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About James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP

James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, is the author of The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investing and blogs at http://whitecoatinvestor.com. He is not a licensed financial adviser, accountant, or attorney and recommends you consult with your own advisers prior to acting on any information you read here.

Posts by James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP

Emergency Physician Finances: Fix Common Planning Gaps

May 9, 2025 - James A. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

In a recent meeting, I heard about an 80-year-old worth $25 million who recently lost his wife…

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What To Know If You’re a 1099 Independent Contractor

August 13, 2024 - James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 2 Comments

Question My new employer wants to make me a “1099.” What do I need to know as…

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Why Performance Chasing Is an Investing Error

June 14, 2024 - James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Question I’m now eligible for my 401(k), and I need to pick which mutual funds to invest…

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The Truth About Index Funds

February 10, 2024 - James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 1 Comment

Question My financial advisor says he can beat index funds. I also read an article saying that…

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The Simple Way to Build Wealth

August 1, 2023 - James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Question I am overwhelmed by all things financial. What is the simplest, most reliable way for me to…

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Lessons Learned from the Silicon Valley Bank Meltdown

May 8, 2023 - James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Question I was shocked to see bank runs in March 2023. I thought those went away after…

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What is a 457 Retirement Plan and Should I Use It?

February 10, 2023 - James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 1 Comment

Question I recently changed jobs and my new job offers both a 403(b) plan and a 457(b)…

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3 Big Tax Deductions for Doctors

November 11, 2022 - James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Question: I feel like I’m paying more in tax than most of the other doctors I know….

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What To Do About Low Expected Returns

May 12, 2022 - James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Q: I read some projections that showed the returns of stocks and bonds would be very low…

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Three Temptations Docs Should Avoid When Trying to Grow Their Money

February 17, 2022 - James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Q. I just sold an investment and will need to pay taxes on the gains in a…

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