Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

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

Have you heard that real millionaires don't own homes? John Hope Bryant is on a mission to fight this myth holding back everyday Americans from building generational wealth.Author and Financial Educator John Hope Bryant shares why this myth exists and the truth about the wealth-building power of long-term real estate ownership.RESOURCES:Sponsors + Partners + DealsGUEST BIO - John Hope Bryant:John Hope Bryant is an American entrepreneur, thought leader, philanthropic executive, and a leading expert in financial and economic inclusion.He is responsible for financial literacy becoming the official policy of the U.S. federal government (President George W. Bush and Obama), and is the only American citizen to inspire the renaming of a White House campus building; US Treasury Annex, to Freedman’s Bank Building, in honor of Lincoln’s unfinished work to teach freed slaves about money, in 1865.His latest book “Financial Literacy For All: Disrupting Struggle, Advancing Financial Freedom, and Building a New American Middle Class” is available now. 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

Rachel Lawrence, Head of Advice and Planning at Monarch, shares insights on tackling daycare costs. She presents smart strategies like starting in-home daycare services and utilizing community resources to ease financial burdens. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of collaborative budgeting for couples, aligning financial goals with shared values. Fun concepts like 'super sexy money dates' are introduced to make financial discussions enjoyable, highlighting the role of communication and emotional factors in managing family finances.

Marko Zlatic is a financial educator and creator of Whiteboard Finance, known for achieving Coast FIRE in his 30s. He shares remarkable tax-saving strategies for investments, including the benefits of 401ks, Roth IRAs, and Health Savings Accounts. Marko also discusses how his family journey has evolved after reaching financial independence. Additionally, Calvin Hill joins to explore modern fatherhood, highlighting how millennial dads are more engaged in parenting than ever before and the shift in family dynamics across generations.

We all know investing in the stock market is a smart idea. When it comes to what to invest in, that's where the questions start to come up.Author and Financial Educator Paul Merriman shares how we can use index funds to become millionaires. He shares a variety of index fund portfolios including the 2-Fund Portfolio and 4-Fund Portfolio.RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Trust & Will (sponsor) GUEST BIO - Paul Merriman:Paul Merriman sold his investment advisory practice and founded a financial education foundation designed to help do-it-yourself investors of all ages improve their investment returns. He's the author of 8 books including "We're Talking Millions! 12 Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement".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 Money Date is the glue that holds your marriage and money life together! I share 10 steps to get your Money Date started today.Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment.This month, we’re featuring Joshua Weekley from Arizona. Joshua and his wife Carly increased their net worth to $950,000 by at 35 years old! Listen up to hear how they did it.Last, my daughter Zoey will be reading the month's review and I’ll quiz her with some money questions. We're talking about personal finance classes in high school, budgeting, and young adult literature.EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Monarch Money (free trial): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney (affiliate) YNAB (free trial): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/ynab (affiliate) Simplifi: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/simplifi (affiliate) Trust & Will: https://www.trustandwill.com/mkm (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

Explore two powerful mortgage strategies: recasting and refinancing. Discover how recasting can lighten monthly payments by adjusting your mortgage balance. Hear an inspiring family's journey to financial freedom and the psychological benefits they gained from being mortgage-free. Learn about teaching kids financial security and the evolving role of parents in nurturing their development. Plus, reflect on personal growth through heartfelt stories of accountability and redemption.