Marriage Kids and Money

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, have a happier marriage, 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. 

Don’t just take our word for it! Marriage Kids and Money has been hailed as a top podcast by Yahoo News, and US News and World Report

Join the family wealth-building conversation by listening to our top-rated personal finance podcast today!


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101
Is Parenting Worth It? (Bread & Wine)
Andy met an engaged couple last night ... they asked "With all the complaining parents do about their kids, is parenting worth it?" After 10 years of being parents, Nicole and Andy dive into the topic.  Would they do it all over again? Was...
33 min
102
Should We Downsize Our Home? + How Our Debt Fre...
With this hot real estate market, families are considering selling and downsizing to take advantage of the equity in their homes.  Samantha and her husband are having this very thought.  Should they sell their 3,000-square-foot home for...
41 min
103
How a Sabbatical Made Me Realize I Didn't Want ...
To combat work-life burnout, sabbaticals may be corporate America’s latest weapon against the Great Resignation. Rich Jones, the Founder of Find More Balance, recently took a sabbatical from his corporate career at Google and found some incredibly...
35 min
104
Why Did We ACTUALLY Get Married? [Bread & Wine]
You've all heard the romantic stories of when a husband and wife first met. "It was love at first sight!"  But is that true? Or were there very practical reasons you got together? We explore this balance of "romantic vs. practical" in this...
35 min
105
Still Coast FIRE After the Market Downturn? + D...
44 min
106
JL Collins: Achieve Financial Independence Thro...
When there are uncertain financial times, investing can feel scary.  JL Collins, Author of The Simple Path to Wealth, joins us today to help us remember why long-term investing with index funds can allow us to remain calm in the storm.  In...
32 min
107
My Roth IRA is Losing Money. Why? (w/ Meghan Ra...
Is your Roth IRA losing money and you don't know why? Meghan Rabuse, aka the Family Finance Mom, joins me to discuss why your investment accounts might not be growing lately. We discuss the state of the stock market and what investors can do to stay...
35 min
108
Should You Always Have Your Spouse's Back? (Bre...
It feels good when your partner has your back. You know that they are there for you when it matters. But should you always have your spouse's back no matter what? In this episode of Bread & Wine, we explore this question and share our takeaways on...
39 min
109
We're Mortgage Free Millionaires. Now What? + J...
Shane and his wife are a mortgage-free millionaire couple at 36 years old! They are wondering what to do with their money now.  I share 5 ideas for them to consider in this stage of their life.  Also, we hear from Josh Miller from Michigan...
34 min
110
Renting vs. Buying a Home: Which is Smarter? +...
I'm sure you've heard that renting is wasting your money. But is that really true? Let’s explore the renting vs. buying a home debate and discuss some pros and cons along the way. Also, we chat with Dan Rocatto from Credible about why the housing...
32 min
111
Advice from 200 Millionaires on How to Become O...
Wondering what it takes to become a millionaire in today's world? Jace Mattinson and Clark Sheffield, hosts of the Millionaires Unveiled Podcast, share what they've learned after interviewing over 200 real-life millionaires.  In this BEST OF MKM...
33 min
112
Is College Worth It for My Teen? [w/ Dan Sheeks...
If you're raising a teenager and looking at the cost of higher education, you may be asking yourself ... is college worth it? Dan Sheeks, Author of "First to a Million: A Teenager's Guide to Achieving Early Financial Independence", shares how parents...
33 min
113
Stop Investing to Pay Off Mortgage Faster? Nah,...
Working on paying off your mortgage early? You may be wondering if it makes sense for you to stop investing to become mortgage-free faster. I review my thoughts on the subject and why Coast FIRE may be a good goal to consider first.  Also, we...
36 min
114
Do I Like FIRE or Dislike My Career? [Bread & W...
When I found the FIRE Movement, I really did not like my career path. I found myself saving a lot and scrutinizing every purchase my family made.  Did I like FIRE or did I just dislike my career? Nicole's interest in FIRE and saving more has...
33 min
115
John Delony: How to Manage Financial Trauma
John Delony knows all about financial trauma. Having experienced financial trauma personally and helping others get through it, he knows the signs of it and how to manage it. In this interview, John Delony gives advice to others who’ve experienced...
33 min
116
Is NOW a Good Time to Invest? + PennyLoafer (Fi...
Some folks are feeling uneasy about investing. Uncertain times can create nervous investors.  In this episode, I share why I think now is a great time to invest and how to get started.  Also, we hear from Andi Thieman from PennyLoafer, who...
40 min
117
Become Debt Free on a $50k Income (w/ Jessi Fea...
Looking to pay off debt but you have a low income? Jessi Fearon, the author of the new book Getting Good With Money, shares how reaching debt freedom is possible making $50k per year or less.  Also, we hear from Brandyn Rodriguez who paid off...
38 min
118
20% Home Down Payment: Necessary in this market...
Taking the plunge into homeownership can be a big undertaking. And in a hot real estate market like this, it's no wonder families are stressed out trying to make homeownership a reality. One major topic that comes up time and time again is around the...
39 min
119
Empathetic Parenting: Have We Gone Too Far? [Br...
We've been practicing the empathetic parenting method for the better part of 10 years now.  Nicole and I pause for a tick and ask ourselves, "Is it working?" We review empathetic parenting in our home and discuss some takeaways after trying it...
33 min
120
Retiring Early Together as a Couple in our 40's...
Most of us are aware of traditionally retiring in our 60s or 70s and what life might be like when we’re old and gray.  But what if you could add another 20-30 years on that retirement timeframe? And have your spouse retire along with you? Well,...
38 min
121
Home Down Payment: Save or Invest It? + Humble ...
With housing prices soaring, it can be hard to save up for your home down payment.  Lately, there's a growing group of people wondering if investing for short-term goals like a home down payment is a smart way to go.  I share my experience...
43 min
122
Is Depression Real? (Bread & Wine)
Is depression real? Or is it something that can be solved? Nicole and I discuss how both of us view depression in our relationship and our views on the subject. BREAD & WINE RESOURCES :  And we'll give you a shoutout during the show - thanks...
34 min
123
Building a FIRE Bridge Account [w/ The Landsha...
Interested in FIRE and retiring early? Well, you might need a bridge account that helps fund your lifestyle from early retirement to traditional retirement. To help us with this intricate plan, I've invited The Landshark to today's podcast. This...
35 min
124
$1 Million Inheritance: Can I Quit My Job Now? ...
If you received a $1 million inheritance, how would that change your life? How could you take that blessing and make it your way out of a job you don't enjoy? That's what an anonymous listener wants to know.  I share my thoughts on what I'd do...
42 min
125
Divorce Without Losing Your Kids, Money and Min...
If you're thinking about divorce or in the midst of one, this episode is for you. Raiford Palmer, the author of the new book "I Just Want This Done", shares how successful people divorce without losing their kids, money and minds.  EPISODE...
39 min