Many professionals in high-stress careers can find themselves working long hours every day and not growing wealthier. No matter how much you do or how many hours you add, you find yourself trapped in a cycle of work and finances. Getting out of this trap is difficult when you don't know the financial decisions you need to make. You'll find practical steps on controlling your finances so that they don't control you: earn more and spend less.

Dr Tommy Perkins joins us for a conversation about money and career. He answers your questions about what you can do to stay financially stable. We talk about why people make unusual financial decisions and what motivates a person to spend. He also gives insightful tips and tricks to save and set aside money for your wealth and financial safety.

Find out how to make the financial decisions you need in your life without worrying about money when you tune in to this episode.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Discover the greatest influence on your financial decisions.
2. Find out how you can grow your wealth with Tommy’s saving tips and tricks.
3. Learn how you stay financially safe even when facing difficult times.

Episode Highlights

[00:45] Why We Choose To Spend

[05:22] Tommy’s Experience With Debt

[12:33] Emotional Money

[19:14] Tips and Tricks for Saving

[23:48] Financial Emergency Buffer

[28:30] Balanced Decision Making

[32:42] Spend Safely and Wisely

[36:17] Breaking Out of The Work-Money Trap

Resources

• You Are Not A Frog Episode 50: Freeing Yourself From the Money Trap
• Learn more about how you balance your career and financial decisions at Medics Money and get a copy of their ebook.
• Medics Money Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts

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