PA the FI Way

In this episode, my top 10 financial independence books that I've read over the past few years are reviewed, as well as 3 honorable mentions. Additionally, some other great books that PAs have written for current and future PAs are discussed. Interested in purchasing one of these books? Support the show by ordering through the links below!

My Top 10 FI Book Recommendations: 

- The Simple Path to Wealth 

- Quit Like a Millionaire 

- The Psychology of Money

- Set for Life

- Choose FI

- I Will Teach You to Be Rich

- Atomic Habits 

- The Millionaire Next Store 

- Rich Dad Poor Dad 

- The 4-Hour Workweek

Honorable Mentions:

- Your Money or Your Life

- Financial Freedom 

- The Richest Man in Babylon 

Books Authored by PAs for Current and Future PAs: 

- Physician Assistant School Personal Statement Guide ***Use code PAFI to get 10% off your copy!***

- Physician Assistant School Interview Guide ***Use code PAFI to get 10% off your copy!***

- The PA Blueprint 

- PA Next Steps

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Bonds can help smooth some of the volatility that investing in stocks may provide, and I bonds in particular can serve as a good hedge against inflation. 

The White Coat Investor's post on how to buy I bonds: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/buy-i-bonds/

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Negotiating can seem so intimidating, but it can be a huge tool to help you build wealth over time. In this episode, an overview of various items that you can (and probably should) negotiate are discussed. Hint: it's not just your compensation! Whether you're negotiating for your first PA job out of PA school or you're renegotiating in your current role, it's important to know what your top goals and priorities are. Additionally, it's vital to understand what your contract states as well as what to look for in a contract (if you have one). Finally, some negotiating tips are reviewed to try to help give you the edge in the process. Best of luck in your negotiations throughout your career as a PA! 

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Have you ever taken a personality test such as Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, etc.? These test results can be so incredibly revealing about how you perceive the world and why you act the way you do.  They can also show you your strengths, and equally important, your weaknesses.

My amazing and wonderful sister joins me as a guest to share how we have very opposite personalities, and how that has affected us throughout the years. If you are able to learn about the personality types of the loved ones in your life, your health care professional colleagues, or even your patients, you will be able to communicate better with them because you can see where they are coming from. Great communication is key with your spouse or life partner as you are trying to build wealth together on the way to financial independence! 

You can use Google to search for a free personality test to take, and if you decide to take the Myers-Briggs test, you can use your results to search https://www.16personalities.com to read more about how your results affect the various relationships in your life. 

Connect with me to share your personality type results as well as how knowing the results have helped you!

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What better topic for this episode airing on the last day of the year than to celebrate some financial wins of 2021 and financial goals of 2022 of some of the podcast listeners?! 

Thank you to those who shared for contributing, and for those listening as I hope you find these motivating for you to reach your financial goals on your way to financial independence. 

In this episode, the following items were discussed the most:

- Tracking your net worth (check out this blog post about calculating and tracking your net worth using Personal Capital)

- The power of Roth IRAs

- Investing while paying off debt including student loans 

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StudentLoanAdvice.com 

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My husband and I just returned from our trip to Costa Rica this past weekend, and in this episode, I share how we were able to travel hack the trip by using travel rewards from credit card sign up bonuses to earn free travel!

Additionally, take a listen to hear about the beautiful Hyatt hotel that we stayed at (Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo) for free using points, as well as the fun activities and adventures that we did such as ziplining, fishing, taking a side-by-side tour, etc. 

The Southwest Companion pass is discussed as one of the best flight values out there for point redemption. Overviews of some solid travel rewards credit cards are also provided for the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Business Ink, Southwest business and personal cards, and the World of Hyatt card. 

If you're interested in reading more about travel rewards, check out this blog post. 

Check out these cards that were mentioned to learn more: 

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase Business Cards

Southwest Cards (personal and business)

World of Hyatt (no referral link currently available)

Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and don't know where to start? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!

I want to celebrate your 2021 financial wins and your 2022 financial goals during next week's episode! Send them to me through Instagram or Facebook, or send me an email at [email protected] !

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Take a look at the Great Holiday Gift Guide that was curated for current and future PAs to see if there are any wants or needs for you!

This episode was prompted by a question asked in the PA the FI Way Facebook group that was created for current and future PAs interested in financial independence. If you haven't already, feel free to join! Interestingly enough, several high-income professionals besides physicians may qualify for "physician loans", including PAs, depending on the lender. However, would pursuing a physician loan be wise for a new grad PA? As with many topics in personal finance, there are several pros and cons to consider, and the decision really is a personal one. Physician loans may seem more appealing on the surface than what the details actually show once you dig deeper. 

Sponsor for today's show: StudentLoanAdvice.com can help you assess your specific student loan situation as a new grad PA to help you formulate a plan to pay back your student loans in the most cost-effective, and efficient way! 

It's almost time for Christmas! Use this holiday gift guide created just for current and future PAs for gift ideas! 

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Evan and Ginger with PA Money Sense share some guidance for budgeting while in PA school. It can be so tempting to take out the max of student loans that you can get, as well as spend every dollar of it! However, keep in mind that you will have to pay interest for each dollar that you spend. 

Evan and Ginger also tell us about their budgeting tool that they created to help you track your budget during PA school. You can use code PAFI30 to receive 30% off the PA School Budget Tracker! 

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Jacob, Cofounder of My PA Box, joins us on the show today to share the benefits of this incredibly helpful resource for those applying to PA school. My PA Box can help you narrow down which PA programs would be the best fit for you to apply to, ultimately cutting costs as well as headaches from your life! Jacob also shares how My PA Box was started with his business partner, as well as the inspirational stories of both himself and his family. 

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The most wonderful time of year is just around the corner! If you're a pre-PA, a PA student, or a practicing PA-C, this holiday gift guide was curated just for you to give you some ideas for your wishlist. Otherwise, if instead you're the significant other or family member of a current or future PA, but have no clue what to get them, then you're also in the right place! 

Check out the holiday gift guide by clicking here! 

Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and holiday season!

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