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/206 for the full episode show notes. Get out of debt in my 6-month group program, The Wealthyesq Group. Get more info at https://www.rhothomas.com/coaching ..read more

You don't have to stay trapped in debt forever. If you're feeling stuck and don't know what to do to get out of debt, I have a simple strategy that will help. In this episode, let's talk about my journey out of debt, including the strategy I used and now teach my clients that has helped us collectively pay off hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt. Head to rhothomas.com/205 for the full episode show notes. Ready to get out of debt? Join the waitlist for my group program at rhothomas.com/coaching ..read more

If you're a lawyer who beats yourself up for the state of your finances, this episode is for you. There's one key reason why lawyers don't know how to manage money, and it's not entirely our fault. But there's a simple solution to fix it. In this episode, let's talk about why lawyers don't know how to manage money and what to do about it. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/204 for the full episode show notes ..read more

Spending money is not a remedy for negative emotions. Although spending may provide some immediate relief from the negative emotion, it only leads to more negative emotion in the long term when you end up overspending and creating a financial mess. In this episode, let's talk about overconsumption and emotional spending, including how to handle those negative emotions we so desperately want to avoid. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/202 for the full episode show notes ..read more

In celebration of reaching 200 episodes, I'm answering more of your burning questions! Last week was all about money. This week is all of your questions about me. In this episode, we're talking about things like my money journey and strategy, advice I would give my younger self, and my weird habits. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/201 for the full episode show notes ..read more

You asked; I answered! In celebration of reaching 200 episodes, I'm answering all of your questions about money. In this episode, we're talking about retirement, making money moves when you don't have a Biglaw salary, debt strategies, and the best way to use a Biglaw salary to reach financial freedom. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/200 for the full episode show notes ..read more

Laurel is a fashion-loving lawyer who had been struggling with credit card debt for years. She wanted to pay it off but didn't want to completely deprive herself from the things she loves. In just 6 months, she paid off all her credit cards and increased her net worth by 5 figures. Plus, she was still able to shop and have fun with her friends. In this episode, listen in as Laurel and I chat about our work together, what she's accomplished, and how she's feeling about her finances now. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/199 for the full episode show notes ..read more

Sometimes it can feel like your finances are just happening to you. But they're not. You have authority over your finances, and you can change your financial circumstances. All it takes is a decision to do so. In this episode, let's talk about how not recognizing your authority over your finances can hold you back and what to do about it. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/197 for the full episode show notes. Submit a question for the upcoming 200th episode at https://www.rhothomas.com/question ..read more

The way you think about your future is critical to achieving the goals you have for your future. The issue is many of us go to the negative and believe our goals are impossible or that things won't work out for us. You have to believe that the things you want can and will happen before you'll ever achieve them. In this episode, let's talk about the danger of negative thoughts about the future and the best way to get to the future you want. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/196 for the full episode show notes ..read more

Learning to have money is critical to making progress on your financial goals. Many lawyers are used to not having money, so keeping money feels hard at first. But when you get this down, you can create stability in your finances, pay down debt, and save more. In this episode, let's talk about why it's so hard for many lawyers to HAVE money, some real-life examples of how this shows up, and some suggestions for how to fix it. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/195 for the full episode show notes ..read more