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PA the FI Way

Becoming a physician assistant (PA) is difficult. But becoming a PA on the way to financial independence (FI) shouldn’t be. Allow the PA the FI Way podcast to be your guide to becoming a physician assistant on the way to financial independence. Unfortunately, even basic personal finance and budget concepts are rarely taught in high school, college or PA school. Then once PA students become certified physician assistants and begin their professional journey practicing medicine, they

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068 | Preparing for PA School on the Way to Financial...

PA the FI Way ·

2022/05/20

If you're fortunate enough to learn about financial independence and starting to become financially literate before PA school, what can you do ahead of time to prepare and set yourself up for success? Rebecca is a brand new PA student (she just started last week!), and her husband, Skyler, is the FI part of the couple as he loves spreadsheets and optimizing their finances. They also share how they can communicate well as a couple when trying to discuss finances on their way to FI. Whether

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067 | Planning for PA School as an Accepted...

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2022/05/13

Mira, who goes by The Neurodivergent Pre-PA, has received the exciting news that she was accepted into two PA programs and is also on the wait list of others. She plans to start PA school in the fall of 2022. During our discussion, Mira shares what her school and work experiences have been like as a neurodivergent individual. Her life experiences have prompted her to be an advocate for those with disabilities. She also shares some of the financial struggles and considerations that she has

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066 | The Intentionally Wandering Path from...

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2022/05/06

Jeff, who refers to himself as a "retired chiropractor" turned PA-C, shares his incredibly unique story of how he has pursued many career paths prior to recently becoming a PA. He has also tried various hobbies over the years, enjoyed various roadtrips and sabbaticals, and has embraced the minimalism lifestyle. He also discusses how minimalistic concepts correlate well with several financial independence concepts. Take a listen to hear how a wandering path can actually be quite intentional

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065 | How to Practice Medicine Abroad as a PA:...

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2022/04/29

Have you ever considered moving to another country, and then wondered if you could still practice medicine as a physician associate or a physician assistant while living there? There are now several countries where you could work as a PA, and the amount of countries that recognize the PA profession keeps expanding. Megan, aka The Expat PA, joins the show to share her experience having transitioned from being trained and practicing in the US to now living abroad and practicing in the UK. The

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064 | Investor Mama: Finances for Women and Moms with...

PA the FI Way ·

2022/04/22

Some women and moms find that learning about finances can seem challenging. Jen Narciso, host of the Investor Mama podcast, started her show to help with some of these challenges and prove that investing while pursuing financial independence is for everyone. We dive into a variety of topics in this episode including motherhood, relationships with significant others, real estate investing, house hacking, caring for aging parents, and loss of loved ones. It is critical that women feel

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063 | Burnout in Healthcare, Becoming a First Gen PA,...

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2022/04/15

Karen Calcaño, PA-C, is our lovely guest on today's episode, which is Part 2 of a two part series. Karen shares her amazing and moving story of resilience as she became a first gen PA, then struggled with burnout in our broken healthcare system, and now is focused on building both wealth and a life she loves. She also dives into some tips on how to be more productive in this episode. The best part is that she has incredible resources to help you on her blog, www.scalpelandheart.com, and she

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062 | Burnout in Healthcare, Becoming a First Gen PA,...

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2022/04/08

Karen Calcaño, PA-C, is our lovely guest on today's episode, which is Part 1 of a two part series. Karen shares her amazing and moving story of resilience as she became a first gen PA, then struggled with burnout in our broken healthcare system, and now is focused on building both wealth and a life she loves. The best part is that she has incredible resources to help you on her blog, www.scalpelandheart.com, and she also just opened her Personal Statement Mastery course to help pre-PA

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061 | The Benefits of Being a Member of AAPA and Your...

PA the FI Way ·

2022/04/01

If you're a practicing physician assistant / physician associate or a PA student, consider joining both the national PA society (AAPA) as well as your state PA society. These organizations have many benefits for both you as an individual as well as for the PA profession as a whole. Some of the benefits include the following: advocacy for legislative changes, promotion of the profession, access to free CME, networking amongst colleagues and new friends, and evenAAPA member discounts for

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060 | How to Legally Lower Your Taxes as a PA

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2022/03/25

Depending on how much income you or you and your spouse earn, you may end up being required to pay a large amount of taxes. The amount of federal and state taxes that you pay will also very likely increase over the years as your income grows as a practicing physician assistant / physician associate. But did you know that there are various ways that you can actually reduce your tax burden, and some of these suggestions can help you build more wealth with time? And of course, these are

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059 | Locum Tenens and 1099 Jobs as a Physician...

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2022/03/18

Have you ever considered finding a locum tenens assignment either in your own state or throughout the country as a travel PA? Many physician assistants / physician associates who work locums gigs are 1099 independence contractors instead of W2 employees. As a 1099, you're both the "business" and the "employee". But what does all of this mean? Take a listen to hear Caroline continue to discuss these topics in Part 2 of our conversation! In this episode, she also shares why she thinks that

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058 | Locum Tenens and 1099 Jobs as a Physician...

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2022/03/11

Have you ever considered finding a locum tenens assignment either in your own state or throughout the country as a travel PA? Many physician assistants / physician associates who work locums gigs are 1099 independence contractors instead of W2 employees. As a 1099, you're both the "business" and the "employee". But what does all of this mean? Caroline dives into these topics in detail over a two part series on the show, so make sure to come back next week for part 2! Interested in learning

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057 | Are Dave Ramsey's Personal Finance...

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2022/03/04

If you're trying to learn more about personal finance, Dave Ramsey and his 7 baby steps have likely come up in your research. Dave's personal finance suggestions have helped countless individuals and couples get out of debt. But how many of his 7 baby steps and other teachings and recommendations are sound advice through the lens of those pursuing financial independence? Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your

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056 | Why It's Essential for All PAs to Consider...

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2022/02/25

Are you a current or future physician assistant / physician associate and have wondered how to get a better handle on your finances to become more financially literate? Have you wondered how in the world are you going to pay off your astronomically high student loan debt? Or have you ever experienced burnout and have asked yourself, “Do I really need to work until the traditional retirement age of 65?” Pursuing financialindependence as a PA can be the solution to help you take control of

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055 | A Unique Path to Becoming a PA with Truly Ludi

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2022/02/18

Take a listen to hear Ludi's story of how she came to the United States from Haiti as an older teenager, went to undergrad, started working, and eventually went to PA school! She worked hard and took guidance from others to take the leap to become a PA. Ludi also shares how she graduated without having to take out any student loan debt. She is working on a few projects including a future children's finance book, and check out her 2022 Gratitude Journal that she has released! Follow Truly

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054 | Side Hustles and Intro to Real Estate Investing...

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2022/02/11

Want to be inspired today? Take a listen to hear Alpha share his amazing story of how he and his wife are on the path to financial independence to create freedom for their family. In addition to working as a pediatric physician assistant / physician associate, he has been working on various side hustles to earn extra income and increase monthly cash flow. We discuss owning ATM machines, crowdfunding, medical surveys, and dive into the topic of real estate investing! Resources mentioned:

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053 | Interview with Prescriptions and Paychecks: A...

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2022/02/04

The creators behind Prescriptions and Paychecks join me on the show for this fun and informative conversation! Stephanie works as a dermatology PA-C, and her husband, Santiago, works as a PharmD. They are pursing FIRE with three young kiddos (raccoons), and they share how using an Au Pair (Bro Pair) has been helpful for childcare. They are currently enjoying their jobs so much that they are not tempted to retire early anytime soon; however, they are still pursing financial independence to

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052 | Book Recommendations for PAs on the Way to...

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2022/01/28

In this episode, my top 10 financial independence books that I've read over the past few years are reviewed, as well as 3 honorable mentions. Additionally, some other great books that PAs have written for current and future PAs are discussed. Interested in purchasing one of these books? Support the show by ordering through the links below! My Top 10 FI Book Recommendations: - The Simple Path to Wealth - Quit Like a Millionaire - The Psychology of Money - Set for Life - Choose FI - I Will

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051 | An Overview of Bonds and I Bonds

PA the FI Way ·

2022/01/21

Bonds can help smooth some of the volatility that investing in stocks may provide, and I bonds in particular can serve as a good hedge against inflation. The White Coat Investor's post on how to buy I bonds: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/buy-i-bonds/ You can now support the show through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Join the private Facebook

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050 | Negotiation Tips and Contract Items to Review...

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2022/01/14

Negotiating can seem so intimidating, but it can be a huge tool to help you build wealth over time. In this episode, an overview of various items that you can (and probably should) negotiate are discussed. Hint: it's not just your compensation! Whether you're negotiating for your first PA job out of PA school or you're renegotiating in your current role, it's important to know what your top goals and priorities are. Additionally, it's vital to understand what your contract states as well as

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049 | The Benefits of Learning Your Personality Type...

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2022/01/07

Have you ever taken a personality test such as Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, etc.? These test results can be so incredibly revealing about how you perceive the world and why you act the way you do. They can also show you your strengths, and equally important, your weaknesses. My amazing and wonderful sister joins me as a guest to share how we have very opposite personalities, and how that has affected us throughout the years. If you are able to learn about the personality types of the loved

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