#164 Extra, Extra: Hear All About Where Docs Can Keep Extra Savings

#164 Extra, Extra: Hear All About Where Docs Can Keep Extra Savings

Author: Nate Reineke April 22, 2026 Duration: 27:25

Building on the momentum of your high-earning years can sometimes feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. When it comes to finding a home for your extra savings, it can seem like there are a million account types, and it is becoming more common for doctors to feel they have hit a "tax wall" after filling up the usual buckets. While hitting those limits is a great milestone, it can also be confusing when you are looking for the next smart move for your money. In this episode, Nate Reineke and Kyle break down why you shouldn't let taxes alone drive your investment decisions, how to look beyond standard retirement accounts, and which strategies, like specialized employer plans or simply paying down debt, help physicians like you keep your big-picture goals on track without getting tangled in tax-saving traps. We also answer your colleagues’ questions. A Pediatrician in California says, “How do required minimum distributions work on the inherited IRA I received from my mother?” A GI Doc in VA asks, “I feel stuck in my house because we still have a 3% interest rate on our mortgage. We want to upgrade. Is it ever 'mathematically sound' to trade a 3% rate for a 6.5%” A Radiologist in Ohio wonders, “Should I over fund my 529 on purpose with plans to convert it to a Roth IRA for my child later on? Are you ready to turn worries about taxes and investing into a plan for college and retirement? If you’re evaluating your options and want to learn more, 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
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Should I pay down debt or invest? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
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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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