My husband and I stopped contributing to our retirement accounts. Personal Finance 101 says you should max out your retirement accounts or at least contribute enough to get the employer match. But we decided to cut our contributions altogether. Are we making a big mistake? In this episode, let’s talk about the reasons behind our decision and what we’re doing instead. Head to rhothomas.com/275 for the full episode show notes.

Sometimes following the path you're "supposed to" take leads to a life you don't actually want to live. That's exactly what happened to Lauren Klein, Biglaw attorney turned boutique firm owner and money and mindset coach. Through intentional planning and wise money decisions, Lauren has built a business and life she loves. In this episode, Lauren and I talk about her journey, the tools that have helped her create the life she now enjoys, and the exact steps you can take to create the same kind of life for yourself. Head to rhothomas.com/274 for the full episode show notes.

Do lawyers have an ethical duty to manage their money well? I’ve been thinking about this lately—specifically whether our duty to act with integrity is invoked in the way we handle our day-to-day personal finances. In this episode, let’s talk about this question and what to do if you think you’re acting out of integrity with your money. Head to rhothomas.com/273 for the full episode show notes.

The early stages of the money journey often feel the most difficult because you're learning a completely new way of doing things. Many lawyers give up at that point, and it's a mistake. In this episode, let's talk about the natural progression of learning and why it's important to push through the learning curve to achieve your goals. Head to rhothomas.com/272 for the full episode show notes.

If you want real success with your finances, you have to be consistent. Too often, lawyers start to see progress and then stop doing the things that created that progress. This leads to falling back into old patterns and sometimes ending up worse off than when they started. In this episode, let's talk about the importance of consistency and staying the course. Head to rhothomas.com/271 for the full episode show notes.

What do you do when you realize your practice isn't working for you, and you want to do something else or leave the law altogether? You turn to an expert like Jessica Medina, who can help you figure out the financial plan to make a transition possible. Jessica is a lawyer turned Accredited Financial Counselor whose specialty is helping lawyers in this exact scenario. In this episode, listen in as Jessica and I talk about her personal transitions from Biglaw to government and eventually out of the law altogether and how she helps her clients prepare for their own transitions. Head to rhothomas.com/270 for the full episode show notes.

Are you waiting for the right time to take control of your finances? It's a common mistake that costs a lot of lawyers a lot of money. In this episode, let's talk about why waiting for the right time can be so costly and why the right time is when you decide it is. Head to rhothomas.com/269 for the full episode show notes.

And just like that, half a decade has passed! Somehow I've been in business and recording this podcast for 5 years already. In this episode, celebrate with me as I share what's changed with the podcast, my business, and my life over the last 5 years. Head to rhothomas.com/268 for the full episode show notes.

Instant gratification keeps too many lawyers stuck in financial messes. I've noticed more and more lawyers struggling with it this summer, and it's robbing them of their goals. In this episode, let's talk about why delayed gratification is a game changer for your finances and some tips to practice it more. Head to rhothomas.com/267 for the full episode show notes.

Do you believe that all your money problems would be fixed if you made more? It's a common belief, but for lawyers, it's typically not accurate. In fact, most lawyers would be better off if they learned how to work with the money they already have. In this episode, let's talk about why it's a mistake to believe that more money will fix your problems and why it's more important to learn to manage what you already have. Head to rhothomas.com/266 for the full episode show notes.