For Better and Worth

Emergencies happen at the most inconvenient times. What do you do when you need to make an important decision but emotions are high, viewpoints differ, and you don't want to part with your hard earned cash? Listen in as Chris and Ericka discuss a recent emergency. Ericka didn't want to engage in any money conversations! What did they do? Our website: www.forbetterandworth.com Get Ericka's book, Na...

Wealth building can feel like a daunting task. Retirement seems like so far away that planning can be put off. But, if you aren't consistent you'll never get there. Chris and Ericka share tips on how to set your big picture goal, continue on the right path, and what to do when you get off track. There's also a bit of inspiration to motivate you to action. Listen all the way to the end! Our website...

Do you have a hard time figuring out where to begin a healthy money conversation with your partner? It is common for these money talks to turn into money fights. It doesn't have to be this way though. Learn some tips on how to have productive, effective, and healthy conversations about money. We are also celebrating the 6-year anniversary of Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversatio...

Kids cost money, and a lot of it! There is a common thought that people need to wait until they reach certain financial milestones before they have children. Listen in as Chris and Ericka share how their parenting journey began. Teaser alert: they weren't ready! From tackling debt, managing emotions, and handling diversions you will hear several ways they made parenthood work no matter what. Our w...

Tune in as Chris and Ericka share their upbringing and how it shaped them into who they are today. Shout out to all the single parents holding it down! It is no secret that finances in a single parent household are tight. Everyone's upbringing has its own challenges. Therefore, when you start having money conversations with your partner reflect on your past before you talk about the actual numbers...

Chris and Ericka tell the story about why they were motivated to get out of debt and the process they went through. It can be easy to look at your finances and say, "How did we end up here?" Hear how Chris made a pivotal move to get us both headed in the right direction. Eventually we pulled our friends into this debt-free journey. You don't have to do it alone! Life happens. We experienced job lo...

Were you told to go to college and you will be able to get a job and life would be easier? Somebody definitely told us that! Listen in to hear how Chris and Ericka initially took traditional paths and careers but found there was something else in store for them. Their paths shifted a few times during college and after. The possibilities were endless and growing up in the city they didn't always ha...

Hear the story of how Chris and Ericka met. This is where it all began and started their journey together. They were all in! Listen to learn about how they handled their 1st money conversation. That was uncomfortable! Enter our world of counseling, credit reports, and other early life realizations. You will laugh as you listen and find yourself in the middle of their story. It takes some persisten...

Allow us to introduce ourselves... we are Chris and Ericka Young. We have talked about beginning a venture together for years and now it's time to put "Action" behind our thoughts and words. We have been together for a loooong time and believe that anyone can learn from the ups and downs we have experienced. Ericka is a passionate financial coach of 18 years and loves to see couples win with their...

Chris and Ericka Young are the creators of For Better and Worth. Listen in to learn about why they are starting this ongoing conversation about relationships and money. It's fun, engaging, and worth the investment of your time. Stay tuned for more episodes dropping soon!