We're reviewing 8 tips for reducing expenses at home. With inflation taking a bite out of our budgets lately, it’s time to BITE back! Second, we’re back with our Work From Anywhere segment featuring Miranda Marquit, a professional freelance writer from Idaho. She’s going to share how she grew her income to over $10,000 per month working part-time at home! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Monarch Money: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney (affiliate) Tello: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/tello (affiliate) Freelance Writers Academy: https://www.marriagekidsandm ..read more

Does it make sense to buy a house in cash versus getting a mortgage? Perhaps you’re interested in downsizing from a larger house to a smaller one and you have the equity built up. Let's review the pros and cons! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we’re featuring Maya Corbic from Toronto. With housing prices skyrocketing in the Toronto area, Maya shares her mortgage free story and the decisions they made when it came time to upgrade their family home. Last but not least, my son Calvin will be joining me for another Good Word! We're talking about karma and how ..read more

The traditional financial independence path can be a tough one to follow. How can we pursue a life of financial independence and not feel like we’re depriving ourselves too much today? To help us discover our own enjoyable and unique path to financial independence, I’ve invited one of my original like-minded FIRE friends, Jamila Souffrant, back to the show today. GUEST BIO - Jamila Souffrant: Jamila is the author of "Your Journey To Financial Freedom A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness" and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast.  Her podcast has over 4 million downl ..read more

Want generational wealth and happiness for your kids? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share an interview I had on the Financial Feminist Podcast with Tori Dunlap. We discuss the steps I'm taking to Make My Kid a Millionaire and how other parents can follow those steps too. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Make My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/sa Financial Feminist Podcast: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-podcast/ SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This ..read more

Should we live for today or plan for tomorrow? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, Nicole and Andy Hill discuss how they are finding this balance after reading the book "Die With Zero". If you're struggling with happiness in your daily life after doing the right thing for so long, this is the episode for you. You'll hear why this book was so impactful for Andy and why he suggests it to other financially-focused people out there. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Die With Zero (book): https://amzn.to/3TdSW3z (affiliate) SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money is dedica ..read more

Coast FIRE has changed my life and the lives of many families I've spoken with on this podcast. Here are 7 life-changing benefits that can be realized by achieving this financial independence milestone. Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment! We’re featuring Cassie and Cory Jenks from Arizona who achieved Coast FIRE in their 30s. We'll learn how they did it and what this Coast FIRE position means for their family's future. Last but not least, my son Calvin will be joining me for another Good Word! We're talking about being a hero to kids! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners ..read more

In marriage, infidelity can become a reality for some of us.  If this happens to us … what do we do? Do we pack up and say goodbye immediately? Or should we stay and realize that things like this happen? Or something in the middle? To help the topic of what to do with an unfaithful spouse, we’ve invited Marriage Experts Casey and Meygan Caston to the show today.  GUEST BIO: Casey and Meygan Caston are the founders of Marriage365, the #1 marriage App for couples who want real change in their relationships.  Their platform and educational materials have been featured on Extra, Mar ..read more

Want to know how to save for college without going into debt? Here are 10 ways to graduate debt-free! Second, we’re back with our Be the Change segment! We’re featuring Laura Andes from Charity Navigator who is sharing how to teach our kids and teens to be young philanthropists. Last but not least, my daughter Zoey is back for another Money Quiz. We're talking about Mexico travel, the cost of college, and women's tackle football! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Factor Meals (Get 50% Off): https://www.factormeals.com/mkm50 Charity Navigator: https://www.charitynavigator.org ..read more

When you’re investing for your future retirement as a high-income earner, the idea of a Backdoor Roth IRA might come up. Ashlee DeSteiger, CFA®, CFP®, CPA, shares how you can know if a backdoor Roth IRA is right for you. Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment featuring Dave Fleischer, a teacher from North Carolina. He’s going to share how he and his wife grew their net worth to over $1,000,000 in their early 40s! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Ashlee DeSteiger (Website): https://www.gunderwealth.com/ Dave Fleischer (Website): https://www.financiallyindependentt ..read more

It's tax refund time! Here are 7 money-smart ways to spend your newfound money. Second, we’re back with our Debt-Free Living segment! We’re featuring Ian Group from South Florida who crushed over $200,000 of debt over the last decade. Last but not least, my son Calvin will be joining me for another Good Word! We're talking about tipping and generosity! EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Make My Kid a Millionaire (free section of the course): https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com Quotacy Term Life Insurance Quote: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/quotacy (affiliate) Best Budge ..read more