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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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031 | PA Student Loan Debt and Mortgage Paid Off! Ft....

PA the FI Way ·

2021/09/03

Join us as Kristin Burton, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-HM, shares her amazing debt payoff story. After PA school, she paid off over $161,000 over the course of 16 months! After her student loan debt was paid off, she and her husband decided to pay off their mortgage before she even turned 30yo. Amazing! Kristin is a critical care PA (physician assistant) on the way to FI (financial independence), and she founded Strive Coaching to try to help other PAs and healthcare professionals reach financial

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030 | PA Student on the Way to Financial...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/08/27

Are you a physician assistant student and feel as though you can just wait until after PA school to focus on your finances? Well, you certainly could, but there are so many financial areas that you can focus on right now while you're in PA school. Alex Adkins, PA-S, shares how he knew about the concept of FI even before PA school started, which has helped him make some wise financial decisions. Once he starts practicing as a PA-C, he will be set up for success due to the habits that he has

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029 | Inflation: Is It Really Something to Worry About?

PA the FI Way ·

2021/08/20

Inflation has been a common topic in the news the past several months. But do you know what inflation is, why it happens, and why it can be a problem? Finally, do you know what steps you can take to hedge against inflation? Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway Like the Facebook page to follow

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028 | What's the Deal with Cryptocurrency?

PA the FI Way ·

2021/08/13

You've heard from those who invest in cryptocurrency say that their investments are going to the moon, and you have serious FOMO. Should you join the crypto craze? As with many things in finance, the answer is maybe, as it's a bit complicated... There are some benefits to consider with crypto, as well as some cons to consider. If you're a PA student, consider applying to the White Coat Investor scholarship: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/medical-school-scholarship/ Follow along on

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027 | Budgeting Methods and Sinking Funds

PA the FI Way ·

2021/08/06

Four different types of budgeting methods are reviewed (pay yourself first method, envelope method, 50/30/20 budget, and zero-based budget). These types of budgeting systems can provide you a framework to save money to invest for your future as a physician assistant, PA student, or pre-PA. You may find that one works better for you than others at various points in your life.Sinking funds can be used as part of your budgeting system to help you pay for upcoming known expenses. Follow along

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026 | Market Timing and Opportunity Cost

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2021/07/29

Should you try to time the market in hopes of buying high and selling low? Or should you try to switch your money around between asset classes in hopes that one will do better because you heard it's the latest craze? If you can't time travel to have the benefit of hindsight or don't have a crystal ball, then the answer is likely no. As a current or future physician assistant, you're likely pretty bright, but did you know that most financial professionals can't time the market well enough to

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025 | Dividends and Diversification

PA the FI Way ·

2021/07/22

The topics of dividends and diversification are discussed in today's episode. Some investments pay out dividends, which can be another way for your investments to earn more over time. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that you should be chasing stocks with only high dividend yields. Diversification in your portfolio may help provide less risk over time, and can help make your wealth building over time to be less bumpy. Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway

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024 | How to Use 4 Types of Accounts to Invest for...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/07/15

Compound interest, which has been dubbed the 8th wonder of the world by Albert Einstein, needs time to grow its magical gains. Which group of people likely has the most time in the world to benefit from the effects of compound interest? Children, of course!Once you start becoming financially literate, you may likely start thinking about the kiddos in your life, whether they be your own children, nieces or nephews, or even grandchildren, and think, “If only they could start investing for

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023 | How to Automate Your Finances to Set You up for...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/07/08

When it comes to saving, investing, paying off debt, and building wealth on your way to financial independence as a physician assistant, automation may be key to setting you up for success so you can reach your goals sooner. Automation may help you save your time, your money, and your sanity! Personal Capital link: https://pcap.rocks/katarinaastr Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Join the private Facebook group created for current and future

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022 | How to Utilize Travel Rewards for Free Travel

PA the FI Way ·

2021/07/01

Is traveling to new places domestically and internationally one of your favorite hobbies? Do you have family that lives far away from you? Do you enjoy CME conferences, but don't have a generous enough CME budget to fully cover your flight and / or hotel cost? Then travel hacking by earning travel rewards points likely is for you! This episode introduces the concept of travel rewards, as well as reviews some of my favorite travel rewards credit cards. If you're interested in getting

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021 | Interview with Justin Chidester, CFP, AFC,...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/06/24

Justin Chidester, CFP, AFC, founder of Wealth Mode Financial Planning reviews with us the benefits of working with a fee-only fiduciary financial planner. He also covers some red flags to watch out for when considering whether you should work with a financial advisor. I share my story of how my husband and I worked with another type of "financial advisor" for several years, until we figured out that we should FIRE him once we decided to pursue FI (pun intended). Justin can help current and

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020 | Social Security for PAs Pursuing Financial...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/06/17

In this episode, we will review what Social Security is, and will consider if it will even be around by the time that we reach traditional retirement age. Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Join the private Facebook group created for current and future physician assistants on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway

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019 | Invest in Your Health on Your Journey to...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/06/10

As you invest to build wealth on your journey to financial independence (FI) as a PA, it's important to also invest in your health. "Health" is not only comprised of your physical health, but rather, several types of health need to be optimized to truly help your overall health. Don't neglect your health on your journey to FI, or you may end up being too depressed or too physically unhealthy to even enjoy early retirement if you decide to retire early once you reach FI! Mad Fientist blog

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018 | Your Credit Score: What Is It, Why Is It...

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2021/06/03

Having a great credit score can help you in several ways financially. In this episode, we will review what your credit score actually is, why it is important, and how you can boost your credit score if you need to. Read blog posts and sign up for email list: pathefiway.com Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Join the private Facebook group only for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence:

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017 | Homeownership Versus Renting for PAs

PA the FI Way ·

2021/05/27

Ah, the great debate: should you rent a place or purchase a home? As with many topics in personal finance, it depends. In this episode, some myths surrounding renting and buying are dispelled, and some pros and cons to both homeownership and renting are reviewed. Referenced article by J.L. Collins: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/29/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/

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016 | PA Next Steps: Interview with Author, Jordan...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/05/20

Jordan Fisher, PA-C, joins me on the podcast as our very first guest! He's the author of PA Next Steps, which is astep-by-step guide for the new physician assistant for what to do after PA school. This book will provide you with all of the information and tools you need to start practicing, find a job you love, and excel in your personal, professional, and financial life. Purchase your copy of the eBook, PA Next Steps here: www.panextsteps.com Use code pathefiway at checkout for 50% off

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015 | The Associated Financial Costs of Practicing as...

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2021/05/13

Did you know that practicing as a PA actually costs you money? Let's review profession specific costs as well as general costs to working as a physician assistant. These costs can vary, and many can be negotiated to have your employer help out with some of the costs! Website to read blog posts: pathefiway.com Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Join the private Facebook group only for current and future PAs on their journey to financial

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014 | Ensure That You're Insured (A Brief Overview of...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/05/06

As a physician assistant, you are likely very familiar with common types of insurances such as medical insurance, home and auto insurance, and malpractice insurance. But did you know that you should be assessing your situation to determine whether or not you should also be getting disability insurance, life insurance, and even umbrella insurance? For some, these types of insurances that are discussed in this episode can be just as critical to have as the other types of common insurances.

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013 | Part 2 - Investing Strategies for the Physician...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/04/29

This is Part 2 in reviewing the basics of investing and retirement accounts for PAs, as well as the order of operations for starting to invest to build your wealth. This episode continues to review retirement accounts such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457(b)s, etc., as well as Roth IRAs. Additionally, the tools called Roth Conversion Ladder and Backdoor Roth IRAs are reviewed, which can help you in your journey to financial independence as a physician assistant! Website with blog posts:

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012 | Part 1 - Investing Strategies for the Physician...

PA the FI Way ·

2021/04/22

This is Part 1 in reviewing the basics of investing and retirement accounts for PAs, and the beginning of reviewing the order of operations for starting to invest to build your wealth. Investing can seem overwhelming and scary to start with, but it's so important that you understand that you need to get your money invested, not just sitting around in a savings account, so that it can earn more money for you. The basics of investing in low-cost broad-based index funds are reviewed. If you're

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