Personal Finance for Lawyers

265 | Money Tips for People Who Like to Spend

Is there any hope for your finances when you love to spend money? I spoke recently with a friend who told me that her biggest struggle with managing her money has always been her spending habits. During our conversation, I shared a few tips that I teach my clients that I thought would help her. In this episode, listen in as I share those same tips with you. If you love to spend but also want to manage your money better, this is the episode for you. Head to rhothomas.com/265 for the full episode show notes.

264 | Money, Life, & Law with Heather Moulder

What do you do when you realize that you don't want to practice law anymore? Or that you want to change practice areas? These are both situations that Heather Moulder found herself in. Heather is a lawyer-turned-business coach who built a career and life on her own terms and teaches other lawyers how to do the same. In this episode, Heather and I discuss the personal and professional challenges she's overcome and how she now helps her clients design fulfilling practices that fit their lives. Head to rhothomas.com/264 for the full episode show notes.

263 | How to Prepare to Buy a House

Many of my clients believed they'd never be able to purchase a home, but it turned out they were closer than they thought. Summer is prime homebuying season. Whether you're buying your first or your next home, you want to make sure you're prepared. In this episode, let's talk about some things to consider as you prepare to buy your home, including how much to spend and how to fund your purchase. Head to rhothomas.com/263 for the full episode show notes.

262 | Take the Next Step

Many lawyers get stuck in the cycle of learning about personal finance but not making real changes. But taking action—one step at a time—is the key to transforming your finances. In this episode, let's talk about why taking the next step is important and how each step forward builds momentum for your eventual financial success. Head to rhothomas.com/262 for the full episode show notes.

261 | Putting Money in Its Proper Place

Let's talk about glorifying money and putting it on a pedestal vs. neglecting money and not caring about it. Both extremes can be detrimental to your finances and your experience of life. In this episode, let's talk about these views of money and how to put money in its proper place. Head to rhothomas.com/261 for the full episode show notes.

260 | When You Don't Want to Manage Your Money

Have you ever felt like you just don't want to manage your money? It's something that has come up with multiple attorneys I've talked with. But whether you want to manage your money is the wrong question. In this episode, let's talk about what the correct question is and what to focus on to stay motivated on your money journey. Head to rhothomas.com/260 for the full episode show notes.

259 | Three Layers of Financial Protection

Protecting yourself financially encompasses more than your typical emergency fund. I help my clients implement three layers of protection. Having multiple layers of protection provides multiple safety nets in case of emergencies or unexpected expenses. In this episode, let's talk about the multiple layers of protection you can implement in your finances. Head to rhothomas.com/259 for the full episode show notes.

258 | Be Willing to Be Wrong

What if you’re wrong? If you believe there’s nothing you can do to change your finances, you’ll never even try to do anything to change your finances. Sometimes that kind of thinking is the only thing holding us back from the results we want. In this episode, let's talk about how a willingness to be wrong can be the key to unlocking new possibilities and achieving your goals. Head to rhothomas.com/258 for the full episode show notes.

257 | From Bankruptcy to Wealthy Woman Lawyer with Davina Frederick (Part 2)

Davina Frederick is a sought-after business coach for women law firm owners, who is very clear on how to use her money to create the life she wants. Because of her personal experiences, she has a lot of financial wisdom. In this episode, Davina talks about how she and her husband have thought through the financial impact of some of their life decisions, the importance of being clear about what you want in life, and the financial pitfalls she's seen her clients and others encounter. This is part two of a two-part conversation. Head to rhothomas.com/257 for the full episode show notes.

256 | From Bankruptcy to Wealthy Woman Lawyer with Davina Frederick (Part 1)

From building a thriving firm, giving it up, and building an even more successful one to empowering women law firm owners to create wealth and fulfillment on their own terms, Davina Frederick is a force to be reckoned with. The personal and professional challenges she's faced along her journey have helped her hone in on exactly what's important to her. In this episode, Davina opens up about building her businesses, the personal crises that caused her to reassess the path she was on, and why she will never not manage her own money again. This is part one of a two-part conversation. Head to rhothomas.com/256 for the full episode show notes.