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Making money decisions without intention is not a good strategy. Businesses use company values as a filter for the decisions they make. We can take the same approach with our money decisions. In this episode, let's talk about an example of a well-known company making business decisions based on their values, along with some examples of my clients making money decisions based on the same. Head to rhothomas.com/215 for the full episode show notes. Join the waitlist for The Wealthyesq Group at rhothomas.com/coaching.
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Intentional spending is foundational to managing your money better and achieving your financial goals. Often we spend impulsively and without thinking about how that spending impacts other areas of our finances. In this episode, let's talk about 3 questions you can ask yourself to make better money decisions and to spend more intentionally. Head to rhothomas.com/214 for the full episode show notes. If you're a lawyer who wants to manage your money better and get out of debt, join us in The Wealthyesq Group. Go to rhothomas.com/coaching for more information.
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My client Ashley found herself in a position where she was making good money but not really paying attention to her finances. She was in a state of passivity, as she calls it. During our work together, she got out of passivity and started taking big action to turn her finances around. She paid off all her credit cards and has implemented a plan with her husband to build their savings and start investing. In this episode, Ashley and I talk about our work together, including her thoughts on the importance of taking action. Head to rhothomas.com/213 for the full episode show notes. Schedule your consultation for The Wealthyesq Group at rhothomas.com/coaching.
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Thinking about the dreams you have for your life is an important aspect of your financial journey. If being in debt is preventing you from doing things you want to do, use that to motivate yourself to achieve your goals. In this episode, we talk about the importance of your dreams in your financial journey as well as some examples of my clients' dreams that have been fulfilled since improving their finances. Head to rhothomas.com/212 for the full episode show notes. Schedule your consultation for The Wealthyesq Group at rhothomas.com/coaching.
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My client Alex felt confused with all the conflicting advice out there about how to manage his money. He also felt trapped by his student loans and didn't think he would be able to accomplish some of his life goals, like buying a house, until years down the line when he had paid them off. After working with me, those thoughts and feelings totally changed. In this episode, Alex and I chat about our work together, including how he shifted his view of money and checked off some of those life goals—while still paying off some of his debt—in less than a year. Head to rhothomas.com/211 for the full episode show notes. Schedule your consultation for The Wealthyesq Group at rhothomas.com/coaching.
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You can't depend on your job always being there. Too many lawyers end up in sticky situations because they're dependent on their jobs and don't have their finances set up in a way that allows them to easily pivot when necessary. In this episode, let's talk about why you can't depend on your job and how to set your finances up to have options in your career and life. Head to rhothomas.com/210 for the full episode show notes. Then, head to rhothomas.com/workshop to register for my free workshop, How to Break the Debt Cycle, happening on June 17.
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My client Val didn't know much about personal finance and carried a lot of shame around the debt she and her husband had. They were making more than ever but going deeper into debt, so she reached out for help. During our time working together, Val started paying off that debt and saving money. But the biggest shift for her has been the trust she developed in her ability to make decisions for her finances. In this episode, Val and I talk about our work together, including her thoughts on debt and what it feels like to trust herself now. Head to rhothomas.com/209 for the full episode show notes. Then, head to rhothomas.com/workshop to register for my free workshop, How to Break the Debt Cycle, happening on June 17.
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We're almost halfway through the year. How are things looking with your goals for the year? If you're not sure, now is a great time to check in with your progress on your goals and make sure you're on track. In this episode, let's walk through some questions to help you assess your progress on your goals, get back on track if you need to, and finish the year strong. Head to rhothomas.com/208 for the full episode show notes. Then, head to rhothomas.com/workshop to register for my free workshop, How to Break the Debt Cycle, happening on June 17.
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My client Kenny found himself making good money but consistently owing more on his Amex than the amount of his paycheck. He decided he wanted to make a change and reached out for help. During our time working together, Kenny got out of that debt cycle, started intentionally planning his spending, and started saving more than ever before. In this episode, Kenny shares how he turned his finances around and his thoughts on the power of financial coaching. Head to rhothomas.com/207 for the full episode show notes. Then, head to rhothomas.com/workshop to register for my free workshop, How to Break the Debt Cycle, happening on June 17.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How much should you be saving? What's the right amount? With so many rules about what we should be doing with our finances, it's hard to know what to follow. In this episode, let's talk about navigating the savings rules and how to determine how much you should be saving. Head to https://www.rhothomas.com/203 for the full episode show notes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 of 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.
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What if the purpose of your money goal isn't to achieve it? Most lawyers view their goals as finish lines to reach, with anything short of full achievement being deemed failure. But that perspective overlooks the immense value in the journey toward the goal and the progress you make simply because you dare to attempt it. In this episode, let's explore a new perspective on money goals that places less emphasis on the goal itself and more on the personal growth and progress in working toward the goal. Head to rhothomas.com/198 for the full episode show notes. Submit a question for Episode 200 at rhothomas.com/question.
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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.
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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.
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