Marriage, Kids And Money

We’re Debt Free. Now What? After years of paying off debt, many families wonder what to do next. In this episode, we answer a question from Brian in Michigan, who just became debt-free with his wife and wants to know how to make the most of their extra $1,000 per month. We share five time freedom moves to help families use that money wisely, from building an emergency fund and reassessing insurance coverage to investing for Coast FIRE and starting a 529 plan for their new baby’s future. We also discuss how to avoid lifestyle inflation and use money to buy time, not things. Then, in our Be The Change segment, we talk with Keith Wargo, President and CEO of Autism Speaks, about financial planning for families with special needs children and how their organization supports parents navigating the system. Finally, we wrap up with a fun Money Quiz featuring Calvin Hill, testing his financial knowledge on debt, giving, and net worth. PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00 – Use money to buy time, not things 00:22 – Welcome a