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Marriage Kids and Money

783 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 555 ratings

The Marriage Kids and Money Podcast will strengthen your family tree and help you live financially free. We work to help you build the life of your dreams! 
Each week, award-winning Family Finance Coach Andy Hill shares wealth-building tips that help parents and couples to design their ideal lifestyle. Learn how to get on track with your finances, have a happier marriage, work toward financial freedom, and even build generational wealth. 
Knowing community makes for a happier future, Andy interviews millionaire parents, couples who have reached financial independence, or other money pros so listeners get a well-rounded perspective. 
With over 400 episodes and counting, you are sure to find an episode to help you. Show topics include strategies on becoming debt free, how to invest simply, setting your kids up for success, and living more generously. 
Don’t just take our word for it! Marriage Kids and Money has been hailed as a top podcast by Yahoo News, and US News and World Report. 
Join the family wealth-building conversation by listening to our top-rated personal finance podcast today!

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Episodes

Generational Wealth and Happiness (from the Financial Feminist Podcast w/ Tori Dunlap)

April 01, 2024 07:13 - 57 minutes

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 INFOR...

Die With Zero: When YOLO Battles FIRE (BEST OF MKM + Bread & Wine)

March 25, 2024 07:13 - 37 minutes

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 W...

7 Life-Changing Benefits of Coast FIRE

March 18, 2024 07:13 - 39 minutes

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 fo...

Unfaithful Spouse: Stay Or Leave If They Cheat?

March 11, 2024 07:13 - 41 minutes

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 r...

How to Save for College (10 Tips for Parents)

March 04, 2024 08:13 - 39 minutes

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 ...

Backdoor Roth IRA: Is It Right For You?

February 26, 2024 08:13 - 32 minutes

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 (We...

Tax Refund Time! 7 Smart Ways To Use Your Newfound Money

February 19, 2024 08:13 - 46 minutes

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....

JL Collins: FU Money vs. FI Money ... What's the Difference?

February 12, 2024 08:13 - 37 minutes

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 ...

5 Marriage and Money Tips to Improve Your Relationship

February 05, 2024 08:13 - 35 minutes

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,...

Mini Retirements: A New Cure for Corporate Burnout | Jillian Johnsrud

January 29, 2024 08:13 - 35 minutes

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 we...

Life After The Mortgage Is Paid Off

January 22, 2024 08:13 - 42 minutes

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 talkin...

Reach Your Potential Through Goal Setting | Jon Acuff

January 15, 2024 08:13 - 34 minutes

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 s...

Top 5 Best Budget Apps for Families

January 08, 2024 08:13 - 41 minutes

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 ...

How to Become a Millionaire Couple in Your 40s (BEST OF MKM)

January 01, 2024 08:13 - 40 minutes

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.marriagekidsa...

How Much Money is Enough? | Joshua Becker (BEST OF MKM)

December 25, 2023 08:13 - 34 minutes

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 fr...

Mortgage Free Before 40 Years Old (BEST OF MKM)

December 18, 2023 08:13 - 36 minutes

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 strategi...

How to Take Back Your Time | Christy Wright (BEST OF MKM)

December 11, 2023 08:13 - 43 minutes

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 ...

Coast FIRE Before 35 Years Old (BEST OF MKM)

December 04, 2023 08:13 - 33 minutes

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 G...

Living Debt Free as a Young Mother | Justine Nelson + Maeghan Jones (BEST OF MKM)

November 27, 2023 08:13 - 36 minutes

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 YouT...

Managing Holiday Gift Expectations With Kids

November 20, 2023 08:13 - 35 minutes

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 t...

Why Fear Is Your Friend | Farnoosh Torabi

November 13, 2023 08:13 - 43 minutes

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:  F...

An Alternative to 10% Giving for the Modern Family

November 06, 2023 08:13 - 33 minutes

‘Tis the season for giving! In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, I share what my family’s giving journey has looked like! I chat about how my family’s charitable giving has evolved over the years, why charitable giving is personal and more! I also talk about what “true” wealth is, the power of creating a legacy of generosity for our children, and how paying off our mortgage allowed us to make an impact in our community. BE THE CHANGE SEGMENT:  Co-founder and CEO of Daffy, a modern fina...

Leaving California To Get A Real Good Life | Sazan Hendrix and Stevie Hendrix

October 30, 2023 07:13 - 43 minutes

Stevie and Sazan Hendrix, globally recognized digital creators and authors of the new book, A Real Good Life, join us to discuss how they redefined success, why they decided to audit their chaotic life, and the steps they took to focus on becoming an intentional family.  We chat about saying no, embracing minimalism, simplifying life, and deconstructing “the next thing” syndrome. GUEST BIO:  Stevie and Sazan Hendrix are content creators, hosts of The Good Life with Stevie and Sazan podcast, a...

Don't Sacrifice Your Future to Pay for your Kid's College | Dorethia Kelly

October 23, 2023 07:13 - 43 minutes

Dorethia Kelly, nationally recognized and award-winning financial coach and author of the book #MoneyChat, joins us to discuss what happens when parents help their children through college and the beginning stages of their children’s lives and ignore their own financial futures. We chat about the importance of parents prioritizing putting on their own oxygen masks before they help their kids, learning how to save money for an emergency fund, parent guilt, scholarships. community college, and ...

Building Your Coast FIRE 3-Day Workweek

October 16, 2023 07:13 - 41 minutes

Wouldn't it be awesome to only have a 3-day workweek? Well, a debt-free Coast FIRE life can provide that for a lot of families. I share 3-day workweek ideas to consider for those who are pursuing that Coast FIRE lifestyle. COAST FIRE FAMILY SEGMENT: Lauren Boland from Virginia, shares how she and her wife achieved Coast FIRE in their early 40s. We discuss how this huge investing milestone of $1.7 million has allowed her to think about a new path for working going forward. RESOURCES: Sponsors...

Workaholism: Fighting the Never Enough Cult | Manisha Thakor

October 09, 2023 07:13 - 34 minutes

In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, Manisha Thakor, 30-year finance industry veteran and founder of MoneyZen, a company focused on “empowering women to achieve financial wellbeing,” joins us to discuss why society thinks more is always the answer to our financial problems, the toxic “honor” of being busy, and the “never enough” cult. We also discuss identifying how trauma informs your perception of personal finance, steps you can take right now to step away from the hamster wheel, sig...

How to Create a Family Budget in 8 Simple Steps

October 02, 2023 07:13 - 41 minutes

In today’s episode, I go over 8 simple steps to creating an effective and lasting budget for your family. 2 in 3 households don’t keep a budget! If you’re part of this statistic, this episode is FOR YOU! I go over how to celebrate your financial wins, what categories you may want to include in your budget, what easy budgeting tools to use, and more! FINTECH SPOTLIGHT SEGMENT:  Marty Evans from our sponsor, Ethos, joins the podcast to discuss why parents should have life insurance, how much li...

What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Student Loans | Robert Farrington

September 25, 2023 07:13 - 36 minutes

Student loan payments are resuming after a three-year hiatus. Ever since news of the ending student loan payment pause, there have been rumblings on the internet: “I’m not paying my student loan anymore. I’m forgiving them myself.”  While most of these comments are made in jest, what would actually happen if you just… stopped paying your student loan debt?   We’re joined by Robert Farrington, Millennial Money Expert and founder of The College Investor, to chat about the ramifications of negle...

Pay Off the Mortgage or Invest? How We Did Both

September 18, 2023 07:13 - 39 minutes

In today’s episode, I answer the age-old question: “Should you pay off your mortgage or invest?”  I go over the exact steps my family took to pay off our mortgage and build up a significant investment portfolio that allowed us to reach Coast FIRE and transition to part-time employment. I also discuss the benefits of couples therapy, resting when you need to, and prioritizing living in the present.  MORTGAGE FREE FAMILY SEGMENT: Melinda Walker, Georgia-based, small business owner, joins the Ma...

Your Job is Not Your Life | Simone Stolzoff

September 11, 2023 07:13 - 28 minutes

Does your job feel like your entire identity? Do you struggle with work/life balance? Today we’re joined by Simone Stolzoff, author, designer, and workplace expert, to discuss how and why American’s careers have become central to our identities and how we can start to separate the two.  We talk about the marriage of productivity and worth in our culture, why you need to diversify your identity and how to choose what is good enough for you. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals The Good Eno...

Don't Pay Off Your Mortgage Yet | Brian Preston (BEST OF MKM)

September 04, 2023 07:13 - 44 minutes

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Brian Preston, CPA, CFP®, PFS, founder of Abound Wealth Management, and host of The Money Guy Show, joins us to discuss why you shouldn't pay off your mortgage early!  We talk about what you should do before you consider paying off your house, the importance of investing (especially in your youth), and a financial order of operations that makes the process easy. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO:  Brian Preston, CPA, CFP®, ...

Financial Pros and Cons of Marriage | Jesse Cramer

August 28, 2023 07:13 - 36 minutes

Are there actually financial advantages to getting married? What about negatives? Today we’re joined by Jesse Cramer, content creator, host of award-winning podcast The Best Interest, and Associate Relationship Manager at Cobblestone Capital Advisors, a fiduciary wealth management firm, to discuss the legal and financial bond that is modern-day marriage. We talk about how to decrease financial cons before marriage with open communication and intentional planning, thoughts on prenuptial agreem...

Debt Snowball vs. Avalanche: Which Is Right For You?

August 21, 2023 07:13 - 43 minutes

When you’re starting out on your debt free journey it can be overwhelming deciding which debt payoff method to choose. In today’s episode, I chat with you about the two most popular debt payoff methods, the Debt Snowball Method and the Debt Avalanche Method. We talk about which one is right for you, debt consolidation pros and cons, and why 0% APR credit cards may be a strategy to consider (with caution)! Debt Free Living Segment:  Maeghan Jones, Atlanta-based real estate professional, joins ...

The Secret to a Happy Life (Based on 80 Years of Research) | Dr. Robert Waldinger

August 14, 2023 07:13 - 30 minutes

Author, Professor, and Zen Priest, Dr. Robert Waldinger, joins us to discuss the concept of money and happiness.  Dr. Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he is Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted.  We discuss how relationships and physical health affect happiness, how to combat the “loneliness epidemic” in America, and actionable steps you can take to...

How Maxing Out My 401k Helped Me Become a Millionaire

August 07, 2023 07:13 - 33 minutes

401k matching is an investing option that is often overlooked, but it can be a powerful tool in building long-term wealth. In today’s episode, I chat with you about how maxing out my 401k over six years propelled me to more financial success and security.  While maxing out my 401k wasn't absolutely necessary to meet our family financial goals, it has allowed me to relax more, work less and rest easy knowing that one important box has been checked. Be the Change Segment: Melanie Mortimer, Pres...

Eliminating $200k of Debt as a Couple | Faith & Leo Jean-Louis (BEST OF MKM)

July 31, 2023 07:13 - 35 minutes

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Faith and Leo Jean-Louis, join us to discuss how they paid off over $200,000 of debt.  We talk about the importance of your "why" on your financial freedom journey, the sacrifices they made to make debt freedom happen, tools to build generational wealth, and why you need to prioritize earning compound interest instead of paying it! RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIOS: Faith and Leo Jean-Louis were in over their heads in debt...

How to Save for College (as Parents) | Damian Dunn

July 24, 2023 07:13 - 39 minutes

In today’s episode of Marriage Kids and Money, Damian Dunn, VP of advice of Your Money Line, the financial help line serving Pete the Planner® and Certified Financial Planner™, joins us to discuss saving for your child’s student loan debt-free future.  We talk about the pros and cons of state sponsored 529 plans, the new details outlined in the Secure Act 2.0, and tax advantages of different college investing accounts you need to look out for! Generational Wealth Segment: Yanely Espinal is th...

Lessons Learned After Investing for My Kids for 10 Years

July 17, 2023 07:13 - 44 minutes

Investing can do wonders if you have time and patience on your side. I’ve seen this firsthand with investing for my kids over the past decade. Here are 5 lessons I’ve learned from investing for our kids over the last decade. Second, our Coast FIRE segment will feature Kyra and Danielle from the ScrunchyFI Podcast! Last, my son Calvin is back for another Good Word! SHOW RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ScrunchyFI Podcast: https://scrunchyf...

Dealing With A Money Imbalance in Relationships | Erin Lowry

July 10, 2023 07:13 - 33 minutes

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 ...

Screen Time Management (For Adults and Kids) | Nir Eyal (BEST OF MKM)

July 03, 2023 07:13 - 43 minutes

Technology has done a lot of wonderful things for us over the last decade. Tasks that were once extremely time-consuming or monotonous are now a lot more simple. On the flip side, we can become extremely distracted by technology and it can keep us from focusing on what matters most. And for me, that’s family. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2022, Author Nir Eyal, shares how parents, like me, can control our attention and choose our lives … while still living with the benefits of technology. ...

Become a Millionaire Couple (Even if You Disagree Financially) | Chris and Ericka Young

June 26, 2023 07:13 - 38 minutes

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 Emp...

I Only Want to Work Part-Time. Is it Possible? (Bread & Wine)

June 19, 2023 07:13 - 33 minutes

Unconditional love is love no matter what.  But in marriage, aren't there conditions where your love fades? Or not? In this Bread & Wine episode, Andy and Nicole discuss if love in marriage can be unconditional or not.   MKM RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Nicole's Rubik's Cube: https://amzn.to/3qLmQ4n (affiliate link) Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Merch Store: Check out our t-shir...

Finding Life's Purpose at The Cafe on the Edge of World | John Strelecky

June 12, 2023 07:13 - 36 minutes

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 Streleck...

Why Kids Need Chores At Home (And How To Get Started)

June 05, 2023 07:13 - 39 minutes

As parents, it is our responsibility to raise financially responsible and independent kids. Chores at home can help with that mission. Here's why I like chores and how parents can get started! Second, our Fintech Spotlight segment features Monarch Money's Natalie Taylor who shares the importance of financial planning for couples. Last, Zoey is back for another money quiz! We're talking chores, youth sports and the importance of taking summer break. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: htt...

Why Marriages Fail (And How to Prevent It) w/ Kimberly Holmes (BEST OF MKM)

May 29, 2023 07:13 - 32 minutes

Why do marriages fail? More importantly, how can we prevent our marriages from failing? In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2020, CEO of Marriage Helper, Kimberly Holmes, shares the top 3 reasons marriages end. Also, she gives practical tips on how we can make our marriages the best they can be. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Marriage Helper (Website): https://marriagehelper.com/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After P...

Millionaires Never Buy New Cars, But We Just Did

May 22, 2023 07:13 - 40 minutes

We just bought a brand-new car! Now before you take away my personal finance card, hear me out. In today's episode, I share how and why we bought this new car and why I don't regret it for a minute. Second, we're hosting Jade Warshaw from Ramsey Solutions. She shares how she and her husband Sam paid off nearly $500k in debt in 10 years! Last but not least, Calvin is back with another Good Word! We're talking about a boy who literally came back from the dead today. RESOURCES ** Sponsors + Part...

Your Stuff is Costing You Time | Tracy McCubbin

May 15, 2023 07:13 - 37 minutes

How can we take back our time? And how can we work this magic while being married with kids? To help us answer this difficult question, I’ve invited Author and Decluttering Expert Tracy McCubbin on the show today. RESOURCES ** Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ** Tracy McCubbin (Website): https://www.dclutterfly.com/ Make Space for Happiness (Book): https://amzn.to/3ovGMY2 (affiliate link) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After Pay...

Is My Money Safe at My Bank?

May 08, 2023 07:13 - 40 minutes

With multiple high-profile banks failing as of late, a lot of people are wondering … “Is My Bank Going to Fail?” or more importantly, “Is My Money Safe?” Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I thought I’d answer this one with former financial analyst, Meghan Rabuse! Also, Emily and James Lowery manage Airbnbs remotely … while traveling the world together! Today, we’re going to learn how they developed their online real estate business and how it affords them ...

Joint Bank Account Pros and Cons in Marriage

May 01, 2023 07:13 - 34 minutes

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...

Indexed Universal Life Insurance: Is It Worth It?

April 24, 2023 07:13 - 43 minutes

A lot of people have been asking specifically about Indexed Universal Life Insurance and wondering if it’s worth it or not. Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I thought I’d answer this one with a financial advisor, Tyler Gardner from Social Cap! Also, we chat with Author Heidi Dusek about her Family FI plan for a Family Gap Year. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Tyler Gardner (TikTok): https://www.tikto...

Guests

Bobbi Rebell
2 Episodes
Elle Martinez
2 Episodes
Erin Lowry
2 Episodes
Nick Loper
2 Episodes
Peter Shankman
2 Episodes
Aaron Amuchastegui
1 Episode
Adam Carroll
1 Episode
Cameron Huddleston
1 Episode
Chad Carson
1 Episode
Chris Hogan
1 Episode
David Greene
1 Episode
Deacon Hayes
1 Episode
Eric Cole
1 Episode
Farnoosh Torabi
1 Episode
Guy Kawasaki
1 Episode
Jamila Souffrant
1 Episode
Jim Sheils
1 Episode
Joel Larsgaard
1 Episode
Joe Saul-Sehy
1 Episode
Ken Coleman
1 Episode
Larry Hagner
1 Episode
Paula Pant
1 Episode
Pete Mockaitis
1 Episode
Peter Polson
1 Episode
Rachel Cruze
1 Episode
Rich Carey
1 Episode
Robert Farrington
1 Episode
Rocky Lalvani
1 Episode
Ruth Soukup
1 Episode
Scott Rieckens
1 Episode
Tori Dunlap
1 Episode
Travis Hornsby
1 Episode

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