Non-Governmental 457(b) Plans: To Participate or Not
Many high earners who are diligent savers have the investment philosophy of first maxing out all of their…
What I Learned Making 22 Healthcare Startup Investments as a Physician-Scientist: The Other 5% of Your Money
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The White Coat Investor espouses an investing philosophy that says you can get wealthy and/or reach…
Paying for Financial Planning — Is It ‘Worth It?’
I am grateful and excited to be writing a WCI column again. My last column ran nearly 10…
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…
Factor Investing — Should You Tilt Your Portfolio with Jeromey Thornton of Avantis
This podcast episode talks with Jeromey Thornton, Senior Investment Director at Avantis Investors, about the evidence behind factor…
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…
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…