Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

How Maxing Out My 401k Helped Me Become a Millionaire

Aug 7, 2023

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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.

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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.

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Melanie Mortimer is President of the SIFMA Foundation, the nation’s leader in youth investor and financial education which ensures all young people, regardless of background, have access to transformative knowledge and tools to prepare for their financial futures.

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Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.

To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.

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Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.

Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.

When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.

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