Marriage, Kids And Money

Technology has done a lot of wonderful things for us over the last decade. Tasks that were once extremely time-consuming or monotonous are now a lot more simple. On the flip side, we can become extremely distracted by technology and it can keep us from focusing on what matters most. And for me, that’s family. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2022, Author Nir Eyal, shares how parents, like me, can control our attention and choose our lives … while still living with the benefits of technology. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Indistractable (Book): https://amzn.to/3rFryNT (affiliate link) Nir Eyal (Website): https://www.NirAndFar.com OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Joshua Becker: How to Overcome the Distraction of Money Mortgage Free 5 Years Later: Was it Worth It? Why Coast FIRE is Better than Traditional FIRE MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute

Can you disagree financially in marriage and still become a millionaire couple? Well, I'm excited to introduce to Ericka Young and Chris Young ... because that description fits them perfectly! Also, we're back with our Net Worth Win segment. We're featuring Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez from the Financial Griot Podcast. He's sharing how he grew his net worth by $500k in just 3 years! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Track your net worth with Empower for FREE: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/empower (affiliate link) Chris and Ericka Young - For Better and Worth: https://www.forbetterandworth.com/ Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez - The Neighborhood Finance Guy: https://theneighborhoodfinanceguy.com/ Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Book a one-on-one coaching call with Andy Hill YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voi

Unconditional love is love no matter what.  But in marriage, aren't there conditions where your love fades? Or not? In this Bread & Wine episode, Andy and Nicole discuss if love in marriage can be unconditional or not.   MKM RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Nicole's Rubik's Cube: https://amzn.to/3qLmQ4n (affiliate link) Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Leave a Rating: Spotify Instagram: Follow our IG channel Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO Reflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years Later Are We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early? DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriage

What is my purpose? And am I really pursuing that purpose to the best of my ability? To help us answer these difficult questions, I’ve invited John Strelecky on the show today. John is the #1 Bestselling inspirational author of many books including one that I recently loved called The Cafe on the Edge of the World RESOURCES Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors The Cafe on the Edge of the World (Book): https://amzn.to/3nSSLiw (affiliate link) John Strelecky (Website): https://www.johnstrelecky.com/ MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping

As parents, it is our responsibility to raise financially responsible and independent kids. Chores at home can help with that mission. Here's why I like chores and how parents can get started! Second, our Fintech Spotlight segment features Monarch Money's Natalie Taylor who shares the importance of financial planning for couples. Last, Zoey is back for another money quiz! We're talking chores, youth sports and the importance of taking summer break. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Monarch Money (SPONSOR): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Ma

Why do marriages fail? More importantly, how can we prevent our marriages from failing? In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2020, CEO of Marriage Helper, Kimberly Holmes, shares the top 3 reasons marriages end. Also, she gives practical tips on how we can make our marriages the best they can be. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Marriage Helper (Website): https://marriagehelper.com/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out ou

We just bought a brand-new car! Now before you take away my personal finance card, hear me out. In today's episode, I share how and why we bought this new car and why I don't regret it for a minute. Second, we're hosting Jade Warshaw from Ramsey Solutions. She shares how she and her husband Sam paid off nearly $500k in debt in 10 years! Last but not least, Calvin is back with another Good Word! We're talking about a boy who literally came back from the dead today. RESOURCES ** Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ** Jade Warshaw (Website): https://www.ramseysolutions.com/jade-warshaw Good Word: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-area-family-loses-two-boys-but-one-is-revived-from-death OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Wa

How can we take back our time? And how can we work this magic while being married with kids? To help us answer this difficult question, I’ve invited Author and Decluttering Expert Tracy McCubbin on the show today. RESOURCES ** Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors ** Tracy McCubbin (Website): https://www.dclutterfly.com/ Make Space for Happiness (Book): https://amzn.to/3ovGMY2 (affiliate link) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our

With multiple high-profile banks failing as of late, a lot of people are wondering … “Is My Bank Going to Fail?” or more importantly, “Is My Money Safe?” Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I thought I’d answer this one with former financial analyst, Meghan Rabuse! Also, Emily and James Lowery manage Airbnbs remotely … while traveling the world together! Today, we’re going to learn how they developed their online real estate business and how it affords them more time and freedom to enjoy life. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Meghan Rabuse (Website): https://familyfinancemom.com/ Rental Property Calculator (Free Resource): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/rentalcalculator OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE How We Became Debt Free After Paying Off $50,000 in 1 Year Allison Baggerly: Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES Ma

Few topics leave people in the personal finance community more divided than the subject of joint bank accounts. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of joint bank accounts. Use these benefits and drawbacks to help you make the money moves that are right for you and your partner. Also, for our Be the Change segment, we're featuring Sherifah Munis from Newwave Foundation. She's going to share why financial literacy is so important for young adults. Last but not least, Zoey is back with another Money Quiz. We're talking Apple, credit card debt and relaxation. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Prefer to Read instead of listen? Here's the full article for Joint Account Pros and Cons: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/joint-bank-account-pros-and-cons/ Newwave Foundation (Be the Change Featured Non-Profit): https://newwave-foundation.org/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life | Allison Baggerly Coast FIRE vs. Traditional

A lot of people have been asking specifically about Indexed Universal Life Insurance and wondering if it’s worth it or not. Big questions like this are always better with really smart friends so I thought I’d answer this one with a financial advisor, Tyler Gardner from Social Cap! Also, we chat with Author Heidi Dusek about her Family FI plan for a Family Gap Year. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Tyler Gardner (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@socialcap Heidi Dusek (Website): https://ordinarysherpa.com/ Heidi Dusek (Book) - Beyond Normal: https://amzn.to/406n6Hv (affiliate link) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life | Allison Baggerly Coast FIRE vs. Traditional FIRE: What is the Right FIRE Path for You? Money & Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage | Abby Davisson MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute c

Generational wealth becomes a lot easier when we take advantage of time and investing. Today, I'm sharing 3 generational wealth investing accounts that can help your children have a brighter future. Also, for our Coast FIRE segment, we're learning from Anders Skagerberg who hit this milestone in his late 20s! Last but not least, my son Calvin is back with another Good Word. We're talking tall kids, Shaq, and generosity. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Anders Skagerberg (Website): https://www.coastfiguy.com/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Become Debt Free While Still Enjoying Life | Allison Baggerly Coast FIRE vs. Traditional FIRE: What is the Right FIRE Path for You? Money & Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage | Abby Davisson MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these epi

As a country, we’re buying more than we can afford and it’s showing. So how can we as a society rid ourselves of this high-interest debt while still enjoying life? To help us answer this difficult question, I’ve invited Author and Money Expert Allison Baggerly on the show today! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Allison Baggerly (Website): https://inspiredbudget.com Money Made Easy (Book): https://amzn.to/412NXVv OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out o

Since I've been talking a lot about our family's financial wins lately, I thought I'd share some financial mistakes I've made as well. After all, a financial journey is not always about the wins. We learn a lot from our mistakes as well. Second, Financial Planner Juan Saavedra will be joining us to discuss how to financially prepare for a new baby. Last, my daughter Zoey joins me for another Money Quiz and she'll also be reading the review of the month. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors 5 Major Money Mistakes (Article): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/5-major-money-mistakes-ive-made-and-how-you-can-avoid-them/ Juan Saavedra (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/thejuansaavedra/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionair

After pursuing FIRE (Financial Independence / Retire Early) for a while, it has become apparent that Coast FIRE is more our speed. In today's episode, I break down my Coast FIRE vs. Traditional FIRE views and discuss how you can achieve Coast FIRE too. Also, I share 7 different short interviews with attendees of EconoME. We continue the discussion about the variety of different views and paths of financial independence. Last, you'll hear my son Calvin bringing the Good Word once again! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Coast FIRE vs. Traditional FIRE (written version of the show): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/coast-fire-better-than-traditional-fire/ EconoME Conference: https://economeconference.com/ Good Word - Minnesota Becomes Fourth State to Offer Universal Free School Meals: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-becomes-fourth-state-to-offer-universal-free-school-meals OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 

While we can’t eliminate all strife when it comes to relationships and money, we can become better communicators.  To help us with this important topic, Abby Davisson is inspiring us today! She's a social innovation leader, career development expert and the Author of the new book “Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap to Life’s Biggest Decisions”. Speaking of money and love, Drs. Renee and Nii Darko share how they went from $1 Million in Debt to a $1 Million net worth ... as a couple. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Money & Love (Book): https://amzn.to/3Fynas6 (affiliate link) Abby Davisson (Website): https://www.abbydavisson.com/ Renee & Nii Darko (Website): https://drniidarko.com/podcast/ GUEST BIO - Abby Davisson Abby Davisson is a social innovation leader and career development expert. Most recently, she spent nine years at global retailer Gap Inc., where she served as President of the Gap Foundation and co-founded the company's employee resource gr

Considering early retirement? NFL Player Devon Kennard believes real estate investing is better than stock market investing. Author of the new book, It All Adds Up, Devon shares how he's amassed a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio while playing in the NFL. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors It All Adds Up (Book): https://amzn.to/3J3mUC0 (affiliate link) Devon Kennard (Website): DevonKennard.com GUEST BIO - Devon Kennard Devon Kennard is an NFL linebacker, investor, and philanthropist. Over the last decade, has developed into a savvy real estate investor, amassing a multimillion-dollar portfolio all while playing in the NFL. He’s also the author of the new book, "It All Adds Up: Designing Your Game Plan for Financial Success” When he’s not inspiring others to use their active income to create passive income, he’s spending time with his wife Camille and his two daughters. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Real Estate Investing Strategies in a Competitive

Are you having more marriage fights lately? Penn and Kim Holderness, of Holderness Family Productions, join us to discuss their book "Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better at It?". After more than a decade of being married and working together, Kim and Penn share how they embrace the marriage fights and the tactics they use to resolve them. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2021, I was lucky to have Nicole join me for the interview too! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better At It? (Book): https://amzn.to/3kMpJiZ (affiliate link) GUEST BIO - Penn and Kim Holderness Kim and Penn Holderness have been married for 16 years. For seven of those years, they have chronicled their marriage and their family with funny music videos, vlogs, skits, and a podcast. Their videos have garnered over a billion views worldwide. Penn and Kim honed their storytelling skills with 25 combined years in the TV news business. When the wonderful wo

A common marital issue with its roots in dishonesty is financial infidelity. Forensic Accountant Tracy Coenen is going to teach us more about financial infidelity, how to spot signs of it, and what we can do to prepare. Also, Jen Narciso, aka the Investor Mama, shares how she crafted her own version of family financial independence through house hacking with kids. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Divorce Money Guide (Learn more here): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/divorcemoneyguide (affiliate link) Tracy Coenen (Forensic Accounting Expert): https://www.sequenceinc.com/ Jen Narciso (Investor Mama): https://investormama.com/ GUEST BIO - Tracy Coenen Tracy Coenen, CPA, CFF, is a nationally recognized CPA and forensic accountant, who focuses on finding hidden money in divorce cases. A solo practitioner for over two decades, Coenen also works in the areas of fraud investigation and corporate litigation. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Ha

It’s been over 5 years since we paid off our mortgage. And that got me thinking … Was it worth it? Would I do it again? In today's episode, I break down if paying off our mortgage in our 30s was worth it or not. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Good Word - Michael Jordan Donates $10 Million: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cosr057O7Qk/ OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money M