Marriage, Kids And Money

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 you to give blessings.   GUEST BIO: Justine Nelson is the creator behind Debt Free Millennials YouTube channel. After paying off $35k, Justine decided to use her experience to help other millennials get on the path to financial freedom. Through her business and social media channels, Justine is all about sharing solid, actionable advice that can help as many people as possible learn how to achieve and live a debt-free life. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube Instagram  TikTok Workbook Website Twitter Facebook GUEST BIO: Maeghan Jones is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and business coach. She successfully paid o

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 FAMILY SEGMENT: Ali Swart, Managing Director of Wealth Planning at Waldron Private Wealth, joins the podcast to share how she paid off $36k of student loans debt during COVID, on top of 2 car loans, a HELOC loan, and other miscellaneous consumer debt.  Ali chats about how she utilized visual cues, the zero-based budgeting method, and intentional spending to reach her financial goals and open her family to the power of debt freedom. Being debt free has allowed her family to increase their retirement investments, college savings, and mortgage payoff savings. GUEST BIO: Ali's responsible for the strategic leadership and

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 fear to push yourself into an abundant life. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO:  Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance experts and the host of the award-winning podcast, So Money, that has earned over 25 million downloads. She is a sought-after speaker and author of multiple books including her latest entitled “A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life.” GUEST RESOURCES: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Book Podcast OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Building Your Coast FIRE 3-Day Workweek Workaholism: Escaping The Cul

‘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 make an impact in our community. BE THE CHANGE SEGMENT:  Co-founder and CEO of Daffy, a modern financial platform for giving, Adam Nash, joins us to talk about Donor Advised Funds and how Daffy makes the processes easier and better. We chat about what a Donor Advised Fund is, the advantages of Donor Advised Funds, and who Daffy is for, and how it works. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Charity Navigator  GUEST RESOURCES: Facebook YouTube Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Derrick Kinney: Make More Money to Do More Good Charitable Giving with Family: How to Make Lasting Traditions of Generosity Rel

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:  Stevie and Sazan Hendrix are content creators, hosts of The Good Life with Stevie and Sazan podcast, and founders of S+S Goods. Their mission is focused on cultivating “The Good Life:” a life they love every day, despite daily challenges. Stevie and Sazan have been featured on Forbes, Elle, E! News and more. When they aren’t writing or creating content, they’re enjoying time with their three children in Austin, Texas.  RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST RESOURCES: Website Book (affiliate) Podcast OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How to Create a Money Date with Your Spouse Dealing With a Money Imbalance in

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, learning how to save money for an emergency fund, parent guilt, scholarships. community college, and more! WORK FROM ANYWHERE SEGMENT: Lisa Zeeveld, CFO and podcast host of Belay, a flexible virtual staffing solutions company, discusses the benefits of working as a remote virtual assistant. Become a BELAY VA here -- https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/BELAYVA (affiliate) RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO:  Dorethia Kelly is a nationally recognized and award-winning financial expert and coach, specializing in helping ordinary people conquer their worst fears on the way to becoming debt-free and financiall

Wouldn't it be awesome to only have a 3-day workweek? Well, a debt-free Coast FIRE life can provide that for a lot of families. I share 3-day workweek ideas to consider for those who are pursuing that Coast FIRE lifestyle. COAST FIRE FAMILY SEGMENT: Lauren Boland from Virginia, shares how she and her wife achieved Coast FIRE in their early 40s. We discuss how this huge investing milestone of $1.7 million has allowed her to think about a new path for working going forward. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Coast FIRE Calculator Good Word Featured News Story - Starbucks Workers GUEST RESOURCES: cFIRESim - Twitter/X cFIRESim - Retirement Calculator OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How to Reach Coast FIRE by Age 30, 40 and 50 Why Coast FIRE is Better Than Traditional FIRE Stop Investing to Pay Off Mortgage Faster? (Nah, Coast FIRE First) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with yo

In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, Manisha Thakor, 30-year finance industry veteran and founder of MoneyZen, a company focused on “empowering women to achieve financial wellbeing,” joins us to discuss why society thinks more is always the answer to our financial problems, the toxic “honor” of being busy, and the “never enough” cult. We also discuss identifying how trauma informs your perception of personal finance, steps you can take right now to step away from the hamster wheel, signs you are experiencing this problem, and more. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO:  Manisha has worked in financial services for more than thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial well-being. She has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and CNN. She’s also the author of the new book “MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough” which is available now. GUEST BOOK:  MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough

In today’s episode, I go over 8 simple steps to creating an effective and lasting budget for your family. 2 in 3 households don’t keep a budget! If you’re part of this statistic, this episode is FOR YOU! I go over how to celebrate your financial wins, what categories you may want to include in your budget, what easy budgeting tools to use, and more! FINTECH SPOTLIGHT SEGMENT:  Marty Evans from our sponsor, Ethos, joins the podcast to discuss why parents should have life insurance, how much life insurance you really need, the “DIME method” and more. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Get a Life Insurance Quote From Ethos (Sponsor) Budgeting apps for families How Term Life Insurance Changed Our Lives After An Unexpected Death OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How to Create a Money Date with Your Spouse Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which is Right For You? How to Start Investing Today in 10 Simple Steps MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn

Student loan payments are resuming after a three-year hiatus. Ever since news of the ending student loan payment pause, there have been rumblings on the internet: “I’m not paying my student loan anymore. I’m forgiving them myself.”  While most of these comments are made in jest, what would actually happen if you just… stopped paying your student loan debt?   We’re joined by Robert Farrington, Millennial Money Expert and founder of The College Investor, to chat about the ramifications of neglecting to pay your student loans. We talk about the threat of wage garnishments, 20% collection fees, how this decision could ruin your financial life, and what your repayment options are. GENERATIONAL WEALTH SEGMENT: Building family wealth and happiness becomes a lot easier when you have a lot of time. What do our kids have a lot of? Time! On this week’s Generational Wealth Segment, Clifton Corbin joins us to talk about financial literacy for children and young adults. SHOW RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BI

In today’s episode, I answer the age-old question: “Should you pay off your mortgage or invest?”  I go over the exact steps my family took to pay off our mortgage and build up a significant investment portfolio that allowed us to reach Coast FIRE and transition to part-time employment. I also discuss the benefits of couples therapy, resting when you need to, and prioritizing living in the present.  MORTGAGE FREE FAMILY SEGMENT: Melinda Walker, Georgia-based, small business owner, joins the Marriage Kids and Money podcast to discuss how her family paid off their $110k home 15 years early, why the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement inspired her, and her family’s entrepreneurial success that eventually led to ultimate time-freedom RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals MELINDA’S BOOK: Profitable Pet Sitter: 7 Steps to Turn Your Passion for Pets into a Profitable Pet Sitting Business  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 15 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off House Don’t Pay Off Your Mortgage (Yet!)

Does your job feel like your entire identity? Do you struggle with work/life balance? Today we’re joined by Simone Stolzoff, author, designer, and workplace expert, to discuss how and why American’s careers have become central to our identities and how we can start to separate the two.  We talk about the marriage of productivity and worth in our culture, why you need to diversify your identity and how to choose what is good enough for you. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals The Good Enough Job by Simone Stolzoff (Book - Affiliate) GUEST BIO:  Simone Stolzoff is an author, designer, and workplace expert from San Francisco. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, his work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He is a graduate of Stanford and The University of Pennsylvania. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Instagram  Twitter LinkedIn OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: The Secret To A Happy Life (Based On 8

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Brian Preston, CPA, CFP®, PFS, founder of Abound Wealth Management, and host of The Money Guy Show, joins us to discuss why you shouldn't pay off your mortgage early!  We talk about what you should do before you consider paying off your house, the importance of investing (especially in your youth), and a financial order of operations that makes the process easy. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO:  Brian Preston, CPA, CFP®, PFS – Brian is the founder of Abound Wealth Management and host of The Money Guy Show. Brian is a 3rd generation educator, and this desire to create educated clients led to the award-winning podcast and YouTube channel. He has been broadcasting for over 15 years.  GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Instagram YouTube OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How We Paid Off Our Mortgage in 5 Years Mortgage Free 5 Years Later: Was it Worth It? Should I Wait to Buy a House? MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to

Are there actually financial advantages to getting married? What about negatives? Today we’re joined by Jesse Cramer, content creator, host of award-winning podcast The Best Interest, and Associate Relationship Manager at Cobblestone Capital Advisors, a fiduciary wealth management firm, to discuss the legal and financial bond that is modern-day marriage. We talk about how to decrease financial cons before marriage with open communication and intentional planning, thoughts on prenuptial agreements, and the financial advantages and potential disadvantages of getting married.  Work From Anywhere Segment:  From an online English teacher to a full-time entrepreneur, Danie Jay is now a six-figure income YouTube content creator, spreading the word about location and time-freedom. Now she spends her time teaching others how they can do it too! I chat with her about how exactly she was able to retire from teaching and the secrets of making money on YouTube. RESOURCES: Magnetic Creator Academy Course Sponsors + Partn

When you’re starting out on your debt free journey it can be overwhelming deciding which debt payoff method to choose. In today’s episode, I chat with you about the two most popular debt payoff methods, the Debt Snowball Method and the Debt Avalanche Method. We talk about which one is right for you, debt consolidation pros and cons, and why 0% APR credit cards may be a strategy to consider (with caution)! Debt Free Living Segment:  Maeghan Jones, Atlanta-based real estate professional, joins the Marriage Kids and Money podcast to discuss how her family paid off $90k of debt, doubled their income, and changed their entire lives with financial literacy. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year How to Stick to a Budget – with Kumiko Love from The Budget Mom MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about

Author, Professor, and Zen Priest, Dr. Robert Waldinger, joins us to discuss the concept of money and happiness.  Dr. Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he is Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted.  We discuss how relationships and physical health affect happiness, how to combat the “loneliness epidemic” in America, and actionable steps you can take to foster more happiness and self-care in your life. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals The Good Life (Book) (affiliate link) Dr. Waldinger’s Ted Talk Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness GUEST BIO:  Dr. Robert Waldinger is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Director of the Center for Psychodynamic Therapy and Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, he

401k matching is an investing option that is often overlooked, but it can be a powerful tool in building long-term wealth. In today’s episode, I chat with you about how maxing out my 401k over six years propelled me to more financial success and security.  While maxing out my 401k wasn't absolutely necessary to meet our family financial goals, it has allowed me to relax more, work less and rest easy knowing that one important box has been checked. Be the Change Segment: Melanie Mortimer, President of the SIFMA (Securities Industry And Financial Markets Association) Foundation, joins the Marriage Kids and Money podcast to discuss how bringing financial education to youth of all backgrounds, and helping them lead better financial lives lifts us all up as a community.  After 45 years and 22 million youth lives touched by financial literacy, SIFMA and their Stock Market Game is making waves in youth financial literacy. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Empower Fee Analyzer (affiliate link) https://www.st

In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, Faith and Leo Jean-Louis, join us to discuss how they paid off over $200,000 of debt.  We talk about the importance of your "why" on your financial freedom journey, the sacrifices they made to make debt freedom happen, tools to build generational wealth, and why you need to prioritize earning compound interest instead of paying it! RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIOS: Faith and Leo Jean-Louis were in over their heads in debt– $211,000 to be exact. From credit cards and personal loans to student debt, they had it all and thought they would never be financially free. That’s until Faith and Leo made a radical decision and paid off over $104,000 of debt in 12 months.  Their debt-free journey propelled them into a lasting personal finance passion that educates, entertains and empowers others to this day. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: FAITH & LEO JEAN-LOUIS Instagram Threads X (Twitter) Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Generational Wealth: The

In today’s episode of Marriage Kids and Money, Damian Dunn, VP of advice of Your Money Line, the financial help line serving Pete the Planner® and Certified Financial Planner™, joins us to discuss saving for your child’s student loan debt-free future.  We talk about the pros and cons of state sponsored 529 plans, the new details outlined in the Secure Act 2.0, and tax advantages of different college investing accounts you need to look out for! Generational Wealth Segment: Yanely Espinal is this quarter’s Generational Wealth Segment feature. Yanely serves as the Director of Educational Outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance and is an advocate for personal finance education as a high school graduation requirement across all 50 states. So far, she has helped usher in 22 pieces of state legislation to guarantee a personal finance course for all high school students. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Your Money Line Pete The Planner NextGenPF Mind Your Money GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: DAMIAN DUNN: Pete the Pla

Investing can do wonders if you have time and patience on your side. I’ve seen this firsthand with investing for my kids over the past decade. Here are 5 lessons I’ve learned from investing for our kids over the last decade. Second, our Coast FIRE segment will feature Kyra and Danielle from the ScrunchyFI Podcast! Last, my son Calvin is back for another Good Word! SHOW RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ScrunchyFI Podcast: https://scrunchyfi.com/podcast/ Good Word Story: https://people.com/human-interest/how-missing-8-year-old-boy-survived-2-days-michigan-park/ MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Book a 1-on-1 coaching call with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids an