Kiersten and Julien Saunders, authors of "Cashing Out", argue the case for the 15-year career.We also discuss how people can pursue FIRE (financial independence / retire early) and live a life of purpose. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsRich and RegularCashing Out (Book)GUEST BIO - Kiersten and Julien Saunders:Julien and Kiersten are authors of Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game By Walking Away under Portfolio Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House.They are also the creative voices behind the blog richandregular.com, producers of the award-winning video series, Money on the Table, and hosts of the rich & REGULAR podcast.Based in Atlanta, Georgia, their mission is to inspire better conversations about money. The couple has used frugal living, real estate, stock market investing and their online business to build wealth and ultimately achieve financial independence. They paid off $200,000 in five years and their story has been featured in The NY Times, Forbes, CBS This Morning, Marketwatch, the Oprah Winfrey Network and more.When they're not sharing stories about their experiences with money, they are parents to their son Beau, traveling the world or searching for their next great meal.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE JourneyMKM RESOURCESMKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation todayYouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviewsInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and MoneyMarriage 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 HillAndy 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 watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Artwork:  Liz TheresaEditor:  Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Electric cars are all the buzz lately! Our family is considering getting one, but is it worth it?I share the different options we’re considering when it comes to buying an electric car or not.    Also, I answer a question about paying cash for a house vs. getting a mortgage. Since both options have their fair share of pros and cons, I take some time to look at both sides. Last but not least, Zoey and I are back with another Money Quiz! We’re talking about “big purchases” in our family and how we can decide what’s worth it. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsFederal Tax Credits for All Electric or Plug in Hybrid VehiclesCredible: Check out the latest mortgage rates and compare lenders to saveOTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE JourneyMKM RESOURCESMKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation todayYouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviewsInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and MoneyMarriage 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 HillAndy 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 watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Artwork:  Liz TheresaEditor:  Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage is hard! Not only does the relationship take work, but maintaining a household does too.Nicole and Andy tackled two listener questions about how they make their marriage work and how they divide up household duties. This episode definitely showcases the importance of marriage as a verb, not a noun. BREAD & WINE RESOURCESBuy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support!MKM RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsLeave a Review: Apple PodcastsLeave a Rating: SpotifyInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEDie With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLOReflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years LaterAre We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early?DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Artwork: Weir Digital MarketingCreative Director / Show Director: Nicole HillEditor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Maggiulli, author of "Just Keep Buying", shares what you can do after maxing out your Roth IRA. We also discuss the importance of understanding when a 401k plan at work is worth it or not.   Also, David Freed from Minnesota shares how he and his wife achieved Coast FIRE at 30 years old with $500,000 invested!RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsJust Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli (Book)Nick Maggiulli (Website)David Freed (Instagram)GUEST BIO - Nick Maggiulli:Nick Maggiulli is the Chief Operating Officer and Data Scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he oversees operations across the firm and provides insights on business intelligence. He is also the author of OfDollarsAndData.com, a blog focused on the intersection of data and personal finance. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and The Los Angeles Times. Nick graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics and currently resides in New York City.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE JourneyMKM RESOURCESMKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation todayYouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviewsInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and MoneyMarriage 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 HillAndy 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 watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Support: Weir Digital MarketingPodcast Artwork: Liz TheresaEditor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can spend our money on experiences and things. What's better?Nicole and Andy take the gloves off and go at it in this experiences vs. things debate.Which side are you on #TeamExperience or #TeamThings?BREAD & WINE RESOURCESBuy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support!MKM RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsLeave a Review: Apple PodcastsLeave a Rating: SpotifyInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEDie With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLOReflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years LaterAre We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early?DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Artwork: Weir Digital MarketingCreative Director / Show Director: Nicole HillEditor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real estate has proven to be an excellent place to invest your money. But where should you start in this competitive market? Rentals? Airbnbs?Sam Dogen, also known as the Financial Samurai, joins us to share his thoughts!Sam retired from his corporate career about 10 years ago. Real estate (among many other avenues) was a huge part of his financial independence success. Also, Amy Greene from North Carolina, shares how she and her husband increased their family net worth to over $1 million by age 44!Last, but not least, my son Calvin joins me for another “Good Word”. We discuss how a recent professional baseball game became national display of generosity and helping your fellow man.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsBuy This Not That (Book)Financial Samurai (Website)Amy Greene (Instagram)Good Word Story (CBS News)GUEST BIO - Sam Dogen (Financial Samurai):Sam Dogen is the mastermind behind FinancialSamurai.com, one of the largest independently-run personal finance sites with roughly one million organic visitors a month. He launched Financial Samurai in 2009 when the world was falling apart and his net worth was taking a beating. His inspiration was to help himself and others make sense of the chaos.In 2012, he left his day job in finance at age 34 to be permanently free and pursue being a writer. He has lived in seven countries and has traveled to over 60 countries so far.Since the financial crisis, more than 80 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com to learn, share, and grow. In addition, Dogen’s work has been highlighted in major publications such as CNBC, MarketWatch, Forbes, The Consumerist, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, and many more.Dogen is also known for The Financial Samurai Podcast and the one-of-a-kind eBook, How To Engineer Your Layoff, which teaches employees how to negotiate a severance package and be free.When not writing or podcasting, Sam can often be found on the playground taking care of his two young children or on the softball field or tennis court.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE JourneyMKM RESOURCESMKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation todayYouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviewsInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Artwork: Liz TheresaEditor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money can allow us to have our most basic needs met and buy more time freedom to enjoy more life today. But can we become too distracted by money? Can the pursuit of more money and wealth distract us from a life of meaning today?Joshua Becker, Author of Things That Matter, joins us to discuss how we can overcome the distraction of money. He shares how he’s moved toward a life that matters and how it all started by moving away from the things that don’t matter.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsThings That Matter (Book) Joshua Becker (Website)All the Hacks PodcastGUEST BIO - Joshua Becker:Joshua Becker and his young family were introduced to minimalism 12 years ago during a short conversation with their neighbor and he became a pioneer of the Modern Minimalist Movement with his blog, Becoming Minimalist, which reaches over 1M readers every month.He is also the USA Today best-selling author of 5 books, including his new one: Things That Matter.He is a contributor to Forbes Magazine and has spoken for Fortune 100 countries around the US including Google and SalesForce.He is also the Founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans. Currently, he lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife and two teenage children.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE JourneyMKM RESOURCESMKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation todayYouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviewsInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and MoneyMarriage 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 HillAndy 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 watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Artwork: Liz TheresaEditor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recessions, bankruptcies, and poverty are difficult realities for people on their financial journeys. Patrick Aime experienced all of these and still found his way to becoming a financially independent millionaireIn this BEST OF MKM episode from 2020, listen to how Patrick overcame these adversities, learned importRESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsWritten Story About Patrick Aime Patrick Aime Twitter GUEST BIO - Patrick Aime:Patrick Aime is an "African dude currently living in San Diego." He loves traveling, personal finance, and Investing. Patrick is debt-free and hit FI in 2017.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE JourneyMKM RESOURCESMKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation todayYouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviewsInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and MoneyMarriage 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 HillAndy 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 watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Artwork: Liz TheresaEditor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boomerang kids are a group of adult children who move back in with their parents after going out into the world. John, a concerned parent of a teen, wants to make sure his daughter doesn’t do this! Author Bobbi Rebell joins me to share how we can get adult children to launch (and stay launched). Also, in our Internet Money segment, Tiffani Higgins shares how she created a 6-figure at-home part-time booking business. And she shares how other parents who crave more family time can do the same. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsBobbi Rebell (Website): https://www.bobbirebell.com/ Launching Financial Grownups (Book): https://amzn.to/3NaPNMU The Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper (Book or Course): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/bookkeepingGUEST BIO - Bobbi Rebell:Bobbi Rebell, CFP® is the author of Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart, a financial literacy advocate, the host of the Money Tips for Financial Grownups podcast and the founder of GrownupGear.com. Bobbi was previously a global business news anchor and personal finance columnist at Reuters and held various journalist positions at top news outlets including CNBC, CNN and PBS.GUEST BIO - Tiffani Higgins:Tiffany Higgins started the Stay at Home Bookkeeper Academy to teach thousands how to make money while pursuing the freedom in life they desire, whether working from home or on the road in an RV. Tiffani understands the importance of family, but never wanted to give up having a successful career. After pursuing an accounting degree, she struggled being a mother and a business woman at the same time. It took her years until she discovered an opportunity that changed her life, as well as her family's life. She now encourages anyone in the workforce to never settle, and knows first hand that being your own boss gives you the best of both worlds, and gives you control of your life. She is passionate about teaching others how to pursue a career that provides a better life for themselves and their family and walk away from what has been holding them back.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE JourneyMKM RESOURCESMKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation todayYouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviewsInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Artwork: Liz TheresaEditor: Podcast Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy met an engaged couple last night ... they asked "With all the complaining parents do about their kids, is parenting worth it?"After 10 years of being parents, Nicole and Andy dive into the topic. Would they do it all over again? Was becoming a parent at 30 years old worth it?Sit back, grab your favorite drink, and ponder with them, parents!BREAD & WINE RESOURCESBuy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the support!MKM RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsLeave a Review: Apple PodcastsLeave a Rating: SpotifyInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEDie With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLOReflecting on Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps 10 Years LaterAre We Morons for Paying Off Our Mortgage Early?DISCLAIMERThis 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.CREDITSPodcast Artwork: Weir Digital MarketingCreative Director / Show Director: Nicole HillEditor: Andy Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices