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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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WCI Classics

How Much Money Do Doctors Make a Year? The Average Salary Rises (Slightly) But Not Enough to Satisfy Them

According to a new survey, the average doctor's salary decreased in 2022. Here are the figures for how much physicians 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 broadly diversified, low-cost, passively managed, rebalanced, and consistent with its owner's risk tolerance.

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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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ultimate student loan debt guide

Student Loans 101: Ultimate Guide to Student Loans

Here's the information a physician needs to manage student loan debt.

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how much to retire

How Much Money Does a Doctor Need to Retire?

How much money will you need to retire? Let's run through all the information you'll need to calculate your target number.

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The 2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

The contribution limits for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, and HSAs will change for 2024. Here's what you need to know.

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doctor in a cubicle

Help, I’m a Doctor in a Cubicle: Auntie Marge Explains It All

If you're working out of a cubicle as a doc, you are right to feel demoralized because cubicles are demoralizing. Here's how to fight back.

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saving for college

How Much to Save for College

There's not a clear answer for how much you should save to pay for your kids' college education. But here's how to take an educated guess.

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Dr. Charles Leale Lincoln Assassination

A Solemn Happy Anniversary to the Doctor Who Tried to Save the President’s Life: The Financial Wayback Machine

Let’s journey back in time and discover the story behind Dr. Charles Leale as he tried desperately to save Abraham Lincoln's life.

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working for the va

12 Reasons Doctors Don’t Work at the VA

There are plenty of reasons why a doctor might not want to work at the VA. But there are also reasons why perhaps they should reconsider.

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physician mortgage loans

Physician Mortgage Loans

Here's everything you need to know about physician mortgage loans, whether you should get one, and how much they'll cost you.

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Recasting a Mortgage and Beating a Non-Compete

Answering reader questions about recasting a mortgage and if it is something you should consider, about potentially violating non-compete contracts, and about how to get rid of a timeshare that was gifted to you.

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Guide For Students

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