The PA Is In | Tracy Bingaman | Physician Assistant/Physician Associate/PA-C/PA-S/PA Student

If you’ve been following along in our money series with special guest PA Sarah Miller, we’ve covered the basics of investing - why, how, and where. But what’s the final goal? What are we investing for?

For most of us the answer is retirement. But in order to retire, we need a big enough nest egg to be financially independent. In today’s episode, Sarah explains what financial independence is and how it relates to the FIRE movement. She also tells us what number we need to aim for in order to reach FI and be able to be work optional. 

Sarah is a personal finance nerd who learned about finances and investing from an early age from her father and grandfather, who both spent their careers in the corporate finance world. As an adult, Sarah immersed herself in the personal finance and FIRE spheres, learning from top experts. Sarah is my personal go-to for all financial questions, and she’s here to share her knowledge with all of you!

SPONSORS

AAPA Career Central: aapa.org/careercentral

CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT: https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY 

Code: TRACY⁠ 

CONNECT WITH SARAH

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-miller-pa-va/

RESOURCES

Previous episodes in Back to Basics Money Series: 

283: Back to Basics: Meet Sarah

287: Back to Basics: What Actually IS Investing?

290: Back to Basics: Traditional versus Roth - What’s the Difference?

293: Back to Basics: The Best Investments for Long-Term Success

ChooseFI: https://choosefi.com

JL Collins: https://jlcollinsnh.com

The Bogleheads Guide to Investing 

The White Coat Investor: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com

Physician on FIRE: https://www.physicianonfire.com

Amanda Holden - Invested Development: https://www.amanda-holden.com

Liz Thames - Frugalwoods: https://frugalwoods.com

Jamila Souffrant - Journey to Launch: https://journeytolaunch.com

Tiffany Aliche - The Budgetnista: https://thebudgetnista.com

Mad Fientist: https://www.madfientist.com

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

In this episode we dive into Sermo, and their new exclusive online community for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Learn how this secure platform fosters professional networking, offers paid survey opportunities, and provides valuable tools like the world's largest drug ratings database. 

Discover why Sermo’s focus on Advanced Practice Providers makes it a unique and supportive space for career growth and collaboration. We’ll also explore how being active in Sermo can help you earn extra money and maximize your experience in terms of connection and networking. 

Tune in for an honest review of Sermo and actionable tips for leveraging its resources to thrive in your career!

SERMO $20 LINK https://app.sermo.com:443/?sermoref=39d97a2c-f699-4f8b-b2f9-1eb131e18c75&utm_campaign=tell-a-friend 

SPONSORSPA JOB SOURCE: https://aapa.org/PAJobSource 

NEGOTIATION CONSULT: https://www.tracybingaman.com/negotiation-consult 

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠⁠ 

LINKS

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠⁠
⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠⁠

Struggling to get quality sleep? In this episode of The PA Is In, we’re diving into the importance of a consistent evening routine and how it can transform your sleep, health, and overall well-being. From tips on limiting blue light exposure to establishing a calming wind-down ritual, Tracy shares her personal nighttime routine and actionable strategies to help you wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day. Prioritize your rest and set yourself up for success—tune in to create your ideal nighttime routine today!

LINKS

Magnesium for Sleep

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

SPONSORSAAPA CAREER CENTRAL: https://aapa.org/career-central ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY⁠⁠  

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠ 

LINKS

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

Now that we’ve covered the importance of investing, types of retirement accounts, and the difference between Traditional and Roth, we’re moving on to discuss what to actually buy inside these accounts. What should you be investing in? How do you choose your investments? Sarah is here to teach us about index funds, how to interpret expense ratios, and the difference between dollar cost averaging and lump sum investing. 

If these terms are foreign to you or sound overwhelming, do not fear! Today’s episode is all about breaking down investing into manageable, easy to understand steps that you can start implementing today. 

Sarah is a personal finance nerd who learned about finances and investing from an early age from her father and grandfather, who both spent their careers in the corporate finance world. As an adult, Sarah immersed herself in the personal finance and FIRE spheres, learning from top experts. Sarah is my personal go-to for all financial questions, and she’s here to share her knowledge with all of you!

SPONSORS

AAPA Job Source: aapa.org/pajobsource

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

CONNECT WITH SARAH

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-miller-pa-va/

RESOURCES

Previous episodes in Back to Basics Money Series: 

283: Back to Basics: Meet Sarah

287: Back to Basics: What Actually IS Investing?

290: Back to Basics: Traditional versus Roth - What’s the Difference?

ChooseFI: https://choosefi.com

JL Collins website: https://jlcollinsnh.com

JL Collins book: The Simple Path to Wealth 

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

I’m unpacking my biggest career regrets. Things about my career as a physician assistant (now physician associate) that I’ve never shared before.

Want to land a raise in 2025? This episode of The PA Is In dives into the three essential steps to confidently negotiate a salary increase as a Physician Associate. Learn how to set clear compensation goals, craft a strategic approach to your conversations, and specific strategies to turn negotiation into collaboration. 

Don't forget to grab your free Clinician Negotiation Roadmap at tracybingaman.com/roadmap to start planning your path to earning more next year!

Want to land a raise in 2025? This episode of The PA Is In dives into the three essential steps to confidently negotiate a salary increase as a Physician Associate. Learn how to set clear compensation goals, craft a strategic approach to your conversations, and specific strategies to turn negotiation into collaboration. 

Don't forget to grab your free ⁠Clinician Negotiation Roadmap⁠ at⁠ tracybingaman.com/roadmap⁠ to start planning your path to earning more next year!

SPONSORSPA JOB SOURCE: https://aapa.org/PAJobSource 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY⁠⁠  

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠⁠ 

LINKS

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠⁠

We’re back with the next episode in our Back to Basics Money Series! Sarah is here to discuss everything IRAs. What’s the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA? What’s a Backdoor Roth? How do these affect my taxes?

Sarah is here to answer all these questions and more! We also dive into risk tolerance and stock market fluctuations. 

Sarah is a personal finance nerd who learned about finances and investing from an early age from her father and grandfather, who both spent their careers in the corporate finance world. As an adult, Sarah immersed herself in the personal finance and FIRE spheres, learning from top experts. Sarah is my personal go-to for all financial questions, and she’s here to share her knowledge with all of you!

SPONSORS

⁠AAPA Career Central: aapa.org/careercentral

CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT: https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY 

Code: TRACY⁠ 

CONNECT WITH SARAH

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-miller-pa-va/

RESOURCES

Previous episodes: Never Say Never: The Journey of a Critical Care PA

Back to Basics: Meet Sarah

Back to Basics: What Actually IS Investing?

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

In PA school we learned the first treatment to almost every disease is lifestyle modifications. But why do we wait until a patient receives a diagnosis instead of being proactive about starting lifestyle modifications earlier? How do we actually help patients follow through with making effective lifestyle modifications? What do we do if we know we need to make changes in our own lifestyles?

My guest today is here to answer these questions and more! Dr. Jennifer Harrington is a PA with 25 years of experience and has held pivotal roles in professional leadership, advocacy, and PA education. She worked in rural medicine for many years and is now a PA program director, following her passion for education. She also runs her own non-profit, Called to Serve, organizing medical missions trips. 

Dr. Harrington shares how she was able to prevent burnout by creating routines and habits that focus on nutrition and quality self care. In order to effectively carry out her several roles and responsibilities, Dr. Harrington discusses how she learned the importance of taking care of herself so that she can better take care of others. 

Do you want to learn the keys of how to become a happier and healthier PA? Tune into today’s episode to learn what you can start implementing today!

SPONSORS

AAPA Job Source: aapa.org/pajobsource

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT: https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

CONNECT WITH DR. HARRINGTON

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-harrington-dms-pa-c-dfaapa-209a541a2/

Called to Serve Non-profit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/730502455633943 

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

We are talking about something that’s close to my heart: how YOU, as a healthcare provider, can make your life, career, and patient care better, not through big system changes, but through personal, daily actions that add up in huge ways.

So today, we’re focusing on five things you can do to thrive as a provider. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just want to fine-tune your daily routines, these tips will help.

SPONSORS

⁠⁠⁠CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT⁠: ⁠https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY⁠  

⁠ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING, LLC⁠: ⁠advancedpracticeplanning.com/financialadvisorforpas⁠

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠ 

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST ⁠https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog⁠

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠⁠

We’re back with the next episode in our Back to Basics Money Series! Sarah is here to discuss the basics of getting started with investing. 

Do you get confused when you hear all the investing lingo and acronyms? Does it sound like a foreign language? Do you know the difference between a 401k and a 403b and an IRA?

Sarah is here to answer all these questions and more! In today’s episode, we’re explaining the difference between saving and investing and talking about how to actually get started investing for your future. 

SPONSORS

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT: https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING, LLC: advancedpracticeplanning.com/financialadvisorforpas

CONNECT WITH SARAH

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-miller-pa-va/

RESOURCES

Previous episodes: Never Say Never: The Journey of a Critical Care PA

Back to Basics: Meet Sarah

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠ 

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠  

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support