Ellaine Maala
Wealthy Nurse Podcast: Money, FI, Investing for Nurses
Wealthy Nurse Podcast (formerly Scrubs and Stocks Podcas)t is a podcast hosted by Ellaine Maala, RN, NP who is a finance educator, nurse, and owner of Nursing Flowsheet LLC, which is a finance and career blog for nurses. This podcast is created to help nurses build wealth through investing in the stock market, real estate or in their own businesses. Nurses deserve options whether they want to retire early or work until retirement. Money, FI, Investing. for Nurses by a Nurse.
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Jun 28, 2026
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Episodes
#55: Is Early Retirement Possible for Nurses?! w/ Ari Taublieb CFP 05.05.2025 37:26
In this episode of the podcast, the host welcomes Ari Taublieb CFP, the host of the Early Retirement Podcast, to discuss the ins and outs of early retirement. Ari shares his journey from a would-be professional soccer player to a certified financial planner disenchanted with traditional financial strategies aimed at the ultra-wealthy. He critiques the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) mo...
#54: 3 Money Lessons on Financial Independence and Retire Early (FI/RE) as A Nurse 28.04.2025 15:26
In this episode, I talked about the concept of financial freedom and shares three impactful lessons from my journey as a nurse. I explained what financial independence and the FIRE movement (Financial Independence Retire Early) are, and highlight my achievement of 'Coast FI,' a state where one's investments grow to cover retirement expenses without further contributions. ...
#53: The BEST Financial Freedom Strategy for Nurses 14.04.2025 13:23
In this episode, I talked about MY financial freedom strategy and WHAT is the BEST strategy for you. I talked about what I focus on my journey which is making more money as a nurse, starting a business and investing in stock market assets. REGISTER FOR THE FREE INVESTING CLASS: https://www.nursewhoinvests.com/class Scrubs and Stocks Podcast is a podcast hosted by E...
#52: What is a COMFORTABLE NURSING SALARY?! [big announcement inside] 31.03.2025 16:36
Understanding Nursing Salaries: Comfortable Range and Tips for Financial Success Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we dive into nursing salaries in the United States and discuss what constitutes a 'comfortable' salary. I share insights on the factors that influence this range, such as location, cost of living, and individual circumstances. I'll also announce my big move to the Bay Area an...
#51: 4 Nursing Career Mistakes that Keeps you STUCK and UNFULFILLED 17.03.2025 12:26
Here are the FOUR mistakes most nurses make in their career (and I've made as well) and why they are STUCK or does not like their job as nurses. Nursing is a great profession and I absolutely love my job although there was a time in my career that I questioned if I made the right decision to be a nurse. Hopefully this video will encourage you to leverage your nursing degree to build a life that yo...
#50: Is Nursing a "Recession Proof" Profession?! What should you do as a nurse during market downturns 08.03.2025 19:17
Episode 50: Is Nursing a "Recession Proof" Profession?! What should you do as a nurse during market downturns In this episode, I talked about recession. Is nursing a recession proof profession? The current landscape of our economy, politics and markets is very volatile w/ signals of recession coming or already here. I talked about why nurses are NOT safe during these time and shared ways on h...
#49: the FOUR accounts you need to be a WEALTHY nurse 24.02.2025 13:24
One of the best ways to do this is by setting up the right financial accounts. I talked about the four accounts that will help you build a solid financial foundation and create long-term wealth. If you want to learn about the tools I use to be a wealthy nurse, check out this blog post: Financial Tools My HYSA: ALLY BANK - gives 4.2% Capital One Savings Brokerage Firms: M...
#48: 3 Reasons WHY I NO LONGER OVERTIME as a Nurse & what I do instead 10.02.2025 13:53
I no longer work overtime as a nurse - here are 3 reasons why If you want to learn more about money, investing and nursing: http://www.nursingflowsheet.com Sign up for my investing class: http://www.nursewhoinvests.com/class Scrubs and Stocks Podcast is a podcast hosted by Ellaine Maala, RN, NP who is a finance educator, nurse, and owner of NursingFlowsheet LLC, which is a finance an...
#47: A lesson about taking CALCULATED RISKS in life and money 03.02.2025 25:18
This may not be my typical style of video, but I want to talk about why you need to take risks in life in general (AND INVESTING) and how this can help you see your full potential. A lot of people say that investing in the stock market is RISKY, but everything in life is risk-free. I went from risk averse, to risk tolerant to now, taking more calculated risks to improve myself person...
#46: 7 WAYS to Increase Your Income as a Nurse 27.01.2025 19:38
How to Increase your Nursing Salary and earn as much as $300k or MORE In this video, I talked about ways on how you can increase your income with your nursing degree. These are all things I HAVE DONE personally to increase my income. Check out the video HERE If you want to learn more about money, investing and nursing: http://www.nursingflowsheet.com Scrubs and Stocks Podcast is a po...
#45: Why I love Systems When It Comes to Money & 3 -STEP Framework to Start your Financial Journey 20.01.2025 18:30
January 20, 2025 Episode 45: Three Simple STEP Framework To Start Your Financial Journey in 2025 In this episode, I talked about 3 things or steps I am doing to start 2025 financial journey as a wealthy nurse who wants to achieve financial freedom. ✅ Recap of my year and how being stagnant and resting is actually good for you ✅ 3 steps or things to do to start the year right&nb...
#44: Redefining what being a WEALTHY NURSE really means 02.12.2024 20:36
December 2, 2024 Episode 44: #44: Redefining what being a WEALTHY NURSE really means It's time to redefine what FINANCIAL FREEDOM means for nurses. If you're a nurse who is feeling stuck in the grind of bedside nursing and wondering how you can build wealth w/o sacrificing your well being, this episode is for you. I talked about practical steps to grow your wealth, achieve financ...
#43: Six SIMPLE Steps to Financial Freedom as a Nurse 18.11.2024 24:43
Episode 43: November 18,2024: 6 SIMPLE Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom as a Nurse In this video, I talked about the steps to achieve financial freedom as a nurse working full time. You deserve to have the option and the choice. Money is a tool and should be used as such. If you want the FREE Checklist and Roadmap to become a Financially Free Nurse: http://www.nursewhoinvests.com/financia...
#42: A Triple Tax Advantaged Account your can use for Retirement as Nurses 11.11.2024 10:29
November 11, 2024 Episode 42: Open Enrollment: A Triple Tax Advantaged Account for Retirement as Nurses It's open enrollment, and if you are switching insurances and want to take advantage of this triple tax advantaged investment account called health savings account, this is your chance. I talked about the benefits of this account and how you can incorporate it fo...
#41: The TRUTH about passive income (and why I prefer Stock Market Investing as a Nurse) 04.11.2024 12:37
As a nurse who works full time, I will hold your hand and tell you the TRUTH about passive income. The idea of making money while you sleep is super appealing, especially if you’re a nurse like myself and wants to find ways to achieve financial freedom. To watch the full youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IFpoKHHdgY&t In this video, I’ll break down the realities of rea...
#40: How Uncovering your Money Story Can Help you w/ Better Money Management w/ Lindsey Konchar, MSW, CSFW 21.10.2024 28:12
October 21,2024 Episode 40: How Uncovering your Money Story Can Help you w/ Better Money Management w/ Lindsey Konchar, MSW, CSFW Money Mindset is one of the topics I love talking about when it comes to Financial Freedom for Nurses. In this episode, I interviewed Lindsey who is a financial therapist and we talked about how uncovering your money stories and money trauma can help you manage your mon...
#39: 5 Things I do to "Budget" my paycheck as a Nurse Practitioner : Pay Day Routine 14.10.2024 16:47
October 14, 2024 Episode 39: 5 Things I do to Budget my paycheck as a nurse practitioner I talked about my TRUTH when it comes to budgeting as a nurse practitioner.. I don't really budget or at least use templates to budget.. here are the 5 things I do w/ my paycheck as a nurse practitioner that helps me become intentional w/ my money and helps me build wealth and reach financial freedom as a nurs...
#38: My 7 Streams of Income as a Nurse: How to Retire Early 30.09.2024 16:21
September 30,2024 Episode 38: My 7 Streams of Income as a Nurse: How to Retire Early In this youtube video, I talked about my different sources of income as a nurse. It's essential to have multiple streams of income to be able to have more money so you can invest more and accelerate your FIRE journey. Financial Independence, retire early is a movement where you can make work optional a...
#37: Is Investing in the Stock Market RISKY!? 5 Things to Do to NOT lose money as a Nurse! 23.09.2024 13:41
September 23,2024 Episode 37: Is Investing in the Stock Market RISKY!? 5 things to do to NOT lose money as a Nurse You can't talk about investing in the stock market without talking about RISKS! Investing comes with risks whether you pick the "safest" investment. But there are ways to lower your risk of losing money as a nurse and I will share them with you with this episode. Not inves...
#36: The TWO BIGGEST EXPENSES You have as a Nurse & How to Lower Them 16.09.2024 16:30
September 16,2024 Episode 36: The TWO BIGGEST EXPENSES You have as a Nurse & How to Lower Them Want to know the BIGGEST EXPENSES you have as a nurse?! no, it's not your mortgage payment or car payment. I talked about the two biggest expenses and some strategies you can do to lower them. learn how to invest in the stock market as a nurse, invest in yourself. If you want to atte...
#35: Quitting Nursing (or your 9-5) to Become an Entrepreneur?! 09.09.2024 20:32
September 9.2024 Episode 35: Quitting Nursing (or your 9-5) to Become an Entrepreneur?! In this episode, I talked about my thoughts on becoming a business owner and a full time nurse practitioner. There are so many people and so many content that romanticizes entrepreneurship but this is NOT for the weak. I talked about my plans regarding working full time vs working on side hustles. I a...
#34: Working in Health Informatics WHILE having a business & Building Wealth w/ Wilson Liang PA 26.08.2024 1:03:00
August 26, 2024 Episode 34: Working in Health Informatics WHILE running a business & Building Wealth w/ Wilson Liang PA In this episode, I talked with my good friend Wilson Liang, PA who is a true epitome of leveraging your career to build wealth. Wilson is a Physician Assistant who works in health informatics all while investing in real restate, stock market, running a business...
#33: Do NOT make these 5 common mistakes on your 401k Retirement Account 19.08.2024 16:11
Aug 19 2024 Episode 33: Do NOT make these 5 common mistakes on your 401k Retirement Account In this episode, I talked about the 5 common mistakes when it comes to investing in your 401k retirement accounts as nurses. Some of these mistakes I have myself including not taking advantage of the employer match. You also need to look at the bigger picture on how this account fits in your...
#32: The BIGGEST takeaway from the book Psychology of Money: the TRUE FINANCIAL FREEDOM 12.08.2024 16:28
Aug 12 2024 Episode 32: My BIGGEST takeaway from the book Psychology of Money In this episode, I talked about the lessons/ takeways from one of my favorite books on money called Psychology of Money. It talks about the real meaning of financial freedom and why I am trying to pursue this in my life. it's also sooo important to define YOUR OWN ENOUGH. Attend my Investing 101 for...
#31: Non Bedside Nursing & How to Optimize Career to Pursue your Passion w/ Sara Fung RN 05.08.2024 37:56
Aug 4 2024 Episode 31: #31: Non Traditional Nursing & How to Optimize Career to Pursue your Passion w/ Sara Fung RN In this episode, I had the privilege to talk to Sara Fung. her journey as a nurse, founder of The RN Resume, national speaker, author of Wisdom of Nurses & also someone who travels, does gymnastics, run + also a mom. We talked about non-traditional nursing jobs...
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