to live in California. The biggest reason is that all of their family is there and they deeply value time with family. They said the high cost of living and the big tax bill is worth it for them. They shared that they are...

Today we are talking with Carl Richards. Carl is a Certified Financial Planner, author, podcaster and educator. He is one of the most influential voices in the financial planning world. The title of his book is The Behavior Gap. In this discussion we get into what the behavior gap is, how big it is, why it is so persistent and what we as investors can do about it. We also talk about the state of the financial advisory industry and why there are not enough "real advisors". We talk about how...

Today we have a communications pro on the podcast who is only a few out of college and has already reached a net worth of a quarter million dollars. He attributes his success to his dad who taught him from a young age the power of compounding interest. In addition to traditional means of growing wealth he has had success dabbling in things like crypto, NFTs and sports betting. This guest is a great example of showing that there is more than one way to have financial success and we all need to...

Today we answer questions about the Mega Backdoor Roth IRA, answer a few questions about 401(k)s, and discuss if it is worth not rolling an old 401(k) into your new one to provide some added asset protection. We talk about cash vs. bonds and how to evaluate your investment mix. Those questions and more on todays episode! 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 their...

This Orthopedist has grown his wealth to $3 million only 3 years out of training. He tackled his student loans quickly and started saving and investing aggressively. As we talk about regularly, a big income is super helpful but it doesn't get you anywhere if you aren't financially literate. He and his wife got on the same page early and put their high incomes to work. Getting their financial ducks in a row is going to give them both the freedom to work fewer hours and create a balanced work...

Today Dr. Dahle talks with Michael Kitces, creator of the popular blog Nerds Eye View. He is a CFP (along with many other designations) who has a passion for educating.  His platform is huge and he knows more about financial planning and the financial planning industry than just about anyone out there. Today they tackle a range of topics with the higher level focus on the state of the financial planning industry. Michael shares valuable insight on how to find a trust worthy advisor, why he...

This emergency doc paid off $311,000 in less than one year! He worked like crazy and picked up shifts every chance he could get. He and his family lived like residents and poured everything they could into the loans. He credits his wife and all she sacrificed to making this huge accomplishment possible. They are now excited to have him significantly cut back on shifts and to buy a much needed car. For Finance 101 find out what the best paying hobby you can have is. Our sponsor for this...

Today we talk more about the new Vanguard CEO and Ascensus acquiring Vanguards's individual 401(k) business. We answer a few questions about DAFs and if appreciated securities are a reasonable alternative to DAFs. We talk about donating real estate to charity and then get into detail about contributing to your non dependent adult child's HSA. 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...

This pharmacist tackled his student debt with extreme focus and paid off over $170,000 in only 2 years! He said he and his wife had the goal to get rid of the debt quickly and discussed it in depth before they got married. The student loan pause was a huge motivator to keep plowing as much money as possible towards the loans while they were not accruing interest. This couple is inspiring and shows what you can accomplish with a solid plan and some motivation! After the interview we will be...

Today we are talking with Marita Mccahill of PracticeGro. Marita shares her expertise around the importance of learning how to market yourself online as a doc, as well as how to market your practice. We discuss the impact of online reviews, changing jobs, and growing your practice. Whether you own your own practice or are a W2 or 1099 employee, there is something for everyone to learn on this one. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow,...

Dental Specialist has paid off just over $489,000 in student loans just two years out of training!  He took the Fire Your Financial Advisor course and created a written financial plan before he finished training. The first six months out of training he focused on paying off his car, credit card debt and and a loan from family. Then he aggressively went after his loans and was paying over $20,000 a month to get rid of those loans! He said he was worried about taking on so much debt but feels...

Today we are answering your questions from the speak pipe. We discuss quarterly estimated payments and the safe harbor rule. We cover tax loss harvesting and not letting the tax tail wag the investment dog and if you should ever change your asset allocation for potential tax savings. We talk about travel expenses and tax implications that come with that, reducing adjusted gross income and what to do when you do not couple match into residency. Those questions and more in this episode! ...

Our guest today is celebrating three big milestones. She has had a unique path to financial success including an intervention from her sister while she was in residency. When she got out of residency she was $600,000 in debt. 5 years later she has received PSLF, reached a net worth of $500,000 and paid off $120,000 in student loans. Once she realized the financial situation she was in she dove into educating herself and making the necessary changes to getting out of debt and growing wealth....

We are tackling your questions again today. First we answer a few questions about trusts. We cover topics like revocable trusts and probate. We talk about direct indexing and what exactly that means and if it is worth doing. We discuss high yield savings accounts and CDs and bonds. We close out the episode with Dr. Dahle sharing how his views and ventures in real estate have changed over the years. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow,...

This internal medicine doc just received PSLF and had almost $300,000 of loans forgiven! He said he was very intentional about looking for a 501(c)(3) institution when choosing a job. He feels so much freedom now that his loans are gone. After the interview we will talk about money and med school for Finance 101. This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at drdisabilityquotes.com. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state...

Today we are talking with our friend Mike Piper. Mike is an author and blogger and one of the smartest guys in the personal finance space. The discussion today ranges widely and includes topics like what is going to happen with social security, what you should do after you have accumulated more money than you need, how to identify the right spending strategy for you in retirement and how, when and why to talk to your children about inheritance. In today’s healthcare system, clinicians are...

Today we have a second time guest joining us to celebrate paying off his flight school loans. This pilot has made so much progress since he was first on the podcast two years ago when he got back to broke. He has saved and invested and lived frugally and now is totally debt free and also has a net worth of $275,000. Stick around after the episode for a discussion on dumb things you hear about buying homes for Finance 101. Origin Investments is a private real estate manager specializing in...

Today we are answering more of your questions. We start off talking about a terrible fraud situation and how to attempt to mitigate the damage. We answer a few questions about asset protection and then a few questions about 529 accounts and how to use them. Finally we discuss the SAVE Plan and the current and extremely generous governmental programs available to docs. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like us bank, borrow, and invest to achieve...

Today we are chatting with an ER Doc who has reached millionaire status! He comes from an immigrant family and learned young the importance of hard work, education and building the life you want. He started paying off his student loans during residency and hit the ground running building wealth directly out of training. After the interview we will be talking about financial advisors for Finance 101. This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at https://drdisabilityquotes.com. He is an...

Today on the podcast we are talking with Kyle Claussen from Resolve. He chats with Dr. Dahle about the importance of really advocating for yourself and your pay when starting a new job and signing a new contract. It is critical to negotiate until you feel confident and happy with any contract you sign. Many doctors are not paid what they are worth because they do not advocate for themselves. They discuss how helpful it can be to hire a professional to navigate that process. They also discuss...

Today we are talking with an ENT who has paid off $300,000 of student loans. This is a doc who was comfortable paying the loans off over time while he continued to save and invest and build wealth along the way. He and his wife put a lot of money toward their top priority, which was starting a family. Fertility treatments were expensive and came before paying off the loans. Happily they have been successful on all fronts and have grown their family, paid off debt and built wealth. For finance...

Today we are answering your questions about retirement accounts. We start out by addressing the recent change with Vanguard getting out of the solo 401(k) game. Then we talk about if you can contribute to both a solo 401(k) and the TSP if you are in the military, we discuss 401(k) employer matching, concerns around losing a non-governmental 457b, what to do with an inherited IRA, and converting from pretax to Roth. Today’s episode is brought to you by SoFi, helping medical professionals like...

This pharmacist has paid off $286,000 of student loans with just over $200,000 of that in the last 15 months. How did he do it? He basically doubled his income by getting a higher paying job and working a side gig in retail pharmacy on the weekends. He said getting that debt off his shoulders has felt incredible and he is loving not having to work as much at his side gig. He is now focused on building his wealth and his real estate empire. After the interview we will be talking about working...

Today we answer your questions about rolling over an HSA, when to withdraw from your HSA, whether a UTMA or Custodial Roth IRA is better for your kids, if it is a good idea to open a solo 401(k) for your kids, how to maximize your 403(b) contributions and how to mimic the US Stock Market index fund if your 403(b) doesn't offer that. 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%...