Couple Money Podcast

Fast rising rents can break a couple's carefully planned budget. Learn six strategies that can help lower your rent and keep more money in your pocket!  Getting a Deal on Your Rent One of the biggest expenses for couples is housing, especially when it comes to renting in a high cost of living area. According to Realtor.com's Monthly Rental Report, on average the cost of rent was 10.1% higher in 20...

Looking to hit your money goals faster? Today we'll share one couple's best tips that allowed them to save half their income!  How to Save More Than Half Your Income Did you know that 'saving more' was one of the top three goals for finances for 2022? Actually as I've been reviewing the data from  Fidelity's Financial Resolutions Study , I've noticed it's been there for several years.  Understanda...

Want to pay off your mortgage early, but don't know how? Learn how you can find the money so you can own your home free and clear! Pay Your Mortgage Off Early? Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be rid of your mortgage payment to own your house free and clear?    Even though we got a really good deal on her place, I would love to not see that huge chunk of money leave our accounts every m...

Do you feel frustrated with how slow things are going with your debt free plan?  Maybe you have credit cards, it seems like you're barely making a dent on them.  Today we'll go over ways the two of you can have more wins with your money and knock out your debts!  Dumping Debt with Popcorn Finance Nothing is more demotivating than putting a lot of effort into something and not seeing any real resul...

Feeling trapped at a job because you're dealing with debt? Find out how you can pay off your debt faster. Whitney Hansen shares how she eliminated $30,000 in less than a year!  Feeling trapped at a job because you're dealing with debt? Find out how you can pay off your debt faster. Whitney Hansen shares how she eliminated $30,000 in less than a year!  So financial independence in the truest sense...

Looking to dump your debt faster? See how you can find a community to support you on your debt free journey! The Power of Community with Dumping Your Debt Faster This month is all about paying off debts. Instead of talking about debt snowballs and avalanches, apps or sites, we're going to look at the community; specifically the support network you may or may not have and how it can affect your suc...

In today's bonus episode, we're diving into hitting your money goals while still having fun!  Ready to Stack Some Benjamins in 2022?  Welcome to this end of year bonus episode!  As we're winding down and wrapping things up for 2021, one of the best things we can do is setting things up to make it easier to achieve our family and financial goals. For us, it's doing a review of the numbers to see wh...

Today we'll go over key steps on how to make and achieve your big family financial goals for next year!  How to Set Up (And Achieve) Your Family's Financial Goals As 2021 winds down, now is a great time to set up some pieces with your finances so you can knock things out of the ballpark in 2022.    Last week I went into how we've done year end reviews. They've been a wonderful way for us to get a...

Get a peek into how we did with our goals for this year and see how you can do your year review and set yourself up for an incredible 2022! Why You Need to Do a Year-End Review with Your Money It's November, aka the time of the year where I usually start winding down.  As you may or may not know, I take December off from the podcast to recharge and rest things. We also have our anniversary then. W...

Today we're going to look at three common and awkward arguments married couples have around money  and how you can tackle them together!  Awkward Money Conversations When You're Married Marriage and money isn't always easy. Chances are the two of you have different personalities and approaches to finances.  Those differences can be a wonderful thing as you two can lean on each other's strengths an...

How happy are you with your current banking situation? Are you getting real value out of your checking and savings accounts? Or do you feel like you're getting nickeled and dimed?  Today we'll go over how to find a better banking option and how to seamlessly move your money!  Why It Matters Where You Bank These are all important to your financial health and making progress on your goals, however w...

Get a sneak peek at how we handle our money system and our accounts. So that we are working towards our goals, even if we have more pressing or urgent things to take care of on the family front or with work! Easy Way to Manage Your Money A financial system that requires you to constantly check and worry about your money isn't going to cut it for most families. It doesn't for us.  With two kids, wo...

For most couples, their 401(k)s are an important part of their retirement plans. Learn how you can avoid making big mistakes and make the most out of your 401(k)! Making the Most of Your 401(k) It's just there's a huge information overload and it's easy to get caught in the mess and not be sure how to actually do it. Today we're going to give you a leg up. Usually during this time of year, I pull...

It's that time again... open enrollment season and with it, a lot of decisions to make for the upcoming year. Today, we're going to go over how you can maximize your benefits, especially when it comes to health, dental, and disability insurance! Choosing Your Health Insurance, Dental, and Disability If there's one area of finances where families have a hard time -either they're not maximizing or t...

How are you feeling about your progress this year with your financial goals? Are you frustrated because you're not hitting them as fast as you had hoped? Do you feel like managing money is a chore? Believe it or not, these problems are connected. Today, I'm going to break down and show you how to build a flexible financial system that will get you to your goals faster! Keeping Your Budget Flexible...

Are you frustrated with your debt and feel like you're stuck in this rut? Today we're going to see how you can negotiate your debts to lessen the stress and get you closer to your debt free goals!  Dealing with Debt Collectors Paying off debt is usually one of the top three goals people make for the year, but struggle to achieve. Depending on where the pandemic caught you on your financial journey...

Today we'll go over how you can set up your finances so you'll have more options and time for the things people and projects you love!   Pursuing Financial Independence on Your Terms As a kid one of my favorite genres of books to read was those choose your own adventure stories. Remember those? You always began the same, but based on the choices you made, you could find buried treasure. Or your pl...

Can parents pursue financial independence with kids at home? Today we'll go over the five biggest myths and show how to enjoy parenthood and FI! Are Financial Independence and Parenthood Compatible? Even before we were familiar with the term financial independence, we were intrigued about this idea of gaining flexibility and freedom. When we were first married, we had two immediate financial goals...

Real estate investing can be a way to build up a passive income, but is it the right move for you? Learn about some of the different options you have and what you need to discuss before jumping in!    Is Real Estate Investing Right for Us?  We've been talking a lot this season about building and diversifying your income streams.  Part of it is in reaction to the past year or so we've had. With som...

It's June. The year is halfway over. Now is the perfect time to hit pause and do a midyear review to see how you're progressing with your goals and make sure that your accounts are moving in the right direction ! Why Financial Reviews Matter While we automate much of our finances, especially the tedious parts. It really does pay to have these times where you sit down. In review the numbers. And ha...

Cryptocurrency is part of the mainstream conversation and in the news, but should it be a part of your investment plan? We decode the terminology and go over the difference between speculation and investments.  Should We Invest in Cryptocurrency? We're talking about a topic that's been popping up all over – cryptocurrency.  Just this year alone, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others are on a roller coaste...

Learn how you can protect your family's finances and open up more opportunities by diversifying your income!  Why You Need to Diversify Your Income Diversifying income is something every family should consider. It can not only give you a bigger safety net, but it does give you some more options no matter what stage you are in your financial journey.  Here are a few scenarios where diversifying and...

We're all looking to reconnect and have fun this summer. Today, we're going to go over ways to enjoy family barbecues, give some ideas on great outdoor ventures you can go on, and offer tips on how to grow your savings this season! Make This a Fun Summer of Savings For many families, summer is the season. Especially after the year we had in 2020, many of us are eager to embrace the warmer weather...

We're all looking to get the best value, but how can you balance saving money, hitting your financial goals, while still having fun? Today we'll go over how you can master the art of being frugal! Can Being Frugal Make You Rich? Whether you're pursuing a  debt-free path ,  financial freedom , or independence, there's one skill that can help you hit your goal faster – being frugal.  I'm not talking...

With credit card fraud and identity theft happening more frequently, we all have to step up our game. Learn keys ways to protect your finances and identity! Fraud Protection I hope you never have to deal with identity theft, data breaches, or fraud but chances are you will. There were  4.8 million identity theft and fraud reports received by the FTC in 2020 , an increase of 45 percent from 2019. T...