The Family Finance Podcast

During today's episode, Mike and Ben establish the importance of having an established emergency fund. If importance isn't enough, they dive into the logistics of building out your emergency fund regardless of your current financial situation. Tune in to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial...

During today's episode, Mike and Ben dive into the qualities of someone who is financially success. This can take on many meanings, but certain identifiers differentiate those who are successful and those who are not yet. Tune in to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning with Ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DIS...

During today's episode, Ben interviews Mike about the financial coaching industry. They discuss everything from the coaching industry to indicators of whether you need a coach. Tune in to see if coaching can help you level up your finances. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning with Ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS...

In today's episode, we discuss a commonly encountered financial topic: debt. It's something no one likes to talk about, and certainly, no one likes to be in. Join us as Mike and Ben share the best strategies for getting rid of debt and improving your financial situation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Plan...

Mike and Ben are concluding their series on Financial Momentum and discussing how to achieve it. Today's focus is on diversifying your income and understanding which areas make sense for you. Tune in as they explore strategies for evaluating this important topic. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning with Ben⁠⁠...

In June, Mike and Ben will be discussing the concept of Financial Momentum and how to achieve it. The focus today is understanding the mindset and habits that can help you reach the next level of financial success. Join them as they delve into strategies for doing this. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning with Ben⁠⁠...

During June, Mike and Ben will discuss the concept of Financial Momentum and how to achieve it. The next step in our discussion is to explore methods for generating passive income to enhance earnings. Join them as they delve into strategies for doing this. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning with Ben⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS &am...

During June, Mike and Ben will be discussing the concept of Financial Momentum and how to achieve it. The first crucial step is to increase your earnings. Join them as they delve into strategies for doing this. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning with Ben⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES Ben Lex is a financial advisor but...

Retirement is an important topic in financial planning that can significantly impact your future. Therefore, it's crucial to do it correctly. With this in mind, Mike and Ben offer their top tips for managing your nest egg well in retirement. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Interested in Financial Planning with Ben⁠ DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES Ben...

Retirement is an important topic in financial planning that can have a significant impact on your future. Therefore, it's crucial to do it correctly. With this in mind, Mike and Ben give their 5 Keys to Retirement Success. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in Financial Planning with Ben DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES Ben Lex is a financial advi...

Retirement is an important topic in financial planning that can have a significant impact on your future. Therefore, it's crucial to do it correctly. With this in mind, Mike and Ben provide a quick overview of the investing order of operations. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management wi...

Retirement is a core financial planning topic with major ramifications for your future self, so it makes sense that you want to do it right. Join Mike and Ben as they do a quick overview of the primary types of retirement accounts and lay out the pros and cons of each. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Invest...

How much is enough? We don't often ask ourselves this question, but we think it might be worth considering. Join Mike and Ben as they explain why this can be such a valuable question to consider for yourself. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS & DISCL...

How much life insurance do you need? It can be tricky to determine how much term life insurance you might need. Join Mike and Ben as they outline the considerations for analyzing your term life insurance needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES...

How much can you afford to spend on a car? How about a house? For most people, these purchases are the biggest ones in their lives, and it's important to be confident that you can afford them. Join Mike and Ben as they dissect these purchases and the principles that can help you make them confidently. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in F...

How much do you need to retire? This is quite literally the million-dollar question! To find out how much you ACTUALLY need to retire, join Mike and Ben as they dissect the topic of retirement savings. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES Ben Lex is a fin...

Ever wonder if you're saving enough? What counts toward your savings rate? Join us as we discuss saving principles and what we think is a good goal for most people's savings rate. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES Ben Lex is a financial advisor but...

What is generational wealth? It's a term that is often thrown around with little understanding. Join Ben and Mike as they discuss what generational wealth is, and what it might look like for you to build it within your own context. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS & D...

Join us as we dive into the art of decision-making when it comes to making significant purchases. Following along as we outline a strategy that will guide you through a large purchase, and how to be financially better off after the purchase than you were before. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠⁠...

In this episode, we dissect the options for college savings. From practical tips on account and investing options to laying out the criteria for knowing how and when to contribute. Join us as we discuss your options for college funding. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS & DISCLO...

In this episode, we uncover effective strategies for teaching children about money within the family setting. From practical tips on budgeting to initiating conversations about savings and investing, join us as we explore how to foster financial literacy in the next generation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management...

Discover how to harmonize your marriage, finances, and lifestyle in our latest podcast episode. Join us as we share practical tips for balancing budgets while nurturing a fulfilling relationship and the life you hope to have. ⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES Ben Lex is a...

In this episode, we delve into the intersection of marriage and finance, highlighting the three most common mistakes couples make and how to avoid them. From communication breakdowns to differing financial goals, we provide practical insights and strategies to strengthen both your relationship and your financial future. ⁠⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financi...

Explore the intersection of love and finance in our Marriage & Finance series. In this episode, Ben and Mike delve into the financial keys for success of newlywed couples. Join us for practical insights on fostering a strong financial connection with your partner. ⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠ DISCLAIM...

Join Ben and Mike as they break down the current state of the stock market. More importantly, stick around to hear how this is impacting your investment portfolio, and what you should do. https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/does-market-timing-work ⁠Interested in Financial Coaching with Mike⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in Financial Planning and Investment Management with Ben⁠ DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES...