Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Insights
Childfree Life by Design is a podcast for people who are Childfree or permanently childless and thinking seriously about money, legacy, and what comes next. It tackles financial planning, estate planning, and life decisions for adults building a future without children and without a default script to follow.Hosted by experts in financial and life planning, the show cuts through outdated assumptions about family, retirement, and aging. Conversations focus on utilizing wealth, solo aging, long-term care, relationships, and how to plan with clarity when you don’t have kids.This isn’t about justifying your choices or debating labels. It’s about practical guidance for planning life without children making smart financial decisions, defining legacy on your own terms, and building support systems that actually work.If you’re Childfree, childless, or planning without kids and want thoughtful, trusted education, this is where those conversations happen.Disclosure: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your professional advisors before implementing any ideas discussed. For full disclosures, visit Childfreewealth.com.
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Oct 17, 2022 • 36min
Rosie's Childfree Story
Today Matt spoke with Rosie who has a unique story on becoming Childfree. I won't spoil too many details, but Rosie wanted children at one point and then ended up becoming Childfree.We love to highlight stories of people who have become Childfree and why they have made this decision. Rosie hopes to inspire others with her story and let them know happiness can be found everywhere and in every direction.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Oct 12, 2022 • 30min
Being Childfree at Work
Matt and Dr. Jay discuss what it's like too be Childfree in the workplace. Studies show Childfree people have lower priority in time off, work longer hours, and are less likely to get promoted. Often times Childfree people also don't get use of work benefits that are meant for families and those benefits can't be substituted. Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Oct 3, 2022 • 22min
Are Childfree People Selfish?
Matt and Dr. Jay discuss the "selfishness" of Childfree people and whether or not the common accusation is a fair one. Are we more selfish as a demographic than the population as a whole? Do we put ourselves first?The answer may be nuanced for each person but even if someone is explicitly selfish in this decision, why would someone else care? Listen in!Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Sep 26, 2022 • 29min
Side Gigs
Matt and Dr. Jay discuss side gigs. What is a side gig? Is a side gig worth it? Does it help you achieve your goals? And when does it make more sense to just get a job?No answers are universal but hopefully this helps a little bit in discerning the differences and what makes sense for you.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Sep 19, 2022 • 44min
How to Choose a Financial Planner
Matt and Dr. Jay discuss the difficulty of navigating the financial services industry and how to find the advisor that works best for you! Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Sep 12, 2022 • 28min
Risk & Reward
Matt and Dr. Jay discuss the ability of Childfree people to consider taking bigger risks and receiving bigger rewards because of it. Opportunities are often available to those who can take risks and people with children often can't take the same risks because of their children. How might this apply to you?Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Aug 29, 2022 • 41min
Singles, Couples, Groups
How do different relationship and family dynamics change the financial situations of Childfree people? Matt and Dr. Jay dive into the financial considerations of each structure and how each one faces unique challenges. As of this podcast, Matt is single and Dr. Jay is married so they share their own perspectives from being single and in a couple, respectively. Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Aug 22, 2022 • 36min
Childfree Basic Retirement Planning
Retirement planning isn't the same for Childfree people as it is for those with kids. Lower likelihoods for competing expenses such as paying for college but also more needed to be done to ensure care through long-term care. There is also more flexibility in what retirement means and how to prepare for it. Listen in!Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Aug 15, 2022 • 44min
Basic Childfree Financial Planning
Matt and Dr. Jay cover some of the most frequently seen financial needs of Childfree people from their own firms. Debt, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and more are covered.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Aug 8, 2022 • 33min
Roe V. Wade
Matt and Dr. Jay touch on Roe V. Wade, contraception, and how where you live will play a major impact on your Childfree situation in the coming years. The Supreme Court repealed Roe. V. Wade weeks ago and a domino effect is occurring within the country heavily divided upon party lines.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
