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,…
Redefining Risk: Lessons from Medicine, Money, and Spaceflight
At The White Coat Investor, we talk about risk and cost frequently—usually in terms of the potential to…
From Broke to Multi-Deca-Millionaire – Lessons Learned from 42 Years of Investing
I said “goodbye” to my medical career in 2024 when I decided to retire. I began my professional…
The Numbers and Psychology of Retirement Spending with Christine Benz
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Should You Use the New Vanguard Target Retirement Lifetime Income Funds?
Since mid-2024, BlackRock has been offering lifecycle-style ETFs that include an income annuity as part of the mix…
How Much Do Real Doctors Actually Save for Retirement?
Sometimes here in WCI-land, we think all doctors make a gazillion dollars, save 75% of them, earn 25%…
Running for Exercise and Fishing for Calm: The Benefits of a Hobby
I recently (re)read The House of God, the venerable book on the grueling reality of residency training in…
Living Against WCI Advice (AWA)
Followers of The White Coat Investor lie on a vast spectrum in their approach to key financial activities…
Roth IRAs and 529s | White Coat Investor
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Making 7 Figures in Medicine in a Decreasing Reimbursement Landscape
It’s surreal to say that I completed five years of practice in October 2025, and I am grateful…
Group Cash Balance Plans Best Practices, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Making the Most of Your Plan
A cash balance plan is an amazing vehicle that allows high-income doctors to accumulate significant tax-deferred assets over…
Smart Retirement Moves for High-Income Professionals
Transcription – WCI – 448 INTRODUCTION This is the White Coat Investor podcast where we help those who…