Saving and investing can be a smart idea for most everyone. But without a definition of WHAT we're saving and investing for, we can lose motivation and interest. Joe Saul-Sehy, Author of the new book "Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management", joins us to share how we can define our investing goals and how we can have fun along the way.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsFirstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! Stacking Benjamins (Website)Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management (Book)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 your free 15-minute consultationYouTubeInstagram VoicemailDISCLAIMERThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've lived a long life and you're about to die. How will you measure your life?Nicole and I discuss the answer to this question in our latest episode of Bread & Wine with the support of one of our listeners, Phil from Chicago!BREAD & WINE RESOURCESHow Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen (the article we discuss on the show)How to Create a Family Manifesto (Big Life Journal)Buy 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/sponsorsInstagram VoicemailLeave a Review: Apple PodcastsLeave a Rating: SpotifyDISCLAIMERThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in Coast FIRE but don't know how to find out when you've achieved it?We answer a 44-year old listener question today who has $750,000 saved and wonders if they are Coast FIRE.Second, we're back with an MKM Challenge! We're challenging you to set 3 SMART Financial Goals. For those that don't know where to start, we've got 10 ideas for you. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsFirstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! Compound Interest Calculator: Find out if you're Coast FIRE.Mint: Free, intuitive budgeting app. Personal Capital: Track your net worth for free and get a $20 gift Amazon gift card when you sign up. Terms and conditions apply.Trust & Will: Get your last will and testament today.Quotacy: Grab a term life insurance policy and protect your family.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 your free 15-minute consultationYouTubeInstagram VoicemailDISCLAIMERThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you pursuing the FIRE Movement ... but losing your fire for it?That's what Lisa Harrison was feeling. After pushing hard to achieve early retirement, Lisa had a change of heart.In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2019, we hear why Lisa said goodbye to FIRE for good. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsFirstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! Mad Money Monster: Lisa Harrison's WebsiteOTHER 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 your free 15-minute consultationYouTubeInstagram VoicemailDISCLAIMERThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the end of my second year as a small business owner! To commemorate this online content creator adventure I've been on, I'm sharing another BEST OF MKM episode from early 2020. This one is the 10 steps I took to go from employee to business owner. And second, I share an update on my business after two years in! I'll discuss revenue, the failures I've had, and the wins as well. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsFirstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! HealthCare.Gov: How we got health insurance and dental insurance for small business owners 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 your free 15-minute consultationYouTubeInstagram VoicemailDISCLAIMERThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving is incredibly personal. As Nicole and I continue to discover how we want to give, we ask each other what is the right way to give for our family.With different opinions on the subject, we discuss how we've been giving and any changes we want to make in the future. How do you like to give?BREAD & WINE RESOURCESBuy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob!MKM RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsInstagram VoicemailLeave a Review: Apple PodcastsDISCLAIMERThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do you give?If you ask five people this question, you're likely to get five different--and highly personal--answers.But for many people, the idea of charitable giving is often rooted in their culture or religion.Today, I'm diving deeper into religion and giving by interviewing three different faith leaders in Christianity, Judaism and Islam.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsFirstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! Justin Warns: Kensington Church and Instagram (Personal)Qasim Rashid: Instagram Dave Mason: InstagramOTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)Dave Mason: 3 Ways to Give Back on your Financial Independence JourneyCharitable Giving Strategies: How to Make Lasting Family Traditions of GenerosityMKM RESOURCESYouTubeInstagram VoicemailDISCLAIMERThis 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently, I shared a video on how our family lives comfortably on $80,000 per year. Some of the comments I received said this was definitely not enough to be comfortable, while others said that was plenty. That begs the question ... how much is enough to live comfortably?Nicole and I explore the topic after a conversation she had recently with a friend. BREAD & WINE RESOURCESFamZoo: Prepaid debit cards for kids and financial education all in one! Use promo code “MKMFAMZOO” for an extra month of FamZoo!Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob!MKM RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsInstagram VoicemailLeave a Review: Apple PodcastsDISCLAIMERThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two years ago, we received a $30,000 inheritance after my mother-in-law passed away from cancer. We wanted to honor her legacy. Here's what we did. Also, Michael Thatcher from Charity Navigator, shares how we can all intelligently give this holiday season. Last but not least, Zoey joins me for another Money Quiz. We're talking giving, hot tubs, and popcorn! RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsFirstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! FamZoo: Prepaid cards and financial education for kids, all in one award-winning app. Use the promo code MKMFAMZOO at check out for an extra month. Vanguard: Trusted low-cost brokerage partnerM1 Finance: Intuitive, tech-forward low-cost brokerage partnerXY Planning Network: Fee-only Financial Planner ProfessionalsOTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEWe Make $100k Per Year But Feel StuckThe 10 Steps I Took to Quit My Job and Start My Business10 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off HouseMKM RESOURCESYouTubeInstagram VoicemailDISCLAIMERThis 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're having a conversation with a friend about someone else who's not there. We've all done it. When does this cross the line into gossip? And is all gossip bad?Nicole and I discuss recent events of gossip in our lives and whether or not we were right or wrong. BREAD & WINE RESOURCESFamZoo: Prepaid debit cards for kids and financial education all in one! Use promo code “MKMFAMZOO” for an extra month of FamZoo!Buy Us a Cheap Bottle of Wine: And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks for the idea, Jacob!MKM RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsYouTubeInstagram VoicemailDISCLAIMERThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices