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Welcome to The White Coat Investor! We have a lot of fun here while we help each other to avoid doing dumb things with our money. All the information on the site is 100% free to you. There is a ton of information and we understand it can be overwhelming to the first timer, so we suggest you start here with this page. Thanks for stopping by and good luck with your finances and your practice!

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How Much Money Do Doctors Make a Year? Salaries Have Yet Another Disappointingly Small Increase

According to a new survey, the average doctor's salary rose slightly in 2024. Here's what doctors make in a year.

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150 best investment portfolios

Best Investment Portfolios — 150+ Portfolios Better Than Yours

A good investment portfolio is diversified, low-cost, passively managed, and consistent with your risk tolerance. Which one is best for you?

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Financial Waterfalls for New Residents and Attendings

Learn what tasks to do first using these waterfalls for residents and attendings, so you can manage your money.

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The 2026 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

The contribution limits for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, and HSAs will change for 2026. Here's what you need to know.

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disability insurance

Physician Disability Insurance

Disability insurance is crucial insurance for the vast majority of physicians to secure. Buy it right the first time, and you may never have to do it again.

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Hippies

How to Do a Backdoor Roth IRA

This Backdoor Roth IRA tutorial takes you step-by-step through the contribution process including Form 8606, tax implications, common mistakes, and lots more.

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waiting until age 70 for social security

How to Wait Until 70 for Social Security Without Spending Less

How can you wait until age 70 for Social Security but still spend more in the years before then? Here are some ideas to try.

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financial advisor ideal

What Would Your Ideal Financial Advisory Firm Look Like?

I've often asked myself, "If you could design a financial planning firm from the ground up, what would it look like?" Here's the answer.

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worst credit cards to get

The 5 Credit Cards You Absolutely Should Not Get

It’s hard to escape the topic of credit cards and the rewards that can make you a happy traveler. But here are five cards you should avoid.

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not everything goes into portfolio

Not Everything Goes into Your Portfolio

Plenty of DIY investors try to figure out how to fit all assets into their portfolio. Newsflash! Not everything goes into your portfolio.

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buying a home

Buying a House in Training: A Cautionary Tale That Could’ve Turned Out Disastrous

This home-buying story is one of financial recklessness masquerading as the American Dream. And it's a cautionary tale for trainees.

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Where to Bank and How to Save for Big Purchases

Answering listener questions about moving from a national bank to a smaller local bank or credit union if you live in a more rural area, how to save up for big purchases, and whether you should try to get PSLF.

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A Doctor's Guide to Personal Finance and Investing

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Guide For Students

Guide for Students