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3 Negotiation Tips to Give You the Critical Advantage
Negotiating is getting more of what you want while still creating a win-win solution for both sides. Here are three tips to do it better. The post 3 …
High State Income Taxes: The Ugly, the Bad, and the Good
Last year, I paid six figures worth of state taxes. How can I justify continuing to live in this state when it costs so much money to do so? The post…
The Stock Market Tanked This Week; Is This Time Different?
With the stock market cratering, let's explore the idea of this downturn being different than before. What do the experts say? The post The Stock Ma…
Mega Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion in Your 401(k) or 403(b)
Here's everything you need to know about Mega Backdoor Roth conversions and whether they're the right move for you in the long run. The post Mega Bac…
How to Reduce Homeowners Insurance Costs Without Sacrificing Coverage
If you're looking to lower the cost of how much you pay in homeowners insurance premiums, here are some tips to think about. The post How to Reduce …
Roth IRAs and 401(k)s
Answering reader questions about the difference between Roth and traditional IRAs, the process of opening Roth IRAs for your kids, and what to do if …
How Doctors Can Maximize Their Earning Potential with an Unconventional Career
Doctors could earn more income and reach financial freedom earlier by incorporating unconventional jobs into their careers. The post How Doctors Can …
4 Things You Can Do with Required Minimum Distributions (and 1 You Can’t)
Some people are annoyed by having to collect Required Minimum Distributions and pay taxes on them. But here are some good ways to use them. The post …
How Flexible Might You Have to Be in Retirement?
Spending flexibility isn't only taking a little bit less from your portfolio for one year. It could mean spending a lot less for 10 years. The post H…
Track Your Financial Goals with These 4 Measurements
Investors need to know their savings rate, investment return, tax rates, and net worth to track progress toward financial goals. The post Track Your …
Don’t Deprive Yourself While Living Below Your Means
Carve out a large percentage of your income for building wealth; then spend the rest on what REALLY makes you happy. Forget the other stuff. The post…
Use Your CME Dollars to Crush Burnout and Become Financially Literate
One of the best online courses of the year, Continuing Financial Education 2025, has dropped—order it now to jumpstart your financial journey. The po…
Optimizing Your Career for Longevity with Rob Orman
An interview with Dr. Rob Orman, a writer, podcaster, and coach who now works with physicians to build resilience, overcome burnout, and reconnect wi…
The 2025 Financial Educator of the Year Award – Call for Submissions
Do you know someone dedicated to teaching financial literacy? Recognize them by sending us your nominations for the 2024 Financial Educator of the Ye…
WCI Has Been Sold (April Fools’!)
After 14 years, The White Coat Investor is making a big change. Here are all the details you need to know about WCI's future. The post WCI Has Been …
WCI Has Been Sold
After 14 years, The White Coat Investor is making a big change. Here are all the details you need to know about WCI's future. The post WCI Has Been …
Get Used to Losing Money
Is it the duty of the investor to lose money from time to time? If you want to build your nest egg to beat inflation, the answer is yes. The post Get…
The Very Best and Most Emotional Match Day Reactions of 2025
Want to see soon-to-be-docs show their shock and happiness? Check out the best reactions of those who participated in Match Day 2025. The post The Ve…
What to Know If You’re a 1099 Independent Contractor
Thinking about becoming a 1099 independent contractor? Here's what you should know when weighing being an employee vs. being self-employed. The post …
Why I Don’t Go for 0% Financing Deals (Anymore)
There are much better things to do with your time than hunting down 0% financing deals. Once quantified, they just look like clipping coupons. The po…