Are you ready to build lasting wealth with low-cost, simple investing? 💰📈 In this special episode of the LawyerFi Podcast, host Adam B. Cordover welcomes the show’s first-ever guest—Dr. Alan, a retired anesthesiologist and Tampa Bay Bogleheads chapter coordinator—who shares his journey from student debt to financial independence through index investing.

Dr. Alan reveals:
✅ The costly mistakes of paying 1%+ advisor fees (and why they matter)
✅ How he discovered the power of Boglehead investing and low-fee index funds
✅ Practical tips for lawyers, doctors, and high earners to invest smarter and retire earlier
✅ Plus much more

Whether you’re a lawyer, professional, or anyone seeking financial freedom, this episode is packed with actionable advice on cutting costs, avoiding hidden fees, and growing wealth the Boglehead way.

Topics Covered:
• What is index investing & why it outperforms most active funds
• The “tyranny of compounding fees” and how to escape it
• The importance of delayed gratification in building financial independence
• Resources to learn more: Bogleheads Forum, Wiki & annual conferences

Listen now to learn how to stop chasing stock-picking “needles” and start buying the whole haystack. Your future self will thank you.

Resources & Links:
Bogleheads Wiki: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Main_Page

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This episode is brought to you by Florida-based Collaborative Family Law Attorney Adam B. Cordover. Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm, serving professionals across Florida with dignity and privacy in divorce. Learn more at http://www.familydiplomacy.com/ or call 813-443-0615.

We accept clients in every county in Florida and have offices by appointment in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. Contact us to schedule a confidential virtual planning meeting.

Are you making the most of your IRA? 💰 In this episode of the LawyerFi Podcast, Adam B. Cordover breaks down everything you need to know about Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and the Backdoor Roth IRA strategy for high earners. Learn how to maximize contributions, avoid common pitfalls, and compare IRAs to 401(k) plans so you can build wealth and achieve financial independence.

Whether you’re just starting your career or approaching retirement, this episode offers practical tips to grow your money tax-efficiently and set yourself up for long-term success.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs differ (taxes now vs. taxes later)
✅ The backdoor Roth IRA strategy for high-income earners
✅ Strategies to maximize contributions and automate savings
✅ How IRAs compare to 401(k)s and which is best for you
✅ Key rules to avoid penalties and keep your money compounding

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If you found this episode helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe—and share it with another lawyer or professional who wants to take control of their money.

More resources at www.LawyerFI.com

This episode is brought to you by Florida-based Collaborative Family Law Attorney Adam B. Cordover. Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm, serving professionals across Florida with dignity and privacy in divorce. Learn more at www.familydiplomacy.com or call 813-443-0615.

We accept clients in every county in Florida and have offices by appointment in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. Contact us to schedule a confidential virtual planning meeting.

What about you? Do you keep an emergency fund — or do you rely on credit cards, investments, or other resources? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Last year, Hurricane Helene flooded my home and office. Floors, kitchen, furniture — everything was destroyed. Insurance was slow, FEMA was no help, and for months I had to live hours away while rebuilding. The only reason I wasn’t financially ruined? I had an emergency fund.

In this episode of the LawyerFI Podcast, we dig into what an emergency fund really is, how much you should save, where to keep it, and whether you even need one at all.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why an emergency fund matters — and how it saved me after a natural disaster

What actually counts as a financial emergency (and what doesn’t)

How much you should save: $1,000? Three months? A year?

Strategies to build your emergency fund faster

The best (and safest) places to keep your money

Whether credit cards, investments, or lines of credit can replace an emergency fund

📚 Resources Mentioned:

Empower App (Budget & Cash Flow Tool): http://bit.ly/4gwPdZU

Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit: http://bit.ly/3W0PfzT

Dave Ramsey: The 7 Baby Steps: http://bit.ly/3Vr9BlN

Ramit Sethi, I Will Teach You to Be Rich: http://bit.ly/3IdUMQy

Clark Howard: Best High-Yield Savings Accounts: http://bit.ly/4nNiH8C

Vanguard Cash Plus Account: http://bit.ly/4nENbt5

Fidelity Cash Management Account: http://bit.ly/4pvYPbL

Big Ern (Early Retirement Now): The Emergency Fund Debate: http://bit.ly/3KffRL1

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If you found this episode helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe—and share it with another lawyer or professional who wants to take control of their money.

More resources at www.LawyerFI.com

This episode is brought to you by Florida-based Collaborative Family Law Attorney Adam B. Cordover. Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm, serving professionals across Florida with dignity and privacy in divorce. Learn more at www.familydiplomacy.com or call 813-443-0615.

We accept clients in every county in Florida and have offices by appointment in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. Contact us to schedule a confidential virtual planning meeting.

What about you? Do you keep an emergency fund — or do you rely on credit cards, investments, or other resources? Share your thoughts in the comments!