The Simple Life Plan

This week on The Simple Life Plan Podcast , Monica shares the simple, repeatable weekly routine she and David use to manage a busy family schedule , run two businesses, and keep home life organized, without double-booking, missing appointments, or forgetting their daughter’s ride to work. Whether you’re a busy parent , a business owner , or just trying to get better at time management , this episo...

Money wasn’t the problem in our marriage; silence was. When real estate slowed down, burnout set in, and credit cards crept back into the picture, we found ourselves drifting financially and emotionally. That’s when we decided to start a simple 30-minute “Money Meeting” every week. In this episode, we’re sharing exactly how we run our weekly meeting, before the kids wake up, coffee in hand, so we...

Buying smart doesn’t mean buying boring. It means buying intentionally —with eyes wide open and a plan that works for your budget, not just your lender’s idea of one. In this episode, Monica and David break down: What most first-time buyers get wrong about their budget The real difference between FHA, Conventional, and VA loans Hidden costs of homeownership (that Zillow never mentions) Why it’s ok...

Think life insurance is just a payout when you die? Think again. In this episode, we break down the basics: term, Universal Life (IUL), and annuities in plain English. We talk about when it isn’t the right fit, when it is , and how it can be a smart financial tool (not just a death benefit). No jargon, no pressure, just real talk about how this stuff works. 👉 Curious what your options are? Go to...

🎙️ The Simple Life Plan Podcast @thesimplelifeplan | www.thesimplelifeplan.com In this episode, we’re getting into the car conversation . You know the onem when someone finds out you’re still driving that decade-old vehicle and they hit you with the, “Wait, you still drive that?” Yep. We do. And we’re proud of it. We talk about: Why older Volvos, Acuras, and Lexuses are some of the smartest luxury...

Welcome to The Simple Life Plan Podcast, where we share the real-life systems that have helped us build a calm, steady life without debt, pressure, or overwhelm. In this first episode, we’re reintroducing ourselves and our story. We talk about why we’re still driving our old paid-off Volvos (and how they’ve saved us thousands), the small but high-impact upgrades we’ve made to our 1972 home, and ho...