We're tackling a question a lot of us have ... Am I on track for retirement? We'll dive into 3 different strategies we can use to answer this important question. Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment.This month, we’re featuring Stefanie Gonzales, originally from Texas. Stefanie and her husband Joseph became a millionaire couple at the age of 40! Listen up to hear how they did it.Last, my son Calvin will be reading the month's review and I’ll quiz him with some money questions. We're talking about holiday spending, investing, and Fortnite.EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Monarch Money (free trial): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney (affiliate) ProjectionLab (free trial): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/projectionlab (affiliate) Stefanie Gonzales (website): https://www.womenswealtheffect.com/ Crew: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/crew (sponsor) Natasha Preston Books: https://amzn.to/47WKTPu (affiliate) MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course! YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: 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.Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill, AFC® 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 relaxing in his hammock.HOW WE MAKE MONEY + 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.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tae Kim achieved Coast FIRE after accumulating $2,000,000 in investments by age 42. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2024, Tae shares how he and his wife built up their investments and what the future looks like now. EPISODE RESOURCES:Coast FIRE Calculator: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/coast-fire/Financial Tortoise (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/c/taekimfinancialtortoise #BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail (tell me about your #BigTipTuesday adventures!)SHOW INFORMATION: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.Learn more at https://marriagekidsandmoney.comHOST BIO: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 relaxing on his hammock.HOW WE MAKE MONEY + 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.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.CREDITS:Podcast Artwork: Kayli GrovesEditor: Johnny SohlPodcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your marriage feeling uneven? Authors Nate and Kaley Klemp think an 80/80 marriage may work for you.They are the writers behind “The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship”. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2021, Nate and Kaley review how radical generosity can create a happier relationship and what to do when your partner isn't contributing enough.EPISODE RESOURCES:Recommended Resources80/80 Marriage (book): https://amzn.to/4gsU2mm (affiliate)#BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail (tell me about your #BigTipTuesday adventures!)GUEST BIO - Nate KlempNate Klemp is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Along with his wife Kaley, he is the author of the newly released The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage (Penguin Radom House). He is also the co-author, with Eric Langshur, of the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing and is a regular contributor for Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and Mindful.He is also a founding partner at Mindful, one of the world's largest mindfulness media and training companies. Nate holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University.GUEST BIO - Kaley KlempKaley Klemp is coauthor of The 80/80 Marriage. She is also one of the nation's leading experts on small-group dynamics and leadership development, a TEDx speaker, and the author of three other books, including the Amazon Bestseller The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, The Drama-Free Office, and 13 Guidelines for Effective Teams.A favorite with Young Presidents Organization (YPO) forums and chapters, Kaley has facilitated retreats for more than 400 member and spouse forums throughout the world. Kaley is a graduate of Stanford University, where she earned a B.A. in International Relations and an M.A. in Sociology, with a focus on Organizational Behavior.SHOW INFORMATION: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.Learn more at https://marriagekidsandmoney.comHOST BIO: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 relaxing on his hammock.HOW WE MAKE MONEY + 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.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.CREDITS:Podcast Artwork: Kayli GrovesEditor: Johnny SohlPodcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coast FIRE raises the question: What happens when I don't need to invest as much for retirement?In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share my interview with Andrew Giancola on The Personal Finance Podcast. We discuss Coast FIRE and how it has allowed us to work less and live more.EPISODE RESOURCES:Recommended ResourcesMake My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/saThe Personal Finance Podcast: https://thepersonalfinancepodcast.com/SHOW INFORMATION: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.Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.comHOST BIO: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 relaxing on his hammock.HOW WE MAKE MONEY + 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.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.CREDITS:Podcast Artwork: Kayli GrovesEditor: Podcast DoctorsPodcast Assistant: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re featuring two interviews we did this year - one with Jade Warshaw from Ramsey Solutions and other with George Kamel also from Ramsey Solutions.  If you’re not familiar with Ramsey Solutions, this is a company owned by Dave Ramsey, the personal finance guru that many people know. Jade and George are personalities on Dave’s team and they both joined me this year to share their unique stories about becoming debt free and mortgage free. Both of these interviews were very popular on our YouTube channel so I thought I would share them with you all today AND hopefully it’ll motivate you on your debt free and mortgage free journeys. EPISODE RESOURCES:Recommended ResourcesJade Warshaw: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/jade-warshawGeorge Kamel (book): https://amzn.to/3Ztn1ir (affiliate)George Kamel: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/george-kamel#BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail (tell me about your #BigTipTuesday adventures!)GUEST BIO - Jade WarshawEver since paying off over $460,000 in debt with my husband, Sam, I’ve been coaching others on how to pay off their own debt by shifting their mindset, beliefs and actions around money. I absolutely love talking to people about all things finance (especially if there’s food involved), and I can’t wait to get to know you! GUEST BIO - George KamelGeorge Kamel is a Ramsey Personality and personal finance expert. Since 2013, he has served on the Ramsey team speaking nationwide and cohosting The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour podcast. George educates and entertains on his YouTube channel, exposing the financial system designed to keep you broke. SHOW INFORMATION: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.Learn more at https://marriagekidsandmoney.comHOST BIO: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 relaxing on his hammock.HOW WE MAKE MONEY + 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.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.CREDITS:Podcast Artwork: Kayli GrovesEditor: Podcast DoctorsPodcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the journey from saving 50% to just 10% of income and why it's leading to greater happiness. The discussion emphasizes balancing financial goals with enjoying life, urging families to embrace experiences over mere wealth accumulation. Learn about the importance of long-term financial planning, including wills and trusts, to secure generational wealth. Plus, join a heartwarming initiative that encourages generous tipping during the holidays, spreading kindness and support to those in the service industry.

Are you interested in financial independence with kids?In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share my interview on the Catching Up To FI Podcast with Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings-Koski. We discuss the steps we took as a family to find our version of financial independence with kids.EPISODE RESOURCES:Recommended ResourcesMake My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/saCatching Up To FI Podcast: https://catchinguptofi.com/SHOW INFORMATION: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.Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.comHOST BIO: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 relaxing on his hammock.HOW WE MAKE MONEY + 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.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.CREDITS:Podcast Artwork: Kayli GrovesEditor: Podcast DoctorsPodcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Health Savings Account can be a smart way to save and invest for your future health and wealth. I'm sharing how a HSA fits into our family financial plan.Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we’re featuring Andrew Dewar from Canada. He’s going to share how he paid off his mortgage in his 30s and how it allowed him more family time and time freedom in general. Last, we're sharing the Good Word once again. My son Calvin and I are sharing how some neighborhood kids in Michigan gave one family an incredible Halloween surprise.EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Five Year You: https://fiveyearyou.com/ Good Word Story (Good News Network): https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/kids-leave-halloween-candy-on-doorstep-after-noticing-sign-about-sons-hospitalization-leaving-family-overwhelmed/ MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course! YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. SHOW INFORMATION: 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.Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill, AFC® 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 relaxing in his hammock.HOW WE MAKE MONEY + 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.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The election is over! There is a lot of talk about how the results will impact the stock market. Should you change your investment strategy now that Trump has won the presidency again?Second, we’re back with our Be The Change segment.This month, we’re featuring Help Us Adopt, a national non-profit financial grant program that awards grants up to $30,000 to help couples and individuals (regardless of ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, or sexual orientation) with the cost of their adoptions.Founder Becky Fawcett is here to introduce the organization, and we’re also discussing the real costs of adoption. Last, my daughter Zoey will be reading the month's review and I’ll quiz her with some money questions. We're talking about investing in the stock market, how long it takes for your investments to double, and YouTubers.EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Help Us Adopt: https://www.helpusadopt.org/ CaseOh (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@caseoh_ MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course! YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here. Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION: 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.Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill, AFC® 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 relaxing in his hammock.HOW WE MAKE MONEY + 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.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices