How to Access Retirement Money Before Age 59 ½
Today, we discuss the Rule of 55 retirement strategy and how it may allow certain investors to access…
Creating a Family Resilience and Emergency Fund for Rare Events
White Coat Investor readers are well-versed in the importance of emergency funds. Responsible people are taught to save…
Coast FIRE — How to Spend All Your Money and Still Retire Rich
I have seen increasing interest in the concept of Coast FIRE lately, although people do not always call…
A Rant About Nuance in Debt Management (Stupid Debts and Their Doctors Part II)
Debt, especially car loans, is an always controversial and much commented subject in the WCI community. It was…
Yes, You Can Now Do Roth Conversions in Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Starting in 2026, the Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) began allowing in-plan Roth conversions. Think of the TSP…
The Truths About Index Fund Investing (According to Vanguard)
Today, we break down what actually drives long-term results using a Vanguard white paper on index fund investing.…
Dave Ramsey vs. the Bogleheads
I’ve been a Boglehead since 2004. I’ve been listening to the Dave Ramsey Show from time to time…
The Financial Lessons I’ve Learned from Watching My Favorite TV Shows
Being born in 1981, I am on the cusp of two generations, but as I googled the shows…
How to Get More Money in Your Retirement Accounts
Most of us would love to have more money in the accounts we have designated to provide our…
How Loss Aversion Can Ruin Your Retirement
In medical school, I had a professor who told the class, “Paranoia is terrible for your personal life,…
Why Automation Beats Willpower for Doctors Building Wealth
Transcription – WCI – 458 INTRODUCTION This is the White Coat Investor podcast where we help those who…
The Fire, the Check, and the Truth: Why High Earners Still Struggle with Money, and What to Do About It
Outsiders called us fortunate, but my husband and I were drowning in grief and overwhelm. In November 2024,…