Marriage Kids and Money
783 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 555 ratingsThe 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.
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Episodes
Is Parenting Worth It? (Bread & Wine)
June 24, 2022 23:32 - 33 minutesAndy 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 **Spon...
Should We Downsize Our Home? + How Our Debt Freedom Helped us Avoid Divorce (Kristin Stones)
June 20, 2022 07:13 - 44 minutesWith 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 **S...
How a Sabbatical Made Me Realize I Didn't Want to Quit My Job - w/ Rich Jones
June 13, 2022 07:13 - 37 minutesTo 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 B...
Why Did We ACTUALLY Get Married? [Bread & Wine]
June 10, 2022 12:19 - 36 minutesYou've all heard the romantic stories of when a husband and wife first met. "It was love at first sight!" But is that true? Or were there very practical reasons you got together? We explore this balance of "romantic vs. practical" in this episode of Bread & Wine, and why it might be good to have a little bit of both. 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:...
Still Coast FIRE After the Market Downturn? + Do Something for Nothing (w/ Joshua Coombes)
June 06, 2022 07:13 - 46 minutesAchieving Coast FIRE was a huge accomplishment for our family! But with the recent market downturn, is Coast FIRE even possible for us anymore? We’ll explore our Coast FIRE status and what we’re doing to combat these uncertain financial times as a family. Also, Joshua Coombes, the leader of the grassroots movement “Do Something for Nothing” shares how the simple act of giving a free haircut changed his life (and the lives of thousands of others). RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: http...
JL Collins: Achieve Financial Independence Through Index Funds (BEST OF MKM)
May 30, 2022 07:13 - 35 minutesWhen 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/sponso...
My Roth IRA is Losing Money. Why? (w/ Meghan Rabuse) + Mortgage Free in 2 Years (Kevin from Indiana)
May 23, 2022 07:13 - 37 minutesIs your Roth IRA losing money and you don't know why? Meghan Rabuse, aka the Family Finance Mom, joins me to discuss why your investment accounts might not be growing lately. We discuss the state of the stock market and what investors can do to stay calm in uncertain times. Also, Kevin from Indiana just paid off his mortgage in just 2 years! He shares what this huge financial milestone means for his family tree. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/spo...
Should You Always Have Your Spouse's Back? (Bread & Wine)
May 20, 2022 07:13 - 40 minutesIt 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.co...
We're Mortgage Free Millionaires. Now What? + Josh Miller (Coast FIRE Family)
May 16, 2022 07:13 - 36 minutesShane and his wife are a mortgage-free millionaire couple at 36 years old! They are wondering what to do with their money now. I share 5 ideas for them to consider in this stage of their life. Also, we hear from Josh Miller from Michigan who achieved Coast FIRE in his 30's after saving and investing over $600,000. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Arrived Homes: Invest in real estate without the hassle of being a landlord Die With Zero: G...
Renting vs. Buying a Home: Which is Smarter? + Credible (Fintech Spotlight)
May 09, 2022 07:13 - 35 minutesI'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 Ste...
Advice from 200 Millionaires on How to Become One - w/ Jace Mattinson and Clark Sheffield from Millionaires Unveiled (BEST OF MKM)
May 02, 2022 07:13 - 36 minutesWondering what it takes to become a millionaire in today's world? Jace Mattinson and Clark Sheffield, hosts of the Millionaires Unveiled Podcast, share what they've learned after interviewing over 200 real-life millionaires. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2021, Jace and Clark break down millionaire habits, millionaire investing strategies and they bust some millionaire myths as well. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Millionaires Unveile...
Is College Worth It for My Teen? [w/ Dan Sheeks] + Vee Weir (Internet Money)
April 25, 2022 07:13 - 36 minutesIf you're raising a teenager and looking at the cost of higher education, you may be asking yourself ... is college worth it? Dan Sheeks, Author of "First to a Million: A Teenager's Guide to Achieving Early Financial Independence", shares how parents and teens can make the decision to go to college or not. Also, on our Internet Money segment, we hear from Vee Weir who makes $10k per year dog sitting through Rover! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sp...
Stop Investing to Pay Off Mortgage Faster? Nah, Coast FIRE First! + Amber Sauer (Mortgage Free Family)
April 18, 2022 07:13 - 39 minutesWorking on paying off your mortgage early? You may be wondering if it makes sense for you to stop investing to become mortgage-free faster. I review my thoughts on the subject and why Coast FIRE may be a good goal to consider first. Also, we hear from Amber Sauer who earned a 6-month sabbatical from work after paying off her $250,000 mortgage early. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Mint (free budgeting tool): http://www.marriagekidsandmo...
Do I Like FIRE or Dislike My Career? [Bread & Wine]
April 15, 2022 19:36 - 36 minutesWhen I found the FIRE Movement, I really did not like my career path. I found myself saving a lot and scrutinizing every purchase my family made. Did I like FIRE or did I just dislike my career? Nicole's interest in FIRE and saving more has amplified over the past couple of years too. In this episode of Bread & Wine, we discuss this question and we review Nicole's next steps in her career path. BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the s...
John Delony: How to Manage Financial Trauma
April 11, 2022 07:13 - 35 minutesJohn Delony knows all about financial trauma. Having experienced financial trauma personally and helping others get through it, he knows the signs of it and how to manage it. In this interview, John Delony gives advice to others who’ve experienced financial trauma and are working to overcome the emotional effects of the recent pandemic. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors John Delony (Website): https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-dr-john...
Is NOW a Good Time to Invest? + PennyLoafer (Fintech Spotlight)
April 04, 2022 07:13 - 43 minutesSome folks are feeling uneasy about investing. Uncertain times can create nervous investors. In this episode, I share why I think now is a great time to invest and how to get started. Also, we hear from Andi Thieman from PennyLoafer, who shares how their platform makes giving easy. And, last but not least, we've got another money quiz with Zoey! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors PennyLoafer: Giving Made Easy Compound Interest Calculator: ...
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Is NOW a Good Time to Invest? + PennyLoafer (Fintech Spotlight)
April 04, 2022 07:13 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWith the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some folks are feeling uneasy about investing. Uncertain times can create nervous investors. In this episode, I share why I think now is a great time to invest and how to get started. Also, we hear from Andi Thieman from PennyLoafer, who shares how their platform makes giving easy. And, last but not least, we've got another money quiz with Zoey! EPISODE SPONSORS M1 Finance: You’ve done your research. Let M1 investing automation do the heavy ...
Become Debt Free on a $50k Income (w/ Jessi Fearon) + Brandyn Rodriguez (Debt Free Family)
March 28, 2022 07:13 - 40 minutesLooking to pay off debt but you have a low income? Jessi Fearon, the author of the new book Getting Good With Money, shares how reaching debt freedom is possible making $50k per year or less. Also, we hear from Brandyn Rodriguez who paid off $137,000 of debt in 5 years! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital: Free investing tools to help you build your wealth! Jessi Fearon (Website) Getting Good with Money (Book): Jessi Fearon's...
20% Home Down Payment: Necessary in this market? + Julie Berninger (Internet Money)
March 21, 2022 07:13 - 42 minutesTaking 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 h...
Empathetic Parenting: Have We Gone Too Far? [Bread & Wine]
March 18, 2022 19:12 - 34 minutesWe've been practicing the empathetic parenting method for the better part of 10 years now. Nicole and I pause for a tick and ask ourselves, "Is it working?" We review empathetic parenting in our home and discuss some takeaways after trying it out for a while. BREAD & WINE RESOURCES Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support! Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Dr. Laura Markham - Book we mention ...
Retiring Early Together as a Couple in our 40's [w/ Maggie Tucker]
March 14, 2022 07:13 - 41 minutesMost 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 de...
Home Down Payment: Save or Invest It? + Humble Design (Be the Change)
March 07, 2022 08:13 - 46 minutesWith housing prices soaring, it can be hard to save up for your home down payment. Lately, there's a growing group of people wondering if investing for short-term goals like a home down payment is a smart way to go. I share my experience with investing my home down payment and what I learned from doing this. Also, we heard from Treger Strasberg, Founder of Humble Design, about how they're helping people who are homeless find hope in a furnished home. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals:...
Is Depression Real? [Bread & Wine]
March 05, 2022 17:56 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBIs depression real? Or is it something that can be solved? Nicole and I discuss how both of us view depression in our relationship and our views on the subject. 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 Instagram Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Merch Store: T-Shirts, Mugs, Hoodies and More DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links...
Is Depression Real? (Bread & Wine)
March 05, 2022 17:56 - 34 minutesIs depression real? Or is it something that can be solved? Nicole and I discuss how both of us view depression in our relationship and our views on the subject. 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 Instagram Voicemail Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Merch Store: T-Shirts, Mugs, Hoodies and Mor...
Building a FIRE Bridge Account [w/ The Landshark] + Brad Long (Coast FIRE w/ $1M Net Worth)
February 28, 2022 08:13 - 38 minutesInterested in FIRE and retiring early? Well, you might need a bridge account that helps fund your lifestyle from early retirement to traditional retirement. To help us with this intricate plan, I've invited The Landshark to today's podcast. This anonymous personal finance blogger retired early at 43 and used a bridge account to make it possible. We discuss the details of this FIRE bridge account and how you can make one too. Also, we hear from Brad Long from Atlanta who recently achieved Co...
$1 Million Inheritance: Can I Quit My Job Now? + Sami Womack ($350k Net Worth at 33)
February 21, 2022 08:13 - 44 minutesIf you received a $1 million inheritance, how would that change your life? How could you take that blessing and make it your way out of a job you don't enjoy? That's what an anonymous listener wants to know. I share my thoughts on what I'd do with a $1 million inheritance. Also, we learn how Sami Womack increased her net worth to $350,000 by age 33! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to ge...
Divorce Without Losing Your Kids, Money and Mind - w/ Raiford Palmer
February 14, 2022 08:13 - 42 minutesIf 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 Jus...
Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What to Do? [w/ Meghan Rabuse] + JustLaw (Fintech Spotlight)
February 07, 2022 08:13 - 56 minutesWith 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 g...
Handling Spousal Anxiety (or Lack of it!) [Bread & Wine]
February 05, 2022 16:23 - 27 minutesThere are certain things that make Nicole anxious ... a messy house, unfinished projects, and general clutter. Andy, on the other hand, can live through it and live with it just fine. In today's Bread & Wine, we discuss why Andy is the way he is and what he can do to help reduce the anxiety in the Hill house. 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.ma...
Why I Retired Early at the Peak of my Earning Years - w/ Kristen from Rich Frugal Life
January 31, 2022 08:13 - 51 minutesThe number of workers who left their jobs last year broke records. By some estimates, nearly 40 million people quit their jobs in the US. Today, we're speaking with someone who recently left their high-paying career and is now easing into early retirement. Kristen is a former CPA, who retired early last year to spend more time with her family and pursue personal passions after 15+ years working long hours in a stressful career. She shares how she was able to financially prepare for this ch...
Create an Indistractable Family Life - w/ Nir Eyal
January 24, 2022 08:13 - 42 minutesNir Eyal is on a mission to help us all become indistractable. 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. Nir shares how parents, like me, can control our attention and choose our lives ... while still living with the benefits of...
Keep the Mortgage for the Tax Deduction? + Mortgage Free Family (Jon Banker)
January 17, 2022 08:13 - 39 minutesDoes it make sense to pay off your mortgage if you lose the mortgage interest tax deduction? This is a common question people struggle with who are considering paying off their mortgage. Let's explore if keeping your mortgage for the tax savings makes sense. Also, we hear from Jon Banker from Colorado who recently paid off his mortgage early. We discuss why he did this even with a mortgage at 3% interest. Last, but not least, my son Calvin joins me for a new segment called "The Good Word". ...
Are We Listening or Problem Solving? [Bread & Wine]
January 15, 2022 21:42 - 27 minutesI have a bad habit of trying to solve my wife's problems ... when she's not asking for me to solve them. Does this happen in your relationship? Nicole and I discuss this reoccurring bad habit of mine and ways I can work to become a better listener and partner. 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 Instagram Voicemai...
Invest with the End in Mind - w/ Joe Saul-Sehy
January 10, 2022 08:13 - 48 minutesSaving and investing can be a smart idea for most everyone. But without a definition of WHAT we're saving and investing for, we can lose motivation and interest. Joe Saul-Sehy, Author of the new book "Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management", joins us to share how we can define our investing goals and how we can have fun along the way. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advic...
How Will You Measure Your Life? [Bread & Wine]
January 09, 2022 01:46 - 34 minutesYou'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 suppor...
Coast FIRE: When Have I Achieved It? + 10 SMART Financial Goals (MKM CHALLENGE)
January 03, 2022 12:41 - 27 minutesAre you interested in Coast FIRE but don't know how to find out when you've achieved it? We answer a 44-year old listener question today who has $750,000 saved and wonders if they are Coast FIRE. Second, we're back with an MKM Challenge! We're challenging you to set 3 SMART Financial Goals. For those that don't know where to start, we've got 10 ideas for you. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life adv...
No More FIRE Movement for Me - w/ Lisa Harrison (BEST OF MKM)
December 27, 2021 08:13 - 34 minutesAre 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 Monst...
I Quit! 10 Steps to go from Employee to Business Owner (BEST OF MKM) + Small Biz Update (Year 2)
December 20, 2021 08:13 - 32 minutesIt's the end of my second year as a small business owner! To commemorate this online content creator adventure I've been on, I'm sharing another BEST OF MKM episode from early 2020. This one is the 10 steps I took to go from employee to business owner. And second, I share an update on my business after two years in! I'll discuss revenue, the failures I've had, and the wins as well. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Firstly: Smart budgetin...
Is There a Right Way to Give? [Bread & Wine]
December 18, 2021 17:11 - 38 minutesGiving is incredibly personal. As Nicole and I continue to discover how we want to give, we ask each other what is the right way to give for our family. With different opinions on the subject, we discuss how we've been giving and any changes we want to make in the future. How do you like to give? 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.marriagekid...
Religion and Giving: Similarities and Differences in Christianity, Judaism and Islam
December 13, 2021 08:13 - 29 minutesWhy 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 ge...
How Much is Enough to Live Comfortably? [Bread & Wine]
December 11, 2021 15:09 - 33 minutesRecently, I shared a video on how our family lives comfortably on $80,000 per year. Some of the comments I received said this was definitely not enough to be comfortable, while others said that was plenty. That begs the question ... how much is enough to live comfortably? Nicole and I explore the topic after a conversation she had recently with a friend. BREAD & WINE RESOURCES FamZoo: Prepaid debit cards for kids and financial education all in one! Use promo code “MKMFAMZOO” for an extra m...
$30k Inheritance: How We Honored Her Legacy + Charity Navigator (Be the Change)
December 06, 2021 08:13 - 42 minutesTwo 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 ad...
Is All Gossip Bad? [Bread & Wine]
December 04, 2021 12:15 - 33 minutesYou're having a conversation with a friend about someone else who's not there. We've all done it. When does this cross the line into gossip? And is all gossip bad? Nicole and I discuss recent events of gossip in our lives and whether or not we were right or wrong. BREAD & WINE RESOURCES FamZoo: Prepaid debit cards for kids and financial education all in one! Use promo code “MKMFAMZOO” for an extra month of FamZoo! Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show ...
Making $100k But We Feel Stuck (BEST OF MKM) + MKM Challenge (Big Tip Tuesday)
November 29, 2021 08:13 - 31 minutesJulie is frustrated. She's making nearly $100,000 per year and can't seem to get ahead. After hearing lots of "work harder" advice online and not having enough hours in the day, she wants to give up. In this Best of MKM episode (2019), I do my best to help Julie move forward. Also, I'm throwing down another MKM Challenge! It's that time of year again for Big Tip Tuesday. I'm all about giving back to our hard-working neighbors in the service industry. I hope you'll join me! RESOURCES **Spons...
Reflecting on the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps 10 Years Later (Bread & Wine) (BEST OF MKM)
November 26, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutesIt's been over 10 years since our family jumped on the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps. Was it worth it? In this BEST OF BREAD & WINE episode, Nicole and I review both the pros and cons of the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps after hitting Baby Step 7. BREAD & WINE RESOURCES FamZoo: Prepaid debit cards for kids and financial education all in one! Use promo code “MKMFAMZOO” for an extra month of FamZoo! Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob! M...
Family Wealth + Happiness | 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)
November 22, 2021 08:13 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBFor our 300th episode, I'm sharing my new and improved 10 Steps to Family Wealth and Happiness. This is all of the information I've gained from the last 5 years of producing this family empowering podcast. If you're new to the podcast, this is an excellent episode to start with. Enjoy! EPISODE RESOURCES 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...
Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)
November 22, 2021 08:13 - 39 minutesFor our 300th episode, I'm sharing my new and improved 10 Steps to Family Wealth and Happiness. This is all of the information I've gained from the last 5 years of producing this family empowering podcast. If you're new to the podcast, this is an excellent episode to start with. Enjoy! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Mint: Free budgeting app Quotacy: Get your free, online, no-hassle term life insurance quote today Trust & Will: Protect yo...
FIRE Movement: Does it Work for our Family? (Bread & Wine) (BEST OF MKM)
November 19, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutesThe 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 ...
I'm Losing Motivation to Pay Off the Mortgage. What Should I Do? [w/ Brennan Schlagbaum] + Mortgage Free Family [w/ Mark & Tiffany Baker]
November 15, 2021 08:13 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBKevin has been working on paying off his mortgage for years but now he’s having second thoughts. Real estate investing sounds much more interesting to him now. Brennan Schlagbaum, the founder of Budgetdog, joins me to discuss how Kevin can find his motivation to earn his paid-off house (or use his money another way). On our Mortgage Free Family Segment today, we’re going to interview Mark & Tiffany Baker from Terre Haute, Indiana. They recently paid off their mortgage as part of their ...
I'm Losing Motivation to Pay Off the Mortgage. What Should I Do? | Brennan Schlagbaum + Mortgage Free Family | Mark & Tiffany Baker
November 15, 2021 08:13 - 39 minutesKevin has been working on paying off his mortgage for years but now he’s having second thoughts. Real estate investing sounds much more interesting to him now. Brennan Schlagbaum, the founder of Budgetdog, joins me to discuss how Kevin can find his motivation to earn his paid-off house (or use his money another way). On our Mortgage Free Family Segment today, we’re going to interview Mark & Tiffany Baker from Terre Haute, Indiana. They recently paid off their mortgage as part of their path to...