Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

About a month ago, my wife Nicole and I were at a wedding for one of our good friends. At our table, I struck up a conversation with a random guy named Victor Mangona.  I discovered that Victor and his wife Kate are both doctors and they live in a swanky part of Dallas called Highland … Continue reading "7 | Make Money on Airbnb" The post 7 | Make Money on Airbnb appeared first on Marriage, Kids a...

I’ve been in the corporate event marketing business for a little over 12 years now. It’s a fun industry to be part of.  The thrill of a live event, being a part of a global product launch, and traveling around the world can be very exciting. That life can also be quite draining on your relationship … Continue reading "6 Family First Tips for Business Travelers" The post 6 Family First Tips for Bus...

Hello Nicole. I’m not really dead. Sorry about that spooky title. But if I do die unexpectedly, I want you to give you and the kids a clear path to feel safe and well taken care of … Hence why I’m writing this letter to you today … The Warm Blanket of Life Insurance As I was … Continue reading "Honey, I died. Here’s what to do with the life insurance money." The post Honey, I died. Here’s what to...

Children … They provide us with a sense of pride that is unmatched. Raising kids truly feels like the reason we’re placed on this earth. We learn from them, we grow with them and the bond that is formed is a blessing from God. Children are also QUITE annoying, they're sticky and interrupt you constantly. The Stickiness of Parenthood … Continue reading "3 | The Joy and Annoyance of Kids" The post 3...

In 2010, my wife Nicole and I got married and started our lives together. Financially speaking, we both really enjoyed the DINK (double income with no kids) status in our first year of marriage.  We had a blast going to music festivals, vacationing in the Caribbean and treating ourselves to countless steak dinners.  But … Continue reading "4 Newlywed Debt Destruction Tips" The post 4 Newlywed Debt...

Investing for retirement … We all know how important it is. But where do we start?! How much money do we need? Do we work with a broker? How do we make sure we’re investing correctly? Retire Rich Scott Alan Turner, the author of the new book 99 Minute Millionaire, took some time to chat about how anyone can … Continue reading "1 | Investing Made Simple with Scott Alan Turner" The post 1 | Investin...