287 | Making Financial Decisions from the Future

What if you could pay off all of your credit card debt in the next year? How would that change the choices you make today? The thing is: short-term spending decisions can make or break that goal. One of my clients experienced this firsthand. In this episode, let’s...

286 | Removing the Temptation to Spend

I ate a whole bag of Almond Joy snack size candy bars by myself. I have a huge sweet tooth, and when I have chocolate in the house, I’m eating it. Many lawyers find themselves in similar situations with respect to their personal finances and the things they like to...

285 | Getting to the First $100k

It took us 3.5 years to go from negative $342k to positive $100k in net worth. They say the first $100k is the hardest, but we made it through a combination of paying down debt, investing, and a little luck. In this episode, let’s talk about our journey from...

283 | Confession: I Have Some Credit Card Debt

I have a confession: I have some credit card debt. Those of you who have been around for some time may not be surprised by this because I’ve been using debt strategically for years. Due to some circumstances in my business, I haven’t paid this particular...