Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

Nicole got a new job recently and she's so much happier. It is amazing how your life can change based on your job.Feeling valued at work is very important for a lot of us. Nicole isn't alone.According to a recent Gallup Poll, 48% of Americans are actively seeking new job opportunities. A big part of this search is their desire to feel valued and work for a company that aligns with their values.We discuss this importance in both of our careers and how it shapes our lives.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsMKM Newsletter: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/freegiftMKM Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm MKM Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to take back your time?Christy Wright shares the simple steps we can take to find life balance. We also discuss how your priorities can shift over time and why that's okay. As a young parent, this episode really hit home!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! Take Back Your Time (Christy Wright's Book)ChristyWright.comMKM RESOURCESYouTubeInstagram Voicemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When some people think of big dreams, they think of big houses, fancy cars, or flashy wardrobes.But can big dreams be a lot simpler than that?Nicole and I explore this topic, share out thoughts and ideas from the Marriage Kids and Money community as well.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsMKM Newsletter: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/freegiftMKM Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm MKM Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Target Date Funds are rapidly surging in popularity lately.Investors are flocking to this “set it and forget it” retirement tool as an easy way to diversify their portfolio and eliminate the fees of working with a high-cost broker.But what are the pros and cons? I dive into my thoughts on the subject. Also, we answer a question about whether it makes sense to decrease retirement investments to pay down the mortgage quicker. Last but not least, my daughter Zoey joins me for another money quiz!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!MKM Newsletter: Receive a Free Gift from me on how we paid off our mortgage in less than 5 years. MKM Instagram: Connect with me on social media and say hello!MKM Voicemail: Got a question? Leave me a voicemail.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What classifies someone as a "sell-out"?Nicole and I explore whether either one of us has been a sell-out in the past. We also discuss what it actually means to be a sell-out.We all need money, but where's the line?RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsMKM Newsletter: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/freegiftSorry to Bother You (Movie): https://amzn.to/3uxJds2 MKM Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm MKM Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College is not getting any cheaper.By some estimates, the cost of college is rising at a rate of 8% per year. To combat this rising cost of hiring education, parents and teens need to look to college scholarships.This is what Kristina Ellis did when she was in high school. Through hard work, dedication, and creating some systems that kept the process easy, Kristina earned $500,000 in college scholarships!Kristina shares the details of how she got it done and dispels some myths about scholarships as well.RESOURCES:**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsTello: Cell phone bill too high? Find a plan with Tello for around $10 per month on the T-Mobile Network!Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!MKM Instagram: Connect with me on social media and say hello!MKM Voicemail: Got a question? Leave me a voicemail. Kristina Ellis (Website) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After visiting friends in their beautiful updated homes lately, Nicole and I are feeling a little discontentment. We are a bit envious of their awesome abodes.But is that natural? Is contentment something we can talk about but never fully become?In this "BEST OF BREAD & WINE" episode from December 2020, Nicole and I explore this topic together and see what we can do about this situation. 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!MKM Instagram: Connect with us on social media and say hello!MKM Voicemail: Got a question or topic? Leave us a voicemail.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin wants to know if she should invest or buy a house.This is a tough decision that a lot of people grapple with especially as they become debt-free.Marcus Garrett, Financial Expert and Author of D.E.B.T. Free or Die Trying, shares some advice for Caitlin and why this decision doesn't have to be one or the other.Also, we're back with our Mortgage Free segment! Brendan Dale, from Cape Town, South Africa, shares how he paid off his mortgage in less than 5 years and what that means for him and his husband. RESOURCES:**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsTello: Cell phone bill too high? Find a plan with Tello for around $10 per month on the T-Mobile Network!Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today!MKM Instagram: Connect with me on social media and say hello!MKM Voicemail: Got a question? Leave me a voicemail. Marcus Garrett (Website)Marcus Garrett (Book)Brendan Dale (Website) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reading "Die With Zero" by Bill Perkins, I feel like a changed man. I've gone from super saver for the last decade of my life to now maximize my life experiences as much as possible.Nicole and I discuss why I enjoyed the book so much and how she feels about the ideas in Die with Zero. The time for us to maximize our life experiences is upon us ... don't worry my inner saver will keep us in check.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsDie With Zero: https://amzn.to/39njLeR Instagram (MKM): http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How’s your “Digital Wellness” these days?As a parent, this is something I’m working on constantly. But as someone who is quite often "connected", it's difficult to find a balance that works for me as a father, husband, and small business owner.Author Mark Ostach joins me today to share how we can live with phones, laptops, and all of our other devices and still be present with those we love.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsTello: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/telloFirstly: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly Courage to Connect: https://amzn.to/3E13evtMark Ostach: http://www.markostach.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices