175 | Better Money, Better Marriage with Vanessa and Joe

My clients Vanessa and Joe were overspending—sometimes to the point that they had to put off paying bills—and it was causing tension at times in their marriage. They came to me wanting to get a handle on their money to put their family in a better position. They...

173 | Dealing with Financial Stress from Loved Ones

Sometimes our loved ones think they know best about what we should be doing with our finances—and they have no problem making it known. Although they mean well, their thoughts, tips, and advice can lead to feelings of stress. In this episode, let’s talk about...

172 | The Point of It All

Sometimes we get so focused on the numbers and the mechanics of personal finance that we forget what we’re doing it for. It’s important to take a step back and think about the point of our money journey. In this episode, I share the point of my money...

171 | The Gap and the Gain

As lawyers, it’s common for us to focus on what we haven’t achieved (the gap) rather than looking at all the progress we’ve made (the gain). This concept was discussed in the popular book, The Gap and the Gain. In this episode, let’s talk about...

170 | Taking Care of Home First

Often the way we manage our money results in us taking care of companies before we take care of ourselves and our goals. This is very common and can happen in extreme and more subtle ways. In this episode, let’s talk about how we take care of companies before...