Financial independence in healthcare: how a dentist built a $7M nest egg

#91: It’s no secret that many healthcare professionals earn lots of money. So, you might think it’s relatively easy for them to achieve financial independence and retire early (or at least step back from demanding clinical hours).Aaaand….you’d be right about that!Sure, earning healthcare money is not a requirement for FIRE. But if you do, you certainly have more options…even if you also have large expenses (like kids).This week, I talk with Dr. G (anonymized, his request), a dentist with two kids in the midwest who built a $7 million nest egg before stepping back from clinical practice. He explains the actions he took to build his wealth…and what he’s doing now.We discuss:His career path as a dentistNet worth after finishing dental schoolAge when he broke even and when he reached FIHow much he earned right out of dental school, when he broke even, when he reached FI, plus how much he earns passively nowSpending level over the years, plus how much he spends post-FIAsset allocation breakdownMain actions he took that had the biggest impact on net worthHis thought process on stepping back from clinical work with two young kids still in towFIRE tips for people with kidsCheck it out here:https://hackyourwealth.com/dentist-financial-independence-retire-earlyWhat type of FIRE profiles (career path, earning level, family/kid status, etc) do you want to hear more about? Let me know by leaving a comment.Don't miss an episode, hit that subscribe button...If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotifyStitcherI need your help, please leave a listener review :)If you liked this episode, would you please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts? It’d mean the world to me and your review also helps others find my podcast, too!Related links:Schedule a private 1:1 consultation with meHYW private Facebook communityIntro/Outro: Old Bossa by Twin Musicom.

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