Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families (Andy Hill)

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

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

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

Wondering if $2 Million is enough to retire? We dive into this question in detail! Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment! We’re featuring Brennan Schlagbaum (aka BudgetDog) who is sharing how he and his wife grew their net worth to multimillionaire status in just 10 years. Last but not least, my daughter Zoey is back for another Money Quiz. We're talking about Caitlin Clark, investing, and Mother's Day! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals The Roadmap to Financial Freedom (book): https://app.box.com/s/0o6zxdhcm5yymokdcgqru1c4dzi55z0z Budget Dog: https://budgetdog.com/ 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

Many of us have been impacted by financial trauma. If we allow them, our past experiences can control our future. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, John Delony, Author, Ramsey Personality and Mental Health Expert, shares how to manage financial trauma and the importance of REAL connections in our lives. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals 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. Own Your Past, Change Your Future (Book) (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 relaxing on his hammock. HOW WE MAKE MONEY and 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

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

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

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

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

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

As parents, we only have 18 summers with our kids. After that, they are off to live their adult lives. These 18 summers are precious. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2019, Jim Sheils, Author and Family Experience Expert, shares tips for parents to take advantage of this limited time. We discuss the importance of one-on-one time with kids and some examples we can all learn from. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO - Jim Sheils: Jim Sheils is the co-founder of Board Meetings International, a company that specializes in parent/child retreats for entrepreneurs and their children. Jim consults with world-class organizations such as Harvard University and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) to help their members succeed at home. In keynote presentations, workshops, team events, and private consulting, Jim has helped hundreds of the world’s top entrepreneurs and thought leaders focus and implement where it really counts—at home. Jim is a partner in the largest build-to-rent organization in the United States, with over $600 million in assets under management that generates over $40 million in annual recurring revenue for investors. He uses his passive income strategy to teach others how to buy back their time and create a legendary family life. Jim is an avid surfer and enjoys traveling with family and friends, especially his beautiful wife Jamie and their four children, Alden, Leland, Magnolia, and Sampson. The Family Board Meeting (Book) (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 relaxing on his hammock. HOW WE MAKE MONEY and 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

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

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

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

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

The millionaire path can be simple, but due to many factors, it doesn’t always prove to be easy for many people.  So how can we find a roadmap with simple steps that will help us become millionaires in the future? To help us on our straightforward Millionaire Mission, we're interviewing Brian Preston, a financial leader who is all about making wealth building less complicated.  GUEST BIO - Brian Preston: Brian is the author of the new book Millionaire Mission: A 9 Step System to Level-Up Your Finances and Build Wealth.  He’s also the founder and host of The Money Guy Show and Managing Partner and co-founder of Abound Wealth Management. This is an RIA with over $1 billion in assets under management.  When he’s not helping people on their Millionaire Mission, Brian enjoys vacationing at Disney with his family. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I love the concept of Coast FIRE. It allows you to free up more money to enjoy life now instead of retirement.   But … just because I think Coast FIRE is great, doesn’t mean everyone does.  To help us get another perspective on this Coast FIRE concept and what could go wrong with it, I’ve invited Sam Dogen back on the show today.  GUEST BIO - Sam Dogen: Sam is the founder of Financial Samurai, a personal finance website focused on slicing through money's mysteries. He has been featured in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Sydney Herald, The Chicago Tribune and The L.A. Times.  Sam is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book “Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Financial Freedom”.  When he’s not writing about financial independence, Sam loves spending time with his wife and two kids and playing pickleball and tennis in San Francisco. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Coast FIRE Calculator 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 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

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

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

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

Being a caring parent and a career-driven individual can be difficult. How do we continue to be successful in our growing careers AND raise our children with the love they deserve over their most impressionable years? Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I thought I’d answer this one with Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Beyond Your Hammock, Eric Roberge. Second, we’re back with our Work From Anywhere segment featuring real estate investor Chad "Coach" Carson. He’s going to share how to make $10,000 per month from rental properties. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Eric Roberge (Website): https://beyondyourhammock.com/ The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor (Book): https://amzn.to/3uRB9qE (affiliate) Chad Carson (Website): https://www.coachcarson.com/ 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

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

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

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

How about a 15-year career instead of a 40-year career? Authors Kiersten and Julien Saunders are showing us how to make this a reality. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, Kiersten and Julien Saunders, from Rich & Regular fame, share how they financially prepared to cash out of the corporate world. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO: 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. Rich & Regular Instagram Book (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 relaxing on his hammock. HOW WE MAKE MONEY and 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coast FIRE has changed my life and the lives of many families I've spoken with on this podcast. Here are 7 life-changing benefits that can be realized by achieving this financial independence milestone. Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment! We’re featuring Cassie and Cory Jenks from Arizona who achieved Coast FIRE in their 30s. We'll learn how they did it and what this Coast FIRE position means for their family's future. Last but not least, my son Calvin will be joining me for another Good Word! We're talking about being a hero to kids! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Coast FIRE Calculator: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/coast-fire/ Cory Jenks: https://www.coryjenks.com/ Good Word Story: https://www.today.com/parents/family/bus-driver-saves-day-gets-pajamas-for-boy-rcna139017 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

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