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White Coat Investor Podcast

Dr. Jim Dahle of the White Coat Investor

Host, Dr. James Dahle, is a practicing emergency physician and founder of the White Coat Investor Blog. Like the blog, the White Coat Investor Podcast, is dedicated to educating medical students, residents, physicians, dentists, and similar high-income professionals about personal finance and building wealth, so they can ultimately be their own financial advisor—or, at least know enough to not get ripped off by a financial advisor! We tackle the hard topics like the best ways to pay off student

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23:08

MtoM #255: PA Becomes a Millionaire and Finance 101:...

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2025/12/29

Today we are talking with a PA who has become a millionaire. This PA has a great story and is in his second career and having tons of success. He lives in a high cost of living area but is not letting that slow him down. He got his education paid for with the NHSC scholarship and has zero debt. Now that his career is cruising he has taken up his passion project of becoming a children's book author. After the interview we will be talking about the Backdoor Roth IRA process for Finance 101. David

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59:12

WCI #451: Roth IRAs and 529s

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2025/12/25

In this episode we tackle more of your questions, starting with a look into Roth strategy, including how TSP Roth in-plan conversions work and what to consider when converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA and paying the resulting tax bill. We then briefly hear from our friends at Fox CPAs. From there we shift to 529 plans and explore how to use them effectively, what to do if they become overfunded, and whether having too much in a 529 is really a problem at all. Today's episode is brought to us

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27:09

MtoM #254: Hospitalist Becomes a Full-Time...

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2025/12/22

Today we are talking to a hospitalist who is giving up partnership at his practice to become a full time entrepreneur. He is excited to be able to practice medicine on his own terms. He has always had an entrepreneur mindset and not long after residency he started buying real estate and ultimately ended up buying six car washes with a plan to acquire 3 more before the end of the year. He is comfortable with leveraging debt and has built an empire that has proven very lucrative. He loves that he is

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57:31

WCI #450: When You Win the Game, Stop Playing with...

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2025/12/18

Today we're thrilled to welcome back our friend and financial expert Bill Bernstein for a thoughtful conversation about what it really means to "stop playing when you win the game." We dig into the idea of "enough," how to know when you've reached it, and what changes—financially and emotionally—once you have. This episode offers a candid look at life after reaching your goals and how to invest, plan, and live with greater intention once the game is won. Today's episode is brought to us by SoFi, the

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25:19

MtoM #253: A Dentist Acquires Enough to Run for Mayor...

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2025/12/15

Today we are chatting with a dentist who has built enough wealth that he can run for Mayor of his town. He has worked hard to build wealth and his practice and is now only seeing patients a few days a week so he can dedicate more time to making a difference in his town. He hopes to help bring people together at a time when we often focus on our differences. After the interview we are talking about year end giving for Finance 101. Resolve is the #1 rated physician contract team, reviewing 1000+

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42:46

WCI #449: Unions, ACATS Fraud, Vesting, HSAs, and...

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2025/12/11

Today's episode tackles a wide mix of practical questions. We explore the pros and cons of unions for doctors, how to protect yourself from ACATS fraud, and what you need to know about vesting rules. We also dig into an asset allocation question, upcoming changes to HSA plans in 2026, and whether it makes sense to exchange a mutual fund for its ETF counterpart. It's a packed episode with insights you can put to use right away. Today's episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your

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24:22

MtoM #252: Psych Resident Maxes Out Spousal and...

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2025/12/08

Today we are talking with a psych resident who has maxed out his personal and spousal IRAs for two years in a row. He found a lucrative moonlighting gig that has helped increase his income. His secret to success is getting educated early so you can get off on the right foot. He shows that you can start building your wealth long before you have reached your max income. After the interview we talking about boosting your income for Finance 101. As a white coat, you have valuable knowledge. Various

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36:33

WCI #448: Smart Retirement Moves for High-Income...

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2025/12/04

Today's episode tackles a handful of questions that come up often for high-income professionals planning for the future. We dig into how to optimize your retirement accounts and take advantage of key tax benefits, explore how cash balance plans work inside a group practice, and look at whether a target-date retirement fund ever makes sense in a taxable account. We also talk through what to do with your retirement savings over the next year if you won't have access to workplace profit sharing until

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26:06

MtoM #251: Dermatologist Hits $750,000 Net Worth...

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2025/12/01

Today we are talking to a Dermatology resident who has hit a $750,000 net worth before finishing training. He has been building wealth since high school and is off to an unbelievable start. This kind of saving and wealth growth will allow him to craft the career he wants as well as reduce the risk of burnout. He knows the impact of the time value of money and was able to complete his MD PhD program in only six years. After the interview we will talk about the basics of real estate investing for

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52:17

WCI #447: The Past and Future of WCI

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2025/11/27

In today's episode, Dr. Dahle takes listeners on a journey through the past and future of the White Coat Investor, sharing how it all began and how it has grown into what it is today. He gives an inside look at the brand-new WCI website, which is more beautiful, modern, and easier to navigate than ever. Jim also opens up about new business ventures, personal reflections, lessons learned, and how he'll know when it's time to step back. It's a rare behind-the-curtain conversation that helps you get to

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24:59

MtoM #250: Emergency Physician Wipes Out $500,000 of...

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2025/11/24

Today we are talking with am Emergency Doc who has paid off over $500,000 in student loans in only 3 years! This couple committed to getting rid of these loans as fast as they could and chose to live like residents and pour everything they could into tackling them. He is the doc and she is a physical therapist who is pursuing PSLF to pay off her $185,000 of loans. They are excited to start tackling their next goals like making home improvements and paying off the mortgage. For Finance 101 we are

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WCI #446: Managing Taxes in Retirement with Sean...

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2025/11/20

Today we're joined by Sean Mullaney, an author and CPA who presented at this year's Bogleheads conference. We dive into smart ways to manage your taxes in retirement and explore the strategies that can make a meaningful difference over the long run. Sean walks us through when Roth conversions shine, when they don't, and how tax, retirement, and estate planning all fit together. If you want to feel more prepared for the financial side of retirement, this is an episode you won't want to miss. The

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26:12

MtoM #249: Emergency Physician Becomes a...

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2025/11/17

Today we are talking with an emergency doc who has become a multimillionaire. We love this conversation because he has the most boring and consistent financial story. He didn't build a real estate empire or get lucky with Crypto or some fancy investment. He just has a written financial plan that he has followed consistently. He built wealth the boring old fashioned way, with nothing fancy, but lots of success. He feels strongly about spending on what you are passionate about and being cheap on the

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28:45

WCI #445: Buying Into a Practice, Building Wealth,...

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2025/11/13

This week, we break down what to know before buying into a practice, rethink what "net worth" really means, explore how to best use an Air National Guard retirement paycheck from 57 to 65, and highlight important basics on Special Needs Trusts. Today's episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that's where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical

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28:16

MtoM #248: Veterinarian Is Able to Cut Back and...

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2025/11/10

Today we are talking with a Veterinarian who has built enough wealth that he was able to cut back his days in clinic and can now spend more time with his family. He is especially enjoying coaching his kids soccer team. This two vet couple bought and built their own practice and have been highly successful all while living in California. After the interview we will be talking about cash balance plans for Finance 101. This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider

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37:57

WCI #444: Dividends, 457(b)s, Side Gigs, and 401(k)...

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2025/11/06

In today's episode, we're tackling a wide range of listener questions. We'll break down the pros and cons of reinvesting dividends automatically versus manually, explore how to balance the risk of relying on a pension and 457(b) without over saving for retirement, and discuss whether side-gig income warrants forming an LLC or carrying separate insurance. We'll also address common 1099 pitfalls and wrap up with some timely guidance on 401(k) decisions. Today's episode is brought to us by SoFi, the

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25:17

MtoM #247: Primary Care Doc Becomes Multimillionaire...

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2025/11/03

Today we are talking to a primary care doc who has become a multimillionaire and is now essentially financially independent. Their financial success has allowed her career military spouse to retire. She said she loves her career and despite their financial situation she has no desire to quit working. They live in a high cost of living area and are a great example that if you do the right, boring, consistent thing over time - you will reach your financial goals. After the interview we are talking

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39:09

WCI #443: From TSP to Solo 401(k): Real-Life...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, we tackle some of the most common, and most confusing, retirement planning questions physicians and high-income professionals face. We dig into the pros and cons of Traditional vs Roth contributions, how TSP and deferred compensation plans really work, and what to know about 401(k) match true-ups. We also walk through real-life scenarios like merging finances when a spouse has no income but owns an IRA, and how to maximize annual contributions to a solo 401(k). Today's episode is

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21:14

MtoM #246: Neonatologist's Hobby Turns into Lucrative...

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2025/10/27

We have a Milestone on the podcast today that we have never heard before. We are chatting with a Neonatologist who has become financially stable enough to start investing in comic books. He has acquired a $500,000 collection. He said he was on his way to FIRE and realized he really enjoys his job and wanted to spend more along the way. So he went back to his highschool passion of collecting comic books. The cool thing is that this hobby has become lucrative as an alternative investment. He has made

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54:40

WCI #442: Questions About Taxes

White Coat Investor Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Today we are answering a handful of tax questions. We start out talking about how to help your kids do their taxes and how to educate them along the way. We also discuss how much they can put into a Roth IRA. We talk about mitigating capital gains taxes when selling stocks and also discuss how to simplify your portfolio when moving away from individual stocks and into index funds. We also answer a question about how to decide between an LLC and a Sole Proprietorship for your business and what the

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