Many lawyers can't take a vacation without going into debt and/or stressing about money the whole time. But a little planning on the front end could completely change that experience. In this episode, let's talk about practical strategies to pay for your summer vacation so you can enjoy your time away without stressing about money. Head to rhothomas.com/308 for the full episode show notes. Need help with your finances? Apply for a strategy session at rhothomas.com/apply.

Some of the most popular solutions for paying off credit card debt actually lead to a debt cycle that's tough to get out of. And too many lawyers are falling for it. In this episode, let's talk about why these common debt strategies don't work and what to do instead. Head to rhothomas.com/307 for the full episode show notes. Need help with your finances? Apply for a strategy session at rhothomas.com/apply.

How do you handle tax refunds and bonuses? Many lawyers look forward to these infusions of cash each year. But what you do with them says a lot about your ability to build wealth. In this episode, let's talk about the common ways people handle windfalls and how each impacts your ability to build wealth. Head to rhothomas.com/306 for the full episode show notes. Apply for a strategy session at rhothomas.com/apply.

What do you do when you've been trying to improve your finances but it feels like it's not working—it feels like you're not making progress with your finances? The answer depends on your situation. In this episode, we talk about 4 example situations in which someone may feel like they're not making progress on their finances and what to do in each. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/305 for the full episode show notes. Apply for a strategy session at rhothomas.com/apply.

One of the biggest lies lawyers tell themselves is that making more money would solve all their financial problems. However, many make more now than in the past but still struggle. Because the real issue is not the amount they make; it's poor money management. In this episode, let's talk about why good money management is more crucial than income level and how to start thinking differently about your money. Head to rhothomas.com/304 for the full episode show notes.

Too many attorneys are stressed, overextended, and broke despite high incomes. For many, rationalizing bad spending habits is the main culprit. In this episode, let's talk about four common justifications for bad spending decisions that keep lawyers stuck and a new way to think about money, so you can build financial security. Head to rhothomas.com/303 for the full episode show notes.

When you make good money but your finances still feel tight, the problem usually isn’t your income. It’s how you’re using your money. In this episode, let's talk about why many lawyers feel stuck, even when they make good money, and a simple roadmap that will make your six-figure income feel like more than enough. Head to rhothomas.com/302 for the full episode show notes.

How many lawyers look like they have it all on the outside but are secretly living paycheck to paycheck and stressed about their finances? Unfortunately, it's probably a lot more than you think. In this episode, let's talk about the tendency of many lawyers to spend money to keep up appearances without thinking about the impact to their finances. Head to rhothomas.com/301 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.

I left my multiple-six-figure job. My finances played a big part in my ability to do that. Money buys options. It creates freedom. In this 300th episode, we discuss why money is freedom, a concept that underlies all the work I do. Head to rhothomas.com/300 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.

Have you ever considered the downsides to making more that can lead to you being in a worse position? There's a pervasive, false belief that making more is inherently better, but that's not the case. In this episode, let's talk about why making more is not better and what really matters when it comes to your finances. Head to rhothomas.com/299 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.