Personal Finance for Lawyers
In 2016, I was a wife, new mom, and junior Biglaw associate with over $670,000 of debt and a negative $342,000 net worth.By the end of 2021, my husband and I had paid off almost $500,000 of that debt (the total of our student loans) and now only have our mortgage…
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329 | Don't Make This Big Mistake with Your Money (opens the original)
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You might be making a big mistake with your money, and you probably don’t even realize it. Many lawyers are falling into the same trap and losing out on hundreds and thousands of dollars. In this episode, let's talk about the mistake that's sabotaging so many lawyers' finances and a simple shift that will help you start building wealth faster. Head to rhothomas.com/329 for the full episode show notes. Need help with your finances? Apply for a coaching session at rhothomas.com/apply.
328 | How Borrowed Desires Steal Your Wealth (opens the original)
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Have you ever bought something just because you saw other people with it? It's a common experience, but it's costing you more than the price of whatever you bought. In this episode, let's talk about how spending in this way leads to financial sabotage and some practical steps to overcome it. Head to rhothomas.com/328 for the full episode show notes. Need help with your finances? Apply for a coaching session at rhothomas.com/apply.
327 | The Plan for Sticking to Your Budget (opens the original)
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If you're one of the many lawyers who struggles to stick to a budget, I have a plan for you. Typically, one of three things is keeping you from staying on track. In this episode, let's talk about what these things are and how to fix them. Head to rhothomas.com/327 for the full episode show notes. Apply for help with your finances at rhothomas.com/apply.
326 | Improve Your Finances With These 2 Steps (opens the original)
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Society's normal money habits keep people stuck and struggling. What if you could take 2 steps to break that cycle and radically improve your finances? In this episode, let's explore wisdom from various sources and talk about 2 steps to redefine how you think about money and change your results with it. Head to rhothomas.com/326 for the full episode show notes. Apply for help with your finances at rhothomas.com/apply.
325 | Rewind: Your Money Is Not Happening to You (opens the original)
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Often when I talk to lawyers about their finances, they describe them as if their finances are happening to them, and they don’t even realize it. They talk about their money as if they have no control, but when you do that, you’re setting yourself up to fail. In this episode, we talk about what happens when you believe your finances are outside of your control and how you can turn things around when you acknowledge the power you have over your money. Head to rhothomas.com/325 for the full episod
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