Marriage, Kids And Money

Want generational wealth and happiness for your kids? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share an interview I had on the Financial Feminist Podcast with Tori Dunlap. We discuss the steps I'm taking to Make My Kid a Millionaire and how other parents can follow those steps too. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Make My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/sa Financial Feminist Podcast: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-podcast/ 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 finan

Should we live for today or plan for tomorrow? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, Nicole and Andy Hill discuss how they are finding this balance after reading the book "Die With Zero". If you're struggling with happiness in your daily life after doing the right thing for so long, this is the episode for you. You'll hear why this book was so impactful for Andy and why he suggests it to other financially-focused people out there. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Die With Zero (book): https://amzn.to/3TdSW3z (affiliate) 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.marriagekidsan

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

In marriage, infidelity can become a reality for some of us.  If this happens to us … what do we do? Do we pack up and say goodbye immediately? Or should we stay and realize that things like this happen? Or something in the middle? To help the topic of what to do with an unfaithful spouse, we’ve invited Marriage Experts Casey and Meygan Caston to the show today.  GUEST BIO: Casey and Meygan Caston are the founders of Marriage365, the #1 marriage App for couples who want real change in their relationships.  Their platform and educational materials have been featured on Extra, Marie Claire, CNN and The Gottman Institute.  When Casey and Meygan aren’t helping couples with their relationships, they enjoy spending time with their two kids at the beach in Southern California. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Marriage365 (App): https://marriage365.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 know how to save for college without going into debt? Here are 10 ways to graduate debt-free! Second, we’re back with our Be the Change segment! We’re featuring Laura Andes from Charity Navigator who is sharing how to teach our kids and teens to be young philanthropists. Last but not least, my daughter Zoey is back for another Money Quiz. We're talking about Mexico travel, the cost of college, and women's tackle football! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Factor Meals (Get 50% Off): https://www.factormeals.com/mkm50 Charity Navigator: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ 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:

When you’re investing for your future retirement as a high-income earner, the idea of a Backdoor Roth IRA might come up. Ashlee DeSteiger, CFA®, CFP®, CPA, shares how you can know if a backdoor Roth IRA is right for you. Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment featuring Dave Fleischer, a teacher from North Carolina. He’s going to share how he and his wife grew their net worth to over $1,000,000 in their early 40s! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Ashlee DeSteiger (Website): https://www.gunderwealth.com/ Dave Fleischer (Website): https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.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.

It's tax refund time! Here are 7 money-smart ways to spend your newfound money. Second, we’re back with our Debt-Free Living segment! We’re featuring Ian Group from South Florida who crushed over $200,000 of debt over the last decade. Last but not least, my son Calvin will be joining me for another Good Word! We're talking about tipping and generosity! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Make My Kid a Millionaire (free section of the course): https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com Quotacy Term Life Insurance Quote: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/quotacy (affiliate) Best Budget Apps for Families: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/best-budget-apps-for-families/ Ian Group (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/ianbuildswealth Good Word Story: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/social-media-goes-crazy-for-customer-who-went-above-and-beyond-to-mail-20-tip/ MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a M

Have you heard of FU Money? What about FI Money? JL Collins, Author of Pathfinders and The Simple Path to Wealth, explains what both of these financial freedom concepts are and how to pursue them.   GUEST BIO: JL Collins is the international bestselling author of The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life. He has been called “The Godfather of FI” in the financial independence community. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Pathfinders (Book): https://amzn.to/3SuTstw (Affiliate) JL Collins (Blog): https://jlcollinsnh.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

Want to improve how you and your spouse talk about money? Here are 5 Money and Marriage Tips to Improve Your Relationship. These are tips Nicole and I have used in our relationship and ones I’ve gleaned from successful couples I’ve interviewed on this podcast.      And for our Work From Anywhere segment, we’re featuring Kelly Anne Smith. She’s a young Mom and a part-time business owner who’s sharing how she developed a business where she earns $5k per month from home.  And last but not least, we’re back with another Money Quiz with my daughter Zoey. We're talking about Super Bowl tickets and how to earn extra money as a kid. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Monarch Money (Free Trial): MarriageKidsandMoney.com/MonarchMoney (Affiliate) Kelly Anne Smith's Free Resouce: Ultimate Side Hustle Guide MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness fo

According to CNBC, 90% of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024. What are employees to do if they are feeling increased stress and corporate burnout? One trend that seems to be catching on is the "mini-retirement". Author and Early Retirement Expert, Jillian Johnsrud shares what a mini-retirement is and how you might be able to earn yours. To carry on the theme of mini-retirements, Kyle Landis-Marinello shares all about his recent experience in taking 5 weeks off from work in between jobs. He shares what this meant for him, his family, and his health. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Jillian Johnsrud's Resouces: Retire Often Kyle Landis-Marinello's Book: Personal Finance & Investing (Affiliate Link) MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course! YouTube: Subscri

Are you thinking of paying off your house? Or have you recently hit the major milestone of becoming mortgage-free?  This can be a life-changing decision. I'm sharing 5 ways life after the mortgage is paid off looks different. And for our mortgage free family segment, we've got George Kamel from Ramsey Solutions! He's sharing the details of his mortgage-free adventure and advice for others who want that completely debt free life too. Lastly, Calvin is back with another Good Word! We're talking the stock market, compound interest and his Roth IRA portfolio. EPISODE RESOURCES (affiliate links): Sponsors + Partners + Deals George Kamel's Book: Breaking Free From Broke (affiliate) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Vo

To help us get motivated and realistic with our goals, I’ve invited speaker and author Jon Acuff on the show today.  Jon is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including his most recent one “All It Takes Is a Goal”. EPISODE RESOURCES (affiliate links): Sponsors + Partners + Deals Jon Acuff's Book: All It Takes Is A Goal (affiliate) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true mean

With Mint fading away, families are looking for a smart budgeting solution. Fear not! We're sharing our top 5 best budget apps for families today. Also, Alison Staloch, CFO of Fundrise, shares why single family rentals are a smart way to diversify your portfolio. EPISODE RESOURCES (affiliate links): Sponsors + Partners + Deals Monarch Money YNAB EveryDollar Tiller Simplifi by Quicken Fundrise MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve

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 hel

Money can allow us to have our most basic needs met and buy more time and freedom to enjoy more life today.  But can we become too distracted by money? Can the pursuit of more money and wealth distract us from a life of meaning today? In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Joshua Becker,, the author of Things That Matter, joins us to discuss how we can overcome the distraction of money. He shares how he’s moved toward a life that matters and how it all started by moving away from the things that don’t matter. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO: Joshua Becker and his young family were introduced to minimalism 12 years ago during a short conversation with their neighbor. He became a pioneer of the Modern Minimalist Movement with his blog, Becoming Minimalist, which reaches over 1M readers every month. He is also the USA Today best-selling author of 5 books, including his new one: Things That Matter. Joshua is a contributor to Forbes Magazine and has spoken for Fortune 100 countries

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, we’re featuring two previous interviews with Jessi Fearon and Jon Banker. Both Jessi and Jon paid off their mortgages before they turned 40 years old and now live a financially free life. We discuss their exact numbers and how they accomplished this huge financial goal, what being mortgage-free has allowed them to do in their lives, and the importance of involving your spouse in money decisions. For those looking for mortgage-free strategies and inspiration, this episode is for you! RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO: Jessi Fearon is a wife, mother to three little ones and during their nap time, she's a financial coach. Her inspiring story of complete debt freedom has been featured in The Huffington Post, Nerdwallet, and BuzzFeed.  GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Book (affiliate) YouTube Instagram OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Pay Off The Mortgage Or Invest? Here’s How We Did Both 15 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off House Don’t Pay Off

Are you ready to take back your time? In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2021, Christy Wright, author, speaker, and former Ramsey Solutions personality, shares the simple steps we can take to find life balance.  We also discuss how your priorities can shift over time, how to define what matters most in your life, the power of “no” and how to say it with grace, and more! For parents looking to find some more peace in their days, this episode is for you. Christy provides real-life examples and concrete steps to take back your time and enjoy more life today. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO: Christy Wright is the #1 bestselling author of Business Boutique, Take Back Your Time, and Living True. She is a certified business coach, dynamic speaker, and personal development expert. Christy served for 12 years as a Ramsey Personality with Ramsey Solutions before taking a leap of faith to do something new. She has thousands of hours of experience speaking professionally on some o

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 independen

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Justine Nelson, creator behind Debt Free Millennials and Maeghan Jones, real estate investor, chat about how they paid off debt, changed their financial lives, and are in their generational wealth-building eras. We talk about living within your means, intentionally increasing your income, escaping the “rat race,” and how being blessed allows you to give blessings.   GUEST BIO: Justine Nelson is the creator behind Debt Free Millennials YouTube channel. After paying off $35k, Justine decided to use her experience to help other millennials get on the path to financial freedom. Through her business and social media channels, Justine is all about sharing solid, actionable advice that can help as many people as possible learn how to achieve and live a debt-free life. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube Instagram  TikTok Workbook Website Twitter Facebook GUEST BIO: Maeghan Jones is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and business coach. She successfully paid o

The average American racked up over $1,500 of debt during the holidays in 2022… and 20% of those surveyed expect to be paying for Christmas after Easter of the next year.  In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, I go over 5 strategies to get through the holidays debt free and how to manage gift expectations with your children. Give the gift of joy– not financial despair– this year! DEBT FREE FAMILY SEGMENT: Ali Swart, Managing Director of Wealth Planning at Waldron Private Wealth, joins the podcast to share how she paid off $36k of student loans debt during COVID, on top of 2 car loans, a HELOC loan, and other miscellaneous consumer debt.  Ali chats about how she utilized visual cues, the zero-based budgeting method, and intentional spending to reach her financial goals and open her family to the power of debt freedom. Being debt free has allowed her family to increase their retirement investments, college savings, and mortgage payoff savings. GUEST BIO: Ali's responsible for the strategic leadership and