Latest Improvemarriage Podcast Episodes
Rich & Regular Version of Financial Independence | Kiersten & Julien Saunders (BEST OF MKM)
Marriage Kids and Money - July 01, 2024 07:13 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsHow about a 15-year career instead of a 40-year career? Authors Kiersten and Julien Saunders are showing us how to make this a reality. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, Kiersten and Julien Saunders, from Rich & Regular fame, share how they financially prepared to ca...
Harmonizing Work Aspirations with Family Ambitions
Marriage Kids and Money - June 24, 2024 07:13 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsBeing a caring parent and a career-driven individual can be difficult. How do we continue to be successful in our growing careers AND raise our children with the love they deserve over their most impressionable years? Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I though...
First Time Homebuyer Mistakes: 5 Big Blunders That Cost Me Thousands
Marriage Kids and Money - June 17, 2024 07:13 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsWhen I bought my first house, I made a lot of blunders. I'm sharing 5 of those first-time homebuyer mistakes with you today so you can hopefully avoid them! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment. This month, we're featuring Mike Lee from Michigan who paid off his $600k house wi...
Navigating the Money Minefield in Relationships | Scott Rick
Marriage Kids and Money - June 10, 2024 07:13 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsIn marriage, money conversations happen a lot. But that doesn't mean those conversations are easy! To help us explore how money can challenge relationships and what to do about it, we've invited Author Scott Rick to the show today. GUEST BIO - Scott Rick: Scott is a marketing professor at the Uni...
10 Steps to Family Wealth and Happiness
Marriage Kids and Money - June 03, 2024 07:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsWant family financial independence? Here's our newly updated 10 Steps to Family Wealth and Happiness! These steps have been updated based on the interviews and learnings we’ve had over the 8 years of doing this podcast. Second, we’re back with our Debt-Free Family segment. This month, we’re featu...
Parents, It's Okay to Do Nothing | Celeste Headlee (BEST OF MKM)
Marriage Kids and Money - May 27, 2024 07:13 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsFeeling overworked and overstressed? As a parent, I have experienced this way too much for my liking. According to our guest Celeste Headlee, it may be time for us all to do nothing! In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, Celeste Headlee, internationally recognized journa...
5 Millionaire Milestones Reached By Automating Our Finances
Marriage Kids and Money - May 20, 2024 07:13 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsBuilding wealth is easier with automation! Here are 5 millionaire milestones we've crushed as a family by automating our finances. Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment. This month, we're featuring Kathyrn Hanna from Arizona who hit Coast FIRE with $380k invested by 40 years old. ...
US National Debt: How Deficit Spending Affects Our Future | Mark Higgins
Marriage Kids and Money - May 13, 2024 07:13 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsThe US National Debt now sits at around $35 Trillion. Higher debt means higher interest payments. Isn’t it important for our government to only spend what they have coming in just like the rest of us? To help us learn more about the state of our national debt and what continued deficit spending ...
Is $2 Million Enough to Retire?
Marriage Kids and Money - May 06, 2024 07:13 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsWondering if $2 Million is enough to retire? We dive into this question in detail! Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment! We’re featuring Brennan Schlagbaum (aka BudgetDog) who is sharing how he and his wife grew their net worth to multimillionaire status in just 10 years. Last but n...
Become a Millionaire Starting From $0 | Brian Preston
Marriage Kids and Money - April 29, 2024 07:13 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsThe millionaire path can be simple, but due to many factors, it doesn’t always prove to be easy for many people. So how can we find a roadmap with simple steps that will help us become millionaires in the future? To help us on our straightforward Millionaire Mission, we're interviewing Brian Pre...
How to Reduce Expenses at Home (8 tips to save big!)
Marriage Kids and Money - April 22, 2024 07:13 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsWe're reviewing 8 tips for reducing expenses at home. With inflation taking a bite out of our budgets lately, it’s time to BITE back! Second, we’re back with our Work From Anywhere segment featuring Miranda Marquit, a professional freelance writer from Idaho. She’s going to share how she grew her...
Buying a House in Cash - Pros and Cons
Marriage Kids and Money - April 15, 2024 07:13 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsDoes it make sense to buy a house in cash versus getting a mortgage? Perhaps you’re interested in downsizing from a larger house to a smaller one and you have the equity built up. Let's review the pros and cons! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we’re featuring ...
Enjoying the Financial Independence Journey | Jamila Souffrant
Marriage Kids and Money - April 08, 2024 07:13 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsThe traditional financial independence path can be a tough one to follow. How can we pursue a life of financial independence and not feel like we’re depriving ourselves too much today? To help us discover our own enjoyable and unique path to financial independence, I’ve invited one of my origina...
Generational Wealth and Happiness (from the Financial Feminist Podcast w/ Tori Dunlap)
Marriage Kids and Money - April 01, 2024 07:13 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsWant 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. E...
Die With Zero: When YOLO Battles FIRE (BEST OF MKM + Bread & Wine)
Marriage Kids and Money - March 25, 2024 07:13 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsShould 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,...
7 Life-Changing Benefits of Coast FIRE
Marriage Kids and Money - March 18, 2024 07:13 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsCoast 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 f...
Unfaithful Spouse: Stay Or Leave If They Cheat?
Marriage Kids and Money - March 11, 2024 07:13 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsIn 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 ...
How to Save for College (10 Tips for Parents)
Marriage Kids and Money - March 04, 2024 08:13 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsWant 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 leas...
Backdoor Roth IRA: Is It Right For You?
Marriage Kids and Money - February 26, 2024 08:13 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsWhen 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, ...
Tax Refund Time! 7 Smart Ways To Use Your Newfound Money
Marriage Kids and Money - February 19, 2024 08:13 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsIt'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 anot...
JL Collins: FU Money vs. FI Money ... What's the Difference?
Marriage Kids and Money - February 12, 2024 08:13 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsHave 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 r...
5 Marriage and Money Tips to Improve Your Relationship
Marriage Kids and Money - February 05, 2024 08:13 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsWant 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 ...
Mini Retirements: A New Cure for Corporate Burnout | Jillian Johnsrud
Marriage Kids and Money - January 29, 2024 08:13 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsAccording 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 Jo...
Life After The Mortgage Is Paid Off
Marriage Kids and Money - January 22, 2024 08:13 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsAre 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 R...
Reach Your Potential Through Goal Setting | Jon Acuff
Marriage Kids and Money - January 15, 2024 08:13 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsTo 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 + Deal...
Top 5 Best Budget Apps for Families
Marriage Kids and Money - January 08, 2024 08:13 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsWith 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 link...
How to Become a Millionaire Couple in Your 40s (BEST OF MKM)
Marriage Kids and Money - January 01, 2024 08:13 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsIn 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 cas...
How Much Money is Enough? | Joshua Becker (BEST OF MKM)
Marriage Kids and Money - December 25, 2023 08:13 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsMoney 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 B...
Mortgage Free Before 40 Years Old (BEST OF MKM)
Marriage Kids and Money - December 18, 2023 08:13 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsIn 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 accomplishe...
How to Take Back Your Time | Christy Wright (BEST OF MKM)
Marriage Kids and Money - December 11, 2023 08:13 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 564 ratingsAre 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 t...
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