Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

The traditional financial independence path can be a tough one to follow. How can we pursue a life of financial independence and not feel like we’re depriving ourselves too much today? To help us discover our own enjoyable and unique path to financial independence, I’ve invited one of my original like-minded FIRE friends, Jamila Souffrant, back to the show today. GUEST BIO - Jamila Souffrant: Jami...

Want generational wealth and happiness for your kids? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share an interview I had on the Financial Feminist Podcast with Tori Dunlap. We discuss the steps I'm taking to Make My Kid a Millionaire and how other parents can follow those steps too. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Make My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com...

Should we live for today or plan for tomorrow? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, Nicole and Andy Hill discuss how they are finding this balance after reading the book "Die With Zero". If you're struggling with happiness in your daily life after doing the right thing for so long, this is the episode for you. You'll hear why this book was so impactful for Andy and why he suggests it...

Coast FIRE has changed my life and the lives of many families I've spoken with on this podcast. Here are 7 life-changing benefits that can be realized by achieving this financial independence milestone. Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment! We’re featuring Cassie and Cory Jenks from Arizona who achieved Coast FIRE in their 30s. We'll learn how they did it and what this Coast FIRE...

In marriage, infidelity can become a reality for some of us.  If this happens to us … what do we do? Do we pack up and say goodbye immediately? Or should we stay and realize that things like this happen? Or something in the middle? To help the topic of what to do with an unfaithful spouse, we’ve invited Marriage Experts Casey and Meygan Caston to the show today.  GUEST BIO: Casey and Meygan Caston...

Want to know how to save for college without going into debt? Here are 10 ways to graduate debt-free! Second, we’re back with our Be the Change segment! We’re featuring Laura Andes from Charity Navigator who is sharing how to teach our kids and teens to be young philanthropists. Last but not least, my daughter Zoey is back for another Money Quiz. We're talking about Mexico travel, the cost of coll...

When you’re investing for your future retirement as a high-income earner, the idea of a Backdoor Roth IRA might come up. Ashlee DeSteiger, CFA®, CFP®, CPA, shares how you can know if a backdoor Roth IRA is right for you. Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment featuring Dave Fleischer, a teacher from North Carolina. He’s going to share how he and his wife grew their net worth to over $1,...

It's tax refund time! Here are 7 money-smart ways to spend your newfound money. Second, we’re back with our Debt-Free Living segment! We’re featuring Ian Group from South Florida who crushed over $200,000 of debt over the last decade. Last but not least, my son Calvin will be joining me for another Good Word! We're talking about tipping and generosity! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deal...

Have you heard of FU Money? What about FI Money? JL Collins, Author of Pathfinders and The Simple Path to Wealth, explains what both of these financial freedom concepts are and how to pursue them.   GUEST BIO: JL Collins is the international bestselling author of The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life. He has been called “The Godfather of FI” in th...

Want to improve how you and your spouse talk about money? Here are 5 Money and Marriage Tips to Improve Your Relationship. These are tips Nicole and I have used in our relationship and ones I’ve gleaned from successful couples I’ve interviewed on this podcast.      And for our Work From Anywhere segment, we’re featuring Kelly Anne Smith. She’s a young Mom and a part-time business owner who’s shari...

According to CNBC, 90% of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024. What are employees to do if they are feeling increased stress and corporate burnout? One trend that seems to be catching on is the "mini-retirement". Author and Early Retirement Expert, Jillian Johnsrud shares what a mini-retirement is and how you might be able to earn yours. To carry on the theme o...

Are you thinking of paying off your house? Or have you recently hit the major milestone of becoming mortgage-free?  This can be a life-changing decision. I'm sharing 5 ways life after the mortgage is paid off looks different. And for our mortgage free family segment, we've got George Kamel from Ramsey Solutions! He's sharing the details of his mortgage-free adventure and advice for others who want...

To help us get motivated and realistic with our goals, I’ve invited speaker and author Jon Acuff on the show today.  Jon is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including his most recent one “All It Takes Is a Goal”. EPISODE RESOURCES (affiliate links): Sponsors + Partners + Deals Jon Acuff's Book: All It Takes Is A Goal (affiliate) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course:...

With Mint fading away, families are looking for a smart budgeting solution. Fear not! We're sharing our top 5 best budget apps for families today. Also, Alison Staloch, CFO of Fundrise, shares why single family rentals are a smart way to diversify your portfolio. EPISODE RESOURCES (affiliate links): Sponsors + Partners + Deals Monarch Money YNAB EveryDollar Tiller Simplifi by Quicken Fundrise MKM...

In this week's "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode we’re featuring two interviews with couples who became millionaires in their 40s! Amy Greene and Drs. Renee and Nii Darko are our two featured guests today. They are both going to share the details of how they went from zero (or in some cases much less than zero) to a million-dollar net worth. If you're looking to become a millionaire couple...

Money can allow us to have our most basic needs met and buy more time and freedom to enjoy more life today.  But can we become too distracted by money? Can the pursuit of more money and wealth distract us from a life of meaning today? In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Joshua Becker,, the author of Things That Matter, joins us to discuss how we can overcome the distraction of mo...

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, we’re featuring two previous interviews with Jessi Fearon and Jon Banker. Both Jessi and Jon paid off their mortgages before they turned 40 years old and now live a financially free life. We discuss their exact numbers and how they accomplished this huge financial goal, what being mortgage-free has allowed them to do in their lives, and the imp...

Are you ready to take back your time? In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2021, Christy Wright, author, speaker, and former Ramsey Solutions personality, shares the simple steps we can take to find life balance.  We also discuss how your priorities can shift over time, how to define what matters most in your life, the power of “no” and how to say it with grace, and more! For...

Are you tired of running on the “hamster wheel,” of life? Then Coast FIRE could be for you! In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Anders Skagersberg and Josh Miller chat about how they were able to reach Coast FIRE before the age of 35. We talk about what exactly Coast FIRE is, the nitty-gritty numbers that got them to Coast FIRE, the 4% rule, how financial independence provides th...

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Justine Nelson, creator behind Debt Free Millennials and Maeghan Jones, real estate investor, chat about how they paid off debt, changed their financial lives, and are in their generational wealth-building eras. We talk about living within your means, intentionally increasing your income, escaping the “rat race,” and how being blessed allows yo...

The average American racked up over $1,500 of debt during the holidays in 2022… and 20% of those surveyed expect to be paying for Christmas after Easter of the next year.  In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, I go over 5 strategies to get through the holidays debt free and how to manage gift expectations with your children. Give the gift of joy– not financial despair– this year! DEBT FREE F...

We’re all taught to fear… fear. But what if we welcomed fear into our lives as a friend?  In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, America’s leading personal finance expert, Farnoosh Torabi, joins us to discuss her new book, how fear can fuel financial success, and mental health. We also chat about how facing our fears means facing ourselves, what “fear setting” is, boundaries, and how to use f...

‘Tis the season for giving! In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, I share what my family’s giving journey has looked like! I chat about how my family’s charitable giving has evolved over the years, why charitable giving is personal and more! I also talk about what “true” wealth is, the power of creating a legacy of generosity for our children, and how paying off our mortgage allowed us to ma...

Stevie and Sazan Hendrix, globally recognized digital creators and authors of the new book, A Real Good Life, join us to discuss how they redefined success, why they decided to audit their chaotic life, and the steps they took to focus on becoming an intentional family.  We chat about saying no, embracing minimalism, simplifying life, and deconstructing “the next thing” syndrome. GUEST BIO:  Stevi...

Dorethia Kelly, nationally recognized and award-winning financial coach and author of the book #MoneyChat, joins us to discuss what happens when parents help their children through college and the beginning stages of their children’s lives and ignore their own financial futures. We chat about the importance of parents prioritizing putting on their own oxygen masks before they help their kids, lear...