Ready to spend without the guilt? Frugal Friends Podcast hosts Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni share how to buy what you love without going broke. We discuss the concept of values-based spending and how it helps you live and spend freely.

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GUEST BIO - Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni:

Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni are co-hosts of the Frugal Friends Podcast, offering practical advice on frugality, intentional spending, and financial independence. Jen, a personal finance author, paid off $78,000 of debt in two years and has been featured in Forbes and Money Magazine. Jill, a licensed clinical social worker, cleared $60,000 of debt while combining her mental health expertise with personal finance strategies. Together, they wrote Buy What You Love Without Going Broke, helping others align spending with their values.

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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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We're tackling a question a lot of us have ... Am I on track for retirement? We'll dive into 3 different strategies we can use to answer this important question.

Second, we’re back with our Net Worth Win segment.

This month, we’re featuring Stefanie Gonzales, originally from Texas. Stefanie and her husband Joseph became a millionaire couple at the age of 40! Listen up to hear how they did it.

Last, my son Calvin will be reading the month's review and I’ll quiz him with some money questions. We're talking about holiday spending, investing, and Fortnite.

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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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Hello friends!

Starting in 2025, Marriage Kids and Money will be released on Tuesdays instead of Mondays.

I appreciate your support as always!

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Tae Kim achieved Coast FIRE after accumulating $2,000,000 in investments by age 42. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2024, Tae shares how he and his wife built up their investments and what the future looks like now. 

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Coast FIRE Calculator: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/coast-fire/

Financial Tortoise (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/c/taekimfinancialtortoise 

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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://marriagekidsandmoney.com

HOST BIO:

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 relaxing on 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: Kayli Groves

Editor: Johnny Sohl

Podcast Support: Nev Maraj

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Is your marriage feeling uneven? Authors Nate and Kaley Klemp think an 80/80 marriage may work for you.

They are the writers behind “The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship”. In this BEST OF MKM episode from 2021, Nate and Kaley review how radical generosity can create a happier relationship and what to do when your partner isn't contributing enough.

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Recommended Resources

80/80 Marriage (book): https://amzn.to/4gsU2mm (affiliate)

#BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/

Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail (tell me about your #BigTipTuesday adventures!)

GUEST BIO - Nate Klemp

Nate Klemp is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Along with his wife Kaley, he is the author of the newly released The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage (Penguin Radom House). He is also the co-author, with Eric Langshur, of the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing and is a regular contributor for Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and Mindful.

He is also a founding partner at Mindful, one of the world's largest mindfulness media and training companies. Nate holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University.

GUEST BIO - Kaley Klemp

Kaley Klemp is coauthor of The 80/80 Marriage. She is also one of the nation's leading experts on small-group dynamics and leadership development, a TEDx speaker, and the author of three other books, including the Amazon Bestseller The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, The Drama-Free Office, and 13 Guidelines for Effective Teams.

A favorite with Young Presidents Organization (YPO) forums and chapters, Kaley has facilitated retreats for more than 400 member and spouse forums throughout the world. Kaley is a graduate of Stanford University, where she earned a B.A. in International Relations and an M.A. in Sociology, with a focus on Organizational Behavior.

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://marriagekidsandmoney.com

HOST BIO:

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 relaxing on 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.

CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves

Editor: Johnny Sohl

Podcast Support: Nev Maraj

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Coast FIRE raises the question: What happens when I don't need to invest as much for retirement?

In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share my interview with Andrew Giancola on The Personal Finance Podcast. We discuss Coast FIRE and how it has allowed us to work less and live more.

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Recommended Resources

Make My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/sa

The Personal Finance Podcast: https://thepersonalfinancepodcast.com/

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 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 on 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.

CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves

Editor: Podcast Doctors

Podcast Assistant: Nev Maraj

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This week we’re featuring two interviews we did this year - one with Jade Warshaw from Ramsey Solutions and other with George Kamel also from Ramsey Solutions.  

If you’re not familiar with Ramsey Solutions, this is a company owned by Dave Ramsey, the personal finance guru that many people know. 

Jade and George are personalities on Dave’s team and they both joined me this year to share their unique stories about becoming debt free and mortgage free. 

Both of these interviews were very popular on our YouTube channel so I thought I would share them with you all today AND hopefully it’ll motivate you on your debt free and mortgage free journeys. 

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Recommended Resources

Jade Warshaw: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/jade-warshaw

George Kamel (book): https://amzn.to/3Ztn1ir (affiliate)

George Kamel: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/george-kamel

#BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/

Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail (tell me about your #BigTipTuesday adventures!)

GUEST BIO - Jade Warshaw

Ever since paying off over $460,000 in debt with my husband, Sam, I’ve been coaching others on how to pay off their own debt by shifting their mindset, beliefs and actions around money. I absolutely love talking to people about all things finance (especially if there’s food involved), and I can’t wait to get to know you!

GUEST BIO - George Kamel

George Kamel is a Ramsey Personality and personal finance expert. Since 2013, he has served on the Ramsey team speaking nationwide and cohosting The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour podcast. George educates and entertains on his YouTube channel, exposing the financial system designed to keep you broke.

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://marriagekidsandmoney.com

HOST BIO:

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 relaxing on 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.

CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves

Editor: Podcast Doctors

Podcast Support: Nev Maraj

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When you've been saving around 50% of your income for a decade on your FIRE journey, it's hard to save less. Our family hit some incredible financial milestones over the last 10 years including becoming debt-free, mortgage-free, achieving Coast FIRE, and accumulating a million-dollar net worth. And now we're ready to enjoy more of our money today.

Depending on your stage in your FIRE journey, this message can be challenging to hear. Let's discuss that today.

Second, I've got another MKM Challenge for our community focused on generosity!

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#BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/

Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail (tell me about your #BigTipTuesday adventures!)

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://marriagekidsandmoney.com

HOST BIO:

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 relaxing on 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.

CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves

Editor: Podcast Doctors

Podcast Support: Nev Maraj

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Are you interested in financial independence with kids?

In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share my interview on the Catching Up To FI Podcast with Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings-Koski. We discuss the steps we took as a family to find our version of financial independence with kids.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Recommended Resources

Make My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/sa

Catching Up To FI Podcast: https://catchinguptofi.com/

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 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 on 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.

CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves

Editor: Podcast Doctors

Podcast Support: Nev Maraj

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A Health Savings Account can be a smart way to save and invest for your future health and wealth. I'm sharing how a HSA fits into our family financial plan.

Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we’re featuring Andrew Dewar from Canada. He’s going to share how he paid off his mortgage in his 30s and how it allowed him more family time and time freedom in general. 

Last, we're sharing the Good Word once again. My son Calvin and I are sharing how some neighborhood kids in Michigan gave one family an incredible Halloween surprise.

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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:

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