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 hear from Amber Sauer who earned a 6-month sabbatical from work after paying off her $250,000 mortgage early.
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Stop Investing to Pay Off Mortgage Faster? Nah, Coast FIRE First! + Amber Sauer (Mortgage Free Family)

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. 
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Feeling overworked and overstressed? As a parent, I have experienced this way too much for my liking. According to our guest Celeste Headlee, it may be time for us all to do nothing!
In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode from 2022, Celeste Headlee, internationally recognized journalist and radio host, professional speaker and author, shares how to fight back against the overworking lifestyle. 
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Celeste Headlee is an internationally recognized journalist and radio host, professional speaker and author of Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving. 
If you’re a public radio fan like me, then you may remember her from her 20-year career anchoring programs like Tell Me More, Talk of the Nation, Here and Now, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. 
When she’s not helping the overworked find more joy in life, she enjoys walks with her rescue dog, Samus and entertaining friends with great themed parties.

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Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. 
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com 
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Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. 
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.   
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.
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Parents, It's Okay to Do Nothing | Celeste Headlee (BEST OF MKM)

Building wealth is easier with automation! Here are 5 millionaire milestones we've crushed as a family by automating our finances.
Second, we’re back with our Coast FIRE Family segment. This month, we're featuring Kathyrn Hanna from Arizona who hit Coast FIRE with $380k invested by 40 years old. She shares the details of her Coast FIRE journey and how her recent divorce impacted her plans.
Last, we're sharing the Good Word once again. My son Calvin and I are discussing the results of the World Happiness Report!
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SHOW INFORMATION: 
Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. 
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com 
HOST BIO: 
Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. 
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.   
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock.
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5 Millionaire Milestones Reached By Automating Our Finances

The US National Debt now sits at around $35 Trillion. Higher debt means higher interest payments. 
Isn’t it important for our government to only spend what they have coming in just like the rest of us?
To help us learn more about the state of our national debt and what continued deficit spending means for our future, I’ve invited Author Mark Higgins to the show today.
GUEST BIO - Mark Higgins:
Mark is a frequent speaker both domestically and internationally on topics related to US financial history and institutional investment management. 
He is also the Author of the new book “Investing in U.S. Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future”.
When Mark isn’t helping investors plan for the future, Mark enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife and two children in Portland, Oregon. 

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Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. 
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com 
HOST BIO: 
Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. 
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.   
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock.
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US National Debt: How Deficit Spending Affects Our Future | Mark Higgins

Wondering if $2 Million is enough to retire? We dive into this question in detail!
Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment! We’re featuring Brennan Schlagbaum (aka BudgetDog) who is sharing how he and his wife grew their net worth to multimillionaire status in just 10 years. 
Last but not least, my daughter Zoey is back for another Money Quiz. We're talking about Caitlin Clark, investing, and Mother's Day!

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SHOW INFORMATION: 
Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. 
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com 
HOST BIO: 
Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. 
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.   
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock.
HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:

This 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.


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Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa


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Is $2 Million Enough to Retire?

The millionaire path can be simple, but due to many factors, it doesn’t always prove to be easy for many people. 
So how can we find a roadmap with simple steps that will help us become millionaires in the future?
To help us on our straightforward Millionaire Mission, we're interviewing Brian Preston, a financial leader who is all about making wealth building less complicated. 
GUEST BIO - Brian Preston:
Brian is the author of the new book Millionaire Mission: A 9 Step System to Level-Up Your Finances and Build Wealth. 
He’s also the founder and host of The Money Guy Show and Managing Partner and co-founder of Abound Wealth Management. This is an RIA with over $1 billion in assets under management. 
When he’s not helping people on their Millionaire Mission, Brian enjoys vacationing at Disney with his family.

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SHOW INFORMATION: 
Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. 
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com 
HOST BIO: 
Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. 
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.   
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock.
HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:

This 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.


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Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa


Editor: Podcast Doctors


Podcast Support: Nev Maraj


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