PA the FI Way

Take a listen to hear Ludi's story of how she came to the United States from Haiti as an older teenager, went to undergrad, started working, and eventually went to PA school! She worked hard and took guidance from others to take the leap to become a PA. Ludi also shares how she graduated without having to take out any student loan debt. She is working on a few projects including a future children'...

Want to be inspired today? Take a listen to hear Alpha share his amazing story of how he and his wife are on the path to financial independence to create freedom for their family. In addition to working as a pediatric physician assistant / physician associate, he has been working on various side hustles to earn extra income and increase monthly cash flow. We discuss owning ATM machines, crowdfundi...

The creators behind Prescriptions and Paychecks join me on the show for this fun and informative conversation! Stephanie works as a dermatology PA-C, and her husband, Santiago, works as a PharmD. They are pursing FIRE with three young kiddos (raccoons), and they share how using an Au Pair (Bro Pair) has been helpful for childcare. They are currently enjoying their jobs so much that they are not te...

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...

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/   You can now support the show through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway &nb...

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...

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...

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 ep...

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...

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...

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 yo...

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 inspira...

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...

Most PAs graduate from PA school with over six figures of student loan debt! There are so many options to pay back your debt, some of which can include trading your service as a PA to have your student loans forgiven such as PSLF. Another plan may include refinancing with a private lender for a lower interest rate, but in some cases, it may make sense to actually keep federal student loans. For so...

Daphné Vanessa, Esq. and Shamil Rodriguez, co-hosts of The Student Loan Podcast and Founders of Start Noo share why they started these projects. They are an incredibly fun couple who are very passionate about how problematic the student loan system is, and they created Start Noo as a potential solution for you to help pay back your student loan debt from undergrad and PA school.  The Student...

Have you considered taking a sabbatical at some point during your career as a PA (physician assistant / physician associate)? Or maybe you thought sabbaticals were only for professors and that you couldn't take one as a PA? This episode with Shayne Foley, PA-C, reviews how you can take a sabbatical (or a few!) during your career as a PA, as well as what some of the benefits of sabbaticals are. Sha...

Working 4 days per week instead of 5 days as a PA has many advantages, but there are a few disadvantages as well. However, the benefits seem to fit with many financial independence ideals, so it is something worth considering and exploring as an option for your career!  Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Join the private Facebook group created...

Are you a Pre-PA student looking for guidance as how you can stand out as an applicant while applying to PA school? Or are you a PA student that is looking for extra support while in PA school? Take a listen to meet Katie and Beth, who are two incredibly fun and motivating mentors for Pre-PAs and PA students. They offer several types of services to help you out throughout your journey as you becom...

Have you felt as though you need some career guidance as a PA, or need help fighting burnout? Shayne and Jordan join us in this really fun interview to discuss The PA Blueprint: Your guide to career advancement, getting rich, avoiding burnout, and finding your dream job.  Visit the website to get your copy of The PA Blueprint, and use special code pathefiway25 for 25% off your purchase!...

Paul "Lambo" the FIlightER, Creator of the FIlightER Podcast and Blog, joins us as the first guest who is an early retiree that has achieved FIRE! He used to work as a CPA, so he provides excellent insight from that background throughout the episode. He shares his Triple 7: 7 financial wins, 7 financial mistakes, and 7 pieces of advice for millennials. However, since he is so full of wisdom and st...

Paul "Lambo" the FIlightER, Creator of the FIlightER Podcast and Blog, joins us as the first guest who is an early retiree that has achieved FIRE! He used to work as a CPA, so he provides excellent insight from that background throughout the episode. He shares his Triple 7: 7 financial wins, 7 financial mistakes, and 7 pieces of advice for millennials. However, since he is so full of wisdom and st...

Have you considered starting a business or authoring a book as a side hustle on your way to financial independence? Or are you a pre-PA student looking for tips to get into PA school and succeeding once you do? Our guest, Savanna Perry, PA-C, is not only an awesome dermatology physician assistant, but she is also a business owner of The PA Platform, podcast host of The Pre-PA Club, and author of P...

Burnout is a syndrome that many healthcare workers have experienced, especially during the COVID pandemic. PAs are no exception, and around 50% of PAs will experience burnout at some point during their working careers.  This episode reviews what burnout is, the costs and risks of burnout, the contributing factors, burnout symptoms, and what you can do to try to fight burnout as a PA. Addition...

The Mega Backdoor Roth is a strategy that may allow you to save more money into your Roth account for the year after maxing out your 401K, allowing for tax-free growth and tax-free future withdrawals. However, it is somewhat rare that employers and 401K administrators allow this strategy. Learn the questions to ask to find out if you're eligible, and the process of utilizing the Mega Backdoor Roth...

Join us as Kristin Burton, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-HM, shares her amazing debt payoff story. After PA school, she paid off over $161,000 over the course of 16 months! After her student loan debt was paid off, she and her husband decided to pay off their mortgage before she even turned 30yo. Amazing!  Kristin is a critical care PA (physician assistant) on the way to FI (financial independence), and sh...