Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families

Preparing for a Recession: Our Family’s 5 Step Financial Plan


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A recession may be headed our way. How can we prepare? I'm walking through our family's 5 step financial plan to prepare for a recession.


Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we’re featuring Sandra Park from Texas. She’s going to share how she paid off her mortgage in his 40s and how it allowed her more cash flow and the ability to help her son pay for college.


Last, we're sharing the Good Word once again. My son Calvin and I are sharing the latest World Happiness Report, how the United States ranks, and how service to others matters.


EPISODE RESOURCES:

  • Sponsors + Partners + Deals
  • Sandra Park: https://engineerherpath.com
  • Good Word Story - CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/19/world-happiness-report-2025-finland-is-the-happiest-country.html

  • CHAPTERS


    00:00 – Intro

    01:50 – Step 1: Shore Up Your Emergency Fund

    04:35 – Step 2: Continue Investing According to Your Plan

    05:50 – Step 3: Reduce Expenses, Not Your Happiness

    11:30 – Step 4: Earn More Without Burning Out

    13:55 – Step 5: Be Generous Where It's Needed

    16:40 – Mortgage-Free Family: Interview with Sandra Park

    17:45 – Sandra's Mortgage-Free Journey

    20:00 – Budgeting, Downsizing, and Mindset Shifts

    29:00 – Post-Mortgage Life and Financial Freedom

    32:50 – Generational Wealth and Lessons for the Next Generation

    38:00 – Good News Segment with Calvin Hill

    46:35 – Shoutout of the Month


    MKM RESOURCES:

    • MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today.
    • Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course!
    • Coast FIRE Calculator: A free calculator to help you find out when you can slow down or stop investing for retirement.
    • Mortgage Payoff Calculator: A free calculator to help you see how fast you can become mortgage free.
    • YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews.


      RECOMMENDED RESOURCES (SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES):

      • Monarch Money - Best Budget App for Families & Couples
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      • Crew - HYSA Banking Built for Families - Get an Extra 0.5% APY with my partner link
      • Ethos - Affordable Term Life Insurance
      • Trust & Will - Convenient Estate Planning


        HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:

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        • Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
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        • CREDITS:

          • Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa
          • Editor: Johnny Sohl
          • Podcast Support: Nev Maraj
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