Childfree Wealth®

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with Heather & Scott.As DINKs they embrace the gardener & the rose approach to life where one person is growing while the other is supporting. For them, this meant that after 10 years of being employed by the state, Heather started seeking a new challenge. This led to her leaving her career & pursuing her dream of being an author. Throughout you’ll hear the concerns she had, how their relationship has grown, & the advice they’d give to other couples looking at doing something similar.Find Heather here:Instagram: @hkmacleanwritesWebsite: www.hkmaclean.com Twitter: @hkmacleanResources:Website: NaNoWriMoArticle: The Gardener & the Rose The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss different investment options to help you understand what they are.You’ll hear Dr. Jay give Bri a quiz on the different types of investments & gain a better understanding of your options. Whenever it comes to investing, you should always understand what you’re investing in. Investment options can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, real estate & other alternative investments. Understanding what these are & how they work for you is essential.Resources:Podcast: Ep. 31: Investing 101Book: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. BogleBook: A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. MalkielCourse: Saving & Investing The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss all things investing.Throughout the episode, you’ll learn the number one rule of investing and some things to watch out for. When it comes to investing there are three things you need to understand: where you’re investing, what you’re investing in, & how it impacts your finances. Be on the lookout as we dig more into each of these topics over the next couple of months.Resources:Podcast: Silicon Valley Bank & Protecting Your MoneyBook: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL CollinsBook: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. BogleBook: A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. MalkielCourse: Saving & Investing CourseWebsite: Advice-Only Network The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss the book “Die With Zero” by Bill Perkins.You’ll hear some of their greatest takeaways as well as Bri’s initial reaction to the book. Although the book isn’t a childfree book, it provides a great concept for how to balance your life when you have different amounts of time, money, & health. Next Month’s Book: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL CollinsResources:Book: Die With Zero by Bill PerkinsPodcast: Childfree Wealth Ep. 20 Financial Independence Live EarlyCourse: Starting a BusinessCourse: Career Choices The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri talks with Ashley Maready about what it’s like being LGBTQIA+ in America.Together they share their individual stories of realizing they’re queer & coming out publicly. They discuss a few numbers related to being LGBTQIA+ and share what you can do to be a supportive ally.Connect with Ashley here!Resources:Article: The Financial Health of Same-Sex Couples & LGBTQ AmericansArticle: 3 Ways to Fight the LGBTQIA+ Wage GapArticle: Here Are 6 Home Buying Tips for LGBTQIA+ Buyers The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with Ashley Maready on what it means to be a soloist. A museum curator turned full-time freelancer she now spends her time writing & editing for different clients. After paying off $25,000 in debt in seven months she’s focused on building up savings to purchase a home for her and her three cats. Listen as she shares the joys and challenges of what it means to be the sole provider for yourself.Contact Ashley at www.mareaditing.com.Resources:Article: 11% of Americans Over 55 are ChildfreePodcast: Childfree Wealth Ep. 16 Unlearning the Standard Life PlanArticle: A Family of One: The Ascendence of Solo HouseholdsArticle: Disability InsuranceBook: Die With Zero by Bill PerkinsArticle: Estate Planning The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Anna (from We’re Not Kidding) and her husband, Grant, agreed to have their financial planning process recorded and shared. Get a rare look behind the scenes of what it is like to work with a CFP® professional. This is the sixth session. Here is the first session, second session, third session, fourth session, & fifth session.In this session, we walk through business planning. Anna is a Childfree Life Coach who works with women struggling to make the decision on whether or not they want to be childfree. As her business grows, she needs to have a plan. Together with Dr. Jay she’s able to map out what this will look like going forward & how that will impact their finances.Disclaimer: Anna and Grant have agreed to have their financial planning sessions recorded and shared. They are not being paid for this session or paying for financial planning with Dr. Jay. If you are watching this session, remember that the advice given to Anna and Grant is for them only, and should be considered education or entertainment for your purposes.The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss the latest information regarding federal student loans as of June 7, 2023.With federal student loan payments restarting soon, now is the time to prepare. Figure out where your loans are located, your estimated monthly minimum payments, & when you’ll need to start repaying them.Resources:Free Live Webinar: June 20th Free Student Loan Q&A Website: Federal Student AidWebsite: Student Loan Planner CalculatorFact Sheet: Transforming Income-Driven RepaymentWebsite: Free Credit ReportCourse: Financial Foundations The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Disclaimer: Anna and Grant have agreed to have their financial planning sessions recorded and shared. They are not being paid for this session or paying for financial planning with Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP®. If you are watching this session, remember that the advice Dr. Jay is giving to Anna and Grant is for them only, and should be considered education or entertainment for your purposes.For previous sessions in this series click here: Session One, Session Two, Session Three, & Session FourIn this episode, you’ll hear what it’s like to be in a real financial planning situation with Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®. This is Anna & Grant’s fifth session. Before coming to this session, they visited an insurance salesperson looking to purchase disability insurance. Instead, they were sold life insurance, an often unneeded product for many childfree individuals.The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, the Bri & Dr. Jay delve into the topic of Long Term Care (LTC), discussing when to start thinking about it, what to do about it, the different options available, and the cost of long term care.As people age, the likelihood of needing long term care increases. Long term care can refer to a range of services and support. However, long term care can be costly, and without proper planning, it can deplete one's retirement savings and other assets.Listeners can expect to gain a better understanding of the importance of planning for long term care, long term care insurance, and the potential costs involved. This episode is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about long term care and how to prepare for it.Resources:Long Term Care Article: https://childfreewealth.com/blog/long-term-care-childfreeLong Term Care Course: https://childfreewealth.com/course/long-term-care   Get a Long Term Care Insurance Quote: https://llis.com/allis/quote/long-term-care*Childfree Wealth is not affiliated with LLiS and does not receive any sort of compensation or commission for any insurance purchased through the link above. The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.