#142 Holiday Splurge or Retirement Nest Egg? What Should Doctors Do With 457 Distributions

#142 Holiday Splurge or Retirement Nest Egg? What Should Doctors Do With 457 Distributions

Author: Nate Reineke November 19, 2025 Duration: 25:56

If you get a distribution from your 457, it may feel like income that you can do whatever with. This time of year, it may be tempting to spend it on a Christmas retreat or a New Year’s reset, but is that going to steal your retirement nest egg? Nate Reineke and Chelsea Jones break down how that distribution can be used to bolster your retirement plans and how for Physician Family clients, it is already factored into their plan. We also answer your colleagues' questions. A Surgeon in New York says, “We are a little bit ahead on college savings for our 7 and 9 year old children, should we slow down?” Retired Family Medicine Doc in Oregon wants to know if they should do QCDs next year? A Psychiatrist in Chicago asks, “We want to move to a better neighborhood and buy a house that is twice as expensive as our current home. If we can afford the monthly mortgage, why not do it?” A Retired Urologist in Oregon is wondering, “Should we consider taking more than just the RMD in our inherited IRA in order to reduce ballooning during the end of the 10-year period, causing our taxable income to spike?” 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


Finding a clear path through financial planning feels uniquely challenging when your career is in medicine and your heart is at home with family. The Physician Family Finances Podcast exists in that specific, demanding space. Host Nate Reineke, alongside co-host Chelsea Jones, brings their experience as Certified Financial Planner™ professionals directly to conversations with physician parents. They understand the dual pressures of managing a practice, caring for kids, and making smart long-term decisions with your earnings. Each episode moves beyond generic advice to tackle the real questions you face, from navigating student loan strategies and investment options tailored to a physician's timeline to planning for retirement without sacrificing your family's present. This isn't about quick tips; it's about building a sustainable framework that aligns with your values and goals. Tune in for a candid, practical discussion that makes complex topics like tax laws and wealth building accessible, so you can gain confidence and clarity with your finances. The entire podcast is built on the principle that securing your future should feel like an achievable part of your life's work, not an overwhelming distraction from it.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Should you contribute to your company’s cash balance plan? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
Episode Overview: Join Nate Reineke and Ben Utley as they unveil insights into optimizing retirement and investment strategies tailored for self-employed physicians. This episode explores why a solo 401(k) might be more…
Are we on track for retirement? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:58
On today’s episode we answer more of your questions! Are we on track for retirement? My mom and dad need a little help with money - how much can I help? Is now the right time to upgrade in house? Another physician inheri…
How will you invest my money? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:47
On today's episode we answer YOUR questions! Should I stop contributing to my taxable account and 529s if we are going to move in a year? How much can we contribute to our grandchildren's 529 accounts without going over…
Should I pay off my house with my inheritance? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:19
How do I use my 529 to pay for college? Should I make regular 529 withdrawals or can I leave the 529 money in the account growing tax free as long as possible? I received a large inheritance, should I pay off my 2.5% mor…
Should I pay down debt or invest? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
On today’s show… Is it finally time to pay off my student loans? I make $700,000 a year and I want my spouse to work..am I wrong? Should I put my college money in cash or 529s? Did my $2M home purchase derail my retireme…
How should I choose a tax preparer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:09
On today’s show… • How do I choose the right tax preparer? • Why didn’t my automatic payment come out for my mortgage? • Should we move closer to our parents? • Should I count on hitting my RVUs? • Should I buy into my s…
Are Financial Advisors Worth it for Physicians? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:52
You’ve been waiting for it all this time. So here we are, on our 67th episode - here comes the shameless self promotion. Right? I mean what advisor doesnt think they are worth it. Well not only do we believe we are worth…
Physician College Planning: What your colleagues are saying now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:12
Physician culture is a funny thing. Your colleagues may be thinking the same thing you’re thinking (about paying for college) but you would never know. Well, we do. As our in house college planning specialist, Nate Reine…
Demystifying Defined Benefit Plans with Courtenay Shipley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:10
If something seems too good to be true, it probably is (not?) When physicians hear that they could save tens of thousands of dollars in taxes by utilizing a Defined Benefit Plan for retirement saving, it sounds like a pi…

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