Your financial journey is about more than money. It's about freedom. Each step forward creates more breathing room and flexibility in your life. In this episode, let's talk about how taking charge of your personal finances creates more freedom and peace, long before you completely pay off your debt, build a seven-figure net worth, or fully retire. Head to rhothomas.com/296 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.

As we settle into the new year, don't bring old money habits with you. Start the year with a fresh start for your finances so you can make real progress this year. In this episode, let's reflect on last year's efforts, set achievable goals for this year, and create a solid plan to achieve those goals by getting your cash flow in order. Head to rhothomas.com/295 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.

Hope is a dangerous thing when it comes to your finances. Too many lawyers approach their finances with hope and nothing else. That’s not enough to achieve your financial goals. In this episode, let’s talk about why hope isn’t enough and a more productive approach to your finances. Head to rhothomas.com/294 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.

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, let's talk about the balance between what you want now and what you want most and how to make sure you're still giving attention to your ultimate goals. Head to rhothomas.com/293 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.

Whether you believe you can or believe you can't, you're right. Your belief makes all the difference in your ability to achieve your goals. The way you look at your goals and what other people have done dictates what you achieve. In this rewind episode, let's revisit a conversation I had with one of the first readers of my original blog a few years ago and talk about the importance of believing that you can achieve the things you want to achieve. Head to rhothomas.com/292 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.

Are you using your money effectively? Or do you just view your money as a way to pay bills and buy stuff? In this episode, let's talk about changing your view of your money and how to make your money work for you. Head to rhothomas.com/291 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.

If you've ever encountered difficulties or become frustrated during your personal finance journey, you're not alone. It's a common experience. But I want to offer some encouragement to you. In this episode, let's talk about what makes managing your personal finances well feel difficult and why you're the perfect person to take on the challenge. Head to rhothomas.com/290 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.

There seems to be a collective view in society that not spending money is somehow better than spending money, but I believe there's a balance. Underspending is just as harmful as overspending. In this episode, let's talk about the balance between underspending and overspending and the importance of making room to spend on things you enjoy. Head to rhothomas.com/289 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.

Often, we look at where we are in life and think about all the things in the past that we wish we had done differently or that we regret. But we rarely take the time to look at all the things we’ve done that have gone right and all the good things our previous actions—mistakes and all—have led to. In this episode, let’s talk about being grateful for the previous versions of you and making decisions in the present that future versions of you will thank you for. Head to rhothomas.com/288 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.

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 talk about why prioritizing the present over your future goals leads to regret and the importance of keeping your ultimate goals at the forefront. Head to rhothomas.com/287 for the full episode show notes. Need help with getting out of debt and building your net worth? Schedule a consultation at rhothomas.com/call.