PA the FI Way: Recent Episodes
Kat, PA-C
Becoming a physician assistant (PA) is difficult. But becoming a PA on the way to financial independence (FI) shouldn’t be. Allow the PA the FI Way podcast to be your guide to becoming a physician assistant on the way to financial independence.
Unfortunately, even basic personal finance and budget concepts are rarely taught in high school, college or PA school. Then once PA students become certified physician assistants and begin their professional journey practicing medicine, they typically have a heap of student loans just waiting to be paid back. Let’s not only discuss how to prevent large student loan amounts, but also how to pay them back quickly. Let’s discuss how practicing PAs can learn to save and invest for their futures. PA the FI Way’s mission is to provide both future and current PAs alike strategies to not only become financially literate, but to also reach financial independence along the way. Think of it as personal finance for PAs with a financial independence twist. Financial independence provides the freedom to find balance in work and personal life.
FI is about creating the life you want to live, choosing when to retire (IF you want to retire early), choosing when to cut back on working, or choosing when to work on another passion in your life. The decision truly is yours, and I hope you decide to join me on the journey to becoming a PA the FI Way.
In this episode, Shayne Foley, PA-C and Jordan Fisher, PA-C from The PA Blueprint join as guests to discuss Ramit Sethi's 10 Money Rules. We share our thoughts and personal variations of the rules, and we discuss other money rules to consider. We also share what our future rich lives look like once we have reached financial independence as PAs, and some steps we're taking to try to live our rich lives today.
If you haven't already yet, read or listen to Ramit's book called I Will Teach You to Be Rich.
Connect with Shayne and Jordan through LinkedIn or through their website.
If you're ready to get started on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities: pathefiway@gmail.com
Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!
Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!
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If you're a self-employed physician associate or other healthcare professional who is a practice owner or an independent contractor (1099), you likely have several business expenses that you could use to help lower your taxes. In this episode, we'll review the common business expenses that you might have, and you'll learn why it's important that you work with a qualified tax professional to help you with your specific situation and to understand if the expense is ordinary and necessary for your business.
(The information covered is not tax advice.)
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The contribution limit for your 401K in 2023 is $22,500 for those of us under the age of 50, so you're assuming you for sure can contribute that whole amount to max out your 401K out for the year, right?? Wrong! if you're considered a highly compensated employee (HCE), then if you try to max out your 401K, you could actually get a 401K refund due to you're employer not passing the nondiscriminatory test. Listen to learn more about what this means!
If you're ready to get started on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities: pathefiway@gmail.com
Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!
Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!
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Many physician associates and other health care providers are changing jobs due to burnout or negotiating better compensation and benefits in other roles. But what are you supposed to do with the money in your old 401K plan through your previous employer? What happens to it if you change jobs? What are your options?
You actually have 4 different options to consider for your investments within your old 401K plan. In this episode, we'll review what those options are, discuss which option isn't ideal, and the pros and cons to consider for all of these options.
If you're ready to get started on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities: pathefiway@gmail.com
Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!
Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!
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More and more healthcare providers are experiencing burnout and considering leaving medicine altogether. Instead of leaving medicine completely, it's possible that working in a nonclinical role in medical industry could provide you with the work-life integration that you're looking for. Rachel Jurgenson is a fellow PA-C who transitioned into industry several years ago after working in clinical medicine for many years. She has had several industry roles and feels as though the medical industry field can make many providers happier while still having a positive impact on patients. Interested in learning more? Join Rachel's Facebook group (Making an Impact in Medical Industry as a Healthcare Provider), or checkout the course that Rachel recently launched (Mastering Medical Industry as a Healthcare Provider Course)!
Connect with Rachel:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinganimpactinmedicalindustry/
Instagram: @racheljurgenson.pac
Website: https://1patientatatime.com/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Atomic Habits (book)
If you're ready to get started on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities: pathefiway@gmail.com
Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!
Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!
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Did you know that Harvard has been conducting a study for 85 years now? This study is called the Harvard Study of Adult Development, and it has shown some interesting things about health and happiness. Perhaps to your surprise (or not), happiness is not all about wealth and prestige. In this episode, some of the key findings are discussed, with an emphasis on the most important finding: the quality of our relationships impacts our health and happiness, and loneliness kills. Learn why this concept is incredibility important to understand as you pursue financial independence over the years.
If you're ready to get started on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities: pathefiway@gmail.com
Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!
Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!
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Although the holiday season can be The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for many, for others, it can feel like The Most Stressful Time of the Year! You are likely busy with a giant list of things that need to get done, whether it's at your workplace as a physician associate / physician assistant, or at home. Although none of us have a magic wand to make the holiday season a breeze and completely relaxing, there are some tools that you can use to help with reducing your stress during this time of year. Take a listen to learn about 10 tips to help lower your stress during the holiday season.
Want to cozy up with a weighted blanket when practicing self-care? Check out one similar to this.
I want to hear from you! Tell me all about your financial wins, your financial milestones, or which podcast episodes resonated with you, motivated you, or taught you something for this year. Reach out to me through Instagram @pathefiway, or through the Facebook group, or send me an email to pathefiway@gmail.com to have your story featured on the podcast at the end of 2022. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Keywords: holiday stress, boundaries, gratitude, self-care, physician associate, physician assistant, physician assistant financial independence, physician associate financial independence, physician assistant finances, physician associate finances, physician assistant school, physician associate school, PA school, PA-S, PA-C, pre-PA, physician assistant student, physician associate student
Practicing gratitude has so many benefits including better physical health and mental health, as well as benefits in other areas of life. Once you learn about the benefits, you’ll want to learn how to incorporate gratitude into your life. We will cover eight ways that you can practice gratitude in your life, many of which only take a few short minutes!
Resources:
https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-gratitude-and-how-to-build-a-gratitude-practice/
https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Gratitude-FINAL.pdf
https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/
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Time is life’s most precious, nonrenewable resource. Once time has passed, there is no getting that time back. Although many of us wish that time travel was a possibility at one point in our life or another, the reality is that it simply is not a tool that we can use to go back in time or go into the future.
So if we can all agree that our time is a precious commodity, why is it that we don’t treat our time with the upmost respect? Why do we waste our own time, or even worse, let others waste our time? Why is it that we don’t view our time spent with others in our lives, such as our dear family and friends, as something we should prioritize and cherish? Maybe it’s because we can’t wrap our heads around how truly fleeting our time here on earth is. Maybe it’s because we’re young, and think we have all the time in the world. Maybe it’s because we are confident that we will see our family members and friends many more times in the future. Unfortunately, these things aren’t always true.
This episode may cause some of you to feel a twinge of depression or anxiety. However, my hope is that it serves to open your eyes while motivating and encouraging you to make the choices and take the necessary actionable steps to be able to spend your time as you please throughout your life.
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Do you feel like you've made several financial mistakes like spending too much, not saving or investing enough, listening to poor financial advice, etc.? You're not alone! I've been there, too.
Although I’m now on my way to financial independence as a physician assistant / physician associate, I’ve made several financial mistakes in the past. There are many lessons to be learned from these, and I hope that you are able to learn some helpful information from my story so that you can avoid some of these mistakes and take the steps needed to help set yourself up for financial success on the way to financial independence!
Resource mentioned:
Mint Mobile referral link to try Mint and get a credit: http://fbuy.me/tYeqw
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The NHSC Loan Repayment Program is a federal program that helps qualified healthcare workers like physician assistants / physician associates, physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, and behavioral health workers who work in certain specialties (mostly primary care areas of medicine and mental health) pay back their student loan debt. However, there are considerations that make it not seem so appealing. Take a listen to hear my story as to why I ultimately declined the award after applying.
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Bradley "Brad" Clark, CFP, is a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor who shares his insight on how PAs can accumulate wealth on their way to financial independence. He discusses a suggested order of operations to allocate your income by setting aside a certain portion towards different retirement and investment accounts while also paying down your debt. It can be difficult to balance paying down your six-figure student loan debt while saving and investing for your future, but this information can help you get started!
Brad also shares how you can find a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor to work with if you would like some additional help from a trusted resource. Working with this type of financial planner could help you either on your way to financial independence or when nearing your retirement to optimize your financial strategy in regards to drawing down your funds.
Brad also will have a new book launching in January 2023 titled Be the Bird, and you can connect with him to claim your copy or to reach out with questions: bradley@bradleyclark.com
Brad's website: bradleyclark.com
Resources Mentioned:
www.napfa.org
www.xyplanningnetwork.com
www.garrettplanningnetwork.com
Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and don't know where to start? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!
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Keywords: physician associate, physician assistant, physician assistant financial independence, physician associate financial independence, physician assistant finances, physician associate finances, physician assistant school, physician associate school, PA school, PA-S, PA-C, pre-PA, physician assistant student, physician associate student
Bradley "Brad" Clark, CFP, is a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor who shares his insight on how PAs can accumulate wealth on their way to financial independence. He discusses a suggested order of operations to allocate your income by setting aside a certain portion towards different retirement and investment accounts while also paying down your debt. It can be difficult to balance paying down your six-figure student loan debt while saving and investing for your future, but this information can help you get started!
Brad also shares how you can find a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor to work with if you would like some additional help from a trusted resource. Working with this type of financial planner could help you either on your way to financial independence or when nearing your retirement to optimize your financial strategy in regards to drawing down your funds.
Brad also will have a new book launching in January 2023 titled Be the Bird, and you can connect with him to claim your copy or to reach out with questions: bradley@bradleyclark.com
Brad's website: bradleyclark.com
Resources Mentioned:
www.napfa.org
www.xyplanningnetwork.com
www.garrettplanningnetwork.com
Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and don't know where to start? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!
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I'm officially in between jobs! Here's why I quit my previous role as a PA, and why I chose my next position to transition to.
If you're feeling like it might be time for a change for you, I hope this episode helps you to decide whether or not to take the action and steps needed to make the change possible. It has been said that action creates clarity, and this is definitely true when it comes to a possible job change.
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I'm officially in between jobs! Here's why I quit my previous role as a PA, and why I chose my next position to transition to.
If you're feeling like it might be time for a change for you, I hope this episode helps you to decide whether or not to take the action and steps needed to make the change possible. It has been said that action creates clarity, and this is definitely true when it comes to a possible job change.
Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and don't know where to start? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!
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Gaby went from being a registered dietician and diabetes educator to practicing as a PA, and was able to double her income with this transition and additional training. She then used her background, networking, and connections, to design a balance of practicing both in clinic as a primary care and urgent PA in addition to practicing telemedicine from home as a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) PA.
Gaby is a newer mom, and feels like the balance that these two roles provide helps her to spend more time with her daughter. Her unique background helped her to add the MFM role to her primary care role, where she is able to care for diabetic patients in a variety of ways.
Gaby also hosts The Making of a Physician Assistant podcast, so be sure to check out her show as well! You can also follow and connect with her on Instagram or TikTok (@itsgabythepa), or reach out by email to itsgabythepa@gmail.com
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Gaby went from being a registered dietician and diabetes educator to practicing as a PA, and was able to double her income with this transition and additional training. She then used her background, networking, and connections, to design a balance of practicing both in clinic as a primary care and urgent PA in addition to practicing telemedicine from home as a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) PA.
Gaby is a newer mom, and feels like the balance that these two roles provide helps her to spend more time with her daughter. Her unique background helped her to add the MFM role to her primary care role, where she is able to care for diabetic patients in a variety of ways.
Gaby also hosts The Making of a Physician Assistant podcast, so be sure to check out her show as well! You can also follow and connect with her on Instagram or TikTok (@itsgabythepa), or reach out by email to itsgabythepa@gmail.com
Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and don't know where to start? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!
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Do you want some motivation on your journey to becoming debt free as a PA (physician associate / physician assistant)? Take a listen to hear the story of how PA Nicole and her supportive husband, Anthony, paid off their debt aggressively to become debt free all while starting their family.
A large portion of their debt was Nicole's student loan debt from PA school, and they formulated a plan together to pay off their debt as a team. They discuss how they like to do check-ins, which are often mini vacations, to discuss their finances and connect. This is a concept that I absolutely love and will try to implement with my husband.
Nicole and Anthony also share about their experience with investing in real estate by purchasing rentals... and then making the decision to eventually sell them. They discuss their recent strategies to building their net worth on their journey to financial independence, which includes investing in businesses!
You'll find this episode so informative and inspirational that you'll want to share it with your PA friends, PA colleagues, and spouse / partners as you all work on becoming debt free.
Connect with Nicole on Instagram: @nmcole1013
Resources mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad (book)
BiggerPockets (podcast)
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Do you want some motivation on your journey to becoming debt free as a PA (physician associate / physician assistant)? Take a listen to hear the story of how PA Nicole and her supportive husband, Anthony, paid off their debt aggressively to become debt free all while starting their family.
A large portion of their debt was Nicole's student loan debt from PA school, and they formulated a plan together to pay off their debt as a team. They discuss how they like to do check-ins, which are often mini vacations, to discuss their finances and connect. This is a concept that I absolutely love and will try to implement with my husband.
Nicole and Anthony also share about their experience with investing in real estate by purchasing rentals... and then making the decision to eventually sell them. They discuss their recent strategies to building their net worth on their journey to financial independence, which includes investing in businesses!
You'll find this episode so informative and inspirational that you'll want to share it with your PA friends, PA colleagues, and spouse / partners as you all work on becoming debt free.
Connect with Nicole on Instagram: @nmcole1013
Resources mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad (book)
BiggerPockets (podcast)
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What are some of your current financial goals? Although "paying back debt" and "building wealth" may be a couple of your generic goals, these types of goals are hard to track and aim towards. Learn how to set better financial goals on your journey to financial independence.
Resource mentioned:
Check out Personal Capital to track your net worth while working towards your financial goals.
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Tracy Bingaman, PA-C, and host of the Fulfilled as a Mom podcast joins me on the show to discuss burnout while working in medicine, setting boundaries, and being fulfilled in life! Tracy is an amazing PA who tries to help busy working moms find more time and money in their life. You don't want to miss this important conversation!
Get Tracy's free 5 Keys to Financial Independence resource: https://tracybingaman.com/money
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Check out Jenna Kutcher's book, "How Are You, Really?"
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You know that financial stress like debt and a low net worth can cause stress and anxiety. But did you know that financial stress could also impact your physical health? Financial stress correlates with several chronic disease and even chronic pain. Take steps to begin your journey to financial independence today to live a healthier life!
Articles:
https://showme.missouri.edu/2021/carrying-unsecured-debt-throughout-life-tied-to-poorer-physical-health-mu-study-finds/
https://www.voya.com/blog/mind-money-and-body-what-financial-stress-does-your-health
https://www.getbrightup.com/post/health-and-financial-wellness
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Do you get plenty of sleep, but still feel exhausted? Sleep is a type of physical rest, but your body and your mind actually need 7 types of rest to feel energized and rested! Learn about these types of rest to help with your burnout and fatigue on your way to financial independence.
Read or listen to Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Wonder which types of rest that you are most deficient in? Take the Rest Quiz at restquiz.com to learn where you should start.
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Money is not the goal. It's a tool to help you reach your goals.
You don't want to be rich. You want to have freedom to do what you want, when you want, with who you want.
In addition to trying to reach the point of financial freedom / financial independence, find out how to reach time freedom and location freedom too.
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Do you know how to freeze your credit and why it's a good idea? Take a listen to find out how freezing your credit can add an extra layer of protection against fraudulent activity. Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway Website to read blog posts: pathefiway.com Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway Prefer to pin the posts that you found informative? Follow along on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pathefiway Keywords: credit freeze, physician associate, physician assistant, physician assistant financial independence, physician associate financial independence, physician assistant finances, physician associate finances, physician assistant school, physician associate school, PA school, PA-S, PA-C, pre-PA, physician assistant student, physician associate student
Jordan Grumet, MD, (aka Doc G) is a hospice physician, host of the Earn & Invest podcast, creator of the Earn and Invest blog, and most recently, the author of the book "Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life."
In today's episode, Jordan joins me on the show to discuss what it would look like for you to take stock of your life to live a life without regret. He shares his perspective on how to attempt to balance delayed gratification to help with building wealth on your journey to financial independence while also living in the present to enjoy the moments along the way. Jordan also discusses how he believes healthcare providers can treat and prevent burnout. Read Taking Stock to remind you to live a more intentional and purposeful life!
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Keywords: burnout, living intentionally, physician associate, physician assistant, physician assistant financial independence, physician associate financial independence, physician assistant finances, physician associate finances, physician assistant school, physician associate school, PA school, PA-S, PA-C, pre-PA, physician assistant student, physician associate student
Many physician associates / physician assistants believe several of these common myths about investing. If you believe these myths, you may feel overwhelmed, and may think that investing in the stock market is scary, hard, or complicated. These thoughts could make you feel paralyzed, which may delay you getting started with investing even more. Take a listen to learn more about investing so you feel confident and empowered to start your journey to financial independence today!
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Keywords: investing, index funds, index fund investing, stock market, physician associate, physician assistant, physician assistant financial independence, physician associate financial independence, physician assistant finances, physician associate finances, physician assistant school, physician associate school, PA school, PA-S, PA-C, pre-PA, physician assistant student, physician associate student
Research studies done several years ago by a psychologist named Martin Seligman on dogs revealed a concept called learned helplessness. This idea can explain why some physician assistants / physician associates act in ways that others don't understand, such as why they are staying in a toxic role that is contributing to their burnout symptoms.
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In order to live an intentional life as a current or future PA, you need to incorporate lifestyle design into your life. Lifestyle design is the process of designing the life that you want to live that aligns with your values and purpose.
Recently, my family and I took a rented RV on a roadtrip from MN to CO to visit the mountains and some beautiful national parks. It was certainly an adventure with 7 humans, 1 dog, in a 31 ft. RV for 9 days. In this episode, I provide a recap of the trip and discuss the lessons learned as well as how you can utilize the concept of lifestyle design to explore different ways of how you may want your life to look.
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Do you feel as though you'd like to try to dip your toes into other roles outside of clinical medicine as a physician associate? This interview with Brittany will show how you could try many different things as a PA, even while still practicing clinically if you want to. In addition to working in primary care, she is also a faculty member of a new PA program, participates in research, has been published, volunteers for the state (MAPA) and national (AAPA) PA societies, and is currently president-elect of MAPA. She also shares how she was able to pay off her large student loan debt from PA school in less than 3 years! I think you'll find her story incredibly inspirational as she discusses the variety of roles that she holds as a PA.
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Have you ever heard your parents give you a financial recommendation that seemed as though it was a bit "old school"? You may have thought, "Hmm... that may have worked for you, but that doesn't seem as though it would help me in these times." Some financial tenets hold true over time, but often, financial guidelines and recommendations can change from generation to generation.
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Wedding season can be expensive if you have many weddings and wedding festivities to attend! The costs can all add up quickly, especially if you're also in the wedding as part of the wedding party. Here are some suggested tips to help you enjoy the celebrations of friends and family while not breaking the bank.
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It is wedding season, and many PAs tend to get married right after PA school. A few other PAs will even get married in the midst of PA school! Weddings can be magical and memorable, as well as unfortunately very expensive. However, the overall cost is actually in your control to decide how much you and your (future) spouse would like to spend.
As with many budgeting and financial areas of life, consider what you will truly value on your wedding day, and spend on those things while cutting costs in the other areas that don't mean as much to you. Your special day will fly by, so ask yourself, "Do I really want to spend THAT much money for one day?"
In this episode, you'll find some creative ideas of how you can have a lovely wedding day, a beautiful engagement ring, as well as many wonderful memories without breaking the bank.
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Logan and Makenzie Driscoll are a married couple who met in PA school, and have been practicing as surgical specialty PAs for one year. They share how they are trying to pursue financial independence together as a team while balancing their double PA student loan debt with their double PA salaries. They have been trying to make mindful decisions of spending their hard-earned income on things that add value to their lives while trying to also prevent lifestyle creep. Take a listen for some double inspiration to become a PA on the way to financial independence!
Reach out to Logan or Makenzie with questions! Logan: Driscoll.Logan@gmail.com Makenzie: MakenzieUrban@gmail.com This episode was sponsored by StudentLoanAdvice.com . Book a consult with Andrew Paulson to plan the best strategy to tackle your PA student loans for your unique situation! Medical survey companies that were mentioned: M3 - https://www.m3globalresearch.com/ InCrowd - https://incrowdnow.com/join-our-crowd/ Reckner Healthcare Surveys - https://healthcaresurveys.reckner.com/?ref=hchead&_ga=2.171236775.687944866.1655776370-380262206.1642021218 Interested in checking out the book PA Next Steps that was mentioned? Take a listen to PA the FI Way podcast episode 16 to learn more, or go to https://www.panextsteps.com
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You have likely recently heard that the stock market value has dropped and has entered into a bear market, and this information may be causing some worry and confusion. In this episode, an overview is provided about what bear markets are, why you should likely not sell your investments at this time, and why staying invested in the market can actually be a good thing for your future.
Resources mentioned:
frontlinepay.mn.gov
Book and Audiobook: The Simple Path to Wealth by J. L. Collins
A guided meditation for when the stock market is dropping by J. L. Collins
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Have you ever thought that traveling and going on adventures would have to stop either when you have kids or when you are saving money to pursue financial independence as a physician associate / physician assistant? Heidi will share how those beliefs are misconceptions!
Heidi Dusek is the founder and host of Ordinary Sherpa podcast and brand designed to inspire families to connect through simple and authentic adventure experiences. Heidi is well-versed in challenging the status quo, connecting people and designing experiences. She has an adventurous lens on life, using empathy and curiosity as critical threads in the fabric of designing an authentic and memorable life. Heidi and her family travel frequently, spend a significant amount of time outside, and create simple adventure experiences near and far. As a working executive, she did not want to choose between her career, being a mom, or having an adventure-filled life resulting in her latest book, Beyond Normal: a field guide to embracing adventure, exploring the wilderness and designing an extraordinary life with kids.
In this episode we discuss the benefits of trying to incorporate simple and affordable family adventures, and we review some of the neuroscience and research that support how beneficial adventuring can be. Take a listen to be inspired to plan an adventure today in your own backyard!
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Unfortunately, many physician associates / physician assistants have experienced or will experience burnout. Meg Leddy, PA-C, went from experiencing burnout to teaching other PAs and other healthcare professionals about burnout and wellbeing. In this episode, Meg shares her burnout story, and also discusses why sleep and other elements of self-care are so important for helping with burnout. We also discuss how physician associate / physician assistant finances affect burnout. She is the host of the podcast called "Burnout: What I Have Learned So Far with Meg Leddy", so you definitely have to check out her show where she provides education as well as tips about treating and preventing burnout!
Check out Meg's website: https://www.megleddy.com
Follow Meg on Instagram: @megleddy923
Books mentioned in this episode:
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
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Did you make it to the AAPA Conference 2022 this week in Indianapolis, or are you planning on attending next year in Nashville? In this episode, I share some of the highlights of this years' conference as well as what you can expect when you attend an AAPA conference as a physician associate / physician assistant.
During the conference this year, it was so interesting to hear Simone Biles and Jane Pauley discuss their mental health journeys over the years. Hayley Arceneaux then shared her incredible story of being a pediatric cancer survivor, working for St. Jude's as a PA, then getting to be part of the SpaceX Inspiration 4 team where she was the first PA in space as their medical officer. She is such an inspiration and an example of a PA doing some pretty cool stuff!
NCCPA also provided an update on PANRE-LA during the conference, which is the alternative to the PANRE (previously the only option for a recertification exam for PAs). Take a listen to hear about the overview of the exam as well as some of the benefits of this exam option. If you're due for recertification in 2024, 2025, or 2026, the application period for PANRE-LA opens soon in July 2022! Learn more about PANRE-LA here: https://www.nccpa.net/news/panre-la/
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If you're fortunate enough to learn about financial independence and starting to become financially literate before PA school, what can you do ahead of time to prepare and set yourself up for success? Rebecca is a brand new PA student (she just started last week!), and her husband, Skyler, is the FI part of the couple as he loves spreadsheets and optimizing their finances. They also share how they can communicate well as a couple when trying to discuss finances on their way to FI. Whether you're a pre-PA student, PA student, or a married PA, you'll find the information in this episode helpful!
Today's episode was sponsored by Student Loan Advice . Reach out to Andrew to have a consult for the best way to pay off your student loans!
Find Skyler's podcast (Money Talk with Skyler Fleming):
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Mira, who goes by The Neurodivergent Pre-PA, has received the exciting news that she was accepted into two PA programs and is also on the wait list of others. She plans to start PA school in the fall of 2022. During our discussion, Mira shares what her school and work experiences have been like as a neurodivergent individual. Her life experiences have prompted her to be an advocate for those with disabilities. She also shares some of the financial struggles and considerations that she has had as a Pre-PA student, and how she is beginning her journey to become a future PA on the way to financial independence!
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Follow on Instagram or TikTok: @the.neurodivergent.prepa
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Email: mbhattacharya1@fordham.edu
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Jeff, who refers to himself as a "retired chiropractor" turned PA-C, shares his incredibly unique story of how he has pursued many career paths prior to recently becoming a PA. He has also tried various hobbies over the years, enjoyed various roadtrips and sabbaticals, and has embraced the minimalism lifestyle. He also discusses how minimalistic concepts correlate well with several financial independence concepts. Take a listen to hear how a wandering path can actually be quite intentional living!
Resources mentioned:
Books:
The Simple Path to Wealth
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Everything that Remains
The Year of Less
Adventures in Opting Out
Websites:
https://www.theminimalists.com
https://www.becomingminimalist.com
https://konmari.com
https://www.caitflanders.com
Poem where the concept of "Daily Delight" comes from: https://poetrysociety.org/features/readinginthedark/c-dale-young
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Have you ever considered moving to another country, and then wondered if you could still practice medicine as a physician associate or a physician assistant while living there? There are now several countries where you could work as a PA, and the amount of countries that recognize the PA profession keeps expanding. Megan, aka The Expat PA, joins the show to share her experience having transitioned from being trained and practicing in the US to now living abroad and practicing in the UK. The best part is that she can help guide you through the process so you can work overseas if interested as well! In this episode, we also discuss what it's like practicing medicine abroad as well as utilizing a national healthcare system in the UK. Megan also shares why she thinks that pursuing financial independence helps you as a PA to have more flexible options throughout your career. You don't want to miss this informative conversation, and consider sharing the link to this episode with a PA colleague who has talked about practicing abroad!
Here is a link to Megan's PA services (such as coaching you through the process of working abroad as a PA, helping you with a mock interview, or personal statement assistance) on Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/expat_pa Don't forget to use the promo code FVRR10COUPON for 10% off any of these services, or you can message Megan on Fiverr (expat_pa) or on Instagram (@ExpatPA) and say that you are a PA the FI Way listener to get the discount! Follow Megan on Instagram: @ExpatPA Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway
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Some women and moms find that learning about finances can seem challenging. Jen Narciso, host of the Investor Mama podcast, started her show to help with some of these challenges and prove that investing while pursuing financial independence is for everyone. We dive into a variety of topics in this episode including motherhood, relationships with significant others, real estate investing, house hacking, caring for aging parents, and loss of loved ones. It is critical that women feel empowered to learn about finances for so many reasons, so don't miss this discussion!
Connect with Jen from Investor Mama:
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Karen Calcaño, PA-C, is our lovely guest on today's episode, which is Part 2 of a two part series. Karen shares her amazing and moving story of resilience as she became a first gen PA, then struggled with burnout in our broken healthcare system, and now is focused on building both wealth and a life she loves. She also dives into some tips on how to be more productive in this episode. The best part is that she has incredible resources to help you on her blog, www.scalpelandheart.com , and she also just opened up her Personal Statement Mastery course to help pre-PA students with their personal statements!
Resources mentioned in the show:
Karen's post on burnout and recovery - BURNOUT IN HEALTHCARE: 3 PILLARS OF RECOVERY
Karen't post on productivity - HOW TO BE RADICALLY MORE PRODUCTIVE
Your Money or Your Life (book)
Follow Karen on Instagram! @kcalcano
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Karen Calcaño, PA-C, is our lovely guest on today's episode, which is Part 1 of a two part series. Karen shares her amazing and moving story of resilience as she became a first gen PA, then struggled with burnout in our broken healthcare system, and now is focused on building both wealth and a life she loves. The best part is that she has incredible resources to help you on her blog, www.scalpelandheart.com , and she also just opened her Personal Statement Mastery course to help pre-PA students with their personal statements. Be sure to tune in again next week for Part 2 of our discussion!
Resources mentioned in the show:
Karen's post on burnout and recovery - BURNOUT IN HEALTHCARE: 3 PILLARS OF RECOVERY
Your Money or Your Life (book)
Follow Karen on Instagram! @kcalcano
Show Sponsor: StudentLoanAdvice.com/PAFI
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If you're a practicing physician assistant / physician associate or a PA student, consider joining both the national PA society (AAPA) as well as your state PA society. These organizations have many benefits for both you as an individual as well as for the PA profession as a whole. Some of the benefits include the following: advocacy for legislative changes, promotion of the profession, access to free CME, networking amongst colleagues and new friends, and even AAPA member discounts for various services and products. If you're not a member, consider joining today!
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Depending on how much income you or you and your spouse earn, you may end up being required to pay a large amount of taxes. The amount of federal and state taxes that you pay will also very likely increase over the years as your income grows as a practicing physician assistant / physician associate. But did you know that there are various ways that you can actually reduce your tax burden, and some of these suggestions can help you build more wealth with time? And of course, these are completely legal things for you to consider without including anything shady or sketchy as we are not about any funny business or tax fraud.
***Not actual tax advice. Please consult with your CPA / tax professional with any concerns or questions.
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Have you ever considered finding a locum tenens assignment either in your own state or throughout the country as a travel PA? Many physician assistants / physician associates who work locums gigs are 1099 independence contractors instead of W2 employees. As a 1099, you're both the "business" and the "employee". But what does all of this mean? Take a listen to hear Caroline continue to discuss these topics in Part 2 of our conversation! In this episode, she also shares why she thinks that working as a locum tenens PA is great for the PAs who are pursuing financial independence.
Interested in learning more? Join the Facebook group that Caroline has created: APP Networking for Locums Newbies
Resources Mentioned in the Parts 1 & 2:
Sponsor: StudentLoanAdvice.com
The Simple Path to Wealth (book by J.L. Collins)
Sonder
Travel Rewards to Earn Free Travel
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Have you ever considered finding a locum tenens assignment either in your own state or throughout the country as a travel PA? Many physician assistants / physician associates who work locums gigs are 1099 independence contractors instead of W2 employees. As a 1099, you're both the "business" and the "employee". But what does all of this mean? Caroline dives into these topics in detail over a two part series on the show, so make sure to come back next week for part 2!
Interested in learning more? Join the Facebook group that Caroline has created: APP Networking for Locums Newbies
Resources Mentioned in the Parts 1 & 2:
Sponsor: StudentLoanAdvice.com
The Simple Path to Wealth (book by J.L. Collins)
Sonder
Travel Rewards to Earn Free Travel
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If you're trying to learn more about personal finance, Dave Ramsey and his 7 baby steps have likely come up in your research. Dave's personal finance suggestions have helped countless individuals and couples get out of debt. But how many of his 7 baby steps and other teachings and recommendations are sound advice through the lens of those pursuing financial independence?
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Are you a current or future physician assistant / physician associate and have wondered how to get a better handle on your finances to become more financially literate? Have you wondered how in the world are you going to pay off your astronomically high student loan debt? Or have you ever experienced burnout and have asked yourself, “Do I really need to work until the traditional retirement age of 65?”
Pursuing financial independence as a PA can be the solution to help you take control of both your finances and your family’s finances, pay off your debt while investing for your future, avoid the temptation to spend on flashy luxuries, and enjoy your life now instead of completely delaying gratification until you hopefully can retire in the later years of your life.
Take a listen to hear the many reasons why it is essential that all PAs consider pursuing financial independence!
Resources mentioned:
StudentLoanAdvice.com to come up with your personalized student loan repayment plan
Compound interest calculator
Financial Independence Book Recommendations Travel Rewards Credit Cards Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway
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Take a listen to hear Ludi's story of how she came to the United States from Haiti as an older teenager, went to undergrad, started working, and eventually went to PA school! She worked hard and took guidance from others to take the leap to become a PA. Ludi also shares how she graduated without having to take out any student loan debt. She is working on a few projects including a future children's finance book, and check out her 2022 Gratitude Journal that she has released!
Follow Truly Ludi on Instagram: @trulyludi
Check out her blog: trulyludi.com
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Want to be inspired today? Take a listen to hear Alpha share his amazing story of how he and his wife are on the path to financial independence to create freedom for their family. In addition to working as a pediatric physician assistant / physician associate, he has been working on various side hustles to earn extra income and increase monthly cash flow. We discuss owning ATM machines, crowdfunding, medical surveys, and dive into the topic of real estate investing!
Resources mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad
BiggerPockets
Coach Carson
Financial Independence Book Recommendations for PAs
Passive Income M.D.
White Coat Investor
avail.co
Connect with Alpha:
Facebook: Alpha Berger
Instagram: @the_fipa
Medical Surveys:
https://app.zoomrx.com/#/user/signup?code=alphaj
http://m3gr.io/YBBTZU/6013916
Connect with Kat, PA-C, founder of PA the FI Way:
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The creators behind Prescriptions and Paychecks join me on the show for this fun and informative conversation! Stephanie works as a dermatology PA-C, and her husband, Santiago, works as a PharmD. They are pursing FIRE with three young kiddos (raccoons), and they share how using an Au Pair (Bro Pair) has been helpful for childcare. They are currently enjoying their jobs so much that they are not tempted to retire early anytime soon; however, they are still pursing financial independence to allow for freedom and flexibility in their future. They also discuss how they have been working on paying off their large student loan debts while investing for the future, as well as what their plan is to actually be able to access their money to live on in early retirement!
Resources mentioned:
StudentLoanAdvice.com as the sponsor
The blog post by the Mad Fientist: How to Access Retirement Funds Early
Connect with Stephanie and Santiago!
www.prescriptionsandpaychecks.com
Prescriptions and Paychecks on Instagram: @prescriptionsandpaychecks
Love Mullets and NFTs? Follow Santiago on Twitter: @mulletsandNFTs
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In this episode, my top 10 financial independence books that I've read over the past few years are reviewed, as well as 3 honorable mentions. Additionally, some other great books that PAs have written for current and future PAs are discussed. Interested in purchasing one of these books? Support the show by ordering through the links below!
My Top 10 FI Book Recommendations:
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The Simple Path to Wealth
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Quit Like a Millionaire
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The Psychology of Money
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Set for Life
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Choose FI
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I Will Teach You to Be Rich
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Atomic Habits
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The Millionaire Next Store
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Rich Dad Poor Dad
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The 4-Hour Workweek
Honorable Mentions:
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Your Money or Your Life
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Financial Freedom
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The Richest Man in Babylon
Books Authored by PAs for Current and Future PAs:
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Physician Assistant School Personal Statement Guide Use code PAFI to get 10% off your copy!
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Physician Assistant School Interview Guide Use code PAFI to get 10% off your copy!
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The PA Blueprint
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PA Next Steps
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Bonds can help smooth some of the volatility that investing in stocks may provide, and I bonds in particular can serve as a good hedge against inflation.
The White Coat Investor's post on how to buy I bonds: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/buy-i-bonds/
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Negotiating can seem so intimidating, but it can be a huge tool to help you build wealth over time. In this episode, an overview of various items that you can (and probably should) negotiate are discussed. Hint: it's not just your compensation! Whether you're negotiating for your first PA job out of PA school or you're renegotiating in your current role, it's important to know what your top goals and priorities are. Additionally, it's vital to understand what your contract states as well as what to look for in a contract (if you have one). Finally, some negotiating tips are reviewed to try to help give you the edge in the process. Best of luck in your negotiations throughout your career as a PA!
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Have you ever taken a personality test such as Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, etc.? These test results can be so incredibly revealing about how you perceive the world and why you act the way you do. They can also show you your strengths, and equally important, your weaknesses.
My amazing and wonderful sister joins me as a guest to share how we have very opposite personalities, and how that has affected us throughout the years. If you are able to learn about the personality types of the loved ones in your life, your health care professional colleagues, or even your patients, you will be able to communicate better with them because you can see where they are coming from. Great communication is key with your spouse or life partner as you are trying to build wealth together on the way to financial independence!
You can use Google to search for a free personality test to take, and if you decide to take the Myers-Briggs test, you can use your results to search https://www.16personalities.com to read more about how your results affect the various relationships in your life.
Connect with me to share your personality type results as well as how knowing the results have helped you!
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What better topic for this episode airing on the last day of the year than to celebrate some financial wins of 2021 and financial goals of 2022 of some of the podcast listeners?!
Thank you to those who shared for contributing, and for those listening as I hope you find these motivating for you to reach your financial goals on your way to financial independence.
In this episode, the following items were discussed the most:
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Tracking your net worth (check out this blog post about calculating and tracking your net worth using Personal Capital)
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The power of Roth IRAs
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Investing while paying off debt including student loans
Sponsor for today's show:
StudentLoanAdvice.com
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My husband and I just returned from our trip to Costa Rica this past weekend, and in this episode, I share how we were able to travel hack the trip by using travel rewards from credit card sign up bonuses to earn free travel!
Additionally, take a listen to hear about the beautiful Hyatt hotel that we stayed at (Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo) for free using points, as well as the fun activities and adventures that we did such as ziplining, fishing, taking a side-by-side tour, etc.
The Southwest Companion pass is discussed as one of the best flight values out there for point redemption. Overviews of some solid travel rewards credit cards are also provided for the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Business Ink, Southwest business and personal cards, and the World of Hyatt card.
If you're interested in reading more about travel rewards, check out this blog post.
Check out these cards that were mentioned to learn more:
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Southwest Business
Southwest Personal
World of Hyatt
Chase Business Ink
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Take a look at the Great Holiday Gift Guide that was curated for current and future PAs to see if there are any wants or needs for you!
This episode was prompted by a question asked in the PA the FI Way Facebook group that was created for current and future PAs interested in financial independence. If you haven't already, feel free to join! Interestingly enough, several high-income professionals besides physicians may qualify for "physician loans", including PAs, depending on the lender. However, would pursuing a physician loan be wise for a new grad PA? As with many topics in personal finance, there are several pros and cons to consider, and the decision really is a personal one. Physician loans may seem more appealing on the surface than what the details actually show once you dig deeper.
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It's almost time for Christmas! Use this holiday gift guide created just for current and future PAs for gift ideas!
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Evan and Ginger with PA Money Sense share some guidance for budgeting while in PA school. It can be so tempting to take out the max of student loans that you can get, as well as spend every dollar of it! However, keep in mind that you will have to pay interest for each dollar that you spend.
Evan and Ginger also tell us about their budgeting tool that they created to help you track your budget during PA school. You can use code PAFI30 to receive 30% off the PA School Budget Tracker!
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Jacob, Cofounder of My PA Box, joins us on the show today to share the benefits of this incredibly helpful resource for those applying to PA school. My PA Box can help you narrow down which PA programs would be the best fit for you to apply to, ultimately cutting costs as well as headaches from your life! Jacob also shares how My PA Box was started with his business partner, as well as the inspirational stories of both himself and his family.
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The most wonderful time of year is just around the corner! If you're a pre-PA, a PA student, or a practicing PA-C, this holiday gift guide was curated just for you to give you some ideas for your wishlist. Otherwise, if instead you're the significant other or family member of a current or future PA, but have no clue what to get them, then you're also in the right place!
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Most PAs graduate from PA school with over six figures of student loan debt! There are so many options to pay back your debt, some of which can include trading your service as a PA to have your student loans forgiven such as PSLF. Another plan may include refinancing with a private lender for a lower interest rate, but in some cases, it may make sense to actually keep federal student loans. For some, an IDR plan may be a better fit. How in the world do you decide which option for loan repayment is best for you?
Andrew Paulson, CSLP, co-founded StudentLoanAdvice.com, which is a trusted White Coat Investor company, and advises PAs and other health care providers on formulating a plan to help manage and pay back their student loan debt. He is incredibly knowledgeable in regards to all of the repayment options so you can feel comfortable knowing that you made the best decision to save on costs when tackling all of your debt!
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Daphné Vanessa, Esq. and Shamil Rodriguez, co-hosts of The Student Loan Podcast and Founders of Start Noo share why they started these projects. They are an incredibly fun couple who are very passionate about how problematic the student loan system is, and they created Start Noo as a potential solution for you to help pay back your student loan debt from undergrad and PA school. * The Student Loan Podcast * StartNoo.com * Instagram @StartNooHQ * Instagram @StartNoo * Twitter @StartNoo * TikTok @StartNoo * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/startnoo-llc/ * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/startnoodotcom * About the Co-Founders One Pager
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Have you considered taking a sabbatical at some point during your career as a PA (physician assistant / physician associate)? Or maybe you thought sabbaticals were only for professors and that you couldn't take one as a PA? This episode with Shayne Foley, PA-C, reviews how you can take a sabbatical (or a few!) during your career as a PA, as well as what some of the benefits of sabbaticals are. Shayne also shares all the details of the logistics of planning and executing sabbaticals! A sabbatical could be used as a tool to fight burnout, but more importantly, can help you enjoy the journey to FI (financial independence) instead of postponing enjoyment and travel until you reach FI.
Resources mentioned:
Book:
A Beginner's Guide to Living in an RV: Everything I Wish I Knew Before Full-Time RVing Across America
The RV Entrepreneur podcast
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Working 4 days per week instead of 5 days as a PA has many advantages, but there are a few disadvantages as well. However, the benefits seem to fit with many financial independence ideals, so it is something worth considering and exploring as an option for your career!
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Are you a Pre-PA student looking for guidance as how you can stand out as an applicant while applying to PA school? Or are you a PA student that is looking for extra support while in PA school? Take a listen to meet Katie and Beth, who are two incredibly fun and motivating mentors for Pre-PAs and PA students. They offer several types of services to help you out throughout your journey as you become a PA. We also discuss our passions for travel, mission trips, and of course, financial independence!
Find Katie and Beth here: Instagram: @prepaclinic - instagram.com/prepaclinic/ Facebook: Pre-PA Clinic - https://www.facebook.com/PrePAClinic Podcast: Where the White Coats Come Off - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-the-white-coats-come-off/id1568900250 If you haven't already, take a listen to PA the FI Way podcast episode 22 to learn more about travel rewards and how to travel the world for free, or read the blog post here.
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Have you felt as though you need some career guidance as a PA, or need help fighting burnout? Shayne and Jordan join us in this really fun interview to discuss The PA Blueprint: Your guide to career advancement, getting rich, avoiding burnout, and finding your dream job. Visit the website to get your copy of The PA Blueprint, and use special code pathefiway25 for 25% off your purchase! https://www.thepablueprint.com
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Blogs:
http://theefficientclinician.com
http://www.mrmoneymustache.com
https://www.getrichslowly.org
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I Will Teach You to Be Rich
Rich Dad Poor Dad
The 4-Hour Workweek
Choose FI
Podcasts:
The Tim Ferris Show
Choose FI
I Will Teach You to Be Rich
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Paul "Lambo" the FIlightER, Creator of the FIlightER Podcast and Blog, joins us as the first guest who is an early retiree that has achieved FIRE! He used to work as a CPA, so he provides excellent insight from that background throughout the episode. He shares his Triple 7: 7 financial wins, 7 financial mistakes, and 7 pieces of advice for millennials. However, since he is so full of wisdom and stories, this episode is Part 2 of 2, and it covers the 7 financial mistakes and 7 pieces of advice for millennials! If you haven't already, take a listen to episode 35 to hear about his 7 financial wins on his way to financial independence.
Check out the FIlightER podcast: https://filighter.libsyn.com
Visit the FIlightER blog: https://filighter.com
Books mentioned:
The Simple Path to Wealth
The Millionaire Next Door
Stop Acting Rich
The Millionaire Mind
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Paul "Lambo" the FIlightER, Creator of the FIlightER Podcast and Blog, joins us as the first guest who is an early retiree that has achieved FIRE! He used to work as a CPA, so he provides excellent insight from that background throughout the episode. He shares his Triple 7: 7 financial wins, 7 financial mistakes, and 7 pieces of advice for millennials. However, since he is so full of wisdom and stories, this episode is Part 1 of 2, and it covers the 7 financial wins that he would like to share. Stay tuned for next week's episode of the 7 financial mistakes and 7 pieces of advice for millennials!
Check out the FIlightER podcast: https://filighter.libsyn.com
Visit the FIlightER blog: https://filighter.com
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The Simple Path to Wealth
The Millionaire Next Door
Stop Acting Rich
The Millionaire Mind
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Have you considered starting a business or authoring a book as a side hustle on your way to financial independence? Or are you a pre-PA student looking for tips to get into PA school and succeeding once you do?
Our guest, Savanna Perry, PA-C, is not only an awesome dermatology physician assistant, but she is also a business owner of The PA Platform, podcast host of The Pre-PA Club, and author of Physician Assistant School Personal Statement Guide and Physician Assistant School Interview Guide. Check out The PA Platform, which is packed full of information and resources to help pre-PAs get into PA school, and succeed as a PA student as well as a practicing PA. Savanna also shares her experience and insight of being a business owner and author in addition to practicing medicine as a PA.
You can get 10% off of her books, course, or any services offered through The PA Platform, such as essay reviews, mock interview, or coaching, by using code PAFI at checkout at thePAplatform.com!
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Burnout is a syndrome that many healthcare workers have experienced, especially during the COVID pandemic. PAs are no exception, and around 50% of PAs will experience burnout at some point during their working careers.
This episode reviews what burnout is, the costs and risks of burnout, the contributing factors, burnout symptoms, and what you can do to try to fight burnout as a PA. Additionally, we will review how being a physician assistant on the way to financial independence can help you fight burnout.
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The Mega Backdoor Roth is a strategy that may allow you to save more money into your Roth account for the year after maxing out your 401K, allowing for tax-free growth and tax-free future withdrawals. However, it is somewhat rare that employers and 401K administrators allow this strategy. Learn the questions to ask to find out if you're eligible, and the process of utilizing the Mega Backdoor Roth strategy as a physician assistant.
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Join us as Kristin Burton, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-HM, shares her amazing debt payoff story. After PA school, she paid off over $161,000 over the course of 16 months! After her student loan debt was paid off, she and her husband decided to pay off their mortgage before she even turned 30yo. Amazing!
Kristin is a critical care PA (physician assistant) on the way to FI (financial independence), and she founded Strive Coaching to try to help other PAs and healthcare professionals reach financial independence. She has created an online course called Money Boot Camp for New White Coats, which can help teach you the basics of financial literacy and investing right after graduation. The course covers job negotiation, strategies to tackle your student loan debt, how to determine if your money should be used to pay back debt or invest, and more. I wish that I would've had access to this course right after PA school!
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Are you a physician assistant student and feel as though you can just wait until after PA school to focus on your finances? Well, you certainly could, but there are so many financial areas that you can focus on right now while you're in PA school. Alex Adkins, PA-S, shares how he knew about the concept of FI even before PA school started, which has helped him make some wise financial decisions. Once he starts practicing as a PA-C, he will be set up for success due to the habits that he has already developed and implemented! Take a listen to his story so you can hopefully find motivation to start your financial journey, no matter what stage of life you're in.
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Inflation has been a common topic in the news the past several months. But do you know what inflation is, why it happens, and why it can be a problem? Finally, do you know what steps you can take to hedge against inflation?
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You've heard from those who invest in cryptocurrency say that their investments are going to the moon, and you have serious FOMO. Should you join the crypto craze? As with many things in finance, the answer is maybe, as it's a bit complicated... There are some benefits to consider with crypto, as well as some cons to consider.
If you're a PA student, consider applying to the White Coat Investor scholarship:
https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/medical-school-scholarship/
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Four different types of budgeting methods are reviewed (pay yourself first method, envelope method, 50/30/20 budget, and zero-based budget). These types of budgeting systems can provide you a framework to save money to invest for your future as a physician assistant, PA student, or pre-PA. You may find that one works better for you than others at various points in your life. Sinking funds can be used as part of your budgeting system to help you pay for upcoming known expenses.
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Should you try to time the market in hopes of buying high and selling low? Or should you try to switch your money around between asset classes in hopes that one will do better because you heard it's the latest craze? If you can't time travel to have the benefit of hindsight or don't have a crystal ball, then the answer is likely no. As a current or future physician assistant, you're likely pretty bright, but did you know that most financial professionals can't time the market well enough to beat the market? In addition to market timing, this episode also reviews how you can use the concept of opportunity cost to better analyze the choice between two options.
The topics of dividends and diversification are discussed in today's episode. Some investments pay out dividends, which can be another way for your investments to earn more over time. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that you should be chasing stocks with only high dividend yields. Diversification in your portfolio may help provide less risk over time, and can help make your wealth building over time to be less bumpy.
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Compound interest, which has been dubbed the 8th wonder of the world by Albert Einstein, needs time to grow its magical gains. Which group of people likely has the most time in the world to benefit from the effects of compound interest? Children, of course! Once you start becoming financially literate, you may likely start thinking about the kiddos in your life, whether they be your own children, nieces or nephews, or even grandchildren, and think, “If only they could start investing for their futures at such a young age! They would be set for life!” Well, here’s some exciting news: both you and they could potentially start saving and investing for their futures!
In this episode, the follow 4 accounts are reviewed to save and invest for your child: HYSA (high yield savings account), 529 plan, UGMA / UTMA, and custodial Roth IRA.
As a current or future PA, you are likely a pretty giving and selfless person, so you are probably very excited to start investing in the future if your children. However, it is very important first put on your own oxygen mask, meaning, ensure that you are first set up to reach financial independence in the future prior to helping out your kiddos.
If your child(ren) get one or even all 4 of these accounts set up to save and invest, then think of how much their wealth may build with time due to compound interest!
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When it comes to saving, investing, paying off debt, and building wealth on your way to financial independence as a physician assistant, automation may be key to setting you up for success so you can reach your goals sooner. Automation may help you save your time, your money, and your sanity!
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Is traveling to new places domestically and internationally one of your favorite hobbies? Do you have family that lives far away from you? Do you enjoy CME conferences, but don't have a generous enough CME budget to fully cover your flight and / or hotel cost? Then travel hacking by earning travel rewards points likely is for you!
This episode introduces the concept of travel rewards, as well as reviews some of my favorite travel rewards credit cards. If you're interested in getting started or signing up for a new credit card, please visit this link to do so!
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Justin Chidester, CFP, AFC, founder of Wealth Mode Financial Planning reviews with us the benefits of working with a fee-only fiduciary financial planner. He also covers some red flags to watch out for when considering whether you should work with a financial advisor. I share my story of how my husband and I worked with another type of "financial advisor" for several years, until we figured out that we should FIRE him once we decided to pursue FI (pun intended).
Justin can help current and future PAs run the numbers while formulating a plan to tackle their student loans, as well as develop a plan for investing for the future, if you desire expert professional guidance. Many of his clients are between 27 and 35 years old, and he has worked with several in healthcare, including physician assistants.
If you'd like to reach out to Justin or learn more about his services, visit his website: https://www.wealth-mode.com .
You can also find Justin on social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wealthmode
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinchidester/
If you'd like to learn more about the HSA accounts that were mentioned, you can either take a listen to Ep. 012 of the PA the FI podcast, or you can read the blog post.
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In this episode, we will review what Social Security is, and will consider if it will even be around by the time that we reach traditional retirement age.
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As you invest to build wealth on your journey to financial independence (FI) as a PA, it's important to also invest in your health. "Health" is not only comprised of your physical health, but rather, several types of health need to be optimized to truly help your overall health. Don't neglect your health on your journey to FI, or you may end up being too depressed or too physically unhealthy to even enjoy early retirement if you decide to retire early once you reach FI!
Mad Fientist blog posts that were referenced:
https://www.madfientist.com/optimize-your-journey-to-fi/
https://www.madfientist.com/happiness-through-subtraction/
Yoga with Adriene:
https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
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Having a great credit score can help you in several ways financially. In this episode, we will review what your credit score actually is, why it is important, and how you can boost your credit score if you need to.
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Ah, the great debate: should you rent a place or purchase a home? As with many topics in personal finance, it depends. In this episode, some myths surrounding renting and buying are dispelled, and some pros and cons to both homeownership and renting are reviewed.
Referenced article by J.L. Collins: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/29/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/
Jordan Fisher, PA-C, joins me on the podcast as our very first guest! He's the author of PA Next Steps, which is a step-by-step guide for the new physician assistant for what to do after PA school. This book will provide you with all of the information and tools you need to start practicing, find a job you love, and excel in your personal, professional, and financial life.
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Did you know that practicing as a PA actually costs you money? Let's review profession specific costs as well as general costs to working as a physician assistant. These costs can vary, and many can be negotiated to have your employer help out with some of the costs!
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As a physician assistant, you are likely very familiar with common types of insurances such as medical insurance, home and auto insurance, and malpractice insurance. But did you know that you should be assessing your situation to determine whether or not you should also be getting disability insurance, life insurance, and even umbrella insurance? For some, these types of insurances that are discussed in this episode can be just as critical to have as the other types of common insurances.
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This is Part 2 in reviewing the basics of investing and retirement accounts for PAs, as well as the order of operations for starting to invest to build your wealth. This episode continues to review retirement accounts such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457(b)s, etc., as well as Roth IRAs. Additionally, the tools called Roth Conversion Ladder and Backdoor Roth IRAs are reviewed, which can help you in your journey to financial independence as a physician assistant!
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This is Part 1 in reviewing the basics of investing and retirement accounts for PAs, and the beginning of reviewing the order of operations for starting to invest to build your wealth.
Investing can seem overwhelming and scary to start with, but it's so important that you understand that you need to get your money invested, not just sitting around in a savings account, so that it can earn more money for you.
The basics of investing in low-cost broad-based index funds are reviewed. If you're a physician assistant or PA student, you have the smarts and discipline to become an investor!
HSAs are amazing tools to build your wealth, as they are triple tax advantaged! Read more about HSAs here: http://pathefiway.com/why-you-should-consider-using-an-hsa-as-part-of-your-journey-to-financial-independence/
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Have you ever thought of why you think a certain way about financial topics, and others in your life may have a completely opposite point of view? Why is it easy for some people to save since childhood, while others have a hard time with saving?
In this episode, the concept of your Money Story will be discussed, as well as how you can shift from having a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset so that you can rewrite your future Money Story!
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Did you know that as a PA, there are several different ways that you can be compensated? Your income may not be as clearcut as getting paid via hourly pay or via a salary. In this episode, the various compensation models that physician assistants can get paid will be reviewed as well as some of the pros and cons of each, so that you can have an understanding of these options when you are interviewing for PA jobs as a new grad or throughout your PA career!
This episode will review different compensation models such as salary, hourly, RVUs, or bonus structures.
Additionally, I’m going to share which types of compensation models that I have experienced over my almost 7 years of practicing as a PA, along with some detailed income numbers. I decided to do this simply because I think sharing income information is helpful for other PAs, and I don’t think it’s done enough. However, income is clearly based on so many factors including the following: years of experience as a PA, medical specialty, state and even city or county within a state, as well as total compensation package including benefits.
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Various tax tips to consider for physician assistants are reviewed, which include possibly being able to deduct student loan interest, investing in tax-deferred and tax-exempt accounts, donating to charity, homeownership, and why you should not necessarily be looking forward to a tax refund, as well as why you should NOT try to avoid earning more to try to pay less in taxes.
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Strategies to tackle your probable six-figure plus PA student loan debt amount are reviewed in this episode. Trying to pay off your student loans aggressively will help set you up for success and allow you to reach financial independence sooner! Some topics that are covered include the following: prevent lifestyle creep, increase your income, consider PSLF, consider IDR plans, and consider refinancing your student loans, as well as refinancing them again.
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If you're a PA student, congrats on getting accepted into a PA program!!! The next 2 - 3 years will be some of the hardest of your life, but very rewarding. During PA school, it can be very tempting to spend some of your student loans on somewhat frivolous things to "treat yo' self" with the idea that you're just borrowing from your future self. But newsflash: your monthly student loan payments may be about as much as a monthly mortgage payment! So use the information in this episode to consider how to keep costs down while in PA school to help set you up for success on your journey to reach financial independence!
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If you're a Pre-PA student, you’ve thoroughly researched many career options, and decided that becoming a PA was the decision for you. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the growth rate for physician assistant employment will be 31% from 2018 - 2028! Congrats on choosing to pursue an awesome career! Now the hard work begins. You are likely already feeling the pressure to ace every class in high school. You are likely also considering how to do that in undergrad as well so you can get accepted into a PA program for your master’s. Besides trying to get good grades, if you're listening to this podcast, you likely are also trying to figure out ways of going to college without diving deep into debt before you even start PA school. Well, here are some suggestions to do just that!
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Take the time to figure out your net worth by calculating your assets and liabilities so you know where you're starting from on your journey to FI. However, even if your net worth is currently a negative number, don't worry! Use it as motivation to get that number back into the black.
Once you've calculated your net worth, decide how you're going to start tracking your net worth over time. It is very encouraging and fun to see this number increase steadily! I recommend and use the free tool called Personal Capital. Sign up here to receive $20 if you link at least one valid investment account (such as a brokerage account, 401(k), IRA, etc.) containing a balance of more than $1,000 USD within 30 days of registering.
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In this episode, I'll review why I chose to become a PA, and why I’m passionate about the PA profession. PAs were just named the #1 overall best job, #1 STEM job, and the #1 best health care job by US News!
Although the PA profession is awesome, you should thoughtfully consider other careers as well before deciding that becoming a PA is the best choice for you. Try to shadow as many different types of professionals and PAs as you can!
Learn about some differences between PAs and physicians, as well as PAs and NPs.
Learn about some myths of the PA profession.
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Welcome to the PA the FI Way podcast! I'm so excited for you to join me! I'm your host, Kat, and I'm a PA-C. During this episode, I give a brief overview of the PA profession, as well as FI (financial independence), and why I think this is an important personal finance topic for PAs to learn about and to consider implementing in their lives.
My target audience includes current PAs and future PAs, including PA-S and pre-PA students, as well as high school students considering the PA profession!
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It's important to consider your "why" of wanting to pursue FI (financial independence), or you may get discouraged along the way.
The first couple of steps in your FI journey are to track your expenses and calculate your net worth to see where you're starting from. Don't be discouraged if your net worth is a negative number! After reviewing your expenses, ask yourself, "Do I value the fluff?"
Next, figure out ways to cut costs, so you can save more to invest more by using various general concepts of FI. If you focus your efforts on cutting costs in The 3 Big Budget Items (Housing, Transportation, and Food), you'll supercharge your savings rate! However, it is so very important to consider what you truly do VALUE in life (personally I value awesome coffee!), so that you do not cut those things out, otherwise life satisfaction may decrease (which is the opposite effect of what pursuing FI is supposed to do!).
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