222 | Managing Money as a Couple When One Partner Makes More

It can be hard to navigate a situation where one person makes more money in the relationship. And it’s a pretty common situation for lawyers. The trick when you’re managing your finances with a partner, especially in this situation, is to manage them in a way that...

221 | Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?

Is it better to focus on paying off debt or investing? Are there times when it doesn’t make sense to pay down your debt quickly? Can investing hurt your finances? In this episode, we talk about how to determine whether you should pay off your debt or invest,...

220 | Is It Okay to Change Your Budget?

When you create a budget, is it bad to change it? Do you have to stick with it? These kinds of concerns come up often with my clients when we create their budget (or spending plan if you like that term better). In this episode, let’s talk about whether...

219 | How to Keep Impulse Spending from Ruining Your Finances

Impulse spending is a struggle for a lot of lawyers. It can lead to overspending, increased debt balances, and lack of savings. But there are ways to curb your impulse spending and keep it from ruining your finances. In this episode, let’s talk about 5 tips to...

218 | Rewind: Seriously, Money Means Nothing

Friendly reminder that money has no inherent meaning. Whether it’s your salary, how much debt you have, the balance in your checking or savings account, or something else, they’re all just numbers. Different people will think about those numbers...

217 | Hope Is Not a Strategy

Being hopeful may seem like a good thing. But too many lawyers approach their finances with hope and nothing else. Hope is 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...