Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

As a small business owner, negative reviews can be devastating. They can deal a major blow to your confidence and, in some cases, to your bottom line. We invited two small business owners to the show to discuss this very topic. Wendy Hill Manson, Airbnb Superhost, and David Manson, Co-Founder of Blackrocks Brewery, discuss the impact of negative reviews on their businesses and how to deal with the...

After doing this show for the last 5 years, I’ve heard from a lot of people that say they feel like a complete financial disaster. They are making good money, but they are disappointed with what they have to show for it. Our guest today has dedicated his life to fixing financial lives just like this and helping to transform them into millionaires. Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete the Planner® is the CEO and...

It's the age-old question ... Can money buy happiness? Joe Saul-Sehy, Host of the Award-Winning Stacking Benjamins Podcast, joins us to help answer this question. There may not be a right answer, but the three of us explore it anyway. What do you think? RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Stacking Benjamins Podcast: https://www.stackingbenjamins.c...

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) has grown in popularity lately. But does it pay well to do good? I speak with Personal Capital's Brendan Erne about what Socially Responsible Investing is and why investors are flocking to it.  Also, I have a conversation with Andrew Behar from As You Sow about how we can all hold corporations accountable in creating a better tomorrow for our families and our s...

At what point do we stop climbing the corporate ladder? For the last couple of years, Nicole has jumped back into the corporate world. She's doing a great job (per usual) and there is talk of a promotion and a raise. At this point in her life, she's not sure if she wants it. We discuss this situation together and talk about the costs of taking the promotion and climbing the corporate ladder. RESOU...

Author Jennifer Barrett wants women to earn more and worry less. As our nation grows with more and more female breadwinners, Jennifer is on a mission to ensure women are creating the most successful future possible. In our interview, she shares helpful tips for women who want to make more, invest more, and have the freedom to make the decisions that work best for them and their families. RESOURCES...

Some folks say keeping score in relationships is a bad idea. We disagree. Nicole and I discuss how keeping score in our marriage helps us keep our sanity and helps each other feel loved. We discuss how this scorekeeping has changed throughout our marriage and why it may be a helpful relationship tactic for other couples. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com...

Samantha and her husband are trying to decide between a 15-year mortgage and a 30-year mortgage. Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, co-hosts of the wildly popular BiggerPockets Money Podcast and the authors of the new book, "First Time Home Buyer", join to help answer her question.  Also, we hear from Abby Feuer from DonorsChoose about the state of teaching in America and how we can all help.   RESOUR...

Is it better to be an employee or an entrepreneur? Nicole has been an employee her entire adult life and Andy is diving into year 2 of being a small business owner. They dive into the pros and cons of being an employee and the same for entrepreneurship. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors 5 Love Languages (Book): https://amzn.to/2PTkluF Voicemail:...

Tiffany Aliche (aka "The Budgetnista") shares how she went from being an unemployed pre-school teacher to an 8-figure business leader. And the entire process happened within 10 years' time! The Budgetnista's story is so inspiring. You won't want to miss this one.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Personal Capital (Sponsor): http://www.personalca...

Love is in the air! But do opposites attract? Nicole and I talk about our larger-than-normal tax refund and we both have VERY different views on what to do with the money. We over-analyze our differences with money and ponder about other differences and opposites in relationships. Can these types of differences work in relationships over the long term? We hash that out and decide.  RESOURCES **Sp...

Have you heard of The One Thing, but don't know what it is? Geoff Woods, the host of The One Thing Podcast, shares how we can conquer our goals and have more time dedicated to the people and things we love. We can do this by answering one simple question. Find out what it is today! RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors The One Thing (Book): https://a...

Are you getting started with the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps? After completing all 7 Baby Steps, Nicole and I have some pros and cons to share from our experience. We hope our thoughts help you on your journey to financial freedom and beyond! DAVE RAMSEY RESOURCES Total Money Makeover (Book): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/totalmoneymakeover Financial Peace University (Course): HTTP://www.marriage...

Paying off your mortgage early is an idea that I absolutely love! But I know it's not for everyone ... I decided to look at the disadvantages of paying off your mortgage so people can see both sides of the argument and make the best decision for them. Also, we hear from Juan from Michigan whose simple term life insurance policy changed the course of his family's life.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partn...

Are you considering the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement? This is a big decision to make especially if you're in a committed relationship. It's not just your decision ... it affects both of you. Andy shares how he learned this the hard way and how he and Nicole are now pursuing a version of Slow FI ... enjoying your life and your work today instead of the traditional FIRE path....

Are you having more marriage fights lately? Kim and Penn Holderness, of Holderness Family Productions, join us to discuss their new book "Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better at It?". After more than a decade of being married and working together, Kim and Penn share how they embrace the marriage fights and the tactics they use to resolve them. I'm lucky to have Nicole join me for the interview...

Wondering about your marriage roles lately? Is it okay to change from your current station in marriage? Perhaps you're ready to go back to work instead of being a stay-at-home parent or you're ready to take on more of the domestic duties. Andy and Nicole discuss how their roles have changed throughout their 10-year marriage. They share the pros and cons of working full-time and being a stay-at-hom...

Are you considering leaving the city to find a more reasonable place to live? That's what Andy Hill and Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, host of Real Simple's "Money Confidential" Podcast, are covering today. After that Andy answers a question about how to get your partner on board with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). And last but not least, Zoey and Andy do another money quiz! RESOURCES...

What a year! Has the judgment increased lately or is it just us? For as hard as we try, why do we judge others? And why do we care what others think about us? Nicole and Andy discuss recent judgment they have both received as well as judgment they've doled out. They discuss some takeaways on steps they are trying to improve personally. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriageki...

Wendy Hill Manson wanted a side hustle to make some extra money to help her boys pay for college. She decided to take the plunge into Airbnb. A few years later, she's now an Airbnb Superhost with 4 rental units and ready to expand. Last year, she made over $100,000 with Airbnb! Wendy shares how she got started, the mistakes she made along the way, and how Airbnb is helping her ease into retirement...

What is your policy on doing business with family and friends? Nicole and Andy discuss the awkward nature of working with people you know instead of people you don't know.  It's easy to go with the 5-star rated service on Yelp, but there may be some untold benefit to support your brother, sister or cousin in their business venture.  Is it worth it? Please let us know by tagging us on Instagram or...

Are you ready to buy a house, but you're not sure you can afford it? That's the situation our friend Ryan is in today. He is planning to move and wants to stop renting because he feels like it's a waste of money.   I share 5 strategies that will help him know when he is ready to buy a house.  Also, I answer another question from Karen about consolidating investment accounts.  Lastly, Janelle Page...

Should the man always pay for dinner on dates? What about dinners with friends? How do you handle that? Nicole grew up in a different culture than Andy and they discuss how this "paying for dinner" situation has caused a lot of controversy in their marriage.  They review the pros and cons of being generous with paying the bill and if you might actually offend someone if you insist on paying.  What...

CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger shares common money mistakes to avoid on our financial journey. It's fun to celebrate the big financial wins, but it can be just as important to review our mistakes. That way we learn from them and grow. Jill Schlesinger, Author of "The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs", breaks down why we make the...

Is it more important to increase your income or decrease your expenses? Which lever is more important to pull on your financial journey? Nicole throws a curveball at Andy and tells him he can't choose both. Boo! They discuss the decisions they've made in their marriage regarding increasing income and decreasing expenses.  Given the power of both options, what do you think is the right answer? They...