PA the FI Way

PA the FI Way

Hosted by: 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...

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Episodes

026 | Market Timing and Opportunity Cost

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?...
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025 | Dividends and Diversification

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...
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024 | How to Use 4 Types of Accounts to Invest for Your Child’s Future (HYSA, 529 Plan, UGMA / UTMA, and Custodial Roth IRA)

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...
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023 | How to Automate Your Finances to Set You up for Success

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...
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022 | How to Utilize Travel Rewards for Free Travel

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...
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021 | Interview with Justin Chidester, CFP, AFC, Founder of Wealth Mode Financial Planning

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...
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020 | Social Security for PAs Pursuing Financial Independence

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.  Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway  ...
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019 | Invest in Your Health on Your Journey to Financial Independence as a PA

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...
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018 | Your Credit Score: What Is It, Why Is It Important, and How to Boost It?

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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017 | Homeownership Versus Renting for PAs

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...
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016 | PA Next Steps: Interview with Author, Jordan Fisher, PA-C

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...
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015 | The Associated Financial Costs of Practicing as a Physician Assistant

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...
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