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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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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014 | Ensure That You're Insured (A Brief Overview of Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and Umbrella Insurance)

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...
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013 | Part 2 - Investing Strategies for the Physician Assistant (401k Retirement Accounts, Roth IRAs, Roth Conversion Ladders, Backdoor Roth IRAs, and Beyond!)

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...
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012 | Part 1 - Investing Strategies for the Physician Assistant (Investing vs. Only Saving, Index Funds 101, and the Power of HSAs!)

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...
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011 | Emergency Funds, Debt Payback Strategies, and Should You Invest or Pay Back Debt?

Read about emergency funds, debt payback strategies, and investing vs. paying back debt here: https://www.pathefiway.com/blog/emergency-funds-debt-payback-strategies-and-should-you-invest-or-pay-back-debt   Are you...
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