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Too many docs and high-income earners actually think half their money goes to taxes. So, let's talk about effective and marginal tax rates.

Many doctors are making critical errors when buying disability insurance. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and loved ones.

Most kids of high-income professionals won't qualify for need-based financial aid. It's best to rely on four pillars to pay for college.

We get plenty of questions about housing, home buying, and mortgages around here. Let's go through some of the common ones.

Coast FIRE can produce many of the benefits of retirement, all while providing many of the benefits of still working. Here's what to know.

We asked you to fill out the 2026 WCI survey, and so many of you did. Here's what you said, what you like, and what you want us to improve.

An interview with Ben Carlson, where we talk about how investors can better think through risk, reward, and the tradeoffs that come with building wealth. We also discuss market fear, portfolio complexity, and why investing probably should not be exciting.

Tail coverage is no longer a technical add-on for malpractice insurance when terminating a contract. It is long-term financial protection.

Starting in 2026, the Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) began allowing in-plan Roth conversions. Here's what you should know. The post Yes, You Can Now Do Roth Conversions in Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) appeared first on The White Coat Investor -…

Let’s examine a few cases of people who had tons and tons of money and then lost it all and see what we can learn from their mistakes. The post How Mega-Rich People Lose All of Their Money — and How You Can Avoid That Fate appeared first on The White Coat…

Whether you think debt is a good tool for your future or if you're appalled by it, there's plenty of nuance about the idea of being in debt. The post A Rant About Nuance in Debt Management (Stupid Debts and Their Doctors Part II) appeared first on The…

Cheaper doesn’t always mean better when it comes to insurance quotes. Quotes can vary widely—not just in price, but in what they cover. The post Don’t Cheap Out When It Comes to Insurance: The Cheapest Policy Isn’t Always the Right One appeared first on…

Preparing for a bear market is critical. Because we know that another one will be coming along at some point, whether we like it or not. The post Preparing for and Surviving the Next Bear Market appeared first on The White Coat Investor - Investing &…

An interview with FPL's Amanda Harrell, where we talk through how to handle a 401(k) rollover without blowing up your Backdoor Roth IRA, whether direct indexing is really worth it, and what to think about when setting up a 401(k) as a practice owner.…

We asked 15 questions to determine how those who have retired got there. So far, about 125 people have responded. Here's what they said. The post ‘I Got Poor Advice from an Accountant . . .…