Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

Are you getting started with the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps?After completing all 7 Baby Steps, Nicole and I have some pros and cons to share from our experience.We hope our thoughts help you on your journey to financial freedom and beyond!DAVE RAMSEY RESOURCESTotal Money Makeover (Book): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/totalmoneymakeover Financial Peace University (Course): HTTP://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/FPU Dave Ramsey Baby Steps: https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-stepsMARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY:This award-winning blog, podcast, and YouTube channel are dedicated to helping young families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and debt-free young parents. On Fridays, Nicole Hill leads a podcast called "Bread & Wine" where the couple debates money issues while having a glass of wine.**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsBlog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.comPodcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-ArchiveFacebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/CommunityCoaching: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/coachingDISCLAIMERThis show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone, and this content has not been provided by, reviewed, approved or endorsed by any advertiser. Information shared on this channel 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

Paying off your mortgage early is an idea that I absolutely love!But I know it's not for everyone ...I decided to look at the disadvantages of paying off your mortgage so people can see both sides of the argument and make the best decision for them.Also, we hear from Juan from Michigan whose simple term life insurance policy changed the course of his family's life. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsUNest: Start investing easily for your children today!Quotacy: Get term life insurance and protect your family from the unexpected. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you considering the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement?This is a big decision to make especially if you're in a committed relationship. It's not just your decision ... it affects both of you.Andy shares how he learned this the hard way and how he and Nicole are now pursuing a version of Slow FI ... enjoying your life and your work today instead of the traditional FIRE path.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you having more marriage fights lately?Kim and Penn Holderness, of Holderness Family Productions, join us to discuss their new book "Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better at It?".After more than a decade of being married and working together, Kim and Penn share how they embrace the marriage fights and the tactics they use to resolve them.I'm lucky to have Nicole join me for the interview today too!RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering about your marriage roles lately?Is it okay to change from your current station in marriage?Perhaps you're ready to go back to work instead of being a stay-at-home parent or you're ready to take on more of the domestic duties.Andy and Nicole discuss how their roles have changed throughout their 10-year marriage.They share the pros and cons of working full-time and being a stay-at-home parent full-time.What is your current role in marriage? Are you ready for a change?RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you considering leaving the city to find a more reasonable place to live?That's what Andy Hill and Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, host of Real Simple's "Money Confidential" Podcast, are covering today.After that Andy answers a question about how to get your partner on board with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early).And last but not least, Zoey and Andy do another money quiz!RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a year! Has the judgment increased lately or is it just us? For as hard as we try, why do we judge others?And why do we care what others think about us?Nicole and Andy discuss recent judgment they have both received as well as judgment they've doled out.They discuss some takeaways on steps they are trying to improve personally.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Hill Manson wanted a side hustle to make some extra money to help her boys pay for college. She decided to take the plunge into Airbnb.A few years later, she's now an Airbnb Superhost with 4 rental units and ready to expand.Last year, she made over $100,000 with Airbnb!Wendy shares how she got started, the mistakes she made along the way, and how Airbnb is helping her ease into retirement.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your policy on doing business with family and friends?Nicole and Andy discuss the awkward nature of working with people you know instead of people you don't know. It's easy to go with the 5-star rated service on Yelp, but there may be some untold benefit to support your brother, sister or cousin in their business venture. Is it worth it?Please let us know by tagging us on Instagram or leaving a voicemailRESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to buy a house, but you're not sure you can afford it?That's the situation our friend Ryan is in today. He is planning to move and wants to stop renting because he feels like it's a waste of money.  I share 5 strategies that will help him know when he is ready to buy a house. Also, I answer another question from Karen about consolidating investment accounts. Lastly, Janelle Page from Indiana shares how she paid off her house in just 3 years!RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices