Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

At what point do we stop climbing the corporate ladder?For the last couple of years, Nicole has jumped back into the corporate world. She's doing a great job (per usual) and there is talk of a promotion and a raise. At this point in her life, she's not sure if she wants it.We discuss this situation together and talk about the costs of taking the promotion and climbing the corporate ladder.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsCauliflower Pizza at Costco (DELISH): https://www.miltonscraftbakers.com/cauliflower-crust-pizza-vegetableVoicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemailInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Jennifer Barrett wants women to earn more and worry less.As our nation grows with more and more female breadwinners, Jennifer is on a mission to ensure women are creating the most successful future possible.In our interview, she shares helpful tips for women who want to make more, invest more, and have the freedom to make the decisions that work best for them and their families.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsThink Like a Breadwinner (Book): https://amzn.to/3t4AM5QJennifer Barrett (Website): https://www.jenniferbarrett.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbarrettnyc/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some folks say keeping score in relationships is a bad idea. We disagree.Nicole and I discuss how keeping score in our marriage helps us keep our sanity and helps each other feel loved.We discuss how this scorekeeping has changed throughout our marriage and why it may be a helpful relationship tactic for other couples.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors5 Love Languages (Book): https://amzn.to/2PTkluFVoicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemailInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha and her husband are trying to decide between a 15-year mortgage and a 30-year mortgage.Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, co-hosts of the wildly popular BiggerPockets Money Podcast and the authors of the new book, "First Time Home Buyer", join to help answer her question. Also, we hear from Abby Feuer from DonorsChoose about the state of teaching in America and how we can all help.  RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it better to be an employee or an entrepreneur?Nicole has been an employee her entire adult life and Andy is diving into year 2 of being a small business owner.They dive into the pros and cons of being an employee and the same for entrepreneurship.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors5 Love Languages (Book): https://amzn.to/2PTkluFVoicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemailInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiffany Aliche (aka "The Budgetnista") shares how she went from being an unemployed pre-school teacher to an 8-figure business leader.And the entire process happened within 10 years' time!The Budgetnista's story is so inspiring. You won't want to miss this one. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsPersonal Capital (Sponsor): http://www.personalcapital.com/mkm Corporate Wellness (Contact): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/contact Get Good With Money (Book): https://amzn.to/31gYoblThe Budgetnista (Website): https://thebudgetnista.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/MARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY:This award-winning blog, podcast and YouTube channel are dedicated to helping young families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and debt-free young parents.Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.comPodcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-Archive Facebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/CommunityCoaching: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is in the air! But do opposites attract?Nicole and I talk about our larger-than-normal tax refund and we both have VERY different views on what to do with the money. We over-analyze our differences with money and ponder about other differences and opposites in relationships.Can these types of differences work in relationships over the long term?We hash that out and decide. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsVoicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemailInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/marriagekidsandmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of The One Thing, but don't know what it is?Geoff Woods, the host of The One Thing Podcast, shares how we can conquer our goals and have more time dedicated to the people and things we love.We can do this by answering one simple question.Find out what it is today!RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsThe One Thing (Book): https://amzn.to/3lsudY1The One Thing (Website): https://the1thing.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1thingbook/ ABOUT GEOFF WOODSGeoff Woods is the Co-Founder and President of ProduKtive, the company behind The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast which is in the top 5% of all podcasts in the world.After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high-level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs.Fast forward, Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur, launching a company with the co-authors of the best-selling book The ONE Thing.Geoff has been featured in Entrepreneur.com and is on a mission to help people better invest their time and achieve extraordinary results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you getting started with the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps?After completing all 7 Baby Steps, Nicole and I have some pros and cons to share from our experience.We hope our thoughts help you on your journey to financial freedom and beyond!DAVE RAMSEY RESOURCESTotal Money Makeover (Book): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/totalmoneymakeover Financial Peace University (Course): HTTP://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/FPU Dave Ramsey Baby Steps: https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-stepsMARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY:This award-winning blog, podcast, and YouTube channel are dedicated to helping young families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and debt-free young parents. On Fridays, Nicole Hill leads a podcast called "Bread & Wine" where the couple debates money issues while having a glass of wine.**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsBlog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.comPodcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-ArchiveFacebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/CommunityCoaching: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/coachingDISCLAIMERThis show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone, and this content has not been provided by, reviewed, approved or endorsed by any advertiser. Information shared on this channel 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paying off your mortgage early is an idea that I absolutely love!But I know it's not for everyone ...I decided to look at the disadvantages of paying off your mortgage so people can see both sides of the argument and make the best decision for them.Also, we hear from Juan from Michigan whose simple term life insurance policy changed the course of his family's life. RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsUNest: Start investing easily for your children today!Quotacy: Get term life insurance and protect your family from the unexpected. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE JourneyMKM RESOURCESMKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation todayYouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviewsInstagram: Follow our IG channelVoicemail: Leave your question or comments here Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!DISCLAIMERThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices