LawyerFI is here to empowers legal professionals to achieve financial independence. Join us as we explore the intersection of law and finance, providing valuable insights, tips, and strategies to help lawyers take control of their financial future. Our aim is to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive both in their legal careers and personal finances.
LawyerFI Podcast: Small Cap Value Funds: Worth It? (Episode 25-010)
Is “small cap value” the secret sauce to higher long-term returns — or just unnecessary complexity? In this episode of the LawyerFI Podcast, host Adam B. Cordover breaks down one of the most debated topics in investing. You’ll hear the case for and against small cap value funds from some of the biggest names in finance: Paul Merriman, who champions tilting your portfolio toward small and cheap companies for potential long-term rewards Rick Ferri, who says simplicity and low cost are the on...
20 Oct 2025
LawyerFI Podcast: Envy as an Impediment to Financial Independence (Episode 25-009)
In this episode of LawyerFI, host Adam B. Cordover talks with Matt Lundy, a lawyer who specializes in creating Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and is licensed in Florida, Georgia, and New Jersey. Together, they explore how envy—often fueled by comparison and lifestyle pressures—can quietly undermine the path to true financial freedom. You’ll hear: Why envy can be a hidden obstacle for high earners How comparing your success to others can lead to financial mistakes Practical ways to stay ...
13 Oct 2025
LaywerFI Podcast: Do You Need International Stocks? A Deep Dive into Total International Index Funds (Episode 25-008)
Should you invest outside the United States—or keep everything in American companies? In this episode, Adam B. Cordover explores total international stock index funds: what they are, why they matter, and whether adding them to your portfolio makes sense. You’ll hear insights from investing legends and financial independence voices like Jack Bogle, JL Collins, Rick Ferri, Jim Dahle, and Paul Merriman, as we unpack the great debate over global diversification. Adam also shares a powerful lesso...
6 Oct 2025
LawyerFI Podcast: Dr. Alan - Who Are The Bogleheads (Episode 25-007)
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 investin...
29 Sept 2025
LawyerFI Podcast: Traditional v. Roth IRAs (and the Backdoor Roth IRA Explained for High Earners) (Episode 25-006)
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 mo...
22 Sept 2025
Emergency Funds — How Much You Really Need and Where to Keep Them (Episode 25-005)
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 emer...
15 Sept 2025
Bonds: Short-Term Safety and Long-Term Risks (Episode 25-004)
Bonds are often seen as the “safe” side of an investment portfolio. But are they really safe—especially over the long term? In this episode of the LawyerFI Podcast, Adam B. Cordover breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in investing: bonds. We’ll explore: ✅ Why bonds are considered safer than stocks in the short term ✅ The hidden long-term risk of inflation ✅ What’s inside a Total Bond Market Index Fund ✅ When bonds make sense depending on your age, goals, and risk tolerance ✅ How...
8 Sept 2025
Total Stock Market Index Fund (Episode 25-003)
Wouldn’t a little simplicity in your financial life be nice? Imagine one ticker symbol that gives you ownership of nearly every publicly traded company in the U.S. That’s the power of a Total Stock Market Index Fund — and today we’re breaking down why it may be the most dependable core for your investment strategy. I’m Adam B. Cordover, collaborative family law attorney and host of LawyerFI, the podcast that helps lawyers and other high earners build lasting wealth and reclaim their time. I...
2 Sept 2025
LawyerFi Podcast - Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche (Episode 25-002)
Debt can feel like handcuffs holding you back from true financial freedom—even for high-income professionals like lawyers, doctors, and business owners. In this episode of the LawyerFi Podcast, Florida Collaborative Divorce Lawyer Adam B. Cordover dives into practical and psychological strategies to break free from debt and build lasting wealth. You’ll learn: Why paying off debt is about freedom—not just numbers How compound interest can work for or against you The Debt Snowball Method (mome...
26 Aug 2025
LawyerFi Podcast - The 4% Rule (Episode 25-001)
What would your life look like if you never had to work another billable hour? Would you finally take that long-overdue sabbatical? Pivot to a passion project you’ve been putting off? Keep what you are currently doing and just pad your bank account or build generational wealth? Or maybe just scale back and enjoy more time with the people who matter most—without financial stress hanging over you? These are the types of options that the freedom of financial independence provides. And toda...
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