
 Stress Test
 Stress Test Dual income, no kids: How much more fun are they having?
 Nov 1, 2023 
 Financial planner Jay Zigmont joins two women who embrace the DINK (Double Income, No Kids) lifestyle to discuss the benefits of being child-free. They explore the financial impact of raising children, the freedom and choices that come with not having kids, and the importance of planning for the future care independently. The podcast also delves into the societal pressures faced by those who choose to be child-free and the advantages of prioritizing careers and financial freedom. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Financial Commitments and Lifestyle Choices with and without Children 
 01:31 • 3min 
 Choosing a Child-Free Life: Prioritizing Careers and Financial Freedom 
 04:47 • 3min 
 Divergent Spending Habits and Financial Planning for a Mortgage 
 07:58 • 2min 
 Planning for the Future as Dual Income, No Kids: Not Relying on Children for Support 
 10:10 • 2min 
 The Decision to be Child-Free 
 11:43 • 17min 
