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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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
165
Die With Zero: When FIRE Meets YOLO [Bread & Wine]
After reading "Die With Zero" by Bill Perkins, I feel like a changed man. I've gone from super saver for the last decade of my life to now maximize my life experiences as much as possible. Nicole and I discuss why I enjoyed the book so much and how...
37 min
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Digital Wellness: Honoring Family Over Technolo...
How’s your “Digital Wellness” these days? As a parent, this is something I’m working on constantly. But as someone who is quite often "connected", it's difficult to find a balance that works for me as a father, husband, and small business...
42 min
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I Don't Agree With My Financial Advisor. Is tha...
25 min
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We Reached Coast FIRE! How We Saved $500k by 40
Our family has reached Coast FIRE! After saving and investing over $500,000 before our 40th birthdays, we are pumping the breaks on investing for retirement and focusing on other goals in our lives. Find out how we did it and what those goals...
41 min
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Thinking More Than One Step Ahead (Bread & Wine)
Are you feeling like you're simply reacting to the moment right in front of your face? Yeah, we've been there (and still catch ourselves doing it). It's in our nature evidently. But how can we get out of reaction mode and into planning mode? Nicole...
33 min
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We Won $1.2M in Vegas (Here's What Happened to ...
What would it be like to win $1.2 million in Vegas? Life-changing, yes, but for good or bad? Adam & Danielle Silverstein, from the Marriage & Martinis Podcast, share how this windfall affected their marriage. They also share advice for other...
34 min
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What's Your Love Language? (Bread & Wine)
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a book that has really helped our marriage. The concept may be simple, but it can be difficult to remember when you're in the midst of work, busy young parenting, and global pandemics. When we do remember to...
28 min
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Why Side Hustles Are So Popular Lately | Daniel...
1 in 3 Americans has a side hustle in 2021. This number has grown significantly over the recent years. So ... why the growth? What is the attraction to the side hustle? To help us answer this question and to discuss the benefits of a side...
28 min
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Are We MORONS for Paying Off Our Mortgage? (Bre...
This past week, we received a lot of negative feedback for paying off our mortgage early. We're very happy with our decision and realize it's not for everyone. But we have to ask ... are we wrong for paying off our mortgage? What do you think? SHOW...
25 min
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Paying Extra on the Mortgage (Principal, Not In...
Yolanda wants to pay extra toward her mortgage but she’s not sure if she’s doing it correctly. Holden Lewis, a Mortgage Expert from NerdWallet, joins me to help her out. We discuss how to ensure your extra mortgage payments are going toward the...
35 min
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Do I Have To Tell My Spouse Everything? (Bread ...
I tend to tell my wife everything ... but is that the right way to go? My friends often tell me I'm TOO open with her. Nicole and I discuss that openness and try to determine "a line" where enough is enough with our honesty. What do you think?...
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