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

120 | The 5 Types of FIRE

In today's PA the FI Way podcast episode, we will explore the 5 types of FIRE:  1. Traditional FIRE: This method is for you if you're pursuing financial independence (FI) with the option to retire early (RE)...
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119 | 25 Benefits of Becoming a Business Owner or Entrepreneur

If you regularly tune into the PA the FI Way podcast, you likely have had the thought about becoming a business owner or starting a side hustle. In this episode, we're diving into the 25 benefits of becoming a...
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118 | Student Loans, the New SAVE Plan, and PSLF Updates: Interview with Andrew Paulson, CSLP, from Student Loan Advice

With student loan interest starting to accrue again this month and student loan payments resuming next month, this is the student loan podcast episode you’ve been waiting for! Andrew Paulson, CSLP, who is a student...
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117 | What Are Your Money Rules for Your Rich Life? Interview with Shayne Foley, PA-C and Jordan Fisher, PA-C

In this episode, Shayne Foley, PA-C and Jordan Fisher, PA-C from The PA Blueprint join as guests to discuss Ramit Sethi's 10 Money Rules. We share our thoughts and personal variations of the rules, and we discuss...
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116 | Common Business Expenses for Self-Employed Healthcare Professionals

If you're a self-employed physician associate or other healthcare professional who is a practice owner or an independent contractor (1099), you likely have several business expenses that you could use to help lower...
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115 | Why Highly Compensated Employees Can't Always Max Out Their 401K

The contribution limit for your 401K in 2023 is $22,500 for those of us under the age of 50, so you're assuming you for sure can contribute that whole amount to max out your 401K out for the year, right??...
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114 | Changing Jobs? Here Are Your 4 Options for Your Old 401K

Many physician associates and other health care providers are changing jobs due to burnout or negotiating better compensation and benefits in other roles. But what are you supposed to do with the money in your old...
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113 | Medical Industry and Nonclinical Roles for Healthcare Providers: Interview with Rachel Jurgenson, PA-C

More and more healthcare providers are experiencing burnout and considering leaving medicine altogether. Instead of leaving medicine completely, it's possible that working in a nonclinical role in medical...
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112 | What an 85 Year Harvard Study Can Teach You About Health and Happiness

Did you know that Harvard has been conducting a study for 85 years now? This study is called the Harvard Study of Adult Development, and it has shown some interesting things about health and happiness. Perhaps to your...
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111 | What You Need to Know About Noncompete Agreements

You very likely either have seen or will see noncompete clauses come up when you're reviewing contracts throughout your career. What are noncompete agreements? Should you sign a contract with a noncompete clause in...
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110 | Interviewing Tips and Strategies

It doesn't matter if you're a new grad or an experienced healthcare provider, you very likely have some anxiety when you're preparing for an upcoming job interview. You may even feel more anxious when you're in the...
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109 | 5 Reasons Why Women Are Better Investors

Women often feel intimidated and overwhelmed when learning about investing and financial literacy. I used to feel that way! However, studies have shown that women actually tend to be better investors compared to men....
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