Marriage, Kids And Money

Is your marriage feeling uneven? Authors Nate and Kaley Klemp think an 80/80 marriage may work for you. They are the writers behind “The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship”. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2021, Nate and Kaley review how radical generosity can create a happier relationship and what to do when your partner isn't contributing enough. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources 80/80 Marriage (book): https://amzn.to/4gsU2mm (affiliate) #BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/ Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail (tell me about your #BigTipTuesday adventures!) GUEST BIO - Nate Klemp Nate Klemp is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Along with his wife Kaley, he is the author of the newly released The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage (Penguin Radom House). He is also the co-author, with Eric Langshur, of the New York Times Bests

Coast FIRE raises the question: What happens when I don't need to invest as much for retirement? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share my interview with Andrew Giancola on The Personal Finance Podcast. We discuss Coast FIRE and how it has allowed us to work less and live more. EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Make My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/sa The Personal Finance Podcast: https://thepersonalfinancepodcast.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.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach

This week we’re featuring two interviews we did this year - one with Jade Warshaw from Ramsey Solutions and other with George Kamel also from Ramsey Solutions.   If you’re not familiar with Ramsey Solutions, this is a company owned by Dave Ramsey, the personal finance guru that many people know.  Jade and George are personalities on Dave’s team and they both joined me this year to share their unique stories about becoming debt free and mortgage free.  Both of these interviews were very popular on our YouTube channel so I thought I would share them with you all today AND hopefully it’ll motivate you on your debt free and mortgage free journeys.  EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources Jade Warshaw: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/jade-warshaw George Kamel (book): https://amzn.to/3Ztn1ir (affiliate) George Kamel: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/george-kamel #BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/ Voicemail: https://ma

When you've been saving around 50% of your income for a decade on your FIRE journey, it's hard to save less. Our family hit some incredible financial milestones over the last 10 years including becoming debt-free, mortgage-free, achieving Coast FIRE, and accumulating a million-dollar net worth. And now we're ready to enjoy more of our money today. Depending on your stage in your FIRE journey, this message can be challenging to hear. Let's discuss that today. Second, I've got another MKM Challenge for our community focused on generosity! EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources #BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/ Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail (tell me about your #BigTipTuesday adventures!) 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 disco

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 Resources Make My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/sa Catching 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.com HOST BIO: Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Mar

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 an

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

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 + Deals GUEST 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 Amer

Daycare costs more than rent in 16 of the nation’s 100 largest cities according to US Today. With this being such a difficult reality for many parents, I'm sharing 25 smart ways to save on daycare. Also, Rachel Lawrence from Monarch Money shares how to budget as a couple and how Monarch Money can support the process. RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors 25 Ways to Save on Daycare (Article): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ways-parents-save-money-daycare/ Monarch Money (Free Trial): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney (affiliate) GUEST BIO - Rachel Lawrence Rachel Lawrence currently serves as the Head of Advice & Planning at Monarch, a collaborative personal finance app. She is also the founder of both Reverie Wealth and Plan Ventures. Before Monarch, Rachel worked as the Director of Coaching at Ellevest and Director of Financial Planning at Advizr. She is a certified financial planner and holds a Master of Science in Financial Planning. With ove

Paying taxes is a reality of life. Let's just not overpay them! In this episode, I share how we're investing with tax efficiency in mind. Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment. This month, we're featuring Marko Zlatic from The Whiteboard Finance YouTube Channel. Marko and his wife recently achieved Coast FIRE in their 30s! He's going to share how they did it and how this impacts their family journey going forward. Last, we're sharing the Good Word once again. My son Calvin and I are having a conversation about ... Millennial Dads and how parenting has changed over the past few generations. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Whiteboard Finance: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBoardFinance/ Good Word Story (Motherly): https://www.mother.ly/parenting/millennial-dads-spend-more-time-with-their-kids/ 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 an

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 ep

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

There are benefits to both recasting and refinancing a mortgage. Like all things in personal finance, the best option depends on your personal situation. To help you get a better handle on recasting vs. refinancing, listen up! Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment. This month, we're featuring Ken and Mary Okoroafor from The Humble Penny. Ken and Mary recently became mortgage free in London! They are going to share how they did it and what this means for their generational wealth plans going forward. Last, we're sharing the Good Word once again. My son Calvin and I are having a conversation about ... if someone steals something can they be forgiven if they return it? EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Trust & Will: https://www.trustandwill.com/mkm (sponsor) Financial Joy (book): https://amzn.to/3ZJm8nK (affiliate) The Humble Penny: https://thehumblepenny.com/ Good Word Story (Good News Movement): https://www.instagram.com/p/C_EJhO7OOeb/ MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years. What does this big decision mean for families? Meghan Rabuse, the Family Finance Mom, joins the show again to help us answer this big question.  Also, Steven and Lauren Keys from Florida share how they built a millionaire net worth in their early 30s! RESOURCES **Sponsors + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Meghan Rabuse (Website): https://www.familyfinancemom.com  Steven & Lauren Keys (Website): https://www.tripofalifestyle.com/ GUEST BIO - Meghan Rabuse Meghan spent nearly a decade as a Financial Analyst, before spending the last 8+ as a SAHM to three little ones. She shares simple money tips for moms to help their family reach their financial goals by building a financial plan they can LIVE with! GUEST BIO - Steven & Lauren Keys Lauren and Steven Keys became millionaires on five-figure salaries. By intentionally keeping their household expenses low after college graduation, they grew a buffer of cash and in

Stoicism is all about living in the present. Not worrying about what may come or what you don't have. Author Darius Foroux is on a mission to show us how to invest, the stoic way. In today's episode, he shares the stoic philosophy and how we can use it to build more wealth, peace and happiness in our lives. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO - Darius Foroux: Darius Foroux (pronounced as Dare-eus For-oe) is the author of 8 books, including The Stoic Path to Wealth. He writes about productivity, Stoicism, and wealth building. His ideas and work have been featured in TIME, NBC, Fast Company, Inc., Observer, and many more publications. Until now, more than 30 million people have read his articles. 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

My daughter will be a teenager soon! To help her (and your teens too) find their next gig, we put together our list of the top 10 best jobs for teens. Second, we’re back with our Fintech Spotlight segment. This month, we’re featuring our sponsor Crew, a banking solution for the whole family! Founder Gentry Davies is here to discuss the concept of family banking, why brick-and-mortar banks are getting it wrong, and how Crew can support your family. Last, my daughter Zoey will be reading the review of the month and I’ll quiz her with some money questions. We're talking about time spent in school, investing for the future, and even Dance Moms. EPISODE RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Crew (get an additional 0.5% APY for 3 months): https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/crew 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 co

Think teachers can't become millionaires? It's more than possible! In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2020, High School Teacher Brian Weitzel discusses how he managed to invest $1,000,000 in the stock market by 40 years old.  RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals Brian Weitzel (website) 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 g

Many of us have been impacted by financial trauma. If we allow them, our past experiences can control our future. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, John Delony, Author, Ramsey Personality and Mental Health Expert, shares how to manage financial trauma and the importance of REAL connections in our lives. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO - John Delony: Dr. John Delony is a national best-selling author, mental health and wellness expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He holds two PhDs – one in Counselor Education and Supervision and another in Higher Education Administration. Before joining Ramsey Solutions, John spent two decades working as a senior leader at multiple universities, a professor and researcher, and crisis responder. Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches people how to reclaim their lives from the madness of the modern world. Own Your Past, Change Your Future (Book) (affiliate) MKM RESOURCES: Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make

As parents, we only have 18 summers with our kids. After that, they are off to live their adult lives. These 18 summers are precious. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2019, Jim Sheils, Author and Family Experience Expert, shares tips for parents to take advantage of this limited time. We discuss the importance of one-on-one time with kids and some examples we can all learn from. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO - Jim Sheils: Jim Sheils is the co-founder of Board Meetings International, a company that specializes in parent/child retreats for entrepreneurs and their children. Jim consults with world-class organizations such as Harvard University and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) to help their members succeed at home. In keynote presentations, workshops, team events, and private consulting, Jim has helped hundreds of the world’s top entrepreneurs and thought leaders focus and implement where it really counts—at home. Jim is a partner in the largest build-to-rent organ

It's time to take back our time! And Tracy McCubbin is sharing why your stuff might be the biggest time thief of all. In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2023, Author and Organizing Expert Tracy McCubbin shares the steps we can take to get more quality time back in our lives. RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals GUEST BIO - Tracy McCubbin: Tracy McCubbin is an entrepreneur, CEO, and the author of Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book On Decluttering You'll Ever Need (June 4th, 2019) and the newly launched book, Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want (Sourcebooks, October 4th, 2022). She has always referred to herself as “Obsessive Compulsive Delightful,” but who knew she could turn that trait into a booming business? While working for a prominent television director in Los Angeles, Tracy discovered she could see through any mess and clearly envision a clutter-free space. Coupled with keen time-management and organizational