Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Fin...
The Marriage Kids and Money Podcast will strengthen your family tree and help you live financially free. We work to help you build the life of your dreams!
Each week, award-winning Family Finance Coach Andy Hill shares wealth-building tips that help parents and couples to design their ideal lifestyle. Learn how to get on track with your finances, work toward financial freedom, and even build generational wealth.
Knowing community makes for a happier future, Andy interviews millionaire parents, couples who have reached financial independence, or other money pros so listeners get a well-rounded perspective.
With over 400 episodes and counting, you are sure to find an episode to help you. Show topics include strategies on becoming debt free, how to invest simply, setting your kids up for success, and living more generously.
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Religion and Giving: Similarities and Differenc...
Why do you give? If you ask five people this question, you're likely to get five different--and highly personal--answers. But for many people, the idea of charitable giving is often rooted in their culture or religion. Today, I'm diving deeper into...
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How Much is Enough to Live Comfortably? [Bread ...
Recently, I shared a video on how our family lives comfortably on $80,000 per year. Some of the comments I received said this was definitely not enough to be comfortable, while others said that was plenty. That begs the question ... how...
33 min
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$30k Inheritance: How We Honored Her Legacy + C...
Two years ago, we received a $30,000 inheritance after my mother-in-law passed away from cancer. We wanted to honor her legacy. Here's what we did. Also, Michael Thatcher from Charity Navigator, shares how we can all intelligently give...
40 min
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Is All Gossip Bad? [Bread & Wine]
You're having a conversation with a friend about someone else who's not there. We've all done it. When does this cross the line into gossip? And is all gossip bad? Nicole and I discuss recent events of gossip in our lives and whether or not we...
32 min
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Making $100k But We Feel Stuck (BEST OF MKM) + ...
Julie is frustrated. She's making nearly $100,000 per year and can't seem to get ahead. After hearing lots of "work harder" advice online and not having enough hours in the day, she wants to give up. In this Best of MKM episode (2019), I do my...
28 min
231
Reflecting on the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps 10 Yea...
It's been over 10 years since our family jumped on the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps. Was it worth it? In this BEST OF BREAD & WINE episode, Nicole and I review both the pros and cons of the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps after hitting Baby Step 7. ...
29 min
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Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Bett...
For our 300th episode, I'm sharing my new and improved 10 Steps to Family Wealth and Happiness. This is all of the information I've gained from the last 5 years of producing this family empowering podcast. If you're new to the podcast, this is...
36 min
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FIRE Movement: Does it Work for our Family? (Br...
The FIRE Movement is all about financial independence. Independence to do what you want and on your schedule. In this BEST OF BREAD & WINE episode, Nicole and I discuss finding the FIRE Movement personally, the elements we like and how...
20 min
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I'm Losing Motivation to Pay Off the Mortgage. ...
Kevin has been working on paying off his mortgage for years but now he’s having second thoughts. Real estate investing sounds much more interesting to him now. Brennan Schlagbaum, the founder of Budgetdog, joins me to discuss how Kevin can find his...
36 min
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Is Honesty the Best Policy? (Bread & Wine)
We all know telling the truth is a smart move. But how honest do we need to be? In this episode of Bread & Wine, Nicole and I discuss being forthright with your supervisor, straightforward with your partner, and the results of that honesty. ...
28 min
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10 Million Points: How to Travel the World for ...
Chris Hutchins has accumulated over 10 million credit card rewards points. He’s used these points to travel first class with his wife and stay in luxury resorts around the world. Today, he shares how he’s done it and how you can get started in...
38 min
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Did Privilege Help Us Become Millionaires? (Bre...
After posting a video about how we became millionaires in 10 years, a conversation about privilege came to the forefront. The video now has 1.6 million views and a boatload of comments about privilege vs hard work. In this episode of Bread &...
28 min
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HSA Investment Strategy | Ashlee deSteiger + M1...
Mike wants to know how best to use his Health Savings Account (HSA) after receiving some larger medical bills. Ashlee deSteiger discusses options for Mike's HSA investment strategy and how others can take advantage of Health Savings Accounts. ...
36 min
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Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side? (Bread ...
A lot of us are working toward something. A financial goal. A personal challenge. Overcoming a difficult career change. Will life be better when you reach your final destination? We discuss if the grass is greener on the other side or ... if it's just...
29 min
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How to Make a Million in Real Estate | Dustin H...
Do you want to make a million with real estate? Dustin Heiner was able to quit his job at 37 after building up enough passive income through long-distance real estate investing. Check out his story and see how you can make a million in real estate....
36 min
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Bring Back Intimacy in Marriage w/ Nick & Amy M...
Are you looking to bring back intimacy in your marriage? Nick and Amy McKinlay, founders of The Ultimate Intimacy App, share couples can grow their intimacy together. We review the importance of communication, understanding your partner's love...
45 min
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50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less + Borin...
Our savings rate has dropped from 50% to 10% over the past couple of years ... does that mean we're abandoning the FIRE Movement? I discuss this question after responding to a listener who feels our decreased savings feels like a departure from our...
36 min
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Feeling Valued vs. Not Feeling Valued at Work [...
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 , 48% of Americans are actively...
32 min
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How to Find Life Balance and Take Back Your Tim...
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! EPISODE...
37 min
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Big Dreams ... Can They Be Simple? [Bread & Wine]
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...
27 min
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Target Date Funds: Pros and Cons
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...
33 min
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Are You a Sell Out? [Bread & Wine]
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 MKM...
24 min
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How I Won $500k in College Scholarships [w/ Kri...
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...
23 min
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Is Contentment Even Possible? [Bread & Wine] - ...
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...
14 min
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Invest or Buy a House? [with Marcus Garrett]
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 , shares some advice for Caitlin and why this...
39 min