White Coat Investor Podcast

Great reliable resource for the fundamentals of personal finance!

I’ve been listening to the WCI postcast for several years, and it has made an instrumental difference in my financial life. Dr. Dahle and his guests provide a comprehensive financial education that is critical information for all American adults (and likely helpful in all economies, not only the American system). While targeted to high income individuals, the information is broad and fundamental. This podcast is an ideal resource for anyone and everyone on the path to take control of their financial life. Thanks to the WCI podcast, website, and books, I went from feeling lost and overwhelmed about advice to “accumulate X times your income”, to having a detailed and specific written financial plan that will help my family achieve financial independence in a reasonable time frame. Using the principals recommended here, my net wealth has grown substantially, and my financial anxiety has all but evaporated. Thank you again to the entire WCI team! It clearly shows that you are all committed to your mission of providing excellent financial resources.

There's no shortage of personal finance podcasts out there, but The White Coat Investor stands apart in one crucial way: Dr. Dahle understands what actually matters for busy high-income professionals. You won't find episodes on optimizing credit card rewards or other time-intensive strategies that might save you a few hundred dollars a year. That's not the point. Instead, you get thoughtful, practical guidance on the things that genuinely move the needle—the insurance products you actually need, the estate planning basics you shouldn't ignore, and the investment approach that lets you build wealth without becoming a part-time financial hobbyist. What I appreciate most is the perspective. He'll remind you to spend time with your family. He'll encourage you to donate. He keeps the focus on the few decisions that truly matter rather than drowning you in optimization details that consume time you don't have. The advice is reasonable, well-informed, and calibrated for people whose time is their scarcest resource. If you're a high-income professional looking for financial guidance that respects your priorities, this podcast delivers exactly what you need—and nothing you don't. Thank you to Dr. Dahle and the whole team. You've made a real difference in my financial well-being, and honestly, in my peace of mind too. (Note: The podcast has a medical focus, and some episodes are physician-specific, but most of the advice applies broadly to high-income professionals. I'm a lawyer and have found tremendous value here.)

5 years ago, as a 54 year-old solo practice surgeon, I realized I had financially underachieved despite reasonable career success. I had always considered myself financially literate, but WCI and Dr. Dahle (along with JL Collins and Dave Ramsey) helped me get back on track with my approach. Having adopted the WCI mindset of high savings rate, low-cost index funds, spending far less than I make, and using all available qualified account tools (i.e., adding medical HSA, backdoor Roth and Cash Balance Plan to my existing 401k with profit sharing and taxable account strategy), I have greatly improved my situation and am much closer to being able to retire (although I plan to do that gradually and make sure I have something to retire to). Thank you Dr. Dahle!