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White Coat Investor Podcast

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 loans, how to create your own personal financial plan, retirement planning, how to save money, investing in real estate, side hustles, and how everyone can be a millionaire by living WCI principles. Learn more at http://whitecoatinvestor.com/
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Nov 27, 2025

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 know him and the mission of WCI on a deeper level.

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 residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you’re still in residency. And if you’re already out of residency, SoFi’s got you covered there too.

For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi
SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Additional terms and conditions apply. NMLS 696891.

The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com 
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00:00 WCI Podcast #447
03:26 WCI Has a New Website!
05:26 The Past and Future of WCI

Nov 24, 2025

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 talking about PSLF.

This podcast is sponsored by Bob Bhayani at Protuity. He is an independent provider of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time white coat investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to set up sound financial and insurance strategies. If you need to review your disability insurance coverage or to get this critical insurance in place, contact Bob at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/protuity today by email info@protuity.com or by calling (973) 771-9100.

The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

Have you achieved a Milestone? You can be on the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast too! Apply here: https://whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones 

Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com 
Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
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00:00 MtoM Podcast #250
01:20 $500k Student Loans Paid Off
09:15 Advice For Others
18:13 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Update

Nov 20, 2025

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 discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Dr. Dahle and The White Coat Investor podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. and their services.

Median American wealth statistic source: https://www.ubs.com/us/en/wealth-management/insights/global-wealth-report.html 

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 residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you’re still in residency. And if you’re already out of residency, SoFi’s got you covered there too.

For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi
SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Additional terms and conditions apply. NMLS 696891.

The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com 
Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor 
Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor 
Learn faster with our Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com 
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00:00 WCI Podcast #446
04:25 Sean Mullaney, CPA Interview
06:00 5 Phases of Retirement
09:40 Early Retirement
16:00 The Golden Years of Retirement
23:38 IRMA
26:51 Taking Social Security
31:33 Qualified Charitable Distributions
37:22 Required Minimum Distributions
42:27 Widow Tax Trap
47:14 RMDs Are Not Bad
50:05 Roth vs. Traditional
55:03 Buy, Borrow, & Die
01:00:06 Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement

Nov 17, 2025

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 things you don't care about. He spends lavishly on travel and even has a language tutor. He currently speaks 4 languages and has been to 45 countries. After the interview we are talking about real estate syndications for Finance 101.

Mortar Group is a premier real estate investment firm focused on multifamily properties in both ground up and value add projects in the competitive markets of New York City since early 2000s. With over $300 million in assets under management and over 30 investments since inception, their fully integrated firm model allows Mortar to maximize efficiency and value across their investments in these niche markets. Mortar leverages over two decades of experience in architecture, development and asset management in their projects to build value and minimize risk for investors. Invest in tax efficient, high return, risk adjusted strategies with Mortar Group at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/mortar

The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

Have you achieved a Milestone? You can be on the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast too! Apply here: https://whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones 

Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com 
Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor 
Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor 
Learn faster with our Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com 
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00:00 MtoM Podcast #249
04:58 Emergency Doc Becomes a Multimillionaire
09:20 Advice For Others
21:35 Real Estate Syndications

Nov 13, 2025

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 residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you’re still in residency. And if you’re already out of residency, SoFi’s got you covered there too.

For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi
SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Additional terms and conditions apply. NMLS 696891.

The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com 
Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor 
Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
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00:00 WCI Podcast #445
03:28 Buying into a Physician Owned Practice
11:42 What to Include in Net Worth
17:00 How to Think About a Pension
21:36 Managing a Special Needs Trust

Nov 10, 2025

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 of disability insurance planning solutions to the medical community in every state and a long-time white coat investor sponsor. He specializes in working with residents and fellows early in their careers to set up sound financial and insurance strategies. If you need to review your disability insurance coverage or to get this critical insurance in place, contact Bob at https://whitecoatinvestor.com/protuity today by email info@protuity.com or by calling (973) 771-9100.

The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

Have you achieved a Milestone? You can be on the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast too! Apply here: https://whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones 

Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com 
Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor 
Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor 
Learn faster with our Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com 
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00:00 MtoM Podcast #248
02:13 Veterinarian Is Able to Cut Back
17:52 Advice For Others
21:05 Cash Balance Plans

Nov 6, 2025

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 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 residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you’re still in residency. And if you’re already out of residency, SoFi’s got you covered there too.

For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi
SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Additional terms and conditions apply. NMLS 696891.

The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com 
Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor 
Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor 
Learn faster with our Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com 
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00:00 WCI Podcast #444
03:50 Reinvesting Dividends
08:39 Employer-Held Retirement Accounts
17:54 MEGA Backdoor Roth
22:55 LLC and Insurance for Side Gigs?
30:05 W-2 vs. 1099

Nov 3, 2025

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 about financial independence for Finance 101.

Goodman Capital is a premier real estate credit investment firm specializing in senior-secured, low loan-to-value lending on Class A properties in prime markets across the greater New York metro area. Founded on a family legacy dating back to 1987, Goodman has closed more than $850 million+ across 95+ loans with a track record of zero principal loss. Their flagship private mortgage REIT, Liquid Credit Strategy Fund I, delivered a steady 9% net dividend yield since inception at a very conservative sub-50% LTV. Invest in tax-efficient, high-yield, risk-adjusted debt investment strategies with Goodman Capital at https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/goodman

The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you!

Have you achieved a Milestone? You can be on the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast too! Apply here: https://whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones 

Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com 
Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube 
Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com 
Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor 
Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor 
Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor 
Learn faster with our Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com 
Sign up for our Newsletter here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter 

00:00 MtoM Podcast #247
02:18 Primary Care Doc Becomes Multimillionaire and Retires Her Husband
11:56 Advice For Others
18:17 Financial Independence

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