Wealthyesq: Money Talk for Lawyers Rho Thomas

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.