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

132 | How to Triage Your Busy Life

Does your life feel "crazy busy"? How do you manage ALL the tasks in life that you need to do in your personal life and your professional life? As healthcare professionals, we're all very familiar with triaging our...
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131 | The Risks of Pursuing PSLF

In this episode, the risks surrounding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program are reviewed. PSLF was established to incentivize individuals to pursue careers in public service by offering loan forgiveness...
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130 | Life After Medicine: Interview with Chelsea Turgeon, MD

Have you ever thought about monetizing your passions within medicine or without? Have you considered transitioning out of medicine altogether? Or have you ever thought about becoming a digital nomad and traveling the...
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129 | Red Flags & Green Flags for PA Jobs

This episode covers red flags and green flags to look for in physician assistant / physician associate jobs. The red flags can help you identify which jobs to avoid or to transition away from, and the green flags can...
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128 | From Impulse to Intention: 10 Tips to Reduce Impulsive Spending

In this episode, we're tackling a common challenge that many face: impulsive spending. Whether it's that tempting impulsive online purchase or the spontaneous splurge at the mall, impulsive spending can wreak havoc on...
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127 | Wallet-Friendly Wellness: Navigating Nutrition on a Budget for Busy Healthcare Professionals [Interview with Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN]

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN joins me on the show to share her wealth of knowledge that she has as a Registered Dietitian and PA. Colleen provides several wonderful tips to help you save both time and money as a...
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126 | Six-Figures but Scrimping: 10 Reasons High Earners Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Do you earn a six-figure salary, but wonder where in the world your money is going because you're still living paycheck to paycheck? Here are 10 reasons why high earners are still often living paycheck to paycheck as...
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125 | Money and Marriage: Separate vs. Joint Bank Accounts

Are you married or in a serious relationship? Listen to learn the surprising benefits and drawbacks to both separate and joint bank accounts for married couples.  Interestingly, some studies (linked below) have shown...
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124 | Roth vs. Traditional: Which is Best for You?

In this episode, we cover the debated question of whether you should contribute to Roth retirement accounts (such as a Roth IRA or Roth 401K) or traditional retirement accounts (such as a traditional IRA or a...
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123 | Real Estate Investing and Goal Setting: Interview with Lauren Nievinski, PA-C

Lauren is a physician associate, and she and her husband have been investing in real estate for a few years in addition to her continuing to practice clinically as a PA. They have long term rentals (LTRs) and recently...
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122 | Giving Back Through Medical and Dental Mission Trips

In today's episode, my sister who works in the dental field as a LDA (licensed dental assistant) joins me on the show to share about our recent joint medical and dental mission trip to Honduras. It's important to...
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121 | Should You Unlock Your Home Equity With a HELOC?

A HELOC, aka Home Equity Line of Credit, might be a helpful financial tool for you. However, there are several pros and cons of HELOCs to consider prior to opening one. Take a listen to learn what a HELOC is, the pros...
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