Childfree Life by Design

In this episode of Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP, invites special guest Katy Seppi, founder of The Childless Collective, to discuss the societal pressure to follow the standard life plan of going to college, getting married, buying a house, having kids, retiring, and passing on assets to the next generation. Katy shares her experience of growing up in a Mormon community,...

Welcome to the Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®. In this episode, Dr. Jay engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Katy Seppi, the founder of The Childless Collective, a community for women & non-binary individuals dedicated to fostering friendship, connection, healing, hangouts, conversation, and inspiration among childless individuals. During the podcast, Dr....

Welcome to Childfree Wealth Podcast, where we talk about financial planning for those who have chosen to live a childfree life. In this episode, we're discussing the recent Silicon Valley Bank bank run and what it means for your finances. Our hosts, Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, will be sharing their insights and tips on how to protect your wealth in uncertain times. The Silicon Valley...

Welcome to the Childfree Wealth Podcast, where we talk about all things personal finance and being Childfree! We are excited to introduce our new co-host, Bri Conn, who brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge to the table. Bri is a marketer by trade, but she's currently working towards becoming a Certified Financial Planner. Her passion for personal finance and helping others ach...

Today Matt spoke with Rosie who has a unique story on becoming Childfree. I won't spoil too many details, but Rosie wanted children at one point and then ended up becoming Childfree. We love to highlight stories of people who have become Childfree and why they have made this decision. Rosie hopes to inspire others with her story and let them know happiness can be found everywhere and in every...

Matt and Dr. Jay discuss what it's like too be Childfree in the workplace. Studies show Childfree people have lower priority in time off, work longer hours, and are less likely to get promoted.  Often times Childfree people also don't get use of work benefits that are meant for families and those benefits can't be substituted.  Connect with Us: Ready to work on building better finan...

Matt and Dr. Jay discuss the "selfishness" of Childfree people and whether or not the common accusation is a fair one. Are we more selfish as a demographic than the population as a whole? Do we put ourselves first? The answer may be nuanced for each person but even if someone is explicitly selfish in this decision, why would someone else care? Listen in! Connect with Us: Ready to work on...

Matt and Dr. Jay discuss side gigs. What is a side gig? Is a side gig worth it? Does it help you achieve your goals? And when does it make more sense to just get a job? No answers are universal but hopefully this helps a little bit in discerning the differences and what makes sense for you. Connect with Us: Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team...

Matt and Dr. Jay discuss the difficulty of navigating the financial services industry and how to find the advisor that works best for you!  Connect with Us: Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com. Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and...

Matt and Dr. Jay discuss the ability of Childfree people to consider taking bigger risks and receiving bigger rewards because of it. Opportunities are often available to those who can take risks and people with children often can't take the same risks because of their children. How might this apply to you? Connect with Us: Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our fi...

How do different relationship and family dynamics change the financial situations of Childfree people? Matt and Dr. Jay dive into the financial considerations of each structure and how each one faces unique challenges.  As of this podcast, Matt is single and Dr. Jay is married so they share their own perspectives from being single and in a couple, respectively.  Connect with Us: Ready to work on b...

Retirement planning isn't the same for Childfree people as it is for those with kids. Lower likelihoods for competing expenses such as paying for college but also more needed to be done to ensure care through long-term care.  There is also more flexibility in what retirement means and how to prepare for it. Listen in! Connect with Us: Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect...

Matt and Dr. Jay cover some of the most frequently seen financial needs of Childfree people from their own firms. Debt, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and more are covered. Connect with Us: Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com. Follow Childfree Life by...

Matt and Dr. Jay touch on Roe V. Wade,  contraception, and how where you live will play a major impact on your Childfree situation in the coming years. The Supreme Court repealed Roe. V. Wade weeks ago and a domino effect is occurring within the country heavily divided upon party lines. Connect with Us: Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at...

Matt and Dr. Jay talk about how they discovered they were Childfree and what it has meant for their lives. They also explore some of the reasons people decide to be Childfree and that there is a huge community out there to support people in that decision. Connect with Us: Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn mor...