Marriage, Kids And Money

Nicole and I had a huge money fight a few years ago. Eventually, it led to marriage counseling. Here are the 5 reasons why I'm glad we went and how it helped our money fights.  Also, we're sharing our Best Budget Apps for Families for our fintech spotlight segment. Download one of these apps to get control of your family money! Last but not least, my daughter Zoey joins me for another "Money Quiz". We're discussing making videos online and how to stay safe.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Mint EveryDollar YNAB Honeydue Personal Capital Prefer to Read? Here's the article about Best Budget Apps for Families: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/best-budget-apps-for-families  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free t

Are you a fan of the FIRE Movement, but find it to be unrealistic for your lifestyle? Well, FU Money might be more your flavor.  In this episode, we review what FU Money is and how it can help you leave that job you don't like and transition into a life you enjoy. Also, we chat with AJ Thompson from Tennessee about how he and his wife Tabitha invested over $400k in their early 30s -- now they have achieved Coast FIRE! Last but not least, my son Calvin joins me for another "Good Word". We're discussing college costs and the "7/11 baby" whose chances at college just got a lot easier.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Ally Bank (Where We Save our FU Money): https://www.ally.com  M1 Finance (Start Your Roth IRA to Achieve Coast FIRE): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/m1finance  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE

Feeling overworked and overstressed? According to our guest, Celeste Headlee, it may be time for you to do nothing. As parents, we can definitely overdo it. Statistically, this overworked lifestyle can shorten our lives.  Celeste Headlee shows us how to fight back.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing and Underliving (Book)   Celeste Headlee (Website) GUEST BIO - Celeste Headlee: Celeste Headlee is an internationally recognized journalist and radio host, professional speaker and author of bestselling book We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter and Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving. Her latest is Speaking of Race: Why Everyone Needs to Talk About Racism and How to Do It. Her TEDx Talk, 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation, has been viewed over 34 million times. In her 20-year career in public radio, Celeste has been the Executive Producer of On Se

After 10 years of working together, my wife and I became a millionaire family! Here are the 6 lessons I learned after hitting this millionaire milestone.  Also, Arrived Homes CEO Ryan Frazier joins us to talk about how their platform helps busy parents invest in real estate without the headaches of being a landlord.  And last but not least, my daughter Zoey is back for another Money Quiz! We're talking summer fun and investing.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors All the Hacks Podcast Arrived Homes: Invest in real estate without being a landlord for as little as $100 GUEST BIO - Ryan Frazier: Ryan is the CEO & Co-Founder of Arrived, a platform for anyone to invest in shares of rental homes, starting from $100. Since launch, the company has seen rapid growth reaching +100,000 subscribers and funding +$50 million in new rental properties across 19 cities. The company has raised $135m in outside financing from investors including Jeff Bezos, Spencer Rascoff (the

Index funds! You've heard of them, but why does everyone seem to think they are the best investment? In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2020 and 2021, we're learning the "why" behind index funds with Paula Pant and Jeremy Schneider. We've put these two dynamic financial experts together in one episode to help you understand what an index fund is and how it will make you a millionaire.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Afford Anything (Paula Pant) Personal Finance Club (Jeremy Schneider) GUEST BIO - Paula Pant: Paula Pant is a podcast host, writer, speaker, and media commentator on financial independence and real estate investing. She is the creator and host of the Afford Anything podcast, which has more than 15 million downloads, and 2,100 reviews, and is ranked by Apple Podcasts as one of the Top 50 Business podcasts. GUEST BIO - Jeremy Schneider: Jeremy Schneider is a successful entrepreneur, personal finance expert, and Michigan alum! After starting an int

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

Jean Chatzky and Kathryn Tuggle, hosts of the Her Money Podcast, share some important money advice for college graduates. As these young adults step out into the "real world", managing money and their careers successfully early may just be the key to financial success. Also, we hear from Q from Chicago who paid off $30,000 of debt and is now set on building generational wealth for his young daughter.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors HerMoney - Jean Chatzky and Katheryn Tuggle How to Money (Book) GUEST BIO - Jean Chatzky and Kathryn Tuggle: Jean Chatzky is a New York Times bestselling author and financial expert who has spent decades of reporting on personal finance — including 25 years on the Today show. She is CEO and co-founder of HerMoney, the author of 13 books, an award-winning magazine columnist and host of the HerMoney podcast. Kathryn Tuggle is Chief Content Officer and Gracie-Award winning Editor-in-Chief at HerMoney.com. She produces the HerMoney

When we're feeling comfortable with our financial situation, our minds start to turn to our children. How can we save and invest for our kid's future? In this episode, I share how we're building generational wealth for our kids (and how that wealth doesn't just include money).  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Train Rescue Story (The Good Word) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Watch video episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps coupl

Recently the Mega Millions jackpot reached $1.2 billion!  Andy decided to buy a ticket for fun. Nicole thought it was a horrible idea.  In this Bread & Wine episode, they debate about if people should play the lottery or not. Also, Nicole shares how winning the lottery would absolutely ruin their family.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES 9 Perfect Strangers (Book mentioned during the episode) Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertise

Kiersten and Julien Saunders, authors of "Cashing Out", argue the case for the 15-year career. We also discuss how people can pursue FIRE (financial independence / retire early) and live a life of purpose.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Rich and Regular Cashing Out (Book) GUEST BIO - Kiersten and Julien Saunders: Julien and Kiersten are authors of Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game By Walking Away under Portfolio Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. They are also the creative voices behind the blog richandregular.com, producers of the award-winning video series, Money on the Table, and hosts of the rich & REGULAR podcast. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, their mission is to inspire better conversations about money. The couple has used frugal living, real estate, stock market investing and their online business to build wealth and ultimately achieve financial independence. They paid off $200,000 in five years and their story has been featured in The NY Time

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

Marriage is hard! Not only does the relationship take work, but maintaining a household does too. Nicole and Andy tackled two listener questions about how they make their marriage work and how they divide up household duties.  This episode definitely showcases the importance of marriage as a verb, not a noun.  BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or pr

Nick Maggiulli, author of "Just Keep Buying", shares what you can do after maxing out your Roth IRA.  We also discuss the importance of understanding when a 401k plan at work is worth it or not.    Also, David Freed from Minnesota shares how he and his wife achieved Coast FIRE at 30 years old with $500,000 invested! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli (Book) Nick Maggiulli (Website) David Freed (Instagram) GUEST BIO - Nick Maggiulli: Nick Maggiulli is the Chief Operating Officer and Data Scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he oversees operations across the firm and provides insights on business intelligence.  He is also the author of OfDollarsAndData.com, a blog focused on the intersection of data and personal finance. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and The Los Angeles Times.  Nick graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics and currently resides in New York City. OTH

We can spend our money on experiences and things. What's better? Nicole and Andy take the gloves off and go at it in this experiences vs. things debate. Which side are you on #TeamExperience or #TeamThings? BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes

Real estate has proven to be an excellent place to invest your money.  But where should you start in this competitive market? Rentals? Airbnbs? Sam Dogen, also known as the Financial Samurai, joins us to share his thoughts! Sam retired from his corporate career about 10 years ago. Real estate (among many other avenues) was a huge part of his financial independence success.  Also, Amy Greene from North Carolina, shares how she and her husband increased their family net worth to over $1 million by age 44! Last, but not least, my son Calvin joins me for another “Good Word”. We discuss how a recent professional baseball game became national display of generosity and helping your fellow man. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Buy This Not That (Book) Financial Samurai (Website) Amy Greene (Instagram) Good Word Story (CBS News) GUEST BIO - Sam Dogen (Financial Samurai): Sam Dogen is the mastermind behind FinancialSamurai.com, one of the largest independently-run pe

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

Recessions, bankruptcies, and poverty are difficult realities for people on their financial journeys.  Patrick Aime experienced all of these and still found his way to becoming a financially independent millionaire In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2020, listen to how Patrick overcame these adversities, learned import RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Written Story About Patrick Aime  Patrick Aime Twitter  GUEST BIO - Patrick Aime: Patrick Aime is an "African dude currently living in San Diego." He loves traveling, personal finance, and Investing. Patrick is debt-free and hit FI in 2017. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG cha

Boomerang kids are a group of adult children who move back in with their parents after going out into the world.  John, a concerned parent of a teen, wants to make sure his daughter doesn’t do this!  Author Bobbi Rebell joins me to share how we can get adult children to launch (and stay launched).  Also, in our Internet Money segment, Tiffani Higgins shares how she created a 6-figure at-home part-time booking business. And she shares how other parents who crave more family time can do the same.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Bobbi Rebell (Website): https://www.bobbirebell.com/  Launching Financial Grownups (Book): https://amzn.to/3NaPNMU  The Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper (Book or Course): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/bookkeeping GUEST BIO - Bobbi Rebell: Bobbi Rebell, CFP® is the author of Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart, a financial literacy advocate, the host of the

Andy met an engaged couple last night ... they asked "With all the complaining parents do about their kids, is parenting worth it?" After 10 years of being parents, Nicole and Andy dive into the topic.  Would they do it all over again? Was becoming a parent at 30 years old worth it? Sit back, grab your favorite drink, and ponder with them, parents! BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! MKM RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we

With this hot real estate market, families are considering selling and downsizing to take advantage of the equity in their homes.  Samantha and her husband are having this very thought.  Should they sell their 3,000-square-foot home for $700,000 and downsize? I weigh the pros and cons of downsizing in this market.  Also, Kristin Stones from Pennsylvania joins us to share how paying off $50,000 of debt in 2 years helped her and her husband avoid divorce. Find out how they did it! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Buying a New Home? Get the Best Rate with Credible! http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/crediblemortgage  Costs of Selling a House (Bankrate article): https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-house/  Kristin Stones: https://www.centsandpurpose.com  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving