228 | How to Get Through the Holidays Without Going Into Debt

Tired of going deeper in debt year after year around the holidays? Start planning now so you can break that cycle. In this episode, let’s talk about strategies you can implement to stop going into each new year with new debt from the holidays. Topics Discussed...

227 | Be Honest With Yourself

Here’s one of the biggest reasons you may not be making progress on your financial goals: You’re lying to yourself about how much room you actually have for your goals in your finances. This comes up especially around lifestyle choices, where we sometimes...

226 | Should I Stop Using Credit Cards?

Managing your money well doesn’t mean never using credit cards. There are actually some pretty good reasons to use credit cards over cash. It’s all in HOW you use them. In this episode, let’s talk about the trap of using your credit cards incorrectly...

225 | What You Want Now vs. What You Want Most

One of the biggest reasons that many lawyers never achieve their financial goals is they get caught up in the things they want in the present. But by focusing on the things they want now, they ultimately sacrifice the things they want most. In this episode,...

224 | When Having Money Feels Uncomfortable

You might think that having more money would make everything better. But what I have found is often lawyers don’t know how to handle having more money at first. It feels uncomfortable, and they find ways to get rid of it and sabotage their progress. In this episode,...

222 | Managing Money as a Couple When One Partner Makes More

It can be hard to navigate a situation where one person makes more money in the relationship. And it’s a pretty common situation for lawyers. The trick when you’re managing your finances with a partner, especially in this situation, is to manage them in a way that...

221 | Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?

Is it better to focus on paying off debt or investing? Are there times when it doesn’t make sense to pay down your debt quickly? Can investing hurt your finances? In this episode, we talk about how to determine whether you should pay off your debt or invest,...

220 | Is It Okay to Change Your Budget?

When you create a budget, is it bad to change it? Do you have to stick with it? These kinds of concerns come up often with my clients when we create their budget (or spending plan if you like that term better). In this episode, let’s talk about whether...

219 | How to Keep Impulse Spending from Ruining Your Finances

Impulse spending is a struggle for a lot of lawyers. It can lead to overspending, increased debt balances, and lack of savings. But there are ways to curb your impulse spending and keep it from ruining your finances. In this episode, let’s talk about 5 tips to...