Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

After finding our dream home, we became worried about paying a big mortgage for decades. So we decided to pay off our 15-year mortgage in 5 years instead. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook and Instagram Ads Strategist Monica Louie shares how she grew her online business to multi-six-figures in revenue in just a few years. We also discuss how her home-based business allows her to be a more happy and present parent. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wes is paying off $100,000 of debt. He wants a side hustle that pays $30 per hour or more that he can do from home. As a young father, he's looking for flexibility to be with family and make more money. I share 14 side hustle ideas he can consider. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Sheils, Author of the Family Board Meeting, shares why one-on-one time with our kids and our spouse is crucial a happy homelife. After coaching hundreds of entrepreneurs, Jim feels one-on-one time with family is the best investment we can make. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a lot of debate around whether or not you should pay your mortgage off early. After my wife and I paid off our $200,000 mortgage off in less than 5 years, we know it was the right decision for us. Here are 10 compelling reasons to consider paying off your mortgage early.  RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices...

Jill Sirianni shares why she and her husband decided to live in a 170-square-foot tiny home. We discuss the pros and cons of tiny home living and how embracing minimalism can help you eliminate debt and stress from your life. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie is living paycheck to paycheck. She and her husband live near a major city and make around $100,000 per year, but they have nothing to show for it. Julie is frustrated and wants to know how she can do better. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate investor Rich Carey shares how he bought 20 rental properties in cash while serving in the military abroad. He shares how real estate made him a millionaire and how you can buy your first buy-and-hold rental unit in cash too. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When my daughter was born, I instantly thought about how I could best protect my new family's future. Financial Independence rose to the top of the list. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea Brennan shares how parents can navigate their finances before and after pregnancy. As a former Wall Street working Mom, she has a lot of experience with this important moment in a mother's life. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick wants to know if he should pay off his 30-year mortgage early or invest the money in the stock market. We provide 5 different options for him to consider with this big financial decision. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie O'Connell Rodriguez just had the wedding of her dreams. She paid $40,000 for her big day without taking on any debt. Here's how she did it. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Regan Whitlock partnered together and paid off $40,000 of debt in less than 8 months. They did this through communication, compromise and boosting their income. As parents-to-be, they've now set themselves up for future family financial success. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Future college costs are insane. I'm sharing 5 strategies we're using to help our kids graduate student debt free. Also, I interview Julien and Kiersten Saunders, from the award-winning blog Rich & Regular, on how they paid off their mortgage in 3 years. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Angela Rozmyn from Tread Lightly, Retire Early shares how she and her husband are pursuing financial independence but not at the expense of enjoying their lives today. Angela outlines what brings her joy, what doesn't and how she aligns her spending to fit with those priorities. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices....

Nicole Hill discussed how minimalism is allowing her to more easily enjoy her home, kids, and money. She also shares practical tips for others looking to bring organization and simplification to their home life. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking of having THE money talk with your parents but not sure where to start? Cameron Huddleston shows us how to navigate these difficult financial conversations and we review the importance of estate planning documents. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracking your spending is one of the best ways to eliminate your debt and build wealth for your family. Here's how to make the budget process with your spouse fun ... introducing the Budget Party. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Chris Browning got married, he and his wife accumulated $27,000 of credit card debt. Working together for 2.5 years, they were able to pay it all off and then some. Here's how they did it. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel has paid off $90,000 of debt, but still has $100,000 more to go. He and his wife are having difficulty staying motivated and are looking for advice to keep going. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan Allec shares how we can help our kids become future millionaires by investing in a Roth IRA early in their lives. There are certain rules he reviews to ensure we're helping our children become rich correctly. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Rieckens and his wife Taylor are pursuing financial independence. They are working on finding the right savings rate for their family. And it's not that easy. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In order to achieve financial independence, our family needs to decrease our annual expenses. But at the same time, we don't want to eliminate all of the fun in our lives.  I outline how we've done both over the past 4 years. We decreased our expenses while increasing our fun. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Ken Coleman, Best Selling Author of the Proximity Principle, shares how we can all find a career we love. He talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with good people, developing strong habits and moving toward your passion with purpose. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our family is considering buying our first rental property this year. Before we purchase the home, I asked 14 current and former real estate investors pros and cons to get a balanced view. RESOURCES **Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices