Want to improve how you and your spouse talk about money? Here are 5 Money and Marriage Tips to Improve Your Relationship. These are tips Nicole and I have used in our relationship and ones I’ve gleaned from successful couples I’ve interviewed on this podcast.      And for our Work From Anywhere segment, we’re featuring Kelly Anne Smith. She’s a young Mom and a part-time business owner who’s sharing how she developed a business where she earns $5k per month from home.  And last but not least, we’re back with another Money Quiz with my daughter Zoey. We're talking about Super Bowl tickets and how to earn extra money as a kid. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Monarch Money (Free Trial): MarriageKidsandMoney.com/MonarchMoney (Affiliate) Kelly Anne Smith's Free Resouce: Ultimate Side Hustle Guide MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course! YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to CNBC, 90% of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024. What are employees to do if they are feeling increased stress and corporate burnout? One trend that seems to be catching on is the "mini-retirement". Author and Early Retirement Expert, Jillian Johnsrud shares what a mini-retirement is and how you might be able to earn yours. To carry on the theme of mini-retirements, Kyle Landis-Marinello shares all about his recent experience in taking 5 weeks off from work in between jobs. He shares what this meant for him, his family, and his health. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Jillian Johnsrud's Resouces: Retire Often Kyle Landis-Marinello's Book: Personal Finance & Investing (Affiliate Link) MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course! YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you thinking of paying off your house? Or have you recently hit the major milestone of becoming mortgage-free?  This can be a life-changing decision. I'm sharing 5 ways life after the mortgage is paid off looks different. And for our mortgage free family segment, we've got George Kamel from Ramsey Solutions! He's sharing the details of his mortgage-free adventure and advice for others who want that completely debt free life too. Lastly, Calvin is back with another Good Word! We're talking the stock market, compound interest and his Roth IRA portfolio. EPISODE RESOURCES (affiliate links): Sponsors + Partners + Deals George Kamel's Book: Breaking Free From Broke (affiliate) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To help us get motivated and realistic with our goals, I’ve invited speaker and author Jon Acuff on the show today.  Jon is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including his most recent one “All It Takes Is a Goal”. EPISODE RESOURCES (affiliate links): Sponsors + Partners + Deals Jon Acuff's Book: All It Takes Is A Goal (affiliate) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Mint fading away, families are looking for a smart budgeting solution. Fear not! We're sharing our top 5 best budget apps for families today. Also, Alison Staloch, CFO of Fundrise, shares why single family rentals are a smart way to diversify your portfolio. EPISODE RESOURCES (affiliate links): Sponsors + Partners + Deals Monarch Money YNAB EveryDollar Tiller Simplifi by Quicken Fundrise MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode we’re featuring two interviews with couples who became millionaires in their 40s! Amy Greene and Drs. Renee and Nii Darko are our two featured guests today. They are both going to share the details of how they went from zero (or in some cases much less than zero) to a million-dollar net worth. If you're looking to become a millionaire couple too, this episode is for you! RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Docs Outside the Box (Renee & Nii Darko): https://drniidarko.com/podcast/ Amy Greene Financial Coaching: https://www.amygreenefc.com/ SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world. When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money can allow us to have our most basic needs met and buy more time and freedom to enjoy more life today.  But can we become too distracted by money? Can the pursuit of more money and wealth distract us from a life of meaning today? In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Joshua Becker,, the author of Things That Matter, joins us to discuss how we can overcome the distraction of money. He shares how he’s moved toward a life that matters and how it all started by moving away from the things that don’t matter. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO: Joshua Becker and his young family were introduced to minimalism 12 years ago during a short conversation with their neighbor. He became a pioneer of the Modern Minimalist Movement with his blog, Becoming Minimalist, which reaches over 1M readers every month. He is also the USA Today best-selling author of 5 books, including his new one: Things That Matter. Joshua is a contributor to Forbes Magazine and has spoken for Fortune 100 countries around the US including Google and SalesForce. He is also the Founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans. Currently, he lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife and two teenage children. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Workaholism: Escaping The Cult Of Never Enough w/ Manisha Thakor 30 Profitable Side Hustles For Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads Farnoosh Torabi: Why Fear Is Your Friend MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, we’re featuring two previous interviews with Jessi Fearon and Jon Banker. Both Jessi and Jon paid off their mortgages before they turned 40 years old and now live a financially free life. We discuss their exact numbers and how they accomplished this huge financial goal, what being mortgage-free has allowed them to do in their lives, and the importance of involving your spouse in money decisions. For those looking for mortgage-free strategies and inspiration, this episode is for you! RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO: Jessi Fearon is a wife, mother to three little ones and during their nap time, she's a financial coach. Her inspiring story of complete debt freedom has been featured in The Huffington Post, Nerdwallet, and BuzzFeed.  GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Book (affiliate) YouTube Instagram OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Pay Off The Mortgage Or Invest? Here’s How We Did Both 15 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off House Don’t Pay Off Your Mortgage (Yet!) – w/ Brian Preston MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to take back your time? In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2021, Christy Wright, author, speaker, and former Ramsey Solutions personality, shares the simple steps we can take to find life balance.  We also discuss how your priorities can shift over time, how to define what matters most in your life, the power of “no” and how to say it with grace, and more! For parents looking to find some more peace in their days, this episode is for you. Christy provides real-life examples and concrete steps to take back your time and enjoy more life today. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO: Christy Wright is the #1 bestselling author of Business Boutique, Take Back Your Time, and Living True. She is a certified business coach, dynamic speaker, and personal development expert. Christy served for 12 years as a Ramsey Personality with Ramsey Solutions before taking a leap of faith to do something new. She has thousands of hours of experience speaking professionally on some of the largest stages in the country and she now uses that experience to teach others how to make the impact they want to make. Christy lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, Matt, and their three children Carter, Conley and Mary Grace. Website Instagram Book OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 30 Profitable Side Hustles For Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads How This Young Mother of Twins Earns Six-Figures Working from Home Lessons Learned From Investing For Our Kids For 10 Years MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you tired of running on the “hamster wheel,” of life? Then Coast FIRE could be for you! In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Anders Skagersberg and Josh Miller chat about how they were able to reach Coast FIRE before the age of 35. We talk about what exactly Coast FIRE is, the nitty-gritty numbers that got them to Coast FIRE, the 4% rule, how financial independence provides the freedom of options, and more! RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Coast FIRE Calculator GUEST BIO: Josh Miller is a financial coach based out of Farmington, Michigan. His financial coaching business, “helps everyday folks understand their personal financial opportunities and succeed at life.”  Josh and his wife have reached Coast FIRE in their mid-thirties and inspire others to do the same. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook Email GUEST BIO: Anders Skagersberg, CFP® is an Associate Advisor at Dew Wealth Management. His mission is “to help you build a life you love on the path to financial independence.”  Anders and his wife reached Coast FIRE before age 30. Anders has been embracing the freedom money can offer and educating others on the power of financial independence. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Substack OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 30 Profitable Side Hustles For Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads How This Young Mother of Twins Earns Six-Figures Working from Home Lessons Learned From Investing For Our Kids For 10 Years MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Justine Nelson, creator behind Debt Free Millennials and Maeghan Jones, real estate investor, chat about how they paid off debt, changed their financial lives, and are in their generational wealth-building eras. We talk about living within your means, intentionally increasing your income, escaping the “rat race,” and how being blessed allows you to give blessings.   GUEST BIO: Justine Nelson is the creator behind Debt Free Millennials YouTube channel. After paying off $35k, Justine decided to use her experience to help other millennials get on the path to financial freedom. Through her business and social media channels, Justine is all about sharing solid, actionable advice that can help as many people as possible learn how to achieve and live a debt-free life. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube Instagram  TikTok Workbook Website Twitter Facebook GUEST BIO: Maeghan Jones is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and business coach. She successfully paid off $90k of debt, obtained her salesperson license in Georgia, and teaches others how to live an abundant life in and out of their businesses. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram YouTube TikTok Website RESOURCES: The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map... by Collins, J L Sponsors + Partners + Deals OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 30 Profitable Side Hustles For Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads How This Young Mother of Twins Earns Six-Figures Working from Home Lessons Learned From Investing For Our Kids For 10 Years MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average American racked up over $1,500 of debt during the holidays in 2022… and 20% of those surveyed expect to be paying for Christmas after Easter of the next year.  In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, I go over 5 strategies to get through the holidays debt free and how to manage gift expectations with your children. Give the gift of joy– not financial despair– this year! DEBT FREE FAMILY SEGMENT: Ali Swart, Managing Director of Wealth Planning at Waldron Private Wealth, joins the podcast to share how she paid off $36k of student loans debt during COVID, on top of 2 car loans, a HELOC loan, and other miscellaneous consumer debt.  Ali chats about how she utilized visual cues, the zero-based budgeting method, and intentional spending to reach her financial goals and open her family to the power of debt freedom. Being debt free has allowed her family to increase their retirement investments, college savings, and mortgage payoff savings. GUEST BIO: Ali's responsible for the strategic leadership and management of Waldron’s Wealth Planning Team, focused on providing a best-in-class financial planning experience. Ali simplifies the complexities of wealth of a select group of multi-generational ultra-high net worth families. Ali also leads Waldron's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion endeavors, co-hosts the Wealth Simplified podcast, and has a passion for increasing financial literacy and awareness, especially for mothers. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Podcast RESOURCES: Make My Kid A Millionaire  Sponsors + Partners + Deals OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Millionaires Never Buy New Cars, But We Just Did Do Nothing: The Cure for the Overworked Parent (w/ Celeste Headlee) Should We Get an Electric Car? MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re all taught to fear… fear. But what if we welcomed fear into our lives as a friend?  In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, America’s leading personal finance expert, Farnoosh Torabi, joins us to discuss her new book, how fear can fuel financial success, and mental health. We also chat about how facing our fears means facing ourselves, what “fear setting” is, boundaries, and how to use fear to push yourself into an abundant life. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO:  Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance experts and the host of the award-winning podcast, So Money, that has earned over 25 million downloads. She is a sought-after speaker and author of multiple books including her latest entitled “A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life.” GUEST RESOURCES: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Book Podcast OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Building Your Coast FIRE 3-Day Workweek Workaholism: Escaping The Cult Of Never Enough w/ Manisha Thakor 30 Profitable Side Hustles For Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Tis the season for giving! In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, I share what my family’s giving journey has looked like! I chat about how my family’s charitable giving has evolved over the years, why charitable giving is personal and more! I also talk about what “true” wealth is, the power of creating a legacy of generosity for our children, and how paying off our mortgage allowed us to make an impact in our community. BE THE CHANGE SEGMENT:  Co-founder and CEO of Daffy, a modern financial platform for giving, Adam Nash, joins us to talk about Donor Advised Funds and how Daffy makes the processes easier and better. We chat about what a Donor Advised Fund is, the advantages of Donor Advised Funds, and who Daffy is for, and how it works. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Charity Navigator  GUEST RESOURCES: Facebook YouTube Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Derrick Kinney: Make More Money to Do More Good Charitable Giving with Family: How to Make Lasting Traditions of Generosity Religion and Giving: The Similarities and Differences in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stevie and Sazan Hendrix, globally recognized digital creators and authors of the new book, A Real Good Life, join us to discuss how they redefined success, why they decided to audit their chaotic life, and the steps they took to focus on becoming an intentional family.  We chat about saying no, embracing minimalism, simplifying life, and deconstructing “the next thing” syndrome. GUEST BIO:  Stevie and Sazan Hendrix are content creators, hosts of The Good Life with Stevie and Sazan podcast, and founders of S+S Goods. Their mission is focused on cultivating “The Good Life:” a life they love every day, despite daily challenges. Stevie and Sazan have been featured on Forbes, Elle, E! News and more. When they aren’t writing or creating content, they’re enjoying time with their three children in Austin, Texas.  RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST RESOURCES: Website Book (affiliate) Podcast OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How to Create a Money Date with Your Spouse Dealing With a Money Imbalance in Relationships – w/ Erin Lowry Money and Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers worldwide.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorethia Kelly, nationally recognized and award-winning financial coach and author of the book #MoneyChat, joins us to discuss what happens when parents help their children through college and the beginning stages of their children’s lives and ignore their own financial futures. We chat about the importance of parents prioritizing putting on their own oxygen masks before they help their kids, learning how to save money for an emergency fund, parent guilt, scholarships. community college, and more! WORK FROM ANYWHERE SEGMENT: Lisa Zeeveld, CFO and podcast host of Belay, a flexible virtual staffing solutions company, discusses the benefits of working as a remote virtual assistant. Become a BELAY VA here -- https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/BELAYVA (affiliate) RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO:  Dorethia Kelly is a nationally recognized and award-winning financial expert and coach, specializing in helping ordinary people conquer their worst fears on the way to becoming debt-free and financially independent. Dorethia’s financial advice has been featured on Black Enterprise, CNBC, U.S. News, USA Today, and many more. Her new and improved book #MoneyChat: How to Get Out of Debt, Manage Your Money, and Create Financial Freedom is available now.  GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram YouTube  Website Book (affiliate) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Why Kids Should Do Chores At Home (And How To Get Started)  Lessons Learned From Investing For Our Kids For 10 Years Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers worldwide.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wouldn't it be awesome to only have a 3-day workweek? Well, a debt-free Coast FIRE life can provide that for a lot of families. I share 3-day workweek ideas to consider for those who are pursuing that Coast FIRE lifestyle. COAST FIRE FAMILY SEGMENT: Lauren Boland from Virginia, shares how she and her wife achieved Coast FIRE in their early 40s. We discuss how this huge investing milestone of $1.7 million has allowed her to think about a new path for working going forward. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Coast FIRE Calculator Good Word Featured News Story - Starbucks Workers GUEST RESOURCES: cFIRESim - Twitter/X cFIRESim - Retirement Calculator OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How to Reach Coast FIRE by Age 30, 40 and 50 Why Coast FIRE is Better Than Traditional FIRE Stop Investing to Pay Off Mortgage Faster? (Nah, Coast FIRE First) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers worldwide.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, Manisha Thakor, 30-year finance industry veteran and founder of MoneyZen, a company focused on “empowering women to achieve financial wellbeing,” joins us to discuss why society thinks more is always the answer to our financial problems, the toxic “honor” of being busy, and the “never enough” cult. We also discuss identifying how trauma informs your perception of personal finance, steps you can take right now to step away from the hamster wheel, signs you are experiencing this problem, and more. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO:  Manisha has worked in financial services for more than thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial well-being. She has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and CNN. She’s also the author of the new book “MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough” which is available now. GUEST BOOK:  MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube  Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Your Job Is Not Your Life w/ Simone Stolzoff The Secret To A Happy Life (Based On 80 Years Of Research) I Only Want To Work Part-time. Is It Possible? MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, I go over 8 simple steps to creating an effective and lasting budget for your family. 2 in 3 households don’t keep a budget! If you’re part of this statistic, this episode is FOR YOU! I go over how to celebrate your financial wins, what categories you may want to include in your budget, what easy budgeting tools to use, and more! FINTECH SPOTLIGHT SEGMENT:  Marty Evans from our sponsor, Ethos, joins the podcast to discuss why parents should have life insurance, how much life insurance you really need, the “DIME method” and more. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Get a Life Insurance Quote From Ethos (Sponsor) Budgeting apps for families How Term Life Insurance Changed Our Lives After An Unexpected Death OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How to Create a Money Date with Your Spouse Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which is Right For You? How to Start Investing Today in 10 Simple Steps MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Student loan payments are resuming after a three-year hiatus. Ever since news of the ending student loan payment pause, there have been rumblings on the internet: “I’m not paying my student loan anymore. I’m forgiving them myself.”  While most of these comments are made in jest, what would actually happen if you just… stopped paying your student loan debt?   We’re joined by Robert Farrington, Millennial Money Expert and founder of The College Investor, to chat about the ramifications of neglecting to pay your student loans. We talk about the threat of wage garnishments, 20% collection fees, how this decision could ruin your financial life, and what your repayment options are. GENERATIONAL WEALTH SEGMENT: Building family wealth and happiness becomes a lot easier when you have a lot of time. What do our kids have a lot of? Time! On this week’s Generational Wealth Segment, Clifton Corbin joins us to talk about financial literacy for children and young adults. SHOW RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO: Through his work at TheCollegeInvestor.com, Robert Farrington has emerged as one of the nation's leading student loan debt experts. He has also directly engaged with many consumer financing financial technology brands and loves to help companies innovate in the space. ROBERT FARRINGTON RESOURCES: Twitter/X Instagram YouTube TikTok Website CLIFTON CORBIN RESOURCES: Free Kids’ Workbook Clifton Corbin books (affiliate) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Pay for College Without Student Loans: 5 Ways Parents Can Help Their Kids Graduate Debt Free Anthony ONeal: Will Income-Based Repayment Help with my $200k of Student Loans? How We Paid Off $300,000 of Student Loans in 5 Years – with Josh Hastings MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, I answer the age-old question: “Should you pay off your mortgage or invest?”  I go over the exact steps my family took to pay off our mortgage and build up a significant investment portfolio that allowed us to reach Coast FIRE and transition to part-time employment. I also discuss the benefits of couples therapy, resting when you need to, and prioritizing living in the present.  MORTGAGE FREE FAMILY SEGMENT: Melinda Walker, Georgia-based, small business owner, joins the Marriage Kids and Money podcast to discuss how her family paid off their $110k home 15 years early, why the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement inspired her, and her family’s entrepreneurial success that eventually led to ultimate time-freedom RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals MELINDA’S BOOK: Profitable Pet Sitter: 7 Steps to Turn Your Passion for Pets into a Profitable Pet Sitting Business  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 15 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off House Don’t Pay Off Your Mortgage (Yet!) – w/ Brian Preston How We Paid Off Our Mortgage in 5 Years MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your job feel like your entire identity? Do you struggle with work/life balance? Today we’re joined by Simone Stolzoff, author, designer, and workplace expert, to discuss how and why American’s careers have become central to our identities and how we can start to separate the two.  We talk about the marriage of productivity and worth in our culture, why you need to diversify your identity and how to choose what is good enough for you. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals The Good Enough Job by Simone Stolzoff (Book - Affiliate) GUEST BIO:  Simone Stolzoff is an author, designer, and workplace expert from San Francisco. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, his work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He is a graduate of Stanford and The University of Pennsylvania. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Instagram  Twitter LinkedIn OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: The Secret To A Happy Life (Based On 80 Years Of Research) I Only Want To Work Part-time. Is It Possible? Scarlett Cochran: Overworked Lawyer Redefines “Rich” and Chooses a Family-Focused Entrepreneur Life MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Brian Preston, CPA, CFP®, PFS, founder of Abound Wealth Management, and host of The Money Guy Show, joins us to discuss why you shouldn't pay off your mortgage early!  We talk about what you should do before you consider paying off your house, the importance of investing (especially in your youth), and a financial order of operations that makes the process easy. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO:  Brian Preston, CPA, CFP®, PFS – Brian is the founder of Abound Wealth Management and host of The Money Guy Show. Brian is a 3rd generation educator, and this desire to create educated clients led to the award-winning podcast and YouTube channel. He has been broadcasting for over 15 years.  GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Instagram YouTube OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How We Paid Off Our Mortgage in 5 Years Mortgage Free 5 Years Later: Was it Worth It? Should I Wait to Buy a House? MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are there actually financial advantages to getting married? What about negatives? Today we’re joined by Jesse Cramer, content creator, host of award-winning podcast The Best Interest, and Associate Relationship Manager at Cobblestone Capital Advisors, a fiduciary wealth management firm, to discuss the legal and financial bond that is modern-day marriage. We talk about how to decrease financial cons before marriage with open communication and intentional planning, thoughts on prenuptial agreements, and the financial advantages and potential disadvantages of getting married.  Work From Anywhere Segment:  From an online English teacher to a full-time entrepreneur, Danie Jay is now a six-figure income YouTube content creator, spreading the word about location and time-freedom. Now she spends her time teaching others how they can do it too! I chat with her about how exactly she was able to retire from teaching and the secrets of making money on YouTube. RESOURCES: Magnetic Creator Academy Course Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: JESSE CRAMER Website Twitter Instagram  Podcast  GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: DANIE JAY YouTube Instagram Magnetic Creator Academy Course OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Dealing With a Money Imbalance in Relationships – w/ Erin Lowry Become a Millionaire Couple (Even If You Disagree Financially) Money and Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you’re starting out on your debt free journey it can be overwhelming deciding which debt payoff method to choose. In today’s episode, I chat with you about the two most popular debt payoff methods, the Debt Snowball Method and the Debt Avalanche Method. We talk about which one is right for you, debt consolidation pros and cons, and why 0% APR credit cards may be a strategy to consider (with caution)! Debt Free Living Segment:  Maeghan Jones, Atlanta-based real estate professional, joins the Marriage Kids and Money podcast to discuss how her family paid off $90k of debt, doubled their income, and changed their entire lives with financial literacy. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year How to Stick to a Budget – with Kumiko Love from The Budget Mom MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, Professor, and Zen Priest, Dr. Robert Waldinger, joins us to discuss the concept of money and happiness.  Dr. Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he is Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted.  We discuss how relationships and physical health affect happiness, how to combat the “loneliness epidemic” in America, and actionable steps you can take to foster more happiness and self-care in your life. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals The Good Life (Book) (affiliate link) Dr. Waldinger’s Ted Talk Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness GUEST BIO:  Dr. Robert Waldinger is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Director of the Center for Psychodynamic Therapy and Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, he teaches Harvard medical students and psychiatry residents, and he is on the faculty of the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute. He is also a Zen priest. Dr. Waldinger earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Can Money Buy Happiness? Money and Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

401k matching is an investing option that is often overlooked, but it can be a powerful tool in building long-term wealth. In today’s episode, I chat with you about how maxing out my 401k over six years propelled me to more financial success and security.  While maxing out my 401k wasn't absolutely necessary to meet our family financial goals, it has allowed me to relax more, work less and rest easy knowing that one important box has been checked. Be the Change Segment: Melanie Mortimer, President of the SIFMA (Securities Industry And Financial Markets Association) Foundation, joins the Marriage Kids and Money podcast to discuss how bringing financial education to youth of all backgrounds, and helping them lead better financial lives lifts us all up as a community.  After 45 years and 22 million youth lives touched by financial literacy, SIFMA and their Stock Market Game is making waves in youth financial literacy. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Empower Fee Analyzer (affiliate link) https://www.stockmarketgame.org/ https://www.sifma.org/ GUEST BIO:  Melanie Mortimer is President of the SIFMA Foundation, the nation’s leader in youth investor and financial education which ensures all young people, regardless of background, have access to transformative knowledge and tools to prepare for their financial futures. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA:  LinkedIn OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: HSA vs 401k: How to Prioritize Your Retirement Investments How to Become a Millionaire in 10 Years How to Invest On Your Own Without a Financial Advisor MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Faith and Leo Jean-Louis, join us to discuss how they paid off over $200,000 of debt.  We talk about the importance of your "why" on your financial freedom journey, the sacrifices they made to make debt freedom happen, tools to build generational wealth, and why you need to prioritize earning compound interest instead of paying it! RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIOS: Faith and Leo Jean-Louis were in over their heads in debt– $211,000 to be exact. From credit cards and personal loans to student debt, they had it all and thought they would never be financially free. That’s until Faith and Leo made a radical decision and paid off over $104,000 of debt in 12 months.  Their debt-free journey propelled them into a lasting personal finance passion that educates, entertains and empowers others to this day. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: FAITH & LEO JEAN-LOUIS Instagram Threads X (Twitter) Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future How Being Honest in My Marriage Helped Us Pay Off $61,000 of Debt – with Michael Lacy Become a Millionaire Couple (Even If You Disagree Financially) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Marriage Kids and Money, Damian Dunn, VP of advice of Your Money Line, the financial help line serving Pete the Planner® and Certified Financial Planner™, joins us to discuss saving for your child’s student loan debt-free future.  We talk about the pros and cons of state sponsored 529 plans, the new details outlined in the Secure Act 2.0, and tax advantages of different college investing accounts you need to look out for! Generational Wealth Segment: Yanely Espinal is this quarter’s Generational Wealth Segment feature. Yanely serves as the Director of Educational Outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance and is an advocate for personal finance education as a high school graduation requirement across all 50 states. So far, she has helped usher in 22 pieces of state legislation to guarantee a personal finance course for all high school students. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Your Money Line Pete The Planner NextGenPF Mind Your Money GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: DAMIAN DUNN: Pete the Planner® blog articles by Damian Dunn GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: YANELY ESPINAL: YouTube Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Twitter OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Target Date Funds: What Are the Pros and Cons? How to Teach Kids the Value of Money (And Why They’re Never too Young) – with Liz Frazier MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com  HOST BIO:  Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock. DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing can do wonders if you have time and patience on your side. I’ve seen this firsthand with investing for my kids over the past decade. Here are 5 lessons I’ve learned from investing for our kids over the last decade. Second, our Coast FIRE segment will feature Kyra and Danielle from the ScrunchyFI Podcast! Last, my son Calvin is back for another Good Word! SHOW RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ScrunchyFI Podcast: https://scrunchyfi.com/podcast/ Good Word Story: https://people.com/human-interest/how-missing-8-year-old-boy-survived-2-days-michigan-park/ MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Book a 1-on-1 coaching call with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you dealing with a money imbalance in your relationship? Erin Lowry, Author of the Broke Millennial Series, shares how to navigate the tensions and difficulties that can come when one spouse earns or spends more than the other. RESOURCES Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Broke Millennial Books: https://amzn.to/42nZRJT (affiliate link) Broke Millennial (Website): https://brokemillennial.com/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Become a Millionaire Couple (Even If You Disagree Financially) I Only Want To Work Part Time. Is It Possible? Money and Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Assistant: Josh Doering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology has done a lot of wonderful things for us over the last decade. Tasks that were once extremely time-consuming or monotonous are now a lot more simple. On the flip side, we can become extremely distracted by technology and it can keep us from focusing on what matters most. And for me, that’s family. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2022, Author Nir Eyal, shares how parents, like me, can control our attention and choose our lives … while still living with the benefits of technology. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Indistractable (Book): https://amzn.to/3rFryNT (affiliate link) Nir Eyal (Website): https://www.NirAndFar.com OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Joshua Becker: How to Overcome the Distraction of Money Mortgage Free 5 Years Later: Was it Worth It? Why Coast FIRE is Better than Traditional FIRE MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Assistant: Josh Doering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you disagree financially in marriage and still become a millionaire couple? Well, I'm excited to introduce to Ericka Young and Chris Young ... because that description fits them perfectly! Also, we're back with our Net Worth Win segment. We're featuring Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez from the Financial Griot Podcast. He's sharing how he grew his net worth by $500k in just 3 years! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Track your net worth with Empower for FREE: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/empower (affiliate link) Chris and Ericka Young - For Better and Worth: https://www.forbetterandworth.com/ Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez - The Neighborhood Finance Guy: https://theneighborhoodfinanceguy.com/ Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Book a one-on-one coaching call with Andy Hill YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Assistant: Josh Doering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unconditional love is love no matter what.  But in marriage, aren't there conditions where your love fades? Or not? In this Bread & Wine episode, Andy and Nicole discuss if love in marriage can be unconditional or not.   MKM RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Nicole's Rubik's Cube: https://amzn.to/3qLmQ4n (affiliate link) Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is my purpose? And am I really pursuing that purpose to the best of my ability? To help us answer these difficult questions, I’ve invited John Strelecky on the show today. John is the #1 Bestselling inspirational author of many books including one that I recently loved called The Cafe on the Edge of the World RESOURCES Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors The Cafe on the Edge of the World (Book): https://amzn.to/3nSSLiw (affiliate link) John Strelecky (Website): https://www.johnstrelecky.com/ MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Assistant: Josh Doering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As parents, it is our responsibility to raise financially responsible and independent kids. Chores at home can help with that mission. Here's why I like chores and how parents can get started! Second, our Fintech Spotlight segment features Monarch Money's Natalie Taylor who shares the importance of financial planning for couples. Last, Zoey is back for another money quiz! We're talking chores, youth sports and the importance of taking summer break. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Monarch Money (SPONSOR): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Assistant: Josh Doering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do marriages fail? More importantly, how can we prevent our marriages from failing? In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2020, CEO of Marriage Helper, Kimberly Holmes, shares the top 3 reasons marriages end. Also, she gives practical tips on how we can make our marriages the best they can be. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Marriage Helper (Website): https://marriagehelper.com/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Assistant: Josh Doering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just bought a brand-new car! Now before you take away my personal finance card, hear me out. In today's episode, I share how and why we bought this new car and why I don't regret it for a minute. Second, we're hosting Jade Warshaw from Ramsey Solutions. She shares how she and her husband Sam paid off nearly $500k in debt in 10 years! Last but not least, Calvin is back with another Good Word! We're talking about a boy who literally came back from the dead today. RESOURCES ** Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ** Jade Warshaw (Website): https://www.ramseysolutions.com/jade-warshaw Good Word: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-area-family-loses-two-boys-but-one-is-revived-from-death OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Assistant: Josh Doering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we take back our time? And how can we work this magic while being married with kids? To help us answer this difficult question, I’ve invited Author and Decluttering Expert Tracy McCubbin on the show today. RESOURCES ** Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ** Tracy McCubbin (Website): https://www.dclutterfly.com/ Make Space for Happiness (Book): https://amzn.to/3ovGMY2 (affiliate link) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With multiple high-profile banks failing as of late, a lot of people are wondering … “Is My Bank Going to Fail?” or more importantly, “Is My Money Safe?” Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I thought I’d answer this one with former financial analyst, Meghan Rabuse! Also, Emily and James Lowery manage Airbnbs remotely … while traveling the world together! Today, we’re going to learn how they developed their online real estate business and how it affords them more time and freedom to enjoy life. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Meghan Rabuse (Website): https://familyfinancemom.com/ Rental Property Calculator (Free Resource): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/rentalcalculator OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few topics leave people in the personal finance community more divided than the subject of joint bank accounts. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of joint bank accounts. Use these benefits and drawbacks to help you make the money moves that are right for you and your partner. Also, for our Be the Change segment, we're featuring Sherifah Munis from Newwave Foundation. She's going to share why financial literacy is so important for young adults. Last but not least, Zoey is back with another Money Quiz. We're talking Apple, credit card debt and relaxation. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Prefer to Read instead of listen? Here's the full article for Joint Account Pros and Cons: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/joint-bank-account-pros-and-cons/ Newwave Foundation (Be the Change Featured Non-Profit): https://newwave-foundation.org/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life | Allison Baggerly Coast FIRE vs. Traditional FIRE: What is the Right FIRE Path for You? Money & Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage | Abby Davisson MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of people have been asking specifically about Indexed Universal Life Insurance and wondering if it’s worth it or not. Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I thought I’d answer this one with a financial advisor, Tyler Gardner from Social Cap! Also, we chat with Author Heidi Dusek about her Family FI plan for a Family Gap Year. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Tyler Gardner (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@socialcap Heidi Dusek (Website): https://ordinarysherpa.com/ Heidi Dusek (Book) - Beyond Normal: https://amzn.to/406n6Hv (affiliate link) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life | Allison Baggerly Coast FIRE vs. Traditional FIRE: What is the Right FIRE Path for You? Money & Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage | Abby Davisson MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generational wealth becomes a lot easier when we take advantage of time and investing. Today, I'm sharing 3 generational wealth investing accounts that can help your children have a brighter future. Also, for our Coast FIRE segment, we're learning from Anders Skagerberg who hit this milestone in his late 20s! Last but not least, my son Calvin is back with another Good Word. We're talking tall kids, Shaq, and generosity. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Anders Skagerberg (Website): https://www.coastfiguy.com/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life | Allison Baggerly Coast FIRE vs. Traditional FIRE: What is the Right FIRE Path for You? Money & Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage | Abby Davisson MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a country, we’re buying more than we can afford and it’s showing. So how can we as a society rid ourselves of this high-interest debt while still enjoying life? To help us answer this difficult question, I’ve invited Author and Money Expert Allison Baggerly on the show today! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Allison Baggerly (Website): https://inspiredbudget.com Money Made Easy (Book): https://amzn.to/412NXVv OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since I've been talking a lot about our family's financial wins lately, I thought I'd share some financial mistakes I've made as well. After all, a financial journey is not always about the wins. We learn a lot from our mistakes as well. Second, Financial Planner Juan Saavedra will be joining us to discuss how to financially prepare for a new baby. Last, my daughter Zoey joins me for another Money Quiz and she'll also be reading the review of the month. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors 5 Major Money Mistakes (Article): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/5-major-money-mistakes-ive-made-and-how-you-can-avoid-them/ Juan Saavedra (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/thejuansaavedra/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After pursuing FIRE (Financial Independence / Retire Early) for a while, it has become apparent that Coast FIRE is more our speed. In today's episode, I break down my Coast FIRE vs. Traditional FIRE views and discuss how you can achieve Coast FIRE too. Also, I share 7 different short interviews with attendees of EconoME. We continue the discussion about the variety of different views and paths of financial independence. Last, you'll hear my son Calvin bringing the Good Word once again! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Coast FIRE vs. Traditional FIRE (written version of the show): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/coast-fire-better-than-traditional-fire/ EconoME Conference: https://economeconference.com/ Good Word - Minnesota Becomes Fourth State to Offer Universal Free School Meals: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-becomes-fourth-state-to-offer-universal-free-school-meals OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we can’t eliminate all strife when it comes to relationships and money, we can become better communicators.  To help us with this important topic, Abby Davisson is inspiring us today! She's a social innovation leader, career development expert and the Author of the new book “Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap to Life’s Biggest Decisions”. Speaking of money and love, Drs. Renee and Nii Darko share how they went from $1 Million in Debt to a $1 Million net worth ... as a couple. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Money & Love (Book): https://amzn.to/3Fynas6 (affiliate link) Abby Davisson (Website): https://www.abbydavisson.com/ Renee & Nii Darko (Website): https://drniidarko.com/podcast/ GUEST BIO - Abby Davisson Abby Davisson is a social innovation leader and career development expert. Most recently, she spent nine years at global retailer Gap Inc., where she served as President of the Gap Foundation and co-founded the company's employee resource group for parents. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE 80/80 Marriage: How to Create a Happier Relationship (Nate & Kaley Klemp) My Spouse Spends Too Much Money. What Should I Do? The Top 3 Reasons Marriages End (And What You Can Do To Avoid It) MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Considering early retirement? NFL Player Devon Kennard believes real estate investing is better than stock market investing. Author of the new book, It All Adds Up, Devon shares how he's amassed a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio while playing in the NFL. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors It All Adds Up (Book): https://amzn.to/3J3mUC0 (affiliate link) Devon Kennard (Website): DevonKennard.com GUEST BIO - Devon Kennard Devon Kennard is an NFL linebacker, investor, and philanthropist. Over the last decade, has developed into a savvy real estate investor, amassing a multimillion-dollar portfolio all while playing in the NFL. He’s also the author of the new book, "It All Adds Up: Designing Your Game Plan for Financial Success” When he’s not inspiring others to use their active income to create passive income, he’s spending time with his wife Camille and his two daughters. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Real Estate Investing Strategies in a Competitive Market with Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai How to Make a Million in Real Estate (w/ Dustin Heiner) How Real Estate Investing Allowed My Wife to Stay at Home with the Kids (w/ Joel Larsgaard) MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you having more marriage fights lately? Penn and Kim Holderness, of Holderness Family Productions, join us to discuss their book "Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better at It?". After more than a decade of being married and working together, Kim and Penn share how they embrace the marriage fights and the tactics they use to resolve them. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2021, I was lucky to have Nicole join me for the interview too! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better At It? (Book): https://amzn.to/3kMpJiZ (affiliate link) GUEST BIO - Penn and Kim Holderness Kim and Penn Holderness have been married for 16 years. For seven of those years, they have chronicled their marriage and their family with funny music videos, vlogs, skits, and a podcast. Their videos have garnered over a billion views worldwide. Penn and Kim honed their storytelling skills with 25 combined years in the TV news business. When the wonderful worlds of YouTube and Facebook appeared, Kim had the idea to ditch the traditional broadcast world and start making content in the digital space. When they aren’t dancing around like crazy people on the internet, Penn and Kim help international companies make videos of their own. Penn and Kim live in Raleigh with their two children and dog. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE 80/80 Marriage: How to Create a Happier Relationship (Nate & Kaley Klemp) My Spouse Spends Too Much Money. What Should I Do? The Top 3 Reasons Marriages End (And What You Can Do To Avoid It) MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A common marital issue with its roots in dishonesty is financial infidelity. Forensic Accountant Tracy Coenen is going to teach us more about financial infidelity, how to spot signs of it, and what we can do to prepare. Also, Jen Narciso, aka the Investor Mama, shares how she crafted her own version of family financial independence through house hacking with kids. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Divorce Money Guide (Learn more here): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/divorcemoneyguide (affiliate link) Tracy Coenen (Forensic Accounting Expert): https://www.sequenceinc.com/ Jen Narciso (Investor Mama): https://investormama.com/ GUEST BIO - Tracy Coenen Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF, is a nationally recognized CPA and forensic accountant, who focuses on finding hidden money in divorce cases. A solo practitioner for over two decades, Coenen also works in the areas of fraud investigation and corporate litigation. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been over 5 years since we paid off our mortgage. And that got me thinking … Was it worth it? Would I do it again? In today's episode, I break down if paying off our mortgage in our 30s was worth it or not. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Good Word - Michael Jordan Donates $10 Million: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cosr057O7Qk/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The word “rich” can mean different things to different people.  So to help us discover our meaning of rich, I’ve invited Author Scarlett Cochran on the show today.  RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors It's Not About the Money (Book): https://amzn.to/3K2UJW7 (affiliate link) GUEST BIO - Scarlett Cochran Scarlett Cochran is a lawyer, wealth expert, and founder of One Big Happy Life, where she has taught millions of people how to spend guilt-free while also building wealth for their best financial future. She’s also the author of the new book, “It's Not About the Money: A Proven Path to Building Wealth and Living the Rich Life You Deserve.” When she’s not helping people live a rich life, she’s enjoying spending time with her two kids and watching sci-fi TV shows. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for a quick reference to see if you're on track with your Coast FIRE Number based on your age? We put together an episode to help you get a gauge of how you might be tracking if you're comfortable living expenses are around $75,000 per year. Also, we're chatting about when kids should start chores with the Founders of My First Nest Egg! Last but not least, Zoey is back for another Money Quiz and to read the review of the month. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Coast FIRE by Age (Article): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/coast-fire-number-by-age-30-40-50 My First Nest Egg (Website): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/myfirstnestegg OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With rising home prices and interest rates, people are wondering ... "Should I wait to buy a house?" Meghan Rabuse, the Family Finance Mom, joins the show again to help us answer this big question.  Also, Andrea Wallace from Arizona, shares how buying a house as a teenager helped her to become a near millionaire by 28.  RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Meghan Rabuse (Website): https://www.familyfinancemom.com  Andrea Wallace (Website): https://www.makingmoneynerds.com  GUEST BIO - Meghan Rabuse Meghan spent nearly a decade as a Financial Analyst, before spending the last 7+ as a SAHM to three little ones. She shares simple money tips for moms to help their family reach their financial goals by building a financial plan they can LIVE with! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re all about that Carpe Diem lifestyle … we seize the day so we can build our family wealth and happiness. But what if our thinking is holding us back? What if our mindset and the story we tell ourselves are making achieving our goals so much harder? Megan Hyatt Miller is helping us dive deeper into the science of mindset and helping us realize how success starts with our thinking.  RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Mind Your Mindset (Book + Bonus Resources): https://mindyourmindsetbook.com/marriage  GUEST BIO - Megan Hyatt Miller Megan Hyatt Miller is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company and the co-host of the popular business podcast, Lead to Win. She is also Michael’s oldest daughter. As the architect of Michael Hyatt & Company’s standout culture, she is committed to helping her team win at work and succeed at life, while also delivering phenomenal results to their customers. Under her leadership, Michael Hyatt & Company was named as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, which ranks the top companies in America for their employee engagement. When she’s not taking the company to new heights, she’s fully present at home with her husband Joel and five kids in Franklin, Tennessee. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To keep myself motivated, I need a goal or a reason to save. If you find yourself stocking away money, but you’re not sure why, let’s attach some goals to that savings. Here are 7 savings goals for you to create a happier today and tomorrow. Also, Justine Nelson from the popular Debt Free Millennials YouTube Channel shares how she paid off her debt AND then became a HALF MILLIONAIRE! Last, but not least, my son Calvin is back for another Good Word! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/course Justine Nelson (Website): https://debtfreemillennials.com  GUEST BIO - Justine Nelson Justine Nelson is the face and founder of Debt Free Millennials, a website and YouTube channel helping overwhelmed millennials improve their money situation without giving up the avocado toast. Justine was named a “YouTuber to watch” in Forbes for her simple, actionable financial tips, exploring debt, saving, and budgeting. She paid off $35,000 in student loan debt in two and a half years on a $37,000 salary. Now she’s teaching other millennials how to crush debt and live payment free. When she’s not in front of the camera, Justine loves exploring San Diego with her husband and baby girl. She’s often found in the kitchen, perfecting her abuela’s Puerto Rican Spanish rice. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Giancola, the host of the Personal Finance Podcast, became a millionaire in his 30s and now he's turning his attention to helping his kids do the same. In this episode, Andrew shares how he became a millionaire so young and how he's using those same tactics to build generational wealth for his children. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/course Andrew Giancola (Website): https://mastermoney.co GUEST BIO - Andrew Giancola Andrew Giancola is the host of the popular Personal Finance Podcast, focused on helping people control their money so they can live stress-free, rich lives. After achieving a personal net worth of around $1.5 million by age 34, Andrew is now focused on inspiring generational wealth for his young family. When he’s not inspiring others through his platform, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids in Tampa and taking some time for Golf! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unconditional love is love no matter what.  But in marriage, aren't there conditions where your love fades? Or not? In this Bread & Wine episode, Andy and Nicole discuss if love in marriage can be unconditional or not.   BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation is the worst!  In this episode, we discuss three smart ways to fight inflation at home. By doing these simple money moves, you can save thousands of dollars! To fight inflation more, and bring more money into your home, I've invited Zac Hood from CashFreely on the show. He's going to share how cash-back credit cards can help you keep more of your hard-earned money.  Last but not least, Zoey is back for another money quiz! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors CashFreely:  Start earning cash back for free today! Big Tip Tuesday:  The Details of how it works and where to share your kindness! COMPANY OVERVIEW - CashFreely I started CashFreely to help regular people maximize their cash back earnings so it can help them with their short and long-term goals. I want to treat every user like my friend for whom I want the best experience possible. I want to be as ethical and helpful as possible. There are huge corporate sites that use slick marketing and data technology to mislead consumers. I am committed to offering my site and service for free. I’m able to do this because I can earn commission on some of my credit card links. Unlike many other sites, these links do not influence my recommendations and opinions. Those sites are profit-driven and post offers that earn them a profit. I always post the best offers, even when I do not earn a commission. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maggie Tucker and her husband recently retired from their corporate careers ... in their 40s! In this BEST OF MKM Highlight, Maggie shares how they were able to retire so early and what this newfound time means to her and her young family.  RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Friends on FIRE Podcast: https://friendsonfire.org/  Big Tip Tuesday: The Details of how it works and where to share your kindness! GUEST BIO – Maggie Tucker Maggie Tucker was Vice President of Marketing for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). Her professional experience includes multiple digital, marketing, and leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies. She is passionate about minimalism, simple living, and helping people on their journeys through life. She is an active volunteer in her community and has served on many advisory and non-profit boards. She lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and 3 daughters. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mandy and Sean Senke from North Dakota have grown their net worth to over $1 million in their 30s! In this BEST OF MKM Highlight, Mandy and Sean share how they grew their net worth so quickly and the steps they took to avoid lifestyle inflation. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Sean Senske Website: https://www.senskemedia.com Mandy Senske Website: https://www.mandysenske.com Big Tip Tuesday: The Details of how it works and where to share your kindness! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy makes content on the internet that talks about their family being millionaires.  It makes Nicole cringe because she doesn't feel like a millionaire or feel rich.  In this Bread & Wine episode, they debate the difference between being millionaires and being rich.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Start a Podcast: 5 Reasons to Hit Record Today Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial independence can feel difficult if you're a tipped worker in the service industry. Barbara Sloan is showing us the way. She's a service industry expert and the author of the new personal finance book "Tipped". After spending two decades in the service industry, she's sharing how to gain financial independence as a waitress, stripper, bartender, or any other service position. Just like she did.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Barbara Sloan (Website): https://www.tippedfinance.com  Tipped (Book): https://amzn.to/3UMVTXt (affiliate link) Big Tip Tuesday: The Details of how it works and where to share your kindness! GUEST BIO - Barbara Sloan Barbara Sloan is the author of the book Tipped: The life changing guide to financial freedom for waitresses, bartenders, strippers, and all other service industry professionals. A homeless teen, who danced for dollars, and definitely did not graduate from college. She is now a personal finance expert and money coach that spent two decades working in every imaginable position in the Service Industry all over the country. In addition to owning and running a women-owned Construction company in the heart of Manhattan, she helps Tipped workers achieve Financial Freedom, like she did. She is passionate about all of the amazing aspects of Tipped work and passionate about all of the terrible aspects of Tipped work. She lives in New York City with her wife of 10 years, an esteemed corporate finance exec, and together they are a couple of adorable money nerds who point out every dog they see. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The year is coming to a close. There may be year-end financial to-do’s that have escaped your mind.  Here is our year-end financial checklist so you can thrive in the new year! Also, we're hosting The Hope Effect for our Be the Change segment. This charity focuses on helping orphans globally have a better life. Last but not least, Zoey is back for another Money Quiz - a holiday edition!  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Mint: The free budgeting app our family has used for a decade.  Side Hustles for Parents: 30 Ideas Moms and Dads can do from home to make $30/hr or more.  Quotacy: Get a term life insurance quote today and protect your family from the unexpected.  Big Tip Tuesday: The details of how our random acts of kindness challenge works and where to share your kindness. The Hope Effect: Consider donating to support orphans globally. ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW - The Hope Effect Millions of orphaned and vulnerable children around the world are growing up without the love of a family. But there is clear and compelling research on the damaging effects of traditional, institutional orphan care. Children should not grow up in orphanages…kids do best when they are raised in families. The Hope Effect is changing orphan care by providing innovative family-style care, which allows every child to flourish and thrive. We are changing the way the world cares for orphans…because every child deserves a family. FOUNDER - Joshua Becker Joshua Becker is an author, speaker, and philanthropist. He has written several best-selling books on minimalism, and his website Becoming Minimalist has more than one million readers each month. Inspired by his wife’s experience being adopted, Joshua founded The Hope Effect in 2015. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Joe Darago Joe is the founder and executive director of The Hope Effect. Joe’s journey into the orphan care world began more than 20 years ago when he and his wife adopted their daughter Sydney from Korea. Seven years ago, they adopted again – this time an older child from Thailand who spent the early part of her life in an institution. Joe has seen firsthand that children develop best when they are in a family environment, and he is passionate about seeing orphans cared for – not in institutions, but in families. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it REALLY mean to be a millionaire? And how do people actually become one? Chris Hogan, the Author of Everyday Millionaires, shares all the millionaire truths and dispels the millionaire myths in today's episode. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2019, Chris Hogan, former Dave Ramsey team member describes the survey they did with 10,000 real-life millionaires. Find out what they discovered! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Chris Hogan (Website): https://coachhogan.com/  Everyday Millionaires - Chris Hogan (Book): https://amzn.to/3XBeZm5  Big Tip Tuesday: The Details of how it works and where to share your kindness! GUEST BIO - Chris Hogan Chris Hogan spent the last 25 years helping and guiding people to achieve their dreams and goals. It all started on the sports field, as a team member, eventual 3-year captain, two-time All American, and member of a National Championship football team. The pursuit of goals has been a part of his life for many years, learning from Zig Ziglar, Dennis Waitley, and others!  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating money after divorce? Cat Collins, a financial expert and recently divorced Mom of two is here to help you thrive financially. Also, Ashley Patrick from North Carolina shares how she paid off $47,000 of debt in under 2 years!  Finally, Calvin is sharing the Good Word by revealing three MKM Annual Survey participants who won a $50 Amazon Gift Card! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Cat Collins (Website): https://www.momsgotmoney.com  Ashley Patrick (Website): https://www.budgetsmadeeasy.com  Big Tip Tuesday: The Details of how it works and where to share your kindness! GUEST BIO - Cat Collins Cat Collins is a nationally recognized financial educator and the author of Moms Got Money, a millennial Mom’s guide to managing money like a boss.  When she’s not helping Moms win with their money, she enjoys spending time with her boy/girl twins and their rescue dog named Julep. GUEST BIO - Ashley Patrick Ashley Patrick, personal finance expert, and founder of Budgets Made Easy. She helps families eliminate debt using simple strategies so they can stress less and live the life they want. She was able to pay off $45,000 in just 17 months including $25,000 in student loans in just 10 months. Ashley is a Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach and helps people like you manage their budgets so they can live the life they want.  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to make an impact on the world? Our guest Derrick Kinney says it's time to make more money! In today's episode, Derrick Kinney, Author of the Good Money Revolution, states his case for how we can make more money to do more good. In the spirit of doing more good, it's Big Tip Tuesday time! I share the details of what Big Tip Tuesday is and how you can join us in beating our goal this year! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Derrick Kinney (Website): https://goodmoneyframework.com/ Good Money Revolution (Book): https://amzn.to/3FZwG8r (affiliate link) Big Tip Tuesday: The Details of how it works and where to share your kindness! MKM Annual Survey: 5-10 minute survey that will help us improve Marriage Kids and Money. Three random participants will be given a $50 Amazon Gift Card! GUEST BIO - Derrick Kinney Derrick Kinney believes money is not bad and good people should have more of it. After applying these proven principles with thousands of clients, Kinney sold his multimillion-dollar business to teach these success steps to you. As CEO of Good Money Framework and host of the popular Good Money podcast, Kinney visits with influential business and thought leaders to inspire you to make more money and use it for good. Known for making complex financial topics easy to understand, Kinney is a sought- after guest on local and national media where he has been interviewed on CNBC, FOX News, CNN, FOX Business, PBS, Cheddar News, and Wall Street Journal among others. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After becoming completely debt free (including our house) and hitting Coast FIRE, we now have the option of working part-time! I share the steps we took to afford to work part-time so you can get there too.  Also, Vance Roush from Overflow joins us to talk about why giving stock may be better than giving cash this holiday season. And last but not least, Zoey is back for another Money Quiz. We're talking about giving, inflation and gratitude. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Tello: Our family's cell phone provider (affiliate link) MKM Annual Survey: 5-10 minute survey that will help us improve Marriage Kids and Money. Three random participants will be given a $50 Amazon Gift Card! FINTECH SPOTLIGHT OVERVIEW - Overflow Overflow is an online giving platform where you can now give stock in minutes, not months. The average cash donation in the US is $128, but the average stock donation through Overflow is over $10,000! Why? Because 90% of US wealth is in non-cash assets, so Overflow enables people to give from their gains. The future of giving is here, and it starts with Overflow! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard about the life-changing benefits of a Roth IRA for Kids? Dee from Kids Money Academy shares why a Roth IRA for Kids is so great and how to hire your kids in your business. Also, Crystina Cardozo from New Jersey shares how she became a half-millionaire by age 34!  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Website: Kumiko Love - The Budget Mom  Book: My Money My Way by Kumiko Love GUEST BIO - Kumiko Love: Kumiko Love is a single mom who empowers women everywhere to regain control of their financial lives. An Accredited Financial Counselor with over nine years of experience in the finance industry, she founded The Budget Mom, a community of millions of women on a path to financial fulfillment. She's also the creator of the wildly popular Live Rich Planner and Budget by Paycheck workbook. Love has been featured on Good Morning America, the Today show, CNN, CBS, ABC and in USA Today, US News, World Report, Huffington Post, Money Magazine, Parents Magazine, the Washington Post, and Real Simple. She lives in Spokane Valley, Washington. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard about the life-changing benefits of a Roth IRA for Kids? Dee from Kids Money Academy shares why a Roth IRA for Kids is so great and how to hire your kids in your business. Also, Crystina Cardozo from New Jersey shares how she became a half-millionaire by age 34!  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Kids Money Academy (Dee's Resources) She Runs the Numbers (Crystina Cardozo) GUEST BIO - Dee from Kids Money Academy: As a CPA and Finance Instructor at UCLA, having conversations with other adults about money comes naturally to Dee. She founded Kids Money Academy to fill a huge need that empowers parents from all backgrounds to talk to their kids about money in a positive way. Kids Money Academy answers the question, “How can I teach my kid about money in a fun and simple way?” by providing a framework that shows parents HOW to have conversations about financial literacy with their children from age 4 to 18 years old. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the question a lot of us are asking right now ... Are we in a recession or not? Megan Rabuse, aka the Family Finance Mom, joins me to answer this question and share what we can do to become recession-proof.  Also, Chris Luger from Minnesota shares how becoming mortgage free has allowed him to push toward becoming a millionaire!  Last but not least, my son Calvin is here to share another Good Word. This month, we're sharing the story of the Michigan bus drivers who saved a baby's life after a carjacking. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Meghan Rabuse (Family Finance Mom + Finance Explained Podcast) Chris Luger (Heavy Metal Money) Good Word of the Month (Bus Drivers Save Baby in Michigan) GUEST BIO - Meghan Rabuse: Meghan spent nearly a decade as a Financial Analyst, before spending the last 7+ as a SAHM to three little ones. She shares simple money tips for moms to help their family reach their financial goals by building a financial plan they can LIVE with! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to live without regrets. But what does that really mean nowadays? Author and Hospice Doctor, Jordan Grumet, discusses this question and how we can all strive to live a regret-free life. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Jordan Grumet (Website)   Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life (Book) GUEST BIO - Jordan Grumet: Jordan Grumet (aka Doc G) is a physician who discovered financial independence on the cusp of job burnout. He is the creator of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast. His forthcoming book, Taking Stock, will be released by Ulysses Press Aug 2. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and I had a huge money fight a few years ago. Eventually, it led to marriage counseling. Here are the 5 reasons why I'm glad we went and how it helped our money fights.  Also, we're sharing our Best Budget Apps for Families for our fintech spotlight segment. Download one of these apps to get control of your family money! Last but not least, my daughter Zoey joins me for another "Money Quiz". We're discussing making videos online and how to stay safe.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Mint EveryDollar YNAB Honeydue Personal Capital Prefer to Read? Here's the article about Best Budget Apps for Families: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/best-budget-apps-for-families  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Research & Writing: Brooke Ressell Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a fan of the FIRE Movement, but find it to be unrealistic for your lifestyle? Well, FU Money might be more your flavor.  In this episode, we review what FU Money is and how it can help you leave that job you don't like and transition into a life you enjoy. Also, we chat with AJ Thompson from Tennessee about how he and his wife Tabitha invested over $400k in their early 30s -- now they have achieved Coast FIRE! Last but not least, my son Calvin joins me for another "Good Word". We're discussing college costs and the "7/11 baby" whose chances at college just got a lot easier.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Ally Bank (Where We Save our FU Money): https://www.ally.com  M1 Finance (Start Your Roth IRA to Achieve Coast FIRE): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/m1finance  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling overworked and overstressed? According to our guest, Celeste Headlee, it may be time for you to do nothing. As parents, we can definitely overdo it. Statistically, this overworked lifestyle can shorten our lives.  Celeste Headlee shows us how to fight back.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing and Underliving (Book)   Celeste Headlee (Website) GUEST BIO - Celeste Headlee: Celeste Headlee is an internationally recognized journalist and radio host, professional speaker and author of bestselling book We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter and Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving. Her latest is Speaking of Race: Why Everyone Needs to Talk About Racism and How to Do It. Her TEDx Talk, 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation, has been viewed over 34 million times. In her 20-year career in public radio, Celeste has been the Executive Producer of On Second Thought at Georgia Public Broadcasting and anchored programs including Tell Me More, Talk of the Nation, Here and Now, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. She also served as co-host of the national morning news show, The Takeaway, from PRI and WNYC, and anchored presidential coverage in 2012 for PBS World Channel. Celeste is a regular guest host on NPR and American Public Media. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 10 years of working together, my wife and I became a millionaire family! Here are the 6 lessons I learned after hitting this millionaire milestone.  Also, Arrived Homes CEO Ryan Frazier joins us to talk about how their platform helps busy parents invest in real estate without the headaches of being a landlord.  And last but not least, my daughter Zoey is back for another Money Quiz! We're talking summer fun and investing.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors All the Hacks Podcast Arrived Homes: Invest in real estate without being a landlord for as little as $100 GUEST BIO - Ryan Frazier: Ryan is the CEO & Co-Founder of Arrived, a platform for anyone to invest in shares of rental homes, starting from $100. Since launch, the company has seen rapid growth reaching +100,000 subscribers and funding +$50 million in new rental properties across 19 cities. The company has raised $135m in outside financing from investors including Jeff Bezos, Spencer Rascoff (the founder and former CEO of Zillow), and Forerunner Ventures. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Index funds! You've heard of them, but why does everyone seem to think they are the best investment? In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2020 and 2021, we're learning the "why" behind index funds with Paula Pant and Jeremy Schneider. We've put these two dynamic financial experts together in one episode to help you understand what an index fund is and how it will make you a millionaire.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Afford Anything (Paula Pant) Personal Finance Club (Jeremy Schneider) GUEST BIO - Paula Pant: Paula Pant is a podcast host, writer, speaker, and media commentator on financial independence and real estate investing. She is the creator and host of the Afford Anything podcast, which has more than 15 million downloads, and 2,100 reviews, and is ranked by Apple Podcasts as one of the Top 50 Business podcasts. GUEST BIO - Jeremy Schneider: Jeremy Schneider is a successful entrepreneur, personal finance expert, and Michigan alum! After starting an internet company in college and selling it at the age of 34 for over $5M and retiring at 36, Jeremy has dedicated his life to teaching personal finance. He founded Personal Finance Club, a community of champions of the individual investor who help further financial education. Jeremy likes playing beach volleyball and writing bios about himself in the third person. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John from ESI Money shares how we can earn, save and invest our way to financial independence and multi-millionaire status. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2018, John discusses the benefits of real estate investing, how our careers can fuel our FIRE path and how to help our children build generational wealth as well.   RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ESI Money (Website) GUEST BIO - John from ESI Money: John is a 50-something retiree who achieved financial independence. On his blog ESI Money, he shares what’s worked for him, and details how others can implement those successes in their lives. He is also the author of a free e-book titled “Three Steps to Financial Independence” and spends a lot of his time interviewing millionaires. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork:  Liz Theresa Editor:  Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean Chatzky and Kathryn Tuggle, hosts of the Her Money Podcast, share some important money advice for college graduates. As these young adults step out into the "real world", managing money and their careers successfully early may just be the key to financial success. Also, we hear from Q from Chicago who paid off $30,000 of debt and is now set on building generational wealth for his young daughter.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors HerMoney - Jean Chatzky and Katheryn Tuggle How to Money (Book) GUEST BIO - Jean Chatzky and Kathryn Tuggle: Jean Chatzky is a New York Times bestselling author and financial expert who has spent decades of reporting on personal finance — including 25 years on the Today show. She is CEO and co-founder of HerMoney, the author of 13 books, an award-winning magazine columnist and host of the HerMoney podcast. Kathryn Tuggle is Chief Content Officer and Gracie-Award winning Editor-in-Chief at HerMoney.com. She produces the HerMoney Podcast and co-hosts its popular mailbag segment. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork:  Liz Theresa Editor:  Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we're feeling comfortable with our financial situation, our minds start to turn to our children. How can we save and invest for our kid's future? In this episode, I share how we're building generational wealth for our kids (and how that wealth doesn't just include money).  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Train Rescue Story (The Good Word) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Watch video episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork:  Liz Theresa Editor:  Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently the Mega Millions jackpot reached $1.2 billion!  Andy decided to buy a ticket for fun. Nicole thought it was a horrible idea.  In this Bread & Wine episode, they debate about if people should play the lottery or not. Also, Nicole shares how winning the lottery would absolutely ruin their family.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES 9 Perfect Strangers (Book mentioned during the episode) Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiersten and Julien Saunders, authors of "Cashing Out", argue the case for the 15-year career. We also discuss how people can pursue FIRE (financial independence / retire early) and live a life of purpose.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Rich and Regular Cashing Out (Book) GUEST BIO - Kiersten and Julien Saunders: Julien and Kiersten are authors of Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game By Walking Away under Portfolio Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. They are also the creative voices behind the blog richandregular.com, producers of the award-winning video series, Money on the Table, and hosts of the rich & REGULAR podcast. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, their mission is to inspire better conversations about money. The couple has used frugal living, real estate, stock market investing and their online business to build wealth and ultimately achieve financial independence. They paid off $200,000 in five years and their story has been featured in The NY Times, Forbes, CBS This Morning, Marketwatch, the Oprah Winfrey Network and more. When they're not sharing stories about their experiences with money, they are parents to their son Beau, traveling the world or searching for their next great meal. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork:  Liz Theresa Editor:  Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Electric cars are all the buzz lately! Our family is considering getting one, but is it worth it? I share the different options we’re considering when it comes to buying an electric car or not.     Also, I answer a question about paying cash for a house vs. getting a mortgage. Since both options have their fair share of pros and cons, I take some time to look at both sides.  Last but not least, Zoey and I are back with another Money Quiz! We’re talking about “big purchases” in our family and how we can decide what’s worth it.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Federal Tax Credits for All Electric or Plug in Hybrid Vehicles Credible: Check out the latest mortgage rates and compare lenders to save OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork:  Liz Theresa Editor:  Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage is hard! Not only does the relationship take work, but maintaining a household does too. Nicole and Andy tackled two listener questions about how they make their marriage work and how they divide up household duties.  This episode definitely showcases the importance of marriage as a verb, not a noun.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Maggiulli, author of "Just Keep Buying", shares what you can do after maxing out your Roth IRA.  We also discuss the importance of understanding when a 401k plan at work is worth it or not.    Also, David Freed from Minnesota shares how he and his wife achieved Coast FIRE at 30 years old with $500,000 invested! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli (Book) Nick Maggiulli (Website) David Freed (Instagram) GUEST BIO - Nick Maggiulli: Nick Maggiulli is the Chief Operating Officer and Data Scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he oversees operations across the firm and provides insights on business intelligence.  He is also the author of OfDollarsAndData.com, a blog focused on the intersection of data and personal finance. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and The Los Angeles Times.  Nick graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics and currently resides in New York City. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can spend our money on experiences and things. What's better? Nicole and Andy take the gloves off and go at it in this experiences vs. things debate. Which side are you on #TeamExperience or #TeamThings? BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate has proven to be an excellent place to invest your money.  But where should you start in this competitive market? Rentals? Airbnbs? Sam Dogen, also known as the Financial Samurai, joins us to share his thoughts! Sam retired from his corporate career about 10 years ago. Real estate (among many other avenues) was a huge part of his financial independence success.  Also, Amy Greene from North Carolina, shares how she and her husband increased their family net worth to over $1 million by age 44! Last, but not least, my son Calvin joins me for another “Good Word”. We discuss how a recent professional baseball game became national display of generosity and helping your fellow man. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Buy This Not That (Book) Financial Samurai (Website) Amy Greene (Instagram) Good Word Story (CBS News) GUEST BIO - Sam Dogen (Financial Samurai): Sam Dogen is the mastermind behind FinancialSamurai.com, one of the largest independently-run personal finance sites with roughly one million organic visitors a month. He launched Financial Samurai in 2009 when the world was falling apart and his net worth was taking a beating. His inspiration was to help himself and others make sense of the chaos. In 2012, he left his day job in finance at age 34 to be permanently free and pursue being a writer. He has lived in seven countries and has traveled to over 60 countries so far. Since the financial crisis, more than 80 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com to learn, share, and grow. In addition, Dogen’s work has been highlighted in major publications such as CNBC, MarketWatch, Forbes, The Consumerist, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, and many more. Dogen is also known for The Financial Samurai Podcast and the one-of-a-kind eBook, How To Engineer Your Layoff, which teaches employees how to negotiate a severance package and be free. When not writing or podcasting, Sam can often be found on the playground taking care of his two young children or on the softball field or tennis court. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money can allow us to have our most basic needs met and buy more time freedom to enjoy more life today.  But can we become too distracted by money? Can the pursuit of more money and wealth distract us from a life of meaning today? Joshua Becker, Author of Things That Matter, joins us to discuss how we can overcome the distraction of money. He shares how he’s moved toward a life that matters and how it all started by moving away from the things that don’t matter. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Things That Matter (Book)  Joshua Becker (Website) All the Hacks Podcast GUEST BIO - Joshua Becker: Joshua Becker and his young family were introduced to minimalism 12 years ago during a short conversation with their neighbor and he became a pioneer of the Modern Minimalist Movement with his blog, Becoming Minimalist, which reaches over 1M readers every month. He is also the USA Today best-selling author of 5 books, including his new one: Things That Matter. He is a contributor to Forbes Magazine and has spoken for Fortune 100 countries around the US including Google and SalesForce. He is also the Founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans. Currently, he lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife and two teenage children. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recessions, bankruptcies, and poverty are difficult realities for people on their financial journeys.  Patrick Aime experienced all of these and still found his way to becoming a financially independent millionaire In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2020, listen to how Patrick overcame these adversities, learned import RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Written Story About Patrick Aime  Patrick Aime Twitter  GUEST BIO - Patrick Aime: Patrick Aime is an "African dude currently living in San Diego." He loves traveling, personal finance, and Investing. Patrick is debt-free and hit FI in 2017. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boomerang kids are a group of adult children who move back in with their parents after going out into the world.  John, a concerned parent of a teen, wants to make sure his daughter doesn’t do this!  Author Bobbi Rebell joins me to share how we can get adult children to launch (and stay launched).  Also, in our Internet Money segment, Tiffani Higgins shares how she created a 6-figure at-home part-time booking business. And she shares how other parents who crave more family time can do the same.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Bobbi Rebell (Website): https://www.bobbirebell.com/  Launching Financial Grownups (Book): https://amzn.to/3NaPNMU  The Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper (Book or Course): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/bookkeeping GUEST BIO - Bobbi Rebell: Bobbi Rebell, CFP® is the author of Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart, a financial literacy advocate, the host of the Money Tips for Financial Grownups podcast and the founder of GrownupGear.com.  Bobbi was previously a global business news anchor and personal finance columnist at Reuters and held various journalist positions at top news outlets including CNBC, CNN and PBS. GUEST BIO - Tiffani Higgins: Tiffany Higgins started the Stay at Home Bookkeeper Academy to teach thousands how to make money while pursuing the freedom in life they desire, whether working from home or on the road in an RV. Tiffani understands the importance of family, but never wanted to give up having a successful career.  After pursuing an accounting degree, she struggled being a mother and a business woman at the same time. It took her years until she discovered an opportunity that changed her life, as well as her family's life.  She now encourages anyone in the workforce to never settle, and knows first hand that being your own boss gives you the best of both worlds, and gives you control of your life. She is passionate about teaching others how to pursue a career that provides a better life for themselves and their family and walk away from what has been holding them back. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy met an engaged couple last night ... they asked "With all the complaining parents do about their kids, is parenting worth it?" After 10 years of being parents, Nicole and Andy dive into the topic.  Would they do it all over again? Was becoming a parent at 30 years old worth it? Sit back, grab your favorite drink, and ponder with them, parents! BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With this hot real estate market, families are considering selling and downsizing to take advantage of the equity in their homes.  Samantha and her husband are having this very thought.  Should they sell their 3,000-square-foot home for $700,000 and downsize? I weigh the pros and cons of downsizing in this market.  Also, Kristin Stones from Pennsylvania joins us to share how paying off $50,000 of debt in 2 years helped her and her husband avoid divorce. Find out how they did it! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Buying a New Home? Get the Best Rate with Credible! http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/crediblemortgage  Costs of Selling a House (Bankrate article): https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-house/  Kristin Stones: https://www.centsandpurpose.com  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To combat work-life burnout, sabbaticals may be corporate America’s latest weapon against the Great Resignation. Rich Jones, the Founder of Find More Balance, recently took a sabbatical from his corporate career at Google and found some incredibly rewarding results. Rich joins us today on the podcast to share those benefits and how NOT setting goals helped him become a better version of himself.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Find More Balance (Website): https://findmorebalance.com/  GUEST BIO: Rich Jones Rich is the founder of Find More Balance and host of The Mental Wealth Show, a podcast at the intersection of mental health and high performance. He’s a Certified Wellness Coach (NASM-CWC), Masters All-American in track and field, and owner of the Mental Wealth Track Club. By day, he’s a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist at Google. When he’s not talking careers, finances, or podcasting, he enjoys writing and watching men in tights fake fight to a predetermined conclusion. He’s also a foodie that will try just about anything once (unless he knows he’s allergic). OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork:  Liz Theresa Editor:  Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've all heard the romantic stories of when a husband and wife first met. "It was love at first sight!"  But is that true? Or were there very practical reasons you got together? We explore this balance of "romantic vs. practical" in this episode of Bread & Wine, and why it might be good to have a little bit of both.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Achieving Coast FIRE was a huge accomplishment for our family!  But with the recent market downturn, is Coast FIRE even possible for us anymore?  We’ll explore our Coast FIRE status and what we’re doing to combat these uncertain financial times as a family. Also, Joshua Coombes, the leader of the grassroots movement “Do Something for Nothing” shares how the simple act of giving a free haircut changed his life (and the lives of thousands of others). RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors** Mint (Start Your Budget for Free): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/mint  Compound Interest Calculator (Calculate Your Coast FIRE status): https://www.investor.gov/financial-tools-calculators/calculators/compound-interest-calculator  Do Something for Nothing (Book): https://amzn.to/3x3FkN0  Do Something for Nothing (Website): https://www.dosomethingfornothing.org/  GUEST BIO: Joshua Coombes In 2015, while working at a London hair salon, Joshua Coombes took to the streets with his scissors to build relationships and offer haircuts to men and women experiencing homelessness in the capital. This inspired him to begin posting transformative images on social media to amplify these voices. The stories of the people he met resonated and others began to get involved. #DoSomethingForNothing was born—a movement that encourages people to connect their skills and time to those who need them. Coombes’s mission caught the attention of media outlets in Europe and has rippled worldwide. Coverage includes appearing in National Geographic's documentary 'The Story of Us, with Morgan Freeman' released on Netflix internationally. Today, Coombes continues his efforts, working on the streets in new countries, humanising the issue of homelessness globally. He currently lives in London. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork:  Liz Theresa Editor:  Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When there are uncertain financial times, investing can feel scary.  JL Collins, Author of The Simple Path to Wealth, joins us today to help us remember why long-term investing with index funds can allow us to remain calm in the storm.  In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2020, JL Collins breaks down the benefits of index funds, how to invest in a stock market downturn and how to find your simple path to wealth.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors The Simple Path to Wealth (Book): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/simplepathtowealth   Vanguard: https://www.vanguard.com  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your Roth IRA losing money and you don't know why? Meghan Rabuse, aka the Family Finance Mom, joins me to discuss why your investment accounts might not be growing lately. We discuss the state of the stock market and what investors can do to stay calm in uncertain times. Also, Kevin from Indiana just paid off his mortgage in just 2 years! He shares what this huge financial milestone means for his family tree.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Family Finance Mom (website): https://familyfinancemom.com/  GUEST BIO Meghan spent nearly a decade as a Financial Analyst, before spending the last 7+ as a SAHM to three little ones. She shares simple money tips for moms to help their family reach their financial goals by building a financial plan they can LIVE with! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It feels good when your partner has your back. You know that they are there for you when it matters. But should you always have your spouse's back no matter what? In this episode of Bread & Wine, we explore this question and share our takeaways on what it means to have your partner's back.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Mastermind: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane and his wife are a mortgage-free millionaire couple at 36 years old! They are wondering what to do with their money now.  I share 5 ideas for them to consider in this stage of their life.  Also, we hear from Josh Miller from Michigan who achieved Coast FIRE in his 30's after saving and investing over $600,000.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Arrived Homes: Invest in real estate without the hassle of being a landlord Die With Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life 9-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand: Good News Network OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm sure you've heard that renting is wasting your money. But is that really true? Let’s explore the renting vs. buying a home debate and discuss some pros and cons along the way. Also, we chat with Dan Rocatto from Credible about why the housing market is so crazy right now. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Credible: Explore current mortgage rates and get approved in minutes OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering what it takes to become a millionaire in today's world? Jace Mattinson and Clark Sheffield, hosts of the Millionaires Unveiled Podcast, share what they've learned after interviewing over 200 real-life millionaires.  In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2021, Jace and Clark break down millionaire habits, millionaire investing strategies and they bust some millionaire myths as well.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Millionaires Unveiled Podcast: https://millionairesunveiled.com/  Personal Capital (FREE Net Worth Tracker): http://www.personalcapital.com/mkm  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're raising a teenager and looking at the cost of higher education, you may be asking yourself ... is college worth it? Dan Sheeks, Author of "First to a Million: A Teenager's Guide to Achieving Early Financial Independence", shares how parents and teens can make the decision to go to college or not. Also, on our Internet Money segment, we hear from Vee Weir who makes $10k per year dog sitting through Rover! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Dan Sheeks (Website): http://www.sheeksfreaks.com/  First to a Million (Book): https://amzn.to/3EwAwDe  Vee Weir (Website): https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/  Rover (Get paid to play with dogs): http://marriagekidsandmoney.com/rover  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working on paying off your mortgage early? You may be wondering if it makes sense for you to stop investing to become mortgage-free faster. I review my thoughts on the subject and why Coast FIRE may be a good goal to consider first.  Also, we hear from Amber Sauer who earned a 6-month sabbatical from work after paying off her $250,000 mortgage early. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Mint (free budgeting tool):  http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/mint  YNAB (top-rated budgeting tool): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/ynab  Amber Sauer (Twitter): https://twitter.com/asauer00  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I found the FIRE Movement, I really did not like my career path. I found myself saving a lot and scrutinizing every purchase my family made.  Did I like FIRE or did I just dislike my career? Nicole's interest in FIRE and saving more has amplified over the past couple of years too.  In this episode of Bread & Wine, we discuss this question and we review Nicole's next steps in her career path.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support!  MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram  Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Merch Store: T-Shirts, Mugs, Hoodies and More DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Creative Director / Show Mastermind: Nicole Hill Editor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Delony knows all about financial trauma. Having experienced financial trauma personally and helping others get through it, he knows the signs of it and how to manage it. In this interview, John Delony gives advice to others who’ve experienced financial trauma and are working to overcome the emotional effects of the recent pandemic. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors John Delony (Website): https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-dr-john-delony-show  Own Your Past Change Your Future (Book): https://amzn.to/37ttoLC  GUEST BIO - JOHN DELONY Dr. John Delony is a national best-selling author, mental health and wellness expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He holds two PhDs – one in Counselor Education and Supervision and another in Higher Education Administration. Before joining Ramsey Solutions, John spent two decades working as a senior leader at multiple universities, a professor and researcher, and crisis responder. Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches people how to reclaim their lives from the madness of the modern world. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some folks are feeling uneasy about investing. Uncertain times can create nervous investors.  In this episode, I share why I think now is a great time to invest and how to get started.  Also, we hear from Andi Thieman from PennyLoafer, who shares how their platform makes giving easy.  And, last but not least, we've got another money quiz with Zoey! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors PennyLoafer: Giving Made Easy Compound Interest Calculator: From Investor.gov, calculate how your investments might do over time GUEST BIO – Andi Thieman Andi Thieman's background is in nonprofit consulting and human services planning. While she started out in tech sales and account management, most of her career has focused on strategic planning, capacity-building, grant writing, and best practice research for nonprofits and public agencies. PennyLoafer combines her experience in tech start ups with her in-depth knowledge of the nonprofit sector to help make charitable giving easier for individual donors.  Andi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community Development from Penn State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to pay off debt but you have a low income? Jessi Fearon, the author of the new book Getting Good With Money, shares how reaching debt freedom is possible making $50k per year or less.  Also, we hear from Brandyn Rodriguez who paid off $137,000 of debt in 5 years! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital: Free investing tools to help you build your wealth! Jessi Fearon (Website) Getting Good with Money (Book): Jessi Fearon's new book Brandyn Rodriguez (Website) GUEST BIO – Jessi Fearon Jessi Fearon is a personal finance writer and coach who seeks to challenge, encourage, and equip women to take the steps they need to achieve financial freedom. She firmly believes in living a real life on a budget and that personal finance is, in fact, personal. She seeks to help others learn how to make their money work for them. Jessi has written guest posts for popular websites like DaveRamsey.com, MSN Money, MoneySavingMom.com, Clark.com, TheHumbledHomemaker.com, Popsugar.com, and HuffPo. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking the plunge into homeownership can be a big undertaking. And in a hot real estate market like this, it's no wonder families are stressed out trying to make homeownership a reality. One major topic that comes up time and time again is around the home down payment and if you REALLY need to go for 20% down or not. We explore this question by looking at the pros and cons of going with a 20% down payment or not.  Also, on our new "Internet Money" segment, we chat with Julie Berninger about how she made $10k by selling printables on Etsy! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital: Free investing tools to help you build your wealth! Loan-to-Value Calculator Etsy Printables Guide (Free): "The Seasonal Products Secret"  11-Year Old Ukrainian Boy Flees to Safety (CBS News): The Good Word GUEST BIO – Julie Berninger Julie Berninger is a 7-figure business owner and work-at-home Mom who left corporate after 10 years. She helps people start side hustles selling printables on Etsy. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been practicing the empathetic parenting method for the better part of 10 years now.  Nicole and I pause for a tick and ask ourselves, "Is it working?" We review empathetic parenting in our home and discuss some takeaways after trying it out for a while.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Dr. Laura Markham - Book we mention in our chat  MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram  Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Merch Store: T-Shirts, Mugs, Hoodies and More DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us are aware of traditionally retiring in our 60s or 70s and what life might be like when we’re old and gray.  But what if you could add another 20-30 years on that retirement timeframe? And have your spouse retire along with you? Well, that’s what we’re going to discuss today and the person who’s going to help us with that discussion is Maggie Tucker.   Maggie recently gave notice at her job and will be moving into early retirement this spring. We’re going to learn more about that decision, how she prepared and some advice for others interested in early retirement.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital: Free investing tools to help you build your wealth! Finance Explained: The Family Finance Mom's Podcast. Check it out! Friends on FIRE: Maggie Tucker's website and podcast GUEST BIO – Maggie Tucker Maggie Tucker is Vice President of Marketing for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). Her professional experience includes multiple digital, marketing, and leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies. She is passionate about minimalism, simple living, and helping people on their journeys through life. She is an active volunteer in her community and has served on many advisory and non-profit boards. She lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and 3 daughters. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With housing prices soaring, it can be hard to save up for your home down payment.  Lately, there's a growing group of people wondering if investing for short-term goals like a home down payment is a smart way to go. I share my experience with investing my home down payment and what I learned from doing this. Also, we heard from Treger Strasberg, Founder of Humble Design, about how they're helping people who are homeless find hope in a furnished home.   RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Capital One Quicksilver: Earn a one-time $200 cash bonus once you spend $500 on purchases within 3 months from account opening (terms and conditions apply) Goal Thermometer: Track your progress through a visual goal thermometer! Humble Design: Helping people who are homeless find hope.  GUEST BIO – Treger Strasberg (Humble Design) Treger Strasberg formed Humble Design, a national non-profit in 2009 to assist families coming out of homeless shelters with the process of rebuilding their home lives. The mission: to turn four bare walls into a clean, dignified and welcoming home by repurposing gently used household goods. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is depression real? Or is it something that can be solved? Nicole and I discuss how both of us view depression in our relationship and our views on the subject. BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram  Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Merch Store: T-Shirts, Mugs, Hoodies and More DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interested in FIRE and retiring early? Well, you might need a bridge account that helps fund your lifestyle from early retirement to traditional retirement. To help us with this intricate plan, I've invited The Landshark to today's podcast. This anonymous personal finance blogger retired early at 43 and used a bridge account to make it possible.  We discuss the details of this FIRE bridge account and how you can make one too.  Also, we hear from Brad Long from Atlanta who recently achieved Coast FIRE after achieving a $1 Million net worth.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Landshark: Personal Finance FIRE Blog Brad Long: Zero Debt Coach GUEST BIO – Landshark Financially independent Landshark who hates debt, saves aggressively, and invests in index funds. Retiring in 2022 from a career practicing law. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you received a $1 million inheritance, how would that change your life? How could you take that blessing and make it your way out of a job you don't enjoy? That's what an anonymous listener wants to know.  I share my thoughts on what I'd do with a $1 million inheritance.  Also, we learn how Sami Womack increased her net worth to $350,000 by age 33! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Arrived Homes: Easily invest in rental homes. Buy shares of properties, earn rental income and appreciation.  Inheritance Tax: Who Pays & Which States XY Planning Network A Sunny Side Up Life: Sami Womack The Good Word Article: The "Do Something for Nothing" Movement Started With a Free Haircut (Positive.News) GUEST BIO – Sami Womack Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly chart-topping podcast has been downloaded over 190,000 times. When she’s not downing caramel coffee and rocking a little girl on her hip (literally), she’s creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life. She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their family’s finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born. Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're thinking about divorce or in the midst of one, this episode is for you. Raiford Palmer, the author of the new book "I Just Want This Done", shares how successful people divorce without losing their kids, money and minds.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  I Just Want This Done (Book): Raiford Palmer's book JustLaw: Get a fair & lasting, attorney-drafted prenup agreement for just $599. GUEST BIO – Raiford Palmer Raiford Dalton Palmer, J.D., AAML is a long-time Illinois family law attorney and managing shareholder of Chicagoland-based STG Divorce Law where he focuses on complex divorce cases, especially those involving high net worth individuals. His work includes litigation, collaborative divorce, mediation, as well as premarital and postmarital agreements. He won multiple jury and bench trials and managed numerous successful arbitrations and mediations. Raiford has also argued an appeal before the Illinois Appellate Court. His background before family law includes business formation, business transactions, and corporate litigation. A multi-year winner of client service awards from Avvo as well as a multiple awardee of the SuperLawyer and LeadingLawyer designation for family law in Illinois, he is a frequent lecturer on Illinois divorce law and law firm management topics. Raiford is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Collaborative Law Illinois. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With stocks down and inflation up, it can feel like an uneasy time to be a new investor!  Meghan Rabuse, aka Family Finance Mom, explains how investors should proceed during these uneasy times. Also, we're talking prenups! JustLaw founder Jason Gabbard joins me to discuss the advantages of a prenuptial agreement and how JustLaw makes the process easy.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Family Finance Mom: Meghan Rabuse's weekly podcast! JustLaw: Get a fair & lasting, attorney-drafted prenup agreement for just $599. GUEST BIO – Meghan Rabuse Meghan spent nearly a decade as a Financial Analyst, before spending the last 7+ as a SAHM to three little ones. She shares simple money tips for moms to help their family reach their financial goals by building a financial plan you can LIVE with! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are certain things that make Nicole anxious ... a messy house, unfinished projects, and general clutter.  Andy, on the other hand, can live through it and live with it just fine. In today's Bread & Wine, we discuss why Andy is the way he is and what he can do to help reduce the anxiety in the Hill house.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram  Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Merch Store: T-Shirts, Mugs, Hoodies and More DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The number of workers who left their jobs last year broke records. By some estimates, nearly 40 million people quit their jobs in the US.  Today, we're speaking with someone who recently left their high-paying career and is now easing into early retirement.  Kristen is a former CPA, who retired early last year to spend more time with her family and pursue personal passions after 15+ years working long hours in a stressful career.  She shares how she was able to financially prepare for this change and what life looks like now in her early retirement.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Family Finance Mom: Check out my friend Meghan's podcast. I'm a weekly subscriber! Rich Frugal Life: Kristen's family FIRE blog  GUEST BIO – Kristen from Arizona I'm a 39-year-old, former CPA, who retired early last year to spend more time with my family and pursue personal passions after 15+ years working long hours in a stressful career. I'm married to my best friend 6 years ago and we have one young child. I write about our family's journey to financial independence and early retirement (FI/RE) on my blog, RichFrugalLife.com. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal is on a mission to help us all become indistractable. Technology has done a lot of wonderful things for us over the last decade. Tasks that were once extremely time-consuming or monotonous are now a lot more simple. On the flip side, we can become extremely distracted by technology and it can keep us from focusing on what matters most. And for me, that’s family. Nir shares how parents, like me, can control our attention and choose our lives ... while still living with the benefits of technology. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Nir and Far (Website) Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life (Book) GUEST BIO – Nir Eyal Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Bloomberg Businessweek wrote, “Nir Eyal is the habits guy. Want to understand how to get app users to come back again and again? Then Eyal is your man.” He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does it make sense to pay off your mortgage if you lose the mortgage interest tax deduction? This is a common question people struggle with who are considering paying off their mortgage. Let's explore if keeping your mortgage for the tax savings makes sense. Also, we hear from Jon Banker from Colorado who recently paid off his mortgage early. We discuss why he did this even with a mortgage at 3% interest.  Last, but not least, my son Calvin joins me for a new segment called "The Good Word".  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  "The Good Word" Story of the Month OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) 10 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off Home 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have a bad habit of trying to solve my wife's problems ... when she's not asking for me to solve them. Does this happen in your relationship? Nicole and I discuss this reoccurring bad habit of mine and ways I can work to become a better listener and partner.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram  Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saving and investing can be a smart idea for most everyone.  But without a definition of WHAT we're saving and investing for, we can lose motivation and interest.  Joe Saul-Sehy, Author of the new book "Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management", joins us to share how we can define our investing goals and how we can have fun along the way. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Stacking Benjamins (Website) Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management (Book) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've lived a long life and you're about to die.  How will you measure your life? Nicole and I discuss the answer to this question in our latest episode of Bread & Wine with the support of one of our listeners, Phil from Chicago! BREAD & WINE RESOURCES How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen (the article we discuss on the show) How to Create a Family Manifesto (Big Life Journal) Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram  Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in Coast FIRE but don't know how to find out when you've achieved it? We answer a 44-year old listener question today who has $750,000 saved and wonders if they are Coast FIRE. Second, we're back with an MKM Challenge! We're challenging you to set 3 SMART Financial Goals. For those that don't know where to start, we've got 10 ideas for you.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Compound Interest Calculator: Find out if you're Coast FIRE. Mint: Free, intuitive budgeting app.  Personal Capital: Track your net worth for free and get a $20 gift Amazon gift card when you sign up. Terms and conditions apply. Trust & Will: Get your last will and testament today. Quotacy: Grab a term life insurance policy and protect your family. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you pursuing the FIRE Movement ... but losing your fire for it? That's what Lisa Harrison was feeling.  After pushing hard to achieve early retirement, Lisa had a change of heart. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2019, we hear why Lisa said goodbye to FIRE for good.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Mad Money Monster: Lisa Harrison's Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the end of my second year as a small business owner!  To commemorate this online content creator adventure I've been on, I'm sharing another BEST OF MKM episode from early 2020. This one is the 10 steps I took to go from employee to business owner.  And second, I share an update on my business after two years in! I'll discuss revenue, the failures I've had, and the wins as well.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  HealthCare.Gov: How we got health insurance and dental insurance for small business owners  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving is incredibly personal.  As Nicole and I continue to discover how we want to give, we ask each other what is the right way to give for our family. With different opinions on the subject, we discuss how we've been giving and any changes we want to make in the future.  How do you like to give? BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram  Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do you give? If you ask five people this question, you're likely to get five different--and highly personal--answers. But for many people, the idea of charitable giving is often rooted in their culture or religion. Today, I'm diving deeper into religion and giving by interviewing three different faith leaders in Christianity, Judaism and Islam. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Justin Warns: Kensington Church and Instagram (Personal) Qasim Rashid: Instagram  Dave Mason: Instagram OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Dave Mason: 3 Ways to Give Back on your Financial Independence Journey Charitable Giving Strategies: How to Make Lasting Family Traditions of Generosity MKM RESOURCES YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently, I shared a video on how our family lives comfortably on $80,000 per year.  Some of the comments I received said this was definitely not enough to be comfortable, while others said that was plenty.  That begs the question ... how much is enough to live comfortably? Nicole and I explore the topic after a conversation she had recently with a friend.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES FamZoo: Prepaid debit cards for kids and financial education all in one! Use promo code “MKMFAMZOO” for an extra month of FamZoo! Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram  Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two years ago, we received a $30,000 inheritance after my mother-in-law passed away from cancer.  We wanted to honor her legacy. Here's what we did.  Also, Michael Thatcher from Charity Navigator, shares how we can all intelligently give this holiday season.  Last but not least, Zoey joins me for another Money Quiz. We're talking giving, hot tubs, and popcorn!  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  FamZoo: Prepaid cards and financial education for kids, all in one award-winning app. Use the promo code MKMFAMZOO at check out for an extra month.  Vanguard: Trusted low-cost brokerage partner M1 Finance: Intuitive, tech-forward low-cost brokerage partner XY Planning Network: Fee-only Financial Planner Professionals OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE We Make $100k Per Year But Feel Stuck The 10 Steps I Took to Quit My Job and Start My Business 10 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off House MKM RESOURCES YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're having a conversation with a friend about someone else who's not there. We've all done it.  When does this cross the line into gossip? And is all gossip bad? Nicole and I discuss recent events of gossip in our lives and whether or not we were right or wrong.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES FamZoo: Prepaid debit cards for kids and financial education all in one! Use promo code “MKMFAMZOO” for an extra month of FamZoo! Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie is frustrated. She's making nearly $100,000 per year and can't seem to get ahead. After hearing lots of "work harder" advice online and not having enough hours in the day, she wants to give up.  In this Best of MKM episode (2019), I do my best to help Julie move forward.  Also, I'm throwing down another MKM Challenge! It's that time of year again for Big Tip Tuesday. I'm all about giving back to our hard-working neighbors in the service industry. I hope you'll join me! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  FamZoo: Prepaid cards and financial education for kids, all in one award-winning app. Use the promo code MKMFAMZOO at check out for an extra month.  Tello: MVNO Cell Phone Plan Credible: Refinance Private Student Loans OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Decreased our Spending by $20k + Increased our Fun by $10k The 10 Steps I Took to Quit My Job and Start My Business 10 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off House MKM RESOURCES YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Thriving Families Facebook Community DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been over 10 years since our family jumped on the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps.  Was it worth it? In this BEST OF BREAD & WINE episode, Nicole and I review both the pros and cons of the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps after hitting Baby Step 7.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES FamZoo: Prepaid debit cards for kids and financial education all in one! Use promo code “MKMFAMZOO” for an extra month of FamZoo! Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our 300th episode, I'm sharing my new and improved 10 Steps to Family Wealth and Happiness. This is all of the information I've gained from the last 5 years of producing this family empowering podcast.  If you're new to the podcast, this is an excellent episode to start with. Enjoy! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Mint: Free budgeting app Quotacy: Get your free, online, no-hassle term life insurance quote today Trust & Will: Protect your family with a trust and will  Vanguard: Trusted low-cost brokerage partner Die With Zero: Book by Bill Perkins OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE We Make $100k Per Year But Feel Stuck The 10 Steps I Took to Quit My Job and Start My Business 10 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off House MKM RESOURCES YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FIRE Movement is all about financial independence.  Independence to do what you want and on your schedule.  In this BEST OF BREAD & WINE episode, Nicole and I discuss finding the FIRE Movement personally, the elements we like and how we define FIRE for our family. BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin has been working on paying off his mortgage for years but now he’s having second thoughts. Real estate investing sounds much more interesting to him now. Brennan Schlagbaum, the founder of Budgetdog, joins me to discuss how Kevin can find his motivation to earn his paid-off house (or use his money another way). On our Mortgage Free Family Segment today, we’re going to interview Mark & Tiffany Baker from Terre Haute, Indiana. They recently paid off their mortgage as part of their path to real estate investing in their hometown.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Budgetdog (Instagram) 3 Sisters Investments (Website) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE The Disadvantages of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Pay Off My 30-Year Mortgage Early or Invest? 10 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off House MKM RESOURCES YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know telling the truth is a smart move. But how honest do we need to be? In this episode of Bread & Wine, Nicole and I discuss being forthright with your supervisor, straightforward with your partner, and the results of that honesty.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hutchins has accumulated over 10 million credit card rewards points. He’s used these points to travel first class with his wife and stay in luxury resorts around the world. Today, he shares how he’s done it and how you can get started in the world of travel hacking. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Chris Hutchins (website) Capital One Quicksilver: Our current favorite card (1.5% cashback, cash bonus offer, no annual fee) MKM RESOURCES YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After posting a video about how we became millionaires in 10 years, a conversation about privilege came to the forefront. The video now has 1.6 million views and a boatload of comments about privilege vs hard work. In this episode of Bread & Wine, Nicole and I discuss privilege and if it played a role in our family's financial independence story. BREAD & WINE RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob! MKM Instagram MKM Voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike wants to know how best to use his Health Savings Account (HSA) after receiving some larger medical bills. Ashlee deSteiger discusses options for Mike's HSA investment strategy and how others can take advantage of Health Savings Accounts.  Also, Bob Armour, CMO from M1 Finance, shares why investors should consider M1 Finance over Vanguard in our Fintech Spotlight segment.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Ashlee deSteiger (website) M1 Finance: The Finance Super App MKM RESOURCES YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of us are working toward something. A financial goal. A personal challenge. Overcoming a difficult career change. Will life be better when you reach your final destination? We discuss if the grass is greener on the other side or ... if it's just another shade of green after Nicole's recent career change.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson (book mentioned during the show) Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: We'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob! MKM Instagram MKM Voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to make a million with real estate? Dustin Heiner was able to quit his job at 37 after building up enough passive income through long-distance real estate investing. Check out his story and see how you can make a million in real estate. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Dustin Heiner (Website) MKM RESOURCES YouTube Instagram  Voicemail DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking to bring back intimacy in your marriage? Nick and Amy McKinlay, founders of The Ultimate Intimacy App, share couples can grow their intimacy together.  We review the importance of communication, understanding your partner's love language, and how to get more (and better) sex.  RESOURCES The Ultimate Intimacy App: The #1 Marriage and Intimacy App for Couples MKM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney MKM Voicemail: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our savings rate has dropped from 50% to 10% over the past couple of years ... does that mean we're abandoning the FIRE Movement? I discuss this question after responding to a listener who feels our decreased savings feels like a departure from our financial goals in years past.  Also, we hear from Mandy and Sean Senske about how they became millionaires in their 30's through "boring investing".  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  FamZoo: Prepaid cards and financial education for kids, all in one award-winning app. Use the promo code MKMFAMZOO at check out for an extra month.  Die With Zero (Book) Sean Senske (Website) Mandy Senske (Website) MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole got a new job recently and she's so much happier. It is amazing how your life can change based on your job. Feeling valued at work is very important for a lot of us. Nicole isn't alone. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 48% of Americans are actively seeking new job opportunities. A big part of this search is their desire to feel valued and work for a company that aligns with their values. We discuss this importance in both of our careers and how it shapes our lives. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors MKM Newsletter: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/freegift MKM Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm  MKM Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to take back your time? Christy Wright shares the simple steps we can take to find life balance. We also discuss how your priorities can shift over time and why that's okay.  As a young parent, this episode really hit home! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!  Take Back Your Time (Christy Wright's Book) ChristyWright.com MKM RESOURCES YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When some people think of big dreams, they think of big houses, fancy cars, or flashy wardrobes. But can big dreams be a lot simpler than that? Nicole and I explore this topic, share out thoughts and ideas from the Marriage Kids and Money community as well. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors MKM Newsletter: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/freegift MKM Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm  MKM Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Target Date Funds are rapidly surging in popularity lately. Investors are flocking to this “set it and forget it” retirement tool as an easy way to diversify their portfolio and eliminate the fees of working with a high-cost broker. But what are the pros and cons? I dive into my thoughts on the subject.  Also, we answer a question about whether it makes sense to decrease retirement investments to pay down the mortgage quicker.  Last but not least, my daughter Zoey joins me for another money quiz! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! MKM Newsletter: Receive a Free Gift from me on how we paid off our mortgage in less than 5 years.  MKM Instagram: Connect with me on social media and say hello! MKM Voicemail: Got a question? Leave me a voicemail.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What classifies someone as a "sell-out"? Nicole and I explore whether either one of us has been a sell-out in the past. We also discuss what it actually means to be a sell-out. We all need money, but where's the line? RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors MKM Newsletter: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/freegift Sorry to Bother You (Movie): https://amzn.to/3uxJds2  MKM Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm  MKM Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College is not getting any cheaper. By some estimates, the cost of college is rising at a rate of 8% per year. To combat this rising cost of hiring education, parents and teens need to look to college scholarships. This is what Kristina Ellis did when she was in high school. Through hard work, dedication, and creating some systems that kept the process easy, Kristina earned $500,000 in college scholarships! Kristina shares the details of how she got it done and dispels some myths about scholarships as well. RESOURCES: **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Tello: Cell phone bill too high? Find a plan with Tello for around $10 per month on the T-Mobile Network! Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! MKM Instagram: Connect with me on social media and say hello! MKM Voicemail: Got a question? Leave me a voicemail.  Kristina Ellis (Website) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After visiting friends in their beautiful updated homes lately, Nicole and I are feeling a little discontentment. We are a bit envious of their awesome abodes. But is that natural? Is contentment something we can talk about but never fully become? In this "BEST OF BREAD & WINE" episode from December 2020, Nicole and I explore this topic together and see what we can do about this situation.  RESOURCES: **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! MKM Instagram: Connect with us on social media and say hello! MKM Voicemail: Got a question or topic? Leave us a voicemail.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin wants to know if she should invest or buy a house. This is a tough decision that a lot of people grapple with especially as they become debt-free. Marcus Garrett, Financial Expert and Author of D.E.B.T. Free or Die Trying, shares some advice for Caitlin and why this decision doesn't have to be one or the other. Also, we're back with our Mortgage Free segment! Brendan Dale, from Cape Town, South Africa, shares how he paid off his mortgage in less than 5 years and what that means for him and his husband.  RESOURCES: **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Tello: Cell phone bill too high? Find a plan with Tello for around $10 per month on the T-Mobile Network! Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! MKM Instagram: Connect with me on social media and say hello! MKM Voicemail: Got a question? Leave me a voicemail.  Marcus Garrett (Website) Marcus Garrett (Book) Brendan Dale (Website) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reading "Die With Zero" by Bill Perkins, I feel like a changed man. I've gone from super saver for the last decade of my life to now maximize my life experiences as much as possible. Nicole and I discuss why I enjoyed the book so much and how she feels about the ideas in Die with Zero. The time for us to maximize our life experiences is upon us ... don't worry my inner saver will keep us in check. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Die With Zero: https://amzn.to/39njLeR  Instagram (MKM): http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How’s your “Digital Wellness” these days? As a parent, this is something I’m working on constantly. But as someone who is quite often "connected", it's difficult to find a balance that works for me as a father, husband, and small business owner. Author Mark Ostach joins me today to share how we can live with phones, laptops, and all of our other devices and still be present with those we love. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Tello: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/tello Firstly: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly  Courage to Connect: https://amzn.to/3E13evt Mark Ostach: http://www.markostach.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you get advice from your financial advisor and you don't agree, should you follow it anyway? After all, they probably have more education and experience than you. But in the end, aren't your motivations and goals more important? Nicole and I explore this topic after receiving a note from a listener about them disagreeing with the advice they received from their financial advisor. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors MKM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our family has reached Coast FIRE! After saving and investing over $500,000 before our 40th birthdays, we are pumping the breaks on investing for retirement and focusing on other goals in our lives.  Find out how we did it and what those goals are in today's episode.  Also, for our Be the Change segment, Ed Grocholski from Junior Achievement shares why it's important to teach kids financial and entrepreneurial skills ... especially after the pandemic.  Lastly, we have another money quiz with my daughter Zoey and we'll read the review of the month! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Wallet Burst Coast FIRE Calculator: https://walletburst.com/tools/coast-fire-calc/  Compound Interest Calculator:  https://www.investor.gov/financial-tools-calculators/calculators/compound-interest-calculator  Junior Achievement: https://jausa.ja.org/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling like you're simply reacting to the moment right in front of your face? Yeah, we've been there (and still catch ourselves doing it). It's in our nature evidently. But how can we get out of reaction mode and into planning mode? Nicole and I explore how we've improved as parents and what we're doing to continue that improvement by thinking more than one step ahead. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting: https://amzn.to/3jFKxFk (affiliate link)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would it be like to win $1.2 million in Vegas? Life-changing, yes, but for good or bad? Adam & Danielle Silverstein, from the Marriage & Martinis Podcast, share how this windfall affected their marriage. They also share advice for other couples looking to communicate about finances in their relationship. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Marriage & Martinis: https://www.marriageandmartinis.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a book that has really helped our marriage. The concept may be simple, but it can be difficult to remember when you're in the midst of work, busy young parenting, and global pandemics. When we do remember to love each other the way we like to be loved, our relationship truly grows. Nicole and I discuss what our love languages are and discuss our rocky path to finding how each of us likes to be loved. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors The 5 Love Languages: https://amzn.to/2Y8rEmp (affiliate link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 in 3 Americans has a side hustle in 2021. This number has grown significantly over recent years.  So ... why the growth? What is the attraction to the side hustle? To help us answer this question and to discuss the benefits of a side hustle, I’ve invited Daniella Flores to the show today. Also known as the Side Hustle Queen, Daniella is the creator of "I Like to Dabble", an award-winning global platform that helps creatives and LGBTQ+ folks start side hustles and get their financial life and future in order. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors I Like to Dabble: https://www.iliketodabble.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past week, we received a lot of negative feedback for paying off our mortgage early. We're very happy with our decision and realize it's not for everyone. But we have to ask ... are we wrong for paying off our mortgage? What do you think? RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yolanda wants to pay extra toward her mortgage but she’s not sure if she’s doing it correctly. Holden Lewis, a Mortgage Expert from NerdWallet, joins me to help her out. We discuss how to ensure your extra mortgage payments are going toward the principal and how refinancing your mortgage may fit into the picture. Also, we hear how Mike Kenny, from Ontario, became a millionaire Dad by 33! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors NerdWallet: https://www.nerdwallet.com Mike Kenny: https://twitter.com/mike_kenny3   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I tend to tell my wife everything ... but is that the right way to go? My friends often tell me I'm TOO open with her. Nicole and I discuss that openness and try to determine "a line" where enough is enough with our honesty. What do you think?  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to become a millionaire? Jeremy Schneider from Personal Finance Club thinks index funds are a great place to start with your investing journey. Here’s how to invest simply and effectively today. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Finance Club (Course): Https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/pfc (affiliate link)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think "living on a budget" feels like a life of restriction? Nicole and I discuss our history with budgeting over our 10-year marriage. We share our feelings on the term "living on a budget", our pros and cons of budgeting, and our takeaways for couples considering their first budget. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Mint: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/mint   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the “Great Resignation” in full swing, Tori Dunlap shares how we can make the decision whether to return to work or start a business. She shares her personal experience after leaving her career to become a business owner. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Her First $100k: https://www.herfirst100k.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you considering working with your spouse? Depending on how things are arranged, this could either be a great way to connect more or a complete disaster! Nicole and I discuss the pros and cons of working together over the past year. We explore ways for our working relationship to improve so we can have a happy marriage too. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Holderness Family Interview:  https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/podcast/holderness-family-everybody-fights/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Preston from The Money Guy Show cautions young investors not to pay off their mortgage too early. Here’s why he feels passionate about not rushing to have that paid-off house. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors The Money Guy Show: https://www.moneyguy.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the cost of college rising and rising year over year, as parents, we have to ask ourselves: "Is college worth it?" Nicole and I debate the topic and discuss our college plans for our children. We have some excellent contributions from the live stream audience and we share some collective takeaways on the "college vs. no college" debate. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors UNest (brokerage for kids): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/unest  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in learning about investing? One of the best ways that I've grown my knowledge about the stock market and investing is through a good book. Today, I'm sharing 10 books that helped me become a better investor and ones that I’d suggest to you as you discover more about investing. Also, we hear from Rishi Vamdatt of Easy Peasy Finance about investing for kids and how to get started.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Best Investing Books: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/best-books-to-learn-about-investing  Easy Peasy Finance: https://www.easypeasyfinance.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you want to receive an inheritance from your parents? At first glance, the answer might be "hell yeah"! Nicole and I dive deeper into the subject and discuss the ramifications of getting money after Mom and Dad pass away. We discuss the pros and cons of getting an inheritance from parents and what we want to do with our kids. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Trust & Will: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/trustandwill Vanguard (Taxable Brokerage for Inheritance): https://www.vanguard.com "Lady of the Lake" Netflix Unsolved Mysteries: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12924500/ MKM RESOURCES Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com Podcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-Archive Facebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Community Voicemail: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Twitter: HTTPs://www.twitter.com/andyhillmkm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and I have seen some tough days in our relationship. There's been yelling, name-calling, and even marriage counseling. We’ve also had excellent days where we’ve felt appreciated, loved, and thrilled that we’ve chosen to be with each other. So the big question is … How do we get more excellent days in our marriages? Our guests today have a concept that may make that a possibility for a lot of us. Kaley and Nate Klemp are the writers behind the newly released “The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship” RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors 80/80 Marriage (Book): https://amzn.to/3e3NgFz   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a relationship, there can be certain things that bother us about our partners. Should we try to change them? Or love them just the way they are? Nicole and I discuss a recent marriage fight we had about this very topic. We share what the argument was and our thoughts on if you should change your spouse or not.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman: https://amzn.to/2VtUtbw Everybody Fights by Kim & Penn Holderness: https://amzn.to/36A2ca1  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai shares how he was able to build up enough passive income to earn over $200,000 per year.  As a young father, he appreciates the opportunity to be there for his young family while still being able to provide a good life in San Francisco.  This is a "BEST OF MKM" episode from January 2020! Currently our most downloaded episode to date. Enjoy!  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In post-pandemic life, do you feel like you're constantly pressed for time? Lately, we're feeling like time is the new currency. Nicole and I discuss how trying to do it all has been difficult and unhealthy for us both. We discuss some takeaways on how we're trying to improve. Part of that improvement is realizing that time, just like money, is a finite resource. RESOURCES: **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Blackrocks Brewery: https://www.blackrocksbrewery.com/ Full Focus Planner: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/fullfocusplanner Essentialism: https://amzn.to/3jCZYyx  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this wild real estate market, house hacking has become a popular way to lower your cost of living and take advantage of the appreciating asset of real estate. But what is house hacking? How does it work? Well, our guests today are here to help us learn more. Ali & Josh are the married couple and financial educators behind The FI Couple, a platform dedicated to helping individuals take control of their finances. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital: HTTPs://personalcapital.com/mkm The FI Couple (Instagram): https://instagram.com/theficouple  Set for Life by Scott Trench: https://amzn.to/2T2xROe  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor & Scott Rieckens started a very public journey towards FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) a few years ago. They developed a documentary entitled "Playing with FIRE" that received high praise from publications like the US News calling it one of the "Top 10 Best Finance Movies of the Decade". Nicole and I wanted to check in with these two filmmakers, parents and financial independence enthusiasts and see how their FIRE journey has progressed over the past few years. You know, see if they are still playing with FIRE! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Playing With FIRE - The Documentary: https://amzn.to/35UA816 Playing With FIRE (Website): http://playingwithfire.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After taking the leap from my corporate career over a year ago, I sometimes look back and wonder… Did I make a mistake?  Did the glory of “going out on my own” and “doing my own thing” get me so excited that I didn’t think long-term enough?  Was this change a smart move? I share some of the disadvantages of entrepreneurship versus being an employee and I highlight some of the pros as well.  Also, I interview Leslie & Mike Hermanson about why they decided to pay off their mortgage in their 30's. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we grow up, our parents have a lot of influence on the people we eventually become. But outside of parenting, sometimes we are who we are and there's not much they can do to change it. Nicole and I discuss how we were raised by our parents and if our money beliefs were crafted by that upbringing. Or was it something completely different? Are we just born how we are? We explore the topic and enjoy a glass of wine together as usual. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors YouTube: https://YouTube.com/MarriageKidsandMoney Instagram: https://Instagram.com/MarriageKidsandMoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generational Wealth is the type of wealth that allows your family to experience financial freedom, choice, and options for generations to come. The type of wealth that allows you to have the financial power to be the positive change you want to see in our society and our country.  Our guest today, Anne-Lyse Wealth, is here to tell us more about Generational Wealth and how we can all pursue it for our families. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital: HTTPs://www.personalcapital.com/mkm Corporate Wellness (Contact Me): HTTPs://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/contact Dream of Legacy (Anne-Lyse Wealth): https://dreamoflegacy.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With all the services and restaurants we interact with on a daily basis, it's hard to know when you should tip and when you shouldn't. Nicole and I discuss the world of tipping and the etiquette we've developed around it. And we also chat about the areas where we have no clue! What are your go-to tipping policies? RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors How Much Should I Tip? w/ Maggie Oldham & Matt Schultz (MKM Session 47): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/how-much-should-i-tip/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney YouTube: HTTPs://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/youtube   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing can feel intimidating and a lot of times you don't know where to start.  I'm laying out how to start investing in 10 simple steps today.  Also, Cassie wants to know how to handle her 529 account after leaving her financial advisor. I share some quick tips for her as she makes this transition.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital: https://www.personalcapital.com/mkm Corporate Wellness: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/contact Vanguard: http://www.vanguard.com Fidelity: http://www.fidelity.com MN 529 Plan: https://www.mnsaves.org/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the American Psychological Association, 40-50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. With a statistic like that, one might wonder if a prenup (prenuptial agreement) is a smart move. Nicole and I discuss if we should have gotten a prenup when we got married, if we would now, how second marriages would play out and if we'd recommend one to our daughter as she grows older. What are your thoughts on prenups? RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com Podcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-Archive Facebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Community Voicemail: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Twitter: HTTPs://www.twitter.com/andyhillmkm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 250th episode! To commemorate this milestone, I decided to invite my parents, Cindy and Butch Hill, on the podcast.  We discuss the childhood lessons that shaped their lives and how our family came to be.  I hope these conversations encourage you to connect with your parents, learn more about your history and see how you can strengthen your family tree for years to come.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm Twitter: HTTP://www.twitter.com/andyhillmkm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employers are implementing their "return to work" strategies and employees are bracing for the change. Nicole and I discuss how this change will affect her work life and the pros and cons of working from home. What are your thoughts on the return to work news? RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Voicemail: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Twitter: HTTPs://www.twitter.com/andyhillmkm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what it takes to become a millionaire? Clark Sheffield and Jace Mattinson, from the Millionaires Unveiled Podcast, have interviewed over 200 millionaires. Today, they are sharing the habits, investment strategies, and commonalities of these successful individuals.  We also review and dispel some millionaire myths along the way.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital: Track your net worth for free today.  Millionaires Unveiled Podcast (Website) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last year, we spent $75,000 of our savings on cars, trips, house upgrades, and much more. Now, there's no money left! After this spending spree (including what we received from the Stimulus Checks), will we be able to enjoy our lives without expecting more? Nicole and I explore this lifestyle inflation conundrum and discuss how others may be feeling this way coming out of the pandemic. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/andyhillmkm   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering if you should invest in cryptocurrency? After receiving a question on the topic, I decided to dive into the world of crypto and learn more about it. As a part of my education, I asked 13 of my friends and colleagues in the personal finance community to share their opinions as well.  You'll hear from Paula Pant, Joe-Saul Sehy, Mindy Jensen and many more on their thoughts about cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc).  Additionally, we have an interview with John from the Pacific-Northwest about how he became a millionaire by 40! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re talking about being a stay-at-home mom versus a working mom. This can be an incredibly difficult decision for mothers after they have children. Do I stay at home or do I continue working? Cat Alford, Author of "Moms Got Money", is here to help and she's going to shed some light on why it doesn’t always need to be such a black or white decision. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Catherine Alford (Website): http://www.catherinealford.com Moms Got Money (Book): https://amzn.to/2R02Qd4     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will you be receiving money from the Child Tax Credit? Based on our income this year, we will be receiving the tax credit and could be upwards of $500 per month starting in July. Once again, Nicole and I completely disagree with what to do with this new money. We debate how we should use it and options for other families to figure out their plans for the stimulus money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021 (IRS): https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-in-2021 Child Tax Credit 2021 (USA Today): https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/05/03/child-tax-credit-2021-covid-payments-start-july-update/4893305001/ Voicemail: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen and his new wife have $215,000 of student loan debt and they don't know what to do next. They are considering Income-Based Repayment (IBR) but aren't sure if that is the right thing to do. Financial expert Anthony O'Neal joins me to help answer Stephen's question. We discuss all things student loans including what IBR is, how student loan refinancing fits in, and Anthony's take on student loan forgiveness. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Anthony O'Neal (Website): https://www.ramseysolutions.com/anthony-oneal Destroy Your Student Loan Debt (Book): https://amzn.to/3339aCE Refinance Student Loans (SoFi): HTTPs://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sofi   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a small business owner, negative reviews can be devastating. They can deal a major blow to your confidence and, in some cases, to your bottom line. We invited two small business owners to the show to discuss this very topic. Wendy Hill Manson, Airbnb Superhost, and David Manson, Co-Founder of Blackrocks Brewery, discuss the impact of negative reviews on their businesses and how to deal with them. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Blackrocks Brewery: https://www.blackrocksbrewery.com/ Hewitt Onion Tower (Airbnb): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38814530 Voicemail: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After doing this show for the last 5 years, I’ve heard from a lot of people that say they feel like a complete financial disaster. They are making good money, but they are disappointed with what they have to show for it. Our guest today has dedicated his life to fixing financial lives just like this and helping to transform them into millionaires. Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete the Planner® is the CEO and Founder of Your Money Line, a corporate financial wellness solution, and Hey Money, a direct-to-consumer solution that connects people to friendly financial experts. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Pete the Planner (Website): https://petetheplanner.com/ Pete the Planner (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/user/petetheplanner Hey Money: https://callheymoney.com/ Your Money Line: https://yourmoneyline.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the age-old question ... Can money buy happiness? Joe Saul-Sehy, Host of the Award-Winning Stacking Benjamins Podcast, joins us to help answer this question. There may not be a right answer, but the three of us explore it anyway. What do you think? RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Stacking Benjamins Podcast: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/ Voicemail: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) has grown in popularity lately. But does it pay well to do good? I speak with Personal Capital's Brendan Erne about what Socially Responsible Investing is and why investors are flocking to it.  Also, I have a conversation with Andrew Behar from As You Sow about how we can all hold corporations accountable in creating a better tomorrow for our families and our society.   RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At what point do we stop climbing the corporate ladder? For the last couple of years, Nicole has jumped back into the corporate world. She's doing a great job (per usual) and there is talk of a promotion and a raise. At this point in her life, she's not sure if she wants it. We discuss this situation together and talk about the costs of taking the promotion and climbing the corporate ladder. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Cauliflower Pizza at Costco (DELISH): https://www.miltonscraftbakers.com/cauliflower-crust-pizza-vegetable Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Jennifer Barrett wants women to earn more and worry less. As our nation grows with more and more female breadwinners, Jennifer is on a mission to ensure women are creating the most successful future possible. In our interview, she shares helpful tips for women who want to make more, invest more, and have the freedom to make the decisions that work best for them and their families. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Think Like a Breadwinner (Book): https://amzn.to/3t4AM5Q Jennifer Barrett (Website): https://www.jenniferbarrett.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbarrettnyc/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some folks say keeping score in relationships is a bad idea. We disagree. Nicole and I discuss how keeping score in our marriage helps us keep our sanity and helps each other feel loved. We discuss how this scorekeeping has changed throughout our marriage and why it may be a helpful relationship tactic for other couples. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors 5 Love Languages (Book): https://amzn.to/2PTkluF Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha and her husband are trying to decide between a 15-year mortgage and a 30-year mortgage. Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, co-hosts of the wildly popular BiggerPockets Money Podcast and the authors of the new book, "First Time Home Buyer", join to help answer her question.  Also, we hear from Abby Feuer from DonorsChoose about the state of teaching in America and how we can all help.   RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it better to be an employee or an entrepreneur? Nicole has been an employee her entire adult life and Andy is diving into year 2 of being a small business owner. They dive into the pros and cons of being an employee and the same for entrepreneurship. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors 5 Love Languages (Book): https://amzn.to/2PTkluF Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiffany Aliche (aka "The Budgetnista") shares how she went from being an unemployed pre-school teacher to an 8-figure business leader. And the entire process happened within 10 years' time! The Budgetnista's story is so inspiring. You won't want to miss this one.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital (Sponsor): http://www.personalcapital.com/mkm  Corporate Wellness (Contact): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/contact  Get Good With Money (Book): https://amzn.to/31gYobl The Budgetnista (Website): https://thebudgetnista.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/ MARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY: This award-winning blog, podcast and YouTube channel are dedicated to helping young families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and debt-free young parents. Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com Podcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-Archive  Facebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Community Coaching: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is in the air! But do opposites attract? Nicole and I talk about our larger-than-normal tax refund and we both have VERY different views on what to do with the money. We over-analyze our differences with money and ponder about other differences and opposites in relationships. Can these types of differences work in relationships over the long term? We hash that out and decide.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of The One Thing, but don't know what it is? Geoff Woods, the host of The One Thing Podcast, shares how we can conquer our goals and have more time dedicated to the people and things we love. We can do this by answering one simple question. Find out what it is today! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors The One Thing (Book): https://amzn.to/3lsudY1 The One Thing (Website): https://the1thing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1thingbook/  ABOUT GEOFF WOODS Geoff Woods is the Co-Founder and President of ProduKtive, the company behind The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast which is in the top 5% of all podcasts in the world. After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high-level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs. Fast forward, Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur, launching a company with the co-authors of the best-selling book The ONE Thing. Geoff has been featured in Entrepreneur.com and is on a mission to help people better invest their time and achieve extraordinary results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you getting started with the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps? After completing all 7 Baby Steps, Nicole and I have some pros and cons to share from our experience. We hope our thoughts help you on your journey to financial freedom and beyond! DAVE RAMSEY RESOURCES Total Money Makeover (Book): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/totalmoneymakeover Financial Peace University (Course): HTTP://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/FPU  Dave Ramsey Baby Steps: https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps MARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY: This award-winning blog, podcast, and YouTube channel are dedicated to helping young families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and debt-free young parents. On Fridays, Nicole Hill leads a podcast called "Bread & Wine" where the couple debates money issues while having a glass of wine. **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com Podcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-Archive Facebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Community Coaching: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/coaching DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone, and this content has not been provided by, reviewed, approved or endorsed by any advertiser. Information shared on this channel is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paying off your mortgage early is an idea that I absolutely love! But I know it's not for everyone ... I decided to look at the disadvantages of paying off your mortgage so people can see both sides of the argument and make the best decision for them. Also, we hear from Juan from Michigan whose simple term life insurance policy changed the course of his family's life.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors UNest: Start investing easily for your children today! Quotacy: Get term life insurance and protect your family from the unexpected.  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you considering the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement? This is a big decision to make especially if you're in a committed relationship. It's not just your decision ... it affects both of you. Andy shares how he learned this the hard way and how he and Nicole are now pursuing a version of Slow FI ... enjoying your life and your work today instead of the traditional FIRE path. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you having more marriage fights lately? Kim and Penn Holderness, of Holderness Family Productions, join us to discuss their new book "Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better at It?". After more than a decade of being married and working together, Kim and Penn share how they embrace the marriage fights and the tactics they use to resolve them. I'm lucky to have Nicole join me for the interview today too! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering about your marriage roles lately? Is it okay to change from your current station in marriage? Perhaps you're ready to go back to work instead of being a stay-at-home parent or you're ready to take on more of the domestic duties. Andy and Nicole discuss how their roles have changed throughout their 10-year marriage. They share the pros and cons of working full-time and being a stay-at-home parent full-time. What is your current role in marriage? Are you ready for a change? RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you considering leaving the city to find a more reasonable place to live? That's what Andy Hill and Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, host of Real Simple's "Money Confidential" Podcast, are covering today. After that Andy answers a question about how to get your partner on board with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). And last but not least, Zoey and Andy do another money quiz! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a year! Has the judgment increased lately or is it just us? For as hard as we try, why do we judge others? And why do we care what others think about us? Nicole and Andy discuss recent judgment they have both received as well as judgment they've doled out. They discuss some takeaways on steps they are trying to improve personally. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Hill Manson wanted a side hustle to make some extra money to help her boys pay for college. She decided to take the plunge into Airbnb. A few years later, she's now an Airbnb Superhost with 4 rental units and ready to expand. Last year, she made over $100,000 with Airbnb! Wendy shares how she got started, the mistakes she made along the way, and how Airbnb is helping her ease into retirement. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your policy on doing business with family and friends? Nicole and Andy discuss the awkward nature of working with people you know instead of people you don't know.  It's easy to go with the 5-star rated service on Yelp, but there may be some untold benefit to support your brother, sister or cousin in their business venture.  Is it worth it? Please let us know by tagging us on Instagram or leaving a voicemail RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to buy a house, but you're not sure you can afford it? That's the situation our friend Ryan is in today. He is planning to move and wants to stop renting because he feels like it's a waste of money.   I share 5 strategies that will help him know when he is ready to buy a house.  Also, I answer another question from Karen about consolidating investment accounts.  Lastly, Janelle Page from Indiana shares how she paid off her house in just 3 years! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the man always pay for dinner on dates? What about dinners with friends? How do you handle that? Nicole grew up in a different culture than Andy and they discuss how this "paying for dinner" situation has caused a lot of controversy in their marriage.  They review the pros and cons of being generous with paying the bill and if you might actually offend someone if you insist on paying.  What do you think? Please leave us a voicemail or a note on Instagram Cheers! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger shares common money mistakes to avoid on our financial journey. It's fun to celebrate the big financial wins, but it can be just as important to review our mistakes. That way we learn from them and grow. Jill Schlesinger, Author of "The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs", breaks down why we make these mistakes and what we can do to avoid them in the future. Show notes: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/podcast/money-mistakes-to-avoid-jill-schlesinger/ RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it more important to increase your income or decrease your expenses? Which lever is more important to pull on your financial journey? Nicole throws a curveball at Andy and tells him he can't choose both. Boo! They discuss the decisions they've made in their marriage regarding increasing income and decreasing expenses.  Given the power of both options, what do you think is the right answer? They'd love to hear from you through voicemail or on Instagram RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you in your 30s and you're ready to start investing? Well, you may already be an investor and you didn't even know it! Find out why when I chat with Broke Millennial Author, Erin Lowry. She discusses how we can invest for our retirement and for other events in our lives and pay fewer taxes in the process. We also discuss how to find a financial advisor you can trust and why fiduciary may be the best "f-word" ever! Show Notes: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/podcast/how-to-start-investing-30s-erin-lowry/ RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a difference between cheap and frugal? Some see them as the same thing and others feel there is a big difference.  As per usual, Nicole and Andy disagree on the cheap vs. frugal discussion and they dive into it headfirst.  Where do you fall? Is cheap the same thing as frugal? Should there be a better word being discussed here? Let us know on Voicemail or on Instagram RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faith & Leo Jean-Louis recently paid off over $200,000 of debt. The year after, they invested over $100,000 in the stock market.  Discover how they did this and paid fewer taxes in the process. This inspiring young family is building generational wealth through faith, legacy, and focused investing. What would generational wealth mean to your family? Check out the show notes and video: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/invest-100000-in-1-year-faith-leo-jean-louis RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel talking about money is taboo? Nicole and I dive into how sensitive it is to talk about money in our culture and in our relationship.  We discuss ways that this awkwardness has made its way into our marriage and takeaways for other couples who are wondering how to handle the taboo topic of money.  Want to give us feedback or ideas for future episodes? Contact us on Instagram or leave a voicemail at marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After working in his corporate career for 20 years, Tom is looking to resign and experience his financial independence.  He wants to do it right and leave with a severance package that helps him roll into his early retirement.  Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai joins me to help Tom engineer his layoff and make this process successful. Also, Andy LeBlanc from Utah shares how he became a millionaire by age 41! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it worth it to leave a six-figure career to pursue entrepreneurship? That's what I asked my wife Nicole today.  It's been one year since I left my job and we've been through a lot with the pandemic, virtual school and loss of income.  We discuss the impact of this decision, if we'd do it all over again and advice for other couples considering this entrepreneurship leap.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some people feel that budgets can be restricting or they reinforce a scarcity mindset. While others get a sense of freedom and control with their budget.  So what's the right answer? Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need a Budget (YNAB), joins me to discuss this debate and how people can find their individual path with budgeting.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you be happily married and have separate bank accounts? Nicole and I dive deep into the subject and analyze if this is something we could do in our relationship after 10 years of having one joint account. Knowing how personal this topic can be, Nicole and I share three takeaways for couples to decide if this is right for them.  What do you think? Could you see having yours, mine and ours account in your relationship? Let us know on Instagram! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Cruze joins me to answer a question from anonymous: "My husband wants separate bank accounts and I don't. What should I do?" We discuss the options available to our anonymous friend including the importance of clear communication and even asking for support from a marriage counselor. Rachel and I also discuss her thoughts on the Enneagram Test, how she differs in opinions from her Dad, Dave Ramsey and what she thinks of the FIRE Community.  During the second part of the episode, I throw out another MKM Challenge to reflect on 2020 and fight our instincts toward negativity. Lastly, Zoey joins me for our very first "Money Quiz"! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's money for if you can't enjoy it? Sometimes when it's all lumped into one account that can be hard.  Nicole and I talk about the benefits of breaking your money into buckets to allow yourself to have some more fun.  Do you break your money into buckets? Let us know on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lowering our annual expenses can allow us to achieve debt freedom and financial independence a lot sooner.  But spending less can also mean not having as much fun. And who wants that? Not our family! That's why we went on a quest to decrease our UN-Fun expenses by $20,000 while increasing our FUN expenses by $10,000.  Who's ready to have more fun for less money? I share all the details of how our family made this financial change up and how you can too.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been passionate about something and your spouse doesn't share the same passion? These differences can affect your relationship ...sometimes for better and sometimes for worse.  Nicole and Andy Hill discuss how these types of conflicts have affected their relationship in the past and how they have dealt with them.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to become a young millionaire? So did J. Money from "Budget Are Sexy" fame over 10 years ago. He started tracking his net worth each month and eventually, he hit his millionaire milestone.  J. Money shares what your net worth is, how you can easily track it and ways for you to grow your net worth to a million and beyond.  Listen to today's first-ever BEST OF MKM episode featuring J. Money! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Andy chat about buying presents for the kids for Christmas.  How many are too many? How little is too little? We're not sure we have the answers, but we sure enjoyed our drinks while we're discovering it.  Thanks for joining us for another Bread & Wine episode! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In order to keep our personal information safe online, we need to remain vigilant and aware of how cyberattacks happen.  Dr. Eric Cole shares practical steps we can take to protect ourselves from malicious cyber crimes like phishing scams, hacks and data breaches.  This is serious business as families can lose so much of their hard-earned wealth. Listen to find out how the quick steps you can take to protect your wealth and your family.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By popular demand, I invited my wife Nicole to join me for our first (and hopefully not last) "Bread & Wine" episode.  Our chat today is about contentment.  How do we become content? How do we stay content? And how do we fight discontentment? Cheers! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After becoming debt-free, you may see your credit score drop. I discuss how to increase your credit score over time and still remain debt-free. Also, Tanya Van Court from Goalsetter shares the financial lessons kids can learn from the financial crisis. We also discuss how their financial literacy app helps kids (and families) prosper with money.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know how to make a million in the stock market? Brian Weitzel made it happen before his 40th birthday.  He's a school teacher, real estate investor, photographer and disciplined investor from metro Detroit.  Brian shares how we achieved this million-dollar feat before 40 and gives us advice on how we can follow a simple and effective path to wealth as well.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to help your teen become money-savvy? Ed Vargo, a money expert and father to 5 daughters, knows first-hand how to navigate this difficult terrain.  He shares practical tips for parents in helping their teens have a healthy relationship with money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The election is over! (Well, sort of) ... As the dust is settling, there's a lot of talk about how to invest your money based on who our president is.  I review my investment philosophy and how I'm changing things up based on the election results.  We also hear from Josh Hastings who paid off $300,000 of student loans! He shares how he and his wife partnered together to make this happen.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're about to be married, money can sometimes be one of the last things you think about. Lawrence Gonzalez, the creator of The Neighborhood Finance Guy, shares the importance of making financial planning goals before marriage. We also discuss not overdoing it with your goals as well. This delicate balance is something Lawrence is working on as someone who is about to be married. Check out our interview and learn some important financial planning goals before marriage - they just may help you have a happy, healthy and wealthy marriage! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you trying to decide whether a Roth or Traditional IRA is best for you? Certified Financial Planner Echo Huang joins us to help answer this important question and we discuss other important decisions when it comes to your retirement investing.  We also hear from Tammy Tibbetts from "She's the First" about how we can make an impact on the world. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After not having enough time with his family and being simply overworked, Joe DiSanto decided to pack up and leave California. He and his family ended up in Florida. With the lower cost of living, he's now semi-retired and spending more time with his wife and son.  Joe describes how his family made this transition physically and financially. He shares tips for others who are considering a big move and a life of geo-arbitrage.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and his husband are a dual income no kids (DINK) household. They have come into some extra money lately and want to know what to do with it. Do they invest the money? Do they save it? Or do they pay down debt? To help me answer Scott's question, I've invited David and John Auten-Schneider from the Queer Money Podcast. These financial experts break down different options for Scott and how their decisions relate to LGBT couples in general. Also, Kestrel McCorkle from North Carolina shares how she paid off her 50 acres of land and now owns it free and clear. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can't figure out how to stick to your budget and crush that debt? The Budget Mom, Kumiko Love tells us how to do just that. We first review how she eliminated $77k of debt in just 8 months and then went on to purchase her home for cash. After that, she shares 5 helpful tips for others who are looking to pay off their debt and achieve their financial freedom goals.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are index funds so popular? Paula Pant from Afford Anything joins me to answer a listener question about this investment option and shares why they are superior. Shandon Fowler, VP of Marketing, from Starship HSA also joins us this week to weigh in on the "HSA vs. 401k" debate. Last but not least, my daughter Zoey reads the review of the month and we talk about virtual school, hybrid school and what it's like to wear a mask for 3 hours at school.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With its extremely high cost, it can be difficult to know how to pay for adoption without debt. Amanda and Jonathan Teixeira went through the adoption process three times and ended up paying nearly $100,000 in total. But they did all three adoptions without debt. Here's how they did it. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling parental burnout lately? Elle Martinez joins me to share 5 ways we can prevent parental burnout during this difficult season. Also, Derek Sall shares how side jobs helped him to pay off his mortgage early after a tough divorce. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of "work-life integration" when it comes to your family? Author Mark Timm shares why this methodology is much better for families than chasing the elusive "work-life balance". As a father of 6 children and a serial entrepreneur, Mark knows the challenges that come with managing a business and being a family man.  By implementing a true family first approach, Mark's path of work-life integration has made him a happier man and his family is happier as well.  Mark shares simple steps we can all take to gain work-life integration into our lives and leave the idea of work-life balance behind.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raising money-smart kids gives them a better shot at financial independence. Co-Authors of the new book, "Raising Your Money-Savvy Family for Next Generation Financial Independence", Doug Nordman and Carol Pittner explain how this type of planning helped their family achieve financial independence. Also, BusyKid's Gregg Mursett shares how their chore and reward app helps the financial literacy process and gets your kids working and earning fast.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financially Independent Millionaires, Nadia Busseuil and Nicole Carter share how dividend investing helps you achieve financial independence. They share how to get started with dividend investing and why you don't need a lot of money to become an investor. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Huffman, the blogger behind Bald Thoughts and the We Travel There Podcast, shares how to travel for cheap (or free) with credit card rewards and points. This year, may not be the best for travel, but it is a great time to save up the points and miles for your next big vacation. Lee shows us which cards are worth it, how to responsibly earn points and rewards, and how some simple steps can net you a nearly free dream vacation! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you wondering if it's better to pay off your mortgage, save or invest your extra cash right now? So is Samme from Chicago! I have some thoughts that I share with Samme on what to do with her money now that she's debt-free and starting to build wealth. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think your spouse spends too much money? Financial Coach, Ericka Young, has some advice for you on how to resolve this marriage and money issue. We discuss the following: - Why it's important to learn about your spouse's history with money - How budgeting together can help your financial situation - Why compromise is key to marriage and money success RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-Authors of "Start your FIRE", Dylin Redling and Allison Tom answer a listener question about how to increase income to retire early. Also, Childhelp's Daphne Young discusses the state of child abuse in the US during the pandemic and what we can do about it. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to learn how to become a millionaire by age 30? Lisa Schader from Money Fit Moms shares the 7 steps she took to become a young millionaire and take her family to the next level of wealth and happiness. With these steps, we're hopeful you will achieve your own version of financial independence and financial freedom as well.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking to create a financial independence plan? Let's define what financial independence means to you and review the tools to get you there. Also, we chat with Deacon Hayes from Well Kept Wallet about how he paid off his mortgage in 5 years and how others can do the same! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think your child is better suited for a career in the trades instead of traditional college? Find out how your teen can earn a high-paying job with no college degree from Ken Rusk, Author of "Blue Collar Cash". He discusses six-figure career options for your teenager and why selecting a college for the "experience" might be something to think twice about.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early retiree, Steve Adcock, joins us to answer a listener question from David who wants to retire by 40. He discusses what FIRE (financial independence / retire early) means, how to reach early retirement and how side hustles can help.  We also hear from the Founder of Qube Money, Ryan Clark, about why cash envelopes are more effective than using credit cards. He also shares how their new fintech solution gives you the best of both worlds.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in achieving financial independence, but the traditional path seems too difficult to reach? Slow FI might be your ticket to a happier and more fulfilling life. Jessica from the Fioneers explores how Slow FI helped transform her life and we also discuss the different levels of financial independence people can achieve throughout their life. These periodic wins can be helpful (and potentially more satisfying) along your path to financial independence.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of Coast FIRE or Coast FI? We're learning all about this retirement planning strategy with Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai. Also, we chat w/ Sarah Philips from 4 Pocket Allowance about helping your kids become mortgage-free in the future. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've reached episode 200 of the podcast!! On today's show, I am interviewing my son Calvin, my daughter Zoey and my wife Nicole. Every 50 episodes, I've done this as a way to remind myself and my family that they are the most important people in my life. For episode 200, we're chatting about our crazy 2020 year so far. We touch on job changes, Coronavirus, and racism. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jedidiah Collins, CFP explains how Roth IRA investing can help you increase your wealth as you move through your financial freedom journey. We discuss the advantages of a Roth IRA, how you'll save on taxes and how to open an account today.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly 10 years of focus and partnership, our young family just hit the millionaire mark! Here are the 10 steps we took to become young millionaires. Also, we hear from Colin Nabity from Breeze about the importance of long term disability insurance and why young families might need it.  Lastly, my daughter Zoey and I talk about how to set up a chore and reward system for your kids.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where does giving back and generosity fit in when pursuing financial independence? Author Dave Mason thinks it should be a major part of everyone's FIRE journey. He shares 3 ways for you to give back as you are working toward your version of financial freedom. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you wondering if you have enough saved for retirement? Joe Saul-Sehy shares why we should focus on our expenses over income when it comes to retirement. Also, Bob Lotich shares how he went from $46,000 in credit card debt to mortgage-free. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to achieve financial independence? Author of The Simple Path to Wealth, JL Collins, shares how we can all work to achieve financial independence through index fund investing. We review how to start your journey to financial independence, where to invest your money and why index funds are a better investment choice.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Student Loans are already a confusing subject. Now when you add Coronavirus into the mix, it becomes even more complicated! Robert Farrington from The College Investor joins us to explain why you shouldn't pay back your student loans right now.  Also, we hear from Brian Harrison from SAVVI Financial about how we can take 3 steps to financial empowerment this year.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Aime shares his journey around the world that helped him go from bankruptcy to a young millionaire in a decade even in the midst of a recession. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With all the pay cuts, furloughs and job loss from the global pandemic, families are looking to save some money quickly. Here are 10 ideas to consider that will help you and your family save money during this quarantine season.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Couples financial counselor Adam Kol stops by to share smart strategies to end money fights and improve communication in your relationship. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season of a global pandemic has caused a lot of issues for families. Elle Martinez and Andy Hill discuss ways for parents to thrive financially and personally in this crisis. They discuss how to handle debt, investing and parents working from home. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Robinson shares his journey to becoming mortgage-free and offers tips for anyone who wants to pay off their mortgage early. We also discuss how complete debt freedom gives his family security during a financial crisis. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a featured speaker at Ally Invest's FOMO Free Financial Future Conference, I had the chance to speak about our family's pursuit of financial Independence and my thoughts about the FIRE Movement. Read the full blog post: https://MarriageKidsandMoney.com/fire-movement-pros-cons-financial-independence RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The potential recession has already had an impact on our family and we expect things to get worse before they get better. Here is how we're preparing financially and personally for our new normal. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want your child to understand money better or become a teen entrepreneur? Rob Phelan of The Simple Startup shares his tips to make that happen. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lacy and his wife had $61,000 at the start of their marriage. After failing to get his wife on board with paying off the debt, Michael opened up to his wife and shared why it was so important. Here's how they partnered to pay it off in 16 months. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After sitting on the sidelines of the real estate investing conversation for a few years, I'm ready to become an investor. But it's going to be the minimalist way. Here are 3 real estate investment options that honor minimalism and keep things simple. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There may not be a single right way to achieve financial freedom, but supersizing your savings is certainly a powerful strategy. But what does supersizing your savings mean? More importantly, how does someone go about doing that? I sat down with Kelly Smith from Freedom in a Budget to learn more about how she and her husband are crushing their goals and enjoying their lives while living on 50% of their income.  In our chat, Kelly proves that budgets aren’t constricting. They’re a pathway to freedom. She shares details on making the decision to take the 50/50 path, milestones they’ve already crossed, and where they are headed. Plus, she offers actionable steps for people who want to make more money and want to make saving 50% of your income a reality.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine being able to take your side hustle to the next level and quit your full-time job? That’s exactly what Kelan and Brittany Kline managed to do after working on their blog for over a year. They were able to leave the shackles of their day job and go full-time with their passion project: The Savvy Couple, a blog and community that helps families organize their lives, simplify their finances and unlock the freedom to do more of the things they love. We chat about how they get into blogging as a side hustle, how they first started making money and their future plans for their business and family. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most important decisions anyone can make is who you choose to spend your life with. Marriage impacts us emotionally, socially, legally, financially, and in so many other ways. While the divorce rate in America is dropping, so is the marriage rate. That means married couples understand marriage is important, we might not know exactly where to turn for good advice. Today, I sat down with Kimberly Holmes, the CEO of Marriage Helper, to learn more about the reasons why marriages end and what couples can do to save them. Kimberly explores three broad categories of marriage trouble, details some of the warning signs, and outlines steps that we can take today to be better partners tomorrow.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam from Tampa is skeptical about working with a financial advisor and wants to know how to invest on his own. Andy,  For most of my life, I have been told what to do with my money. I had a family member work for Morgan Stanley and he invested for us for years.  Last year, we had some issues within the family and decided to part ways. My wife and I quickly decided to go with another guy who does good but the last email was life insurance focused. The main question is I want to handle all of this on my own. I feel like I can’t teach my kids what is best without knowing. Any advice? Thanks for reaching out Adam! That is a tough situation you’re in and it sounds very familiar to me. I wanted to invest for the future, but I didn’t know much about investing.  I got hooked up with an investment broker that ended up having very high fees and I felt didn’t have our best interest at heart.  Based on that experience, I wanted to learn as much as possible about investing so I wouldn’t get burned again. That’s part of the reason I started this podcast ... to learn, grow and help my family get to the next level.  Regarding your situation, I’m going to share with you 7 thoughts I have. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In May 2010, I married my dream girl. She was funny, beautiful and chock-full of 90's TV trivia. Our first couple of dates consisted of a lot of Saved by the Bell and Seinfeld jokes. Outside of knowing the Soup Nazi episode verbatim, Nicole and I both came into the marriage knowing the general basics of personal finance. You know, advice like: "Don't carry a credit card balance" "Always have some savings for a rainy day" "Good debt is okay to have" In the years before our marriage, we did rack up a hefty amount of "good" debt. Car payments and student loans were a few of the good debt offenders we carried into our marriage. Hey, you NEED a car to get around, right?! And how else are you going to pay for college?!  After some research and personal soul-searching, there really was no good debt or bad debt in our eyes. It was just debt to us. This was all just money we owed someone. It wouldn’t go away until we decided to clean it up. We decided that being in debt was not something we wanted for our new family. We vowed to become debt-free (outside of our mortgage) before our first child was born. In September of 2010, we owed $20,908 on my wife’s car and $27,124 on my student loans for a grand total of $48,032 of good/bad/indifferent debt. During the next 12 months, we took that $48,032 of debt and clobbered it! By September 2011, we owed $0. Zilch. Nada. Bye-bye debt. Here are the 5 steps we took to rid debt from our family forever. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being neck-deep in debt can make you feel like all the odds are stacked against you, especially when you reach almost the seven figures! Today, Andy talks to Wendy Mays on how her family is climbing out of nearly $1,000,000 of student loans, home mortgages, car loans, and other consumer debt. Wendy is the host of the House of FI podcast, a part-time work-from-home lawyer and a mother to six children.  We talk about how she and her husband accumulated their debt, the turning point that led them to fix their situation and their progress on their journey to financial independence so far.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multi-level marketing (MLM) is a $36 billion industry, but according to AARP, 73% of people who participate in MLMs make no money or lose money. So what’s the appeal? Why do people keep coming back with such a high failure rate? Today, Andy talks to Melissa Blevins from the Perfection Hangover about the two MLMs she took part in to make some extra money while staying at home with the kids and how she ended up losing money. We talk about what MLMs are all about, Melissa’s personal experiences and her current side hustle (that has become more profitable for her). RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our question of the month comes in from Mike: Andy, I saw the Business Insider article about you paying off your mortgage early. We’re in a similar situation. With $228,000 left on our mortgage, our plan is to pay it off in 6 years. We’re looking for advice and shortcuts! That’s awesome to hear you want to pay off your mortgage early, Mike! You’re looking for steps, shortcuts, and advice on how to pay off your $228,000 mortgage in 6 years … Let’s do this! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One fall night in 2010, my wife Nicole and I were watching the Suze Orman Show. (Yes, I used to DVR it). There was this fun segment where someone would call in and Suze would analyze that person's financial health and give them a grade. It was called How Am I Doing? One term that we kept seeing over and over again on this segment was “Net Worth”. Since we were personal finance newbies, we had no idea what this meant. Nicole and I were making a combined annual income of $130,000 so we figured our net worth must be HUGE. After the show was over, we decided to see how rich we really were. There was no doubt in our mind that we’d be better off than most of the jokers that call in to the show and get an “F” grade from Suze! We walked upstairs and started to write down all of our numbers on a big whiteboard. By separating our “assets” (what we owned) and our liabilities (what we owed) into two big columns, we started to discover that we weren’t rich. We were kinda broke. Although we were making a solid income together, our liabilities were much higher than our assets. Here is a snapshot of what our numbers looked like back in 2010 (rounded educated guesstimates based on me losing some of our data along the way):  There’s no way were going to get an “A” grade on Suze’s show with a -$50,000 net worth! This epiphany moment was just the jolt of reality we needed to start making progress on our finances. Our short-term goal was to get this net worth number in positive territory ASAP! It was time for us to make a change. Here's what we did to increase our net worth by $800,000 in 8 years.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okeoma Moronu recently paid off over $300,000 of student loans. She and her husband worked for over 6 years to become debt-free and now they are making some big life changes with $4,000 extra per month. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai quit his job in 2012 and is now a stay-at-home Dad. He shares how he makes $200,000 per year in passive income from home. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certified Financial Planner Liz Frazier shares how parents can teach their young kids about money. She reviews practical tips for Moms and Dads to help their children learn about needs vs. wants, the importance of an allowance system and how to develop a daily gratitude practice. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomorrow, I plan to leave my 6-figure job to become a full-time entrepreneur. Here are the 10 steps I took to prepare for this entrepreneurial leap. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Vroman, Host of the Front Row Dads Podcast, shares the moment he realized he wasn't being the best husband and father he could be. We discuss what he did to change into the family man his wife and kids needed. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Wade recently quit his job and took a year off to travel the country with his wife Michelle and their 3 kids in an RV. They like it so much that they are working on making it a permanent thing. But will they be able to afford it? RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christie recently paid off her mortgage and reached Dave Ramsey's Baby Step 7. She owns a paid-for rental property but is considering selling it and investing in the stock market instead. I share my investment options after you pay off your mortgage. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Harrison discovered the FIRE Movement and started adopting the early retirement lifestyle. She then had a change of heart. Here's why! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damian Dunn, CFP and co-host of the Pete the Planner Show, shares how we can save and invest for our kid's future. We review the benefits of a 529 college savings plan, Roth IRA for Kids and much more. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After finding our dream home, we became worried about paying a big mortgage for decades. So we decided to pay off our 15-year mortgage in 5 years instead. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook and Instagram Ads Strategist Monica Louie shares how she grew her online business to multi-six-figures in revenue in just a few years. We also discuss how her home-based business allows her to be a more happy and present parent. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wes is paying off $100,000 of debt. He wants a side hustle that pays $30 per hour or more that he can do from home. As a young father, he's looking for flexibility to be with family and make more money. I share 14 side hustle ideas he can consider. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Sheils, Author of the Family Board Meeting, shares why one-on-one time with our kids and our spouse is crucial a happy homelife. After coaching hundreds of entrepreneurs, Jim feels one-on-one time with family is the best investment we can make. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a lot of debate around whether or not you should pay your mortgage off early. After my wife and I paid off our $200,000 mortgage off in less than 5 years, we know it was the right decision for us. Here are 10 compelling reasons to consider paying off your mortgage early.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Sirianni shares why she and her husband decided to live in a 170-square-foot tiny home. We discuss the pros and cons of tiny home living and how embracing minimalism can help you eliminate debt and stress from your life. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie is living paycheck to paycheck. She and her husband live near a major city and make around $100,000 per year, but they have nothing to show for it. Julie is frustrated and wants to know how she can do better. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate investor Rich Carey shares how he bought 20 rental properties in cash while serving in the military abroad. He shares how real estate made him a millionaire and how you can buy your first buy-and-hold rental unit in cash too. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When my daughter was born, I instantly thought about how I could best protect my new family's future. Financial Independence rose to the top of the list. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea Brennan shares how parents can navigate their finances before and after pregnancy. As a former Wall Street working Mom, she has a lot of experience with this important moment in a mother's life. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick wants to know if he should pay off his 30-year mortgage early or invest the money in the stock market. We provide 5 different options for him to consider with this big financial decision. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie O'Connell Rodriguez just had the wedding of her dreams. She paid $40,000 for her big day without taking on any debt. Here's how she did it. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Regan Whitlock partnered together and paid off $40,000 of debt in less than 8 months. They did this through communication, compromise and boosting their income. As parents-to-be, they've now set themselves up for future family financial success. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Future college costs are insane. I'm sharing 5 strategies we're using to help our kids graduate student debt free. Also, I interview Julien and Kiersten Saunders, from the award-winning blog Rich & Regular, on how they paid off their mortgage in 3 years. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela Rozmyn from Tread Lightly, Retire Early shares how she and her husband are pursuing financial independence but not at the expense of enjoying their lives today. Angela outlines what brings her joy, what doesn't and how she aligns her spending to fit with those priorities. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Hill discussed how minimalism is allowing her to more easily enjoy her home, kids, and money. She also shares practical tips for others looking to bring organization and simplification to their home life. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking of having THE money talk with your parents but not sure where to start? Cameron Huddleston shows us how to navigate these difficult financial conversations and we review the importance of estate planning documents. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracking your spending is one of the best ways to eliminate your debt and build wealth for your family. Here's how to make the budget process with your spouse fun ... introducing the Budget Party. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Chris Browning got married, he and his wife accumulated $27,000 of credit card debt. Working together for 2.5 years, they were able to pay it all off and then some. Here's how they did it. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel has paid off $90,000 of debt, but still has $100,000 more to go. He and his wife are having difficulty staying motivated and are looking for advice to keep going. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan Allec shares how we can help our kids become future millionaires by investing in a Roth IRA early in their lives. There are certain rules he reviews to ensure we're helping our children become rich correctly. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Rieckens and his wife Taylor are pursuing financial independence. They are working on finding the right savings rate for their family. And it's not that easy. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In order to achieve financial independence, our family needs to decrease our annual expenses. But at the same time, we don't want to eliminate all of the fun in our lives.  I outline how we've done both over the past 4 years. We decreased our expenses while increasing our fun. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Coleman, Best Selling Author of the Proximity Principle, shares how we can all find a career we love. He talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with good people, developing strong habits and moving toward your passion with purpose. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our family is considering buying our first rental property this year. Before we purchase the home, I asked 14 current and former real estate investors pros and cons to get a balanced view. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money and Career Coach Tori Dunlap has a goal of saving $100,000 by age 25. She shares advice on how others can hit their first $100,000 salary, make $100,000 in small business revenue and hit the $100,000 net worth milestone. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Increasing your salary at work feels great! Here are the 7 steps I've used to increase my salary from 5-figures in my 20's to 6-figures in my 30's. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaleena and Aaron Amuchastegui share why they pulled their 4 kids out of traditional school and started homeschooling. They discuss how they crafted a 5-hour school week that allows their kids to learn, grow and thrive with the world as their classroom. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg wants to know if she can have two 529 plans for her kids. I discuss how grandparents can help with the college plans for their grandkids with Farran Powell from US News and World Report. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage and money can sometimes be difficult. Dr. Laura Dabney shares what people can do when their spouse has a different view on money than they do. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's home buying season! Here are 5 smart strategies to avoid becoming house rich and cash poor in this crazy seller's market. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-Selling Author Ruth Soukup shares how she went from suicidal and depressed to a 7-figure business owner by conquering her fears. We discuss her new book, "Do it Scared". RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we say "I do", it is important to know what you're committing to. Here are 16 money questions you can ask your partner before getting married. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Greene, Co-Host of the BiggerPockets Podcast and the Author of BRRRR: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, shares why BRRRR is the hottest strategy for real estate investing today. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Wang from Runnymede Capital Management shares how compounding and time can make us all millionaires. We dive into why the 401k, IRA and 529 accounts will make your family wealthy. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a rough day at work, I decided it was time to diversify my income. Here are the 5 ways I'm making money and decreasing my stress. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation shares the many benefits of a side hustle. He describes how his side hustle allowed him to leave his full-time job. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we approach 40, we want to make sure we're in a good spot with our personal finances. Here are 14 money goals to accomplish before you're 40 years old. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing in real estate can feel intimidating when you're just getting started. You hear stories of people who've amassed their wealth by investing in dozens or hundreds of rental properties. The prospect of owning so many properties can feel more stressful than hopeful. Our guest today, Doc G, shares why we don't need countless rentals to feel financially comfortable. As a physician, he's been able to invest his day job income in just a few rentals that provide his family with consistent cash flow. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

126 | When you're debt-free, your dreams can become a reality. I review 7 lifetime goals that can be realized with debt freedom. Also, we hear from Colin Murphy about how he paid his mortgage off in less than 5 years. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

125 | Author Jen Smith shares how she and her husband eliminated $78,000 of student debt in 2 years by cutting their personal spending. She describes how "No Spend Challenges" work and why they are extremely effective. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane has a young family, they make $120,000 per year and they are living paycheck to paycheck. She's seeking advice on how to save more. I share 15 simple ways to save more and create some freedom in their lives. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Emma Perez shares how we can help our kids combat anxiety and depression when it comes to their time at school. We also discuss why not every child needs to go to a 4-year university. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before they got married, Travis Hornsby helped his (soon-to-be) wife pay off $124,000 in student loan debt in 15 months. Find out how they did it and why he thinks other couples shouldn't delay marriage or parenthood because of their debt. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Baggerly and her husband, who are both teachers, eliminated over $100,000 of debt in 4 years. Find out the strategies they used to become debt free and take their family to the next level. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen and his wife are expecting their first child and they are concerned they will lose the financial progress they've made thus far. I give them 7 ways to prepare their personal finances for their new baby. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 30, Grant Sabatier became a millionaire and achieved financial independence. On the show today, he's sharing how he did it and how we can too. It all starts with making more money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crystalee Beck is a successful writer, six-figure entrepreneur and a young mother of three. She went from unemployed to making over $100k in annual revenue by following her passion and focusing on her values. She shares her secrets to success with me. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After conducting the largest and most comprehensive study of millionaires ever done, Author Chris Hogan shares how we can all reach the 7-figure milestone. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 2 years of podcasting and over 100 interviews with self-made millionaires, financially independent couples and debt-free parents, I have learned a bit about building young family wealth. Here are 10 steps that will help young parents thrive and keep their legacy of wealth intact.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Lanza shares why parents should not pair chores and allowance together. We also review why parents should consider a larger allowance to increase their money smarts. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Kade gives 10% of her income to charities and causes she's passionate about. Since last year, my family gave only 1% of our income to charity. I seek out advice for her on how we can ladder up and become more charitable. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Florek has 31 multi-family rental units valued at $1.5 Million and he's only 25 years old. We review his early success on the podcast and discuss the benefits of multi-family real estate investing. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a young mother, Sarah Li Cain works part-time from her home as a professional writer. Her income recently surpassed $100,000. Here's how she's doing it. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick asked what we did with our money after our mortgage was paid off. Angela wants to know what do with her money after she maxed her 401k. And I challenge you to crush your goals before the new year! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Dasko and Kristen Manieri discuss the importance of dating in marriage and why it could be the best investment you make. We review dozens of date night ideas to get you inspired! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jillian Johnsrud achieved financial independence while raising 4 foster children and 2 biological children. We review her foster care experience and how she helped her family thrive financially. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Mockaitis discusses how young parents can excel at work and bring home more money. We also discuss how we can be more productive so we can enjoy the best work/life balance possible.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe feels like he's drowning in his $200,000 of student loans and he's not sure where to start. We review 5 ways for him to break free from his pile of debt. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Rosenberg left Corporate America to pursue a life as a full-time writer. As a young father, he's able to spend time with his family and have no commute in Southern California. And he's making $10,000 per month to boot. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farnoosh Torabi, author and personal finance expert, shares the advantages to society when women make more money. We also discuss the dynamic of a household when wives make more than their husbands. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocky Lalvani has become a multi-millionaire through stock marketing and real estate investing, but it wasn't always perfect. Some traditional financial advice he received steered him in the wrong direction during his major wealth building years.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saving can be hard when you have no motivation. Today, we share 10 compelling reasons to save your money. We also hear from Ally Bank about how they make saving money a lot easier. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Cruze, NY Times Best Selling Author, discusses the importance of gratitude and humility when we're feeling jealous of the success of our friends and family. With 24/7 social media, we're constantly battling the draw of keeping up with the Joneses. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to figure out how you or your spouse can stay at home with the kids? Real estate investing worked for Joel Larsgaard's family. His wife was able to stay at home with their two kids after they built up enough passive income from their rental homes. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After paying off our mortgage, Nicole and I began arguing more than we ever before in our 8 years of marriage. On the show, we talk about how we're partnering together and getting third-party support through marriage counseling. Zoey and Calvin join in on the fun too! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Money (from Budgets Are Sexy) shares why he's tracked his net worth every month for the last 10 years. As he approaches millionaire status, his wealth building priorities and overall goals have started to change. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian is about to become debt free and he's wondering what to do next. Allison writes in to chat about how to not overspend and overcommit to kids' activities. And we hear from Zelle about the boom in the peer-to-peer payment industry. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talaat McNeely recently paid off his $330,000 mortgage after 5 years of dedication and perseverance. He did this on a single income and now officially owns his home outright. Here's how he did it. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate investor, Chad "Coach" Carson, shares how we can all retire early with real estate. Whether you're just getting started or you've been investing for a while, Chad's advice on financial independence with rental properties is priceless. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobbi Rebell, Author and CFP, shares how we can all become financial grownups through automation, saving and fighting the YOLO craze. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you get to the point of becoming debt free, you have a decision to make ... Do you pay off the mortgage or do you invest? Luke from Indiana asks this question and I give him my best answer. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Bovair and Andy Hill discuss fatherhood, work, and why we still need to have an identity outside of "parent" and "full-time worker". This candid chat explores topics like minimalism, pursuing your passions, and what being a "good role model" means as a parent.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Vasey, Founder of Cash Crunch Games, shares how his board games help kids learn about saving, earning and debt. We talk about how parents can feel empowered to promote financial literacy and have fun with their children at the same time. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom and Ariana Sylvester have designed a life that provides time for their businesses and their young family. We discuss how other entrepreneurs can follow their passion for their side hustle and create a well-crafted family entrepreneur life.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Physician on FIRE reviews how he became a multi-millionaire and how he's using that wealth to spend quality time with his family. His new found financial independence is allowing him to travel the world and bring his young kids along for the adventure. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we help our family and friends when they have money questions? That's what Paul wanted to know. Elle Martinez and Andy Hill are answering his question and sharing their 2018 goal progress. Peter Polson drops in to give us an update on Tiller too! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiné Corder reviews the benefits of financial therapy for married couples. We also discuss ways to improve your marriage through proven communication techniques that Kiné personally uses with her patients. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Student debt in the United States is crippling recent graduates from progressing in their careers and building wealth. Documentary filmmaker, Adam Carroll, joins me to discuss this situation and what parents can do to help their children prepare. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney asks how she can become a millionaire in her 30's. I open up the podcast interview vault and we review millionaire advice about the importance of investing, creating multiple streams of income and growing your career. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandy and Lance Salazar discuss what it takes to become a legendary couple with kids. After considering divorce and then taking massive action to repair their marriage, this dynamic couple is now helping others achieve the best relationship possible. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother and Scholarship Strategist, Pam Andrews, helped her son earn $700,000 in college scholarships. His undergraduate and graduate degrees are now more than covered. On the show today, Pam shares how we as parents can have similar success and keep our kids out of student debt forever. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Gendreau is the breadwinning, six-figure, millionaire Mom better known as the Chief Mom Officer. She's sharing how we all can steadily increase our salaries and become millionaires like her. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat recently got married and wants to know how she and her husband should split the expenses. With two different incomes, the situation is not cut and dry and being single. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John from ESI Money discusses how we can earn, save and invest our way to becoming millionaires. By breaking it down into these three areas, the millionaire conquest becomes much easier to digest. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Saul-Sehy, the host of the Stacking Benjamins Show and former Ameriprise Financial Advisor, gives us a look behind the curtain on the financial advising world. We discuss what questions you need to ask if you're going to be partnering with a broker. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Deacon Hayes joins us to discuss his new book, "You Can Retire Early!" This financially independent entrepreneur details the steps we can all take to achieve early retirement. Location independence and financial freedom can be ours for the taking. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder and CEO of FamZoo, Bill Dwight, joins me to discuss how to raise money-smart kids. We discuss Roth IRA accounts for kids, instilling a good work ethic, and the importance of giving. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler and his wife are interested in her staying at home with their 15-month-old son. They are used to the double-income lifestyle and are looking for advice on how to transition to a single income. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Elle Martinez joins me to discuss how to craft the perfect money date with your spouse. We dive into marriage, money and navigating the difficult times in our relationships. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner started a blog in 2011 as a fun hobby. Over the past 7 years, she's grown her income to over $1.5 million. Here's how she did it. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamila Souffrant has consistently saved $85,000 each year for the last two years. Her savings will fuel her drive toward financial independence so she can spend more time with her young family. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan recently paid off all of his debt and wants to start investing for his retirement. He writes in and asks how he can find the best financial advisor. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been married and working full-time for a while, you know the importance of quality time spent with your spouse. This is a chance to catch up, talk about fun memories, and make new ones together. Unfortunately, our busy careers can make these quality get-togethers really difficult most days. There are late nights at work, deadlines, and out-of-town trips.  What if you woke up on Monday morning and you didn’t have to go into the office? What if there were no more business trips and no more work-related deadlines? How would that enhance your relationship with your spouse? To answer these questions, I’ve invited Tanja Hester and Mark Bunge on the show today. After 10 years of marriage and 6 years of diligent savings, this young couple decided to retire from their busy careers in late 2017 and give more time to their marriage. At 38 and 41, Tanja and Mark have regained the best years of their lives. As early retirees, they are pursuing their passion for the outdoors, travel, and spending more quality time together. What are we covering today? Tanja, Mark, and I discuss: How they saved up enough money to retire early Why they are thrilled about this new adventure How this new situation will enhance their relationship together If you're interested in early retirement and how it can impact your marriage, join us for this chat today. Tanja and Mark are an inspirational couple that will inspire you to do incredible things in your life.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Popularized by extreme frugality rock stars like Mr. Money Mustache, the Mad Fientist, and Jacob from Early Retirement Extreme, the Financial Independence or FIRE community has grown in popularity over the past 5-10 years. This is a subset of the personal finance world that encourages earning a solid income early in your life, saving a … Continue reading "10 Pillars of Financial Independence with Jonathan Mendonsa" The post 10 Pillars of Financial Independence with Jonathan Mendonsa appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without the right discipline, credit cards can cripple our ability to build our cash savings, our retirement savings and our overall wealth. It’s so easy to swipe that little piece of plastic without even thinking twice about how much money we actually have in our checking account. My guest today, Whitney Hansen, has developed a … Continue reading "How to Build Your Credit Without a Credit Card" The post How to Build Your Credit Without a Credit Card appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s question comes from Michelle in response to an article I wrote about paying off our mortgage early: MICHELLE: Hi Andy, I find myself in a unique position. I understand the steps you’ve outlined in your mortgage pay off article.  I’ve read a few books on that process by Dave Ramsey.  What advice would … Continue reading "Is Debt Freedom Impossible in a High Cost of Living Area?" The post Is Debt Freedom Impossible in a High Cost of Living Area? appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of parents out there who would love to spend more time with their children, but they are stuck at the office all day. By the time they fight through traffic and get home, they’re exhausted. On the opposite end of that coin, there are a lot of stay-at-home parents … Continue reading "How This Young Mother of Twins Earns Six-Figures Working from Home" The post How This Young Mother of Twins Earns Six-Figures Working from Home appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Complete debt freedom can allow you to do amazing things. You can pursue your passions, you can craft the direction of your day and spend more time with the ones you love. Our guest today, Vincent Pugliese is the walking, talking proof of what complete debt freedom can do for your life. Vincent is a … Continue reading "66 | How Debt Freedom and Side Hustling Provides You More Family Time" The post 66 | How Debt Freedom and Side Hustling Provides You More Family Time appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to building your business, a lot of gurus out there are promoting the importance of building your personal brand. Guy Kawasaki isn’t buying it. This Silicon Valley investor, author and brand evangelist for companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz and Canva would much rather have you spend your precious time providing the best service … Continue reading "65 | Why Entrepreneurs Should NOT Focus on Building A Personal Brand feat. Guy Kawasaki" The post 65 | Why Entrepreneurs Should NOT Focus on Building A Personal Brand feat. Guy Kawasaki appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who hates student loan debt, but loves sex? Yeah, me too! Before my interview with Shannon McNay and Erin Wiley, I didn’t realize how these two topics were so intertwined. Erin is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Shannon is a student loan expert from Student Loan Hero.  These two professionals conducted a new research study … Continue reading "64 | How Your Sex Life and Student Loan Debt Are Connected" The post 64 | How Your Sex Life and Student Loan Debt Are Connected appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently, I received an email from Chris who was interested in my opinion on taking out a 401k loan to pay off his student debt. “Hi Andy, Did you ever consider leveraging your 401k to try to clobber debt faster?" I do not mean withdrawing funds from the 401k and incurring the penalty and tax … Continue reading "63 | Should I Take Out a 401k Loan to Pay Off Debt?" The post 63 | Should I Take Out a 401k Loan to Pay Off Debt? appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s nothing wrong with having things, liking things and wanting things. Especially when you’re a kid. From our own personal experience though, we’ve found most of our joy in life has been derived from experiences – memorable, fun and rewarding experiences. In my never-ending quest to give my kids the best life possible, I reached … Continue reading "62 | Teaching Your Kids How to Set Financial Goals" The post 62 | Teaching Your Kids How to Set Financial Goals appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that Nicole and I are mortgage free, we’re moving onto our next big financial challenge: Buy-and-Hold Rental Real Estate. Over the past year, I’ve been doing my best to educate myself in real estate by reading books and blogs and listening to podcasts on my daily commute. One of the podcasts I’ve been enjoying … Continue reading "61 | Financial Independence through Real Estate with Paula Pant" The post 61 | Financial Independence through Real Estate with Paula Pant appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abby Chao is the Co-Founder of CollegeBacker. She and her company are on a mission to make saving for college easy with the magical 529 account.  Abby and I met at dinner in Dallas in October. Her enthusiasm for combating the $1.4 trillion student loan crisis in our country was inspiring. I had to … Continue reading "60 | 529 Account – Your Kid’s Ticket to Student Debt Freedom" The post 60 | 529 Account – Your Kid’s Ticket to Student Debt Freedom appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, we paid off our $400,000 home in just under 4 years. It took a lot of diligence, patience and teamwork between my lovely bride and I, but we’re proud to check this important family milestone off our list at 35 years old. We spent some time celebrating this fun moment in our lives … Continue reading "59 | How Do I Get My Spouse On Board With Budgeting?" The post 59 | How Do I Get My Spouse On Board With Budgeting? appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month at a dinner in Dallas, I met Jeremy Hallett who is the founder of Quotacy. We chatted about his new company being a hassle-free resource for life insurance. He let me know that their big goal is to protect 1,000,000 families by getting them set up with affordable term life insurance. Evidently, there … Continue reading "58 | Protect Your Family With Hassle-Free Term Life Insurance" The post 58 | Protect Your Family With Hassle-Free Term Life Insurance appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this week, I caught up with Julie Berninger. This 28-year-old working professional / entrepreneur sets huge goals for herself and crushes them. J was dealing with around $100,000 in debt from student loans, credit cards and a new car. Through creating multiple sources of income for herself, she was able to … Continue reading "57 | Creating Multiple Income Streams to Eliminate $100k of Debt" The post 57 | Creating Multiple Income Streams to Eliminate $100k of Debt appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a train to downtown Dallas for FinCon17, I randomly caught up with the Founder of Tiller, Peter Polson.  Tiller is a customizable money management tool that harnesses the power of Google Sheets. Peter and I had an inspiring chat about family, business and how his company is helping people control their money and, in turn, … Continue reading "56 | Control Your Money. Control Your Life." The post 56 | Control Your Money. Control Your Life. appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Nicole and I made a really FUN phone call. We reached out to our mortgage company and said that we’re ready to pay off our 15-year loan. It was awesome! I honestly can’t believe we’re here! After 4 years of extra payments and me repeatedly telling my patient wife the monthly balance … … Continue reading "55 | Money Plans After the Mortgage is Paid Off?" The post 55 | Money Plans After the Mortgage is Paid Off? appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the expo floor of FinCon17, I’m speaking with Award Winning Personal Finance Author Erin Lowry about her new book Broke Millennial. Her goal is to help young adults to stop acting rich and get their financial life together. One of the major topics in the book is getting financially naked with your partner before … Continue reading "54 | Getting Financially Naked Before Marriage" The post 54 | Getting Financially Naked Before Marriage appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Increasing your savings, making more money and amassing wealth can have a huge impact on your personal finances. Your wealth can allow you to buy things that bring you joy, experience incredible vacations and create more free time for yourself. For some people, building wealth isn’t just about personal enjoyment. It is about leaving a … Continue reading "52 | Planning Your Family’s Financial Legacy" The post 52 | Planning Your Family’s Financial Legacy appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Distraction can come in all different forms. It can be from unnecessary chit-chat with your colleagues at work, smart phone notifications or even being the “always on” parent.  The constant challenge of blocking out the “noise” and focusing on the most important task can sometimes feel impossible. Today, we’re going to conquer distraction together. The … Continue reading "51 | Conquer Distraction at Work and at Home" The post 51 | Conquer Distraction at Work and at Home appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have reached a true milestone today my friends. Episode 50! FIVE-ZERO! That means for the last 50 weeks, this podcast has been focused on helping you and your family win with money. I’ve shared my personal victories, failures and reviewed our family’s goals for the future.  Additionally, I’ve interviewed over 30 experts and talked about all … Continue reading "50 | Meet the Hill Family – Nicole, Zoey (5) and Calvin (3)" The post 50 | Meet the Hill Family – Nicole, Zoey (5) and Calvin (3) appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each day we’re on this earth, we get a fresh opportunity to learn something new. We can learn a new skill, absorb new knowledge or improve our understanding of complex topics. With my podcast interview this week focused on ADHD, I feel like I learned in all three of these areas. In the past, whenever … Continue reading "48 | Superpower Advantages of ADHD with Peter Shankman" The post 48 | Superpower Advantages of ADHD with Peter Shankman appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever walked into a Starbucks and seen that tip jar on the front counter and wondered, “How much should I tip? Or do I even need to tip at all?” Or have you ordered food to your house and the delivery person comes to the door and you think, “What’s a good tip … Continue reading "47 | How Much Should I Tip?" The post 47 | How Much Should I Tip? appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From time to time, I receive questions from the Marriage Kids and Money audience. I thought this week I’d shake up the show format a little bit by answering one of the questions I received recently about controlling expenses when we have a high income. Enjoy! Dear Andy, I saw Dave Ramsey live a couple … Continue reading "46 | With My High Income, Why Can’t I Get Ahead?" The post 46 | With My High Income, Why Can’t I Get Ahead? appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaching financial independence takes a whole lot of drive and determination. It definitely does not come to us overnight. There are difficult steps that we must take to earn the truly awesome rewards that come with owning our own time and choosing the direction of our day. One of those major milestone steps is escaping … Continue reading "45 | Escape Student Debt, Build Wealth & Become Financially Independent" The post 45 | Escape Student Debt, Build Wealth & Become Financially Independent appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The concept of Universal Basic Income has received a lot of news coverage lately. Icons of industry like Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have all voiced their support for this “social-security-for-all” type system. With the increases in automation and technology, billionaires like Musk say Universal Basic Income will become “necessary” given the mass … Continue reading "44 | What is Universal Basic Income?" The post 44 | What is Universal Basic Income? appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we're in sync with our spouse on our finances, life feels truly in balance. Here's 5 steps to incorporating financial transparency into your marriage. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making the transition from a full-time career to a life of business ownership is not an easy road to travel. It takes courage, fortitude, and a whole lot of passion for your new line of work. Entrepreneurial hours can be grueling and at times, the stress can weigh heavily on you and your family. If … Continue reading "42 | Full-Time Sales to Brewing Ales: When Pursuing Your Passion Pays Off" The post 42 | Full-Time Sales to Brewing Ales: When Pursuing Your Passion Pays Off appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billionaire Warren Buffett once said, “Never depend on a single income. Make investment to create a second source.” All of the entrepreneurs I’ve interviewed on my podcast (or really any other podcast for that matter) have taken Mr. Buffett’s words to heart. If you’re going to create some serious wealth for yourself and your family, diversifying … Continue reading "41 | How to Become a Millionaire by 30" The post 41 | How to Become a Millionaire by 30 appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This fall, I’m attending a conference called FinCon. This 3-day event focuses on the business of personal finance media. Bloggers, vloggers, and podcasters from all around the country come to grow their small businesses and learn how to provide the most value to their audience. Given that I’m slightly obsessed with personal finance, I am … Continue reading "40 | Building a Six Figure Conference from Scratch" The post 40 | Building a Six Figure Conference from Scratch appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six years ago, I decided to go credit card free. I had gone through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University where the credit card was labeled as the enemy of financial freedom. Since Mr. Ramsey’s advice had helped me in so many other areas of my financial life, like paying off our debt and getting proper … Continue reading "39 | How to Travel to Disney for (nearly) Free" The post 39 | How to Travel to Disney for (nearly) Free appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have been persistent, you’ve become best friends with Zillow and your hard work has paid off. You have finally found your dream home. Now, it’s time for the important next step of choosing your mortgage. Some crucial questions start to pop into your head: Can we afford this home? What type of loan is … Continue reading "38 | Mortgage 101: Rates, Rentals and the Great Recession" The post 38 | Mortgage 101: Rates, Rentals and the Great Recession appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomorrow is the 241st anniversary of the United States of America declaring its independence from Great Britain. While I’m preparing to spend a fun family day filled with hot dogs, beers and fireworks, I remembered that I also made a declaration of my own at the beginning of the year about my goals for 2017. … Continue reading "37 | How Are Your 2017 Goals Going?" The post 37 | How Are Your 2017 Goals Going? appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The magical, mystical and all-powerful credit card … If we want something really bad but we don’t have the money for it, credit cards solve our problems immediately. Don’t they? If we’re jonesin’ for some new threads, we want to buy a fancy dinner or even treat ourselves to a tropical vacation, we can swipe … Continue reading "36 | Obliterating $51k in Credit Card Debt and Empowering the LGBT Community" The post 36 | Obliterating $51k in Credit Card Debt and Empowering the LGBT Community appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Student loans have become so commonplace in our country that everyone seems to be living with them. According to Forbes in February 2017, there are over 44 million people in the US living with student loans. Those loans amount to over $1.3 trillion dollars! And it’s not just the nation’s millennials that are carrying around … Continue reading "35 | Destroying $87k in Student Loans by Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation" The post 35 | Destroying $87k in Student Loans by Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, I threw down a challenge to start living on a monthly budget. This wealth building habit gives a purpose to every dollar you earn so your money doesn’t go wandering off. That is the essence of a zero-based budget. Every dollar gets a job whether it is for spending, saving, giving or investing. If … Continue reading "33 | Budget Your Way to Wealth (Results) & Protect Your Family’s Future" The post 33 | Budget Your Way to Wealth (Results) & Protect Your Family’s Future appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems the more we earn, the more we spend. There is always something new to buy, a service we want, or an upgrade that is an absolute must-have. We see our neighbor’s new boat. Now, something inside of us “needs” that new boat too! And even if our income isn’t enough to buy it, well that doesn’t … Continue reading "31 | How to Crush $52,000 in Debt in 7 Months" The post 31 | How to Crush $52,000 in Debt in 7 Months appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my endless pursuit to chat with all the most interesting people in the world, I started studying travel bloggers. These folks spend their days traveling across the US or globetrotting around the world. They capture their adventures through writing, photography or video.  Some of the more popular travel bloggers do this full-time and their vagabond … Continue reading "30 | How to Travel the World for a Living" The post 30 | How to Travel the World for a Living appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the first Monday of the month my friends! That means, we’re throwing down another MKM Challenge. For you “personal challenge types” out there (like me), this can be a lot of fun and, if you stick to it, quite rewarding. Last month, I challenged myself to develop a chore and reward system for … Continue reading "28 | MKM Challenge: Budget Your Way to Wealth" The post 28 | MKM Challenge: Budget Your Way to Wealth appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am continually amazed by the amount of talent we have in our world. Designers, creators, entrepreneurs, artists, and developers — these are people who push the bounds of what is possible to create a product, service or business that revolutionizes their respective field. While these folks might be masters of their craft, the creative class … Continue reading "27 | Transform from Starving Artist to Money Master" The post 27 | Transform from Starving Artist to Money Master appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of college is completely out of control. Every year, the cost to attend a 4-year university increases by twice the inflation rate. To put it in some more personal terms, by the time my 5-year-old little girl goes to undergrad, we’ll need around $200,000 to make a 4-year in-state university a reality. … Continue reading "26 | Skip the Toy and Give the Gift of College" The post 26 | Skip the Toy and Give the Gift of College appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is precious. One day, we’re spending quality time with our family and making beautiful memories together. And the next day, we’re diagnosed with inoperable stage 4 brain cancer. I don’t say this to be flippant. I say this because we truly don’t know what tomorrow will bring. That is why we need to protect our family’s financial … Continue reading "25 | Why You Need Life Insurance Today" The post 25 | Why You Need Life Insurance Today appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m throwin’ down another MKM Challenge. We’re talking about how we can get our kids to help out with the daily chores around the house. Our goal is to get them to understand that with hard work comes reward. But first, I want to recap last month’s challenge and share how the Hill Family fared … Continue reading "24 | MKM Challenge: Create Chores and Rewards for Kids" The post 24 | MKM Challenge: Create Chores and Rewards for Kids appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last 6 months, we’ve reviewed a lot of ways that you can win with money. We’ve discussed debt elimination, investment strategies and how to increase your income.  And today, we’re going to review a topic that is important to a lot of people out there. We’re going to chat about how you can have a career … Continue reading "23 | How to Have Your Best Career Today" The post 23 | How to Have Your Best Career Today appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When my daughter Zoey was born we met with a financial advisor to discuss her future college needs. He advised us that for Zoey to attend an in-state college like Michigan State University, we’d be looking at a price tag of about $200,000. 4 years of college would cost us $200,000! Since then, we’ve been … Continue reading "22 | How to Get $126,000 in College Scholarships" The post 22 | How to Get $126,000 in College Scholarships appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lately, the shows and interviews I’ve been doing have been focusing on decreasing your expenses and increasing your income. When we make improvements in these two areas, it’ll allow us to become experts in increasing our net worth and our opportunities for financial independence. Today, we’re diving into increasing your income through real estate. I had a … Continue reading "21 | How to Make $7k Per Month Investing in Real Estate" The post 21 | How to Make $7k Per Month Investing in Real Estate appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day, I look for ways to better myself. And this blog has been my medium for that betterment over the last 6 months. It has kept me honest when it comes to being the best husband and Dad I can be as well as with growing our family net worth. I thought it’d be fun to throw down … Continue reading "20 | MKM Challenge: Reduce Your Grocery Expenses by 1/3" The post 20 | MKM Challenge: Reduce Your Grocery Expenses by 1/3 appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve been doing a lot of research and interviews lately about financial independence and early retirement. I guess I’m inspired! The idea of not having a full-time job eventually sounds pretty appealing to me. Well, you might say, “There’s no way I couldn’t have a full-time job in the area I live in!" I have to … Continue reading "19 | How to Retire in Northern California at 43" The post 19 | How to Retire in Northern California at 43 appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The other day I emailing with Heath, a listener of the podcast. Heath commented that the Marriage Kids and Money podcast has a family-focused tone to it, but it can really be enjoyed by single guys (like Heath) who don’t quite yet have a family as well. The compliment was extremely appreciated – thank … Continue reading "9 Pieces of Advice For My Former Single Guy Self" The post 9 Pieces of Advice For My Former Single Guy Self appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, Vanguard has been a trusted name in the investment community. In this financial blogger world that I’ve entered into recently, it’s a resounding theme that Vanguard is the way to go when it comes to investing for your retirement. Billionaire Warren Buffett thinks Vanguard is an excellent choice. Personal Development Coach, Tony Robbins … Continue reading "17 | Smart Retirement Investing the Vanguard Way" The post 17 | Smart Retirement Investing the Vanguard Way appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Audi of America took a bold stance this weekend with a Super Bowl commercial focused on the importance of gender equality. The 60-second spot entitled “Daughter” shows a father watching his daughter in a boxcar race where she’s competing mostly against other young boys. The father contemplates how he’ll teach his daughter that she is worthy … Continue reading "5 Ways I’m Promoting Gender Equality for My Daughter" The post 5 Ways I’m Promoting Gender Equality for My Daughter appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a Stay-at-Home Mom can be incredibly difficult. Long days, no contact with adults and repetitive tasks that feel like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic can make you lose your marbles. Yes, it is incredibly rewarding and you develop an unbreakable bond with your children, but raising small kids can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. … Continue reading "How to Make a Stay-at-Home Mom Feel Appreciated in 1 Week" The post How to Make a Stay-at-Home Mom Feel Appreciated in 1 Week appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you like to retire at the age of 35? Sounds impossible, right? Well, our guest today, Steve Adcock, figured out how to do it. Think. Save. Retire. Steve and his wife Courtney have had a dream of early retirement for quite some time now.  Together, they have been tirelessly planning, diligently saving and … Continue reading "13 | How to Retire at 35 with Steve Adcock" The post 13 | How to Retire at 35 with Steve Adcock appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grind. The 9-5. As average Americans, we work at our jobs 40 hours per week … 50 weeks per year … for 40 years of our lives – and that’s if we work hard and have a cool supervisor! I’m one of these average Americans. I work 2,000 hours per year to provide for my family and … Continue reading "12 | 4 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy at Work" The post 12 | 4 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy at Work appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building wealth is a lot like building a strong marriage. Both require determination, passion, and the ability to communicate effectively. Marriage is not a spectator sport. Neither is building wealth.  You must be determined to be in the game and make certain you’re not taking your current status for granted.  Don’t take your eye off of the prize. ACTION: … Continue reading "11 | How to Talk to Your Spouse About Money" The post 11 | How to Talk to Your Spouse About Money appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2017 is right around the corner! I’ve made some exciting and challenging goals for myself for the new year. Some are short-term and some are long term.  I like to dream big with my goals, but also infuse some reality into the process. 2017 is my “M&M&M” year … Marathon, Mortgage and Millionaire. Goal 1: … Continue reading "10 | 2017 Goals: Marathon, Mortgage, Millionaire" The post 10 | 2017 Goals: Marathon, Mortgage, Millionaire appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We work hard. We earn money. We buy stuff. Then, that stuff requires repair, maintenance and software updates. Before you know it, your stuff is out of style. You’re on version 3 when the rest of the world is on version 7. We work harder. We earn more money. We buy more stuff. Are we … Continue reading "9 | Freedom Through Minimalism" The post 9 | Freedom Through Minimalism appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About a month ago, my wife Nicole and I were at a wedding for one of our good friends. At our table, I struck up a conversation with a random guy named Victor Mangona.  I discovered that Victor and his wife Kate are both doctors and they live in a swanky part of Dallas called Highland … Continue reading "7 | Make Money on Airbnb" The post 7 | Make Money on Airbnb appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve been in the corporate event marketing business for a little over 12 years now. It’s a fun industry to be part of.  The thrill of a live event, being a part of a global product launch, and traveling around the world can be very exciting. That life can also be quite draining on your relationship … Continue reading "6 Family First Tips for Business Travelers" The post 6 Family First Tips for Business Travelers appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Nicole. I’m not really dead. Sorry about that spooky title. But if I do die unexpectedly, I want you to give you and the kids a clear path to feel safe and well taken care of … Hence why I’m writing this letter to you today … The Warm Blanket of Life Insurance As I was … Continue reading "Honey, I died. Here’s what to do with the life insurance money." The post Honey, I died. Here’s what to do with the life insurance money. appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Children … They provide us with a sense of pride that is unmatched. Raising kids truly feels like the reason we’re placed on this earth. We learn from them, we grow with them and the bond that is formed is a blessing from God. Children are also QUITE annoying, they're sticky and interrupt you constantly. The Stickiness of Parenthood … Continue reading "3 | The Joy and Annoyance of Kids" The post 3 | The Joy and Annoyance of Kids appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2010, my wife Nicole and I got married and started our lives together. Financially speaking, we both really enjoyed the DINK (double income with no kids) status in our first year of marriage.  We had a blast going to music festivals, vacationing in the Caribbean and treating ourselves to countless steak dinners.  But … Continue reading "4 Newlywed Debt Destruction Tips" The post 4 Newlywed Debt Destruction Tips appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing for retirement … We all know how important it is. But where do we start?! How much money do we need? Do we work with a broker? How do we make sure we’re investing correctly? Retire Rich Scott Alan Turner, the author of the new book 99 Minute Millionaire, took some time to chat about how anyone can … Continue reading "1 | Investing Made Simple with Scott Alan Turner" The post 1 | Investing Made Simple with Scott Alan Turner appeared first on Marriage, Kids and Money. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices