Episodes

  • Election Results Are In - Should I Change My Investment Strategy?

    Election Results Are In - Should I Change My Investment Strategy?
    Nov 11 2024
    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
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    40 mins
  • Dispelling The Millionaire Myth About Homeownership | John Hope Bryant

    Dispelling The Millionaire Myth About Homeownership | John Hope Bryant
    Nov 4 2024
    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 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
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    43 mins
  • 25 Smart Ways to Save on Daycare

    25 Smart Ways to Save on Daycare
    Oct 28 2024
    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 over 15+ years of experience, Rachel has expertise in countless areas including budgeting, debt management, retirement planning, investing, and more. MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel 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 Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Management: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Investing Hacks That Save Thousands on Taxes

    Investing Hacks That Save Thousands on Taxes
    Oct 21 2024
    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 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
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    46 mins
  • Millionaire Index Fund Investing Portfolios | Paul Merriman

    Millionaire Index Fund Investing Portfolios | Paul Merriman
    Oct 14 2024
    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
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    48 mins
  • How to Create a Money Date with Your Spouse

    How to Create a Money Date with Your Spouse
    Oct 7 2024
    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
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    39 mins
  • Recasting vs. Refinancing: Which Mortgage Option is Better?

    Recasting vs. Refinancing: Which Mortgage Option is Better?
    Sep 30 2024
    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 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
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    54 mins
  • Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates: Why Should I Care?

    Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates: Why Should I Care?
    Sep 23 2024
    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 investments that freed them from work and enabled them to do some really fun stuff, like taking six months off to explore Hawaii and another seven months to travel to every National Park in the US. They retired from their full-time jobs at age 29, and now they’re hoping to help other people (like you!) do something similar. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to make your kid a millionaire? Learn more about my course! MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation 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 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 Research & Writing: Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Management: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins