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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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127 | Wallet-Friendly Wellness: Navigating Nutrition...

PA the FI Way ·

2024/01/12

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN joins me on the show to share her wealth of knowledge that she has asa Registered Dietitian and PA. Colleen providesseveral wonderful tips to help you save both time and money as a busyhealthcare professional that is trying to make nutritious meals foryourself and your family. Join us as wediscuss practical strategies, time-saving tips for meals, and budget-friendlyfoodsdesigned to empower healthcare professionals to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Colleen

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126 | Six-Figures but Scrimping: 10 Reasons High...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/12/29

Do you earn a six-figure salary, but wonder where in the world your money is going because you're still living paycheck to paycheck? Here are 10 reasons whyhigh earners are still often living paycheck to paycheck as well as some tips for what you can do to get out of that cycle. If you need some guidance on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities through Instagram or by emailing me atpathefiway@gmail.com Are you just beginning your journey to financial

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125 | Money and Marriage: Separate vs. Joint Bank...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/12/15

Are you married or in a serious relationship? Listen to learn the surprising benefits and drawbacks to both separate and joint bank accounts for married couples. Interestingly, some studies (linked below) have shown that couples that have joint accounts may be happier in their marriages and have stronger relationships. However, this may not be the best option for every couple, and some may find a compromise of a hybrid approach to be best for their

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124 | Roth vs. Traditional: Which is Best for You?

PA the FI Way ·

2023/12/01

In this episode, we cover thedebated question of whether you should contribute to Roth retirement accounts (such as a Roth IRA or Roth 401K) or traditional retirement accounts (such as a traditional IRA or a traditional 401K)? You'll see that the answer to that question is both simple on the surface, yet more complex once you dive a bit deeper. If you need some guidance on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities through Instagram or by emailing me

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123 | Real Estate Investing and Goal Setting:...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/11/17

Lauren is a physician associate, and she and her husband have been investing in real estate for a few years in addition to her continuing to practice clinically as a PA. They have long term rentals (LTRs) and recently started a short term rental (STR). Their rental portfolio includes duplexes and single family homes. Lauren shares how the decisions they have made on their way to financial independence have come down to the goals that they have set for themselves as well as their future

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64:59

122 | Giving Back Through Medical and Dental Mission...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/11/03

In today's episode, my sister who works in the dental field as a LDA (licensed dental assistant) joins me on the show to share about our recent joint medical and dental mission trip to Honduras. It's important to think about how you willwant to spend your time once you reach financial independence, and you should test those ideas out before you even get there. You may decide to try to give back your time, your skills, or your money (or possibly all of them!) to others at home and abroad

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121 | Should You Unlock Your Home Equity With a HELOC?

PA the FI Way ·

2023/10/20

A HELOC, aka Home Equity Line of Credit, mightbe a helpful financial tool for you. However, there are several pros and cons of HELOCs to consider prior to opening one. Take a listen to learn what a HELOC is, the pros and cons of opening a HELOC, and some ideas of what you could use a HELOC for, including some that couldhelp you build wealth. If you're ready to get started on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities: pathefiway@gmail.com Are you just beginning

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120 | The 5 Types of FIRE

PA the FI Way ·

2023/10/06

In today's PA the FI Way podcast episode, we will explore the 5 types of FIRE: 1. Traditional FIRE: This method is for you if you're pursuing financial independence (FI) with the option to retire early(RE) afterinvesting until you accumulate enough wealth to sustain your lifestyle without relying on traditional employment. Typically, this means reaching a savings goal of 25 times your annual expenses, or up to30 to 33 times your annual expenses if you want to retire very early. 2. Lean

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119 | 25 Benefits of Becoming a Business Owner or...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/09/22

If you regularly tune into the PA the FI Way podcast, you likely have had the thought about becoming a business owner or starting a side hustle. In this episode, we're diving into the 25 benefits of becoming a business owner and taking the entrepreneurial leap. We will review how owning a business can offer the potential for independence, flexibility, autonomy,wealth-building opportunities, and personal growth. We will also reviewhow entrepreneurs enjoy the freedom to make their own

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118 | Student Loans, the New SAVE Plan, and PSLF...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/09/08

With student loan interest starting to accrue again this month and student loan payments resuming next month, this is the student loan podcast episode you’ve been waiting for! Andrew Paulson, CSLP, who is a student loan expert, is with Student Loan Advice, a trusted White Coat Investor company. Andrew joins me on the show to discuss the changes to student loans since the COVID pandemic, the new SAVE plan, and some recent changes to PSLF. We also discuss how you can decide if one of these

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117 | What Are Your Money Rules for Your Rich Life?...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/08/25

In this episode, Shayne Foley, PA-C and Jordan Fisher, PA-C from The PA Blueprint join as guests to discuss Ramit Sethi's 10 Money Rules. We share our thoughts and personal variations of the rules, and we discuss other money rules to consider. We also share what our future rich lives look like once we have reached financial independence as PAs, and some steps we're taking to try to live our rich lives today. If you haven't already yet, read or listen to Ramit's book called I Will Teach You

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116 | Common Business Expenses for Self-Employed...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/08/11

If you're aself-employedphysician associate or other healthcare professionalwho is apractice owner or an independent contractor (1099), you likely have several business expenses that you could use to help lower your taxes. In this episode, we'll review the common business expenses that you might have, and you'll learn why it's important that you work with a qualified tax professional to help you with your specific situation and to understand if the expense is ordinary and necessary for your

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115 | Why Highly Compensated Employees Can't Always...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/07/28

The contribution limit for your 401K in 2023 is $22,500 for those of us under the age of 50, so you're assuming you for sure can contribute that whole amount to max out your 401K out for the year, right?? Unfortunately, that's not always the case!If you're considered a highly compensated employee (HCE), then if you try to max out your 401K, you could actually get a 401K refund due to your employer not passing the nondiscriminationtest. Listen to learn more about what this means! If you're

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114 | Changing Jobs? Here Are Your 4 Options for Your...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/07/14

Many physician associates and other health care providers are changing jobs due to burnout or negotiating better compensation and benefits in other roles.But what are you supposed to do with the money in your old 401K plan through your previous employer? What happens to it if you change jobs? What are your options? You actually have 4 different options to consider for your investments within your old 401K plan. In this episode, we'll review what those options are, discuss which option isn't

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113 | Medical Industry and Nonclinical Roles for...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/06/30

More and more healthcare providers are experiencing burnout and considering leaving medicine altogether. Instead of leaving medicine completely, it's possible that working in a nonclinical role inmedical industrycould provide you with the work-life integration that you're looking for. Rachel Jurgenson is a fellow PA-C who transitioned into industry several years ago after working in clinical medicine for many years. She has had several industry roles and feels as though the medical industry

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112 | What an 85 Year Harvard Study Can Teach You...

PA the FI Way ·

2023/06/16

Did you know that Harvard has been conducting a study for 85 years now? This study is called the Harvard Study of Adult Development, and it has shown some interesting things about health and happiness. Perhaps to your surprise (or not), happiness is not all about wealth and prestige. In this episode, some of the key findings are discussed, with an emphasis on the most important finding: the quality of our relationships impacts our health and happiness, and loneliness kills. Learn why this

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111 | What You Need to Know About Noncompete Agreements

PA the FI Way ·

2023/06/02

You very likely either have seen or will see noncompete clauses come up when you're reviewing contracts throughout your career. What are noncompete agreements? Should you sign a contract with a noncompete clause in it? What does a detailed and well-defined noncompete clause look like? How do noncompetes impact patients and providers? Will noncompetes be banned? These are all the questions that are answered in this episode! Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and

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110 | Interviewing Tips and Strategies

PA the FI Way ·

2023/05/19

It doesn't matter if you're a new grad or an experienced healthcare provider, you very likely have some anxiety when you're preparing for an upcoming job interview. You may even feel more anxious when you're in the middle of the interview! Often, your heart can race, your body can shake, and your voice can crack. This isn't a fun experience at all! Besides potentially taking a beta-blocker, here are some other strategies you can implement to prepare for your upcoming job interview, and then

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109 | 5 Reasons Why Women Are Better Investors

PA the FI Way ·

2023/05/05

Women often feel intimidated and overwhelmed when learning about investing and financial literacy. I used to feel that way! However, studies have shown that women actually tend to be better investors compared to men. (This is after they find the confidence and courage to start investing). Listen to find out the 5 reasons why women usually are great investors. If you're ready to get started on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities: pathefiway@gmail.com Are

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108 | How to Talk With Your Spouse About Finances

PA the FI Way ·

2023/04/21

My husband was finallyable to join as a guest on the podcast for this episode! We share about how we were clueless when it came to finances early in our relationship, how we made financial mistakes, and how we are now trying to find the balance between enjoying life in the present while saving and investing for our future on our journeyto financial independence. We also discuss how to try to approach the topic of finances with your spouse or significant other as well as tips to having

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