The average American racked up over $1,500 of debt during the holidays in 2022… and 20% of those surveyed expect to be paying for Christmas after Easter of the next year. In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, I go over 5 strategies to get through the holidays debt free and how to manage gift expectations with your children. Give the gift of joy– not financial despair– this year!DEBT FREE FAMILY SEGMENT:Ali Swart, Managing Director of Wealth Planning at Waldron Private Wealth, joins the podcast to share how she paid off $36k of student loans debt during COVID, on top of 2 car loans, a HELOC loan, and other miscellaneous consumer debt. Ali chats about how she utilized visual cues, the zero-based budgeting method, and intentional spending to reach her financial goals and open her family to the power of debt freedom. Being debt free has allowed her family to increase their retirement investments, college savings, and mortgage payoff savings.GUEST BIO:Ali's responsible for the strategic leadership and management of Waldron’s Wealth Planning Team, focused on providing a best-in-class financial planning experience. Ali simplifies the complexities of wealth of a select group of multi-generational ultra-high net worth families. Ali also leads Waldron's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion endeavors, co-hosts the Wealth Simplified podcast, and has a passion for increasing financial literacy and awareness, especially for mothers.GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Website Podcast RESOURCES: Make My Kid A Millionaire  Sponsors + Partners + Deals OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Millionaires Never Buy New Cars, But We Just Did Do Nothing: The Cure for the Overworked Parent (w/ Celeste Headlee) Should We Get an Electric Car? MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question 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 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 watching Marvel movies.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: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re all taught to fear… fear. But what if we welcomed fear into our lives as a friend? In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, America’s leading personal finance expert, Farnoosh Torabi, joins us to discuss her new book, how fear can fuel financial success, and mental health.We also chat about how facing our fears means facing ourselves, what “fear setting” is, boundaries, and how to use fear to push yourself into an abundant life.RESOURCES:Sponsors + Partners + DealsGUEST BIO: Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance experts and the host of the award-winning podcast, So Money, that has earned over 25 million downloads. She is a sought-after speaker and author of multiple books including her latest entitled “A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life.”GUEST RESOURCES: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Book Podcast OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Building Your Coast FIRE 3-Day Workweek Workaholism: Escaping The Cult Of Never Enough w/ Manisha Thakor 30 Profitable Side Hustles For Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. 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 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.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: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Tis the season for giving! In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, I share what my family’s giving journey has looked like! I chat about how my family’s charitable giving has evolved over the years, why charitable giving is personal and more!I also talk about what “true” wealth is, the power of creating a legacy of generosity for our children, and how paying off our mortgage allowed us to make an impact in our community.BE THE CHANGE SEGMENT: Co-founder and CEO of Daffy, a modern financial platform for giving, Adam Nash, joins us to talk about Donor Advised Funds and how Daffy makes the processes easier and better. We chat about what a Donor Advised Fund is, the advantages of Donor Advised Funds, and who Daffy is for, and how it works.RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Charity Navigator  GUEST RESOURCES: Facebook YouTube Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Derrick Kinney: Make More Money to Do More Good Charitable Giving with Family: How to Make Lasting Traditions of Generosity Religion and Giving: The Similarities and Differences in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. 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 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.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: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stevie and Sazan Hendrix, globally recognized digital creators and authors of the new book, A Real Good Life, join us to discuss how they redefined success, why they decided to audit their chaotic life, and the steps they took to focus on becoming an intentional family. We chat about saying no, embracing minimalism, simplifying life, and deconstructing “the next thing” syndrome.GUEST BIO: Stevie and Sazan Hendrix are content creators, hosts of The Good Life with Stevie and Sazan podcast, and founders of S+S Goods. Their mission is focused on cultivating “The Good Life:” a life they love every day, despite daily challenges. Stevie and Sazan have been featured on Forbes, Elle, E! News and more. When they aren’t writing or creating content, they’re enjoying time with their three children in Austin, Texas. RESOURCES:Sponsors + Partners + DealsGUEST RESOURCES: Website Book (affiliate) Podcast OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How to Create a Money Date with Your Spouse Dealing With a Money Imbalance in Relationships – w/ Erin Lowry Money and Love: Navigating Big Decisions in Marriage MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question 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 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 worldwide.   When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.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: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorethia Kelly, nationally recognized and award-winning financial coach and author of the book #MoneyChat, joins us to discuss what happens when parents help their children through college and the beginning stages of their children’s lives and ignore their own financial futures.We chat about the importance of parents prioritizing putting on their own oxygen masks before they help their kids, learning how to save money for an emergency fund, parent guilt, scholarships. community college, and more!WORK FROM ANYWHERE SEGMENT:Lisa Zeeveld, CFO and podcast host of Belay, a flexible virtual staffing solutions company, discusses the benefits of working as a remote virtual assistant.Become a BELAY VA here -- https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/BELAYVA (affiliate)RESOURCES:Sponsors + Partners + DealsGUEST BIO: Dorethia Kelly is a nationally recognized and award-winning financial expert and coach, specializing in helping ordinary people conquer their worst fears on the way to becoming debt-free and financially independent. Dorethia’s financial advice has been featured on Black Enterprise, CNBC, U.S. News, USA Today, and many more. Her new and improved book #MoneyChat: How to Get Out of Debt, Manage Your Money, and Create Financial Freedom is available now. GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram YouTube  Website Book (affiliate) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Why Kids Should Do Chores At Home (And How To Get Started)  Lessons Learned From Investing For Our Kids For 10 Years Generational Wealth: These 3 Investing Accounts Can Give Your Kids A Bright Future MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question 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 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 worldwide.   When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.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: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wouldn't it be awesome to only have a 3-day workweek? Well, a debt-free Coast FIRE life can provide that for a lot of families.I share 3-day workweek ideas to consider for those who are pursuing that Coast FIRE lifestyle.COAST FIRE FAMILY SEGMENT:Lauren Boland from Virginia, shares how she and her wife achieved Coast FIRE in their early 40s. We discuss how this huge investing milestone of $1.7 million has allowed her to think about a new path for working going forward.RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Coast FIRE Calculator Good Word Featured News Story - Starbucks Workers GUEST RESOURCES: cFIRESim - Twitter/X cFIRESim - Retirement Calculator OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How to Reach Coast FIRE by Age 30, 40 and 50 Why Coast FIRE is Better Than Traditional FIRE Stop Investing to Pay Off Mortgage Faster? (Nah, Coast FIRE First) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. 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 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 worldwide.   When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.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: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Marriage Kids And Money episode, Manisha Thakor, 30-year finance industry veteran and founder of MoneyZen, a company focused on “empowering women to achieve financial wellbeing,” joins us to discuss why society thinks more is always the answer to our financial problems, the toxic “honor” of being busy, and the “never enough” cult.We also discuss identifying how trauma informs your perception of personal finance, steps you can take right now to step away from the hamster wheel, signs you are experiencing this problem, and more.RESOURCES:Sponsors + Partners + DealsGUEST BIO: Manisha has worked in financial services for more than thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial well-being. She has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and CNN. She’s also the author of the new book “MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough” which is available now.GUEST BOOK: MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your EnoughGUEST SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube  Website OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Your Job Is Not Your Life w/ Simone Stolzoff The Secret To A Happy Life (Based On 80 Years Of Research) I Only Want To Work Part-time. Is It Possible? MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question 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 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 watching Marvel movies.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: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, I go over 8 simple steps to creating an effective and lasting budget for your family. 2 in 3 households don’t keep a budget! If you’re part of this statistic, this episode is FOR YOU! I go over how to celebrate your financial wins, what categories you may want to include in your budget, what easy budgeting tools to use, and more!FINTECH SPOTLIGHT SEGMENT: Marty Evans from our sponsor, Ethos, joins the podcast to discuss why parents should have life insurance, how much life insurance you really need, the “DIME method” and more.RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Get a Life Insurance Quote From Ethos (Sponsor) Budgeting apps for families How Term Life Insurance Changed Our Lives After An Unexpected Death OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: How to Create a Money Date with Your Spouse Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which is Right For You? How to Start Investing Today in 10 Simple Steps MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question 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 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 watching Marvel movies.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: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Student loan payments are resuming after a three-year hiatus. Ever since news of the ending student loan payment pause, there have been rumblings on the internet: “I’m not paying my student loan anymore. I’m forgiving them myself.” While most of these comments are made in jest, what would actually happen if you just… stopped paying your student loan debt?  We’re joined by Robert Farrington, Millennial Money Expert and founder of The College Investor, to chat about the ramifications of neglecting to pay your student loans. We talk about the threat of wage garnishments, 20% collection fees, how this decision could ruin your financial life, and what your repayment options are.GENERATIONAL WEALTH SEGMENT:Building family wealth and happiness becomes a lot easier when you have a lot of time. What do our kids have a lot of? Time! On this week’s Generational Wealth Segment, Clifton Corbin joins us to talk about financial literacy for children and young adults.SHOW RESOURCES:Sponsors + Partners + DealsGUEST BIO:Through his work at TheCollegeInvestor.com, Robert Farrington has emerged as one of the nation's leading student loan debt experts. He has also directly engaged with many consumer financing financial technology brands and loves to help companies innovate in the space.ROBERT FARRINGTON RESOURCES: Twitter/X Instagram YouTube TikTok Website CLIFTON CORBIN RESOURCES: Free Kids’ Workbook Clifton Corbin books (affiliate) OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Pay for College Without Student Loans: 5 Ways Parents Can Help Their Kids Graduate Debt Free Anthony ONeal: Will Income-Based Repayment Help with my $200k of Student Loans? How We Paid Off $300,000 of Student Loans in 5 Years – with Josh Hastings MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. Instagram: Follow our IG channel. Voicemail: Leave your question 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 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 watching Marvel movies.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: Weir Digital Marketing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, I answer the age-old question: “Should you pay off your mortgage or invest?” I go over the exact steps my family took to pay off our mortgage and build up a significant investment portfolio that allowed us to reach Coast FIRE and transition to part-time employment. I also discuss the benefits of couples therapy, resting when you need to, and prioritizing living in the present. MORTGAGE FREE FAMILY SEGMENT:Melinda Walker, Georgia-based, small business owner, joins the Marriage Kids and Money podcast to discuss how her family paid off their $110k home 15 years early, why the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement inspired her, and her family’s entrepreneurial success that eventually led to ultimate time-freedomRESOURCES:Sponsors + Partners + DealsMELINDA’S BOOK:Profitable Pet Sitter: 7 Steps to Turn Your Passion for Pets into a Profitable Pet Sitting Business OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: 15 Incredible Benefits of a Paid Off House Don’t Pay Off Your Mortgage (Yet!) – w/ Brian Preston How We Paid Off Our Mortgage in 5 Years MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. 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 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 watching Marvel movies.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: Weir Digital Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices