#137 Should Physicians Have a Whole Life Policy?

As a young doc, it can seem like everyone has something to sell you. Many physicians can end up with a whole life policy that they don’t actually need, and that policy can have a loan against it without you really knowing what’s happening. Nate Reineke and Chelsea Jones break down why these policies are often sold in the first place, how the loans work, and how you can get out of them. They also give some suggestions on what you can do with that money once you escape the trap. We also answer your colleagues' questions. A webinar attendee asked, “Should I make a retirement budget or use 80% of my current expenses when calculating how much I need to save?” A double doc family in West Virginia says both of us work at a University and have a plan with a mandatory 6% contribution. Is this outside the $23,500 limit in 401(k)’s (or other plans)? An emergency med doctor in Tennessee wants to know if he should set up an S-Corp instead of being a sole proprietor, and if he can pay his wife a salary for the work she does to help him. A Psychiatrist in West Virginia just relocated and has some cash leftover from the sale of their home. They want to know where the best place is to put this? Are you ready to turn worries about taxes and investing into all the money you need for college and retirement? It’s time to make a plan and get on track. To find out if we’re a match visit physicianfamily.com and click get started or, you can ask a question of your own by emailing podcast@physicianfamily.com. See marketing disclosures at physicianfamily.com/disclosures