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

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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108 | How to Talk With Your Spouse About Finances

My husband was finally able to join as a guest on the podcast for this episode! We share about how we were clueless when it came to finances early in our relationship, how we made financial mistakes, and how we are...
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107 | The Drawbacks of Financial Independence (And the Solutions to Help)

While there are so many potential benefits to pursuing and reaching financial independence (hello, work being optional!), it is important to also consider the few potential drawbacks that may come with it. Learn what...
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106 | How to Begin Your Job Search in PA School (And How to Job Search Throughout Your Career)

As a PA student, there are different ways that you can begin your job search right now for your first PA role while you are still in PA school. In this episode, a few important things to search for in your first PA...
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105 | How to Take Care of Your Mental Health In PA School

PA school is TOUGH. You're learning so much information at once, the stakes are high, and the pressure feels intense. PA school can take a toll on your confidence, your friendships, your relationships, your physical...
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