Simplify and Enjoy Podcast

By Elle Martinez

What's Simplify and Enjoy Podcast about?

Simplify and Enjoy is a podcast and community focused on helping families have less stress and more options by finding the right path and pace to financial freedom that fits them!

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Simplify and Enjoy Podcast episodes:

10.18.2023
Credit Unions: Better Banking Option Your Family?
Not happy with the service you’re getting from your bank? It may be time to switch. Learn how credit unions work and see if they’re a better banking option for you! Move Your Money to a Better Banking Option Where...
10.16.2023
Open Enrollment: Finding Affordable Health Insurance For Your Fmaily
Open enrollment season is here and I want you to be prepared. Learn what you need to know so that you can choose an affordable healthcare insurance plan that covers your family's needs! Finding Affordable Health Insurance How would you...
10.03.2023
How to Raise Money-Smart Kids
Teaching kids about money doesn't have to be boring! Discover how to make learning about finances fun and engaging for your children! Teaching Kids Smart Money Habits As parents we want to prepare out kids so when they decide to...
09.20.2023
Juggling Parenthood and Family Finances
Are you a parent trying to juggle your family's budget while still enjoying life? We’re going to walk you through how to find a balance with raising your kids, managing your money, and have fun! Parenting on a Budget: Strategies...
09.15.2023
10 Fun and Effective Monthly Money Challenges to Try Out
Are you looking to have some fun while saving up for your goals? We'll explore ten monthly money challenges that you and your family can try out! Taking On Monthly Money Challenges As I mentioned last week, there's a wonderful...
09.08.2023
Five Ways to Make Managing Your Money Easier
Today we’ll go over five steps on how to reset and achieve your big family money goals for before the year wraps up! How to Reset and Reach Your Family and Financial Goals It’s the first full week of September....
06.23.2023
The Real Deal About Real Estate Investing
Are you curious about real estate investing? Today, we're going to hear from two people who have made that leap and started building up their income streams through real estate! Getting Started in Real Estate Investing in real estate can be...
06.09.2023
Finding Your Dream Home: Essential Tips for House Hunting
Today we’re going over essential house hunting tips so you can find your dream house! The Dos and Don'ts of House Hunting: Expert Advice from a Real Estate Agent Welcome back! These past few weeks, we’ve been focused on our...
05.31.2023
Insider Tips for Getting a Great Deal on Your Mortgage
Are you thinking of buying a home soon? Get the inside scoop on what lenders are looking for so you can get a great deal on a mortgage! How to Find the Best Rates for Your Mortgage It's home buying...
05.25.2023
How To Get Your Finances Ready to Buy a House
Buying a house can be overwhelming. Learn how to get your finances ready for homeownership so your new home is a blessing and not a burden! Preparing Your Finances to Buy a House Buying a house is a huge personal...
05.20.2023
How to Find Deals for Your Next Family Vacation
Are you looking to have a true vacation where you can relax and enjoy, but are afraid it’s going to break your budget? Learn how to score amazing deals and travel hack on your next trip! Finding the Best Family...
05.10.2023
Nuts and Bolts of Creating a Budget That Works
Are you ready to start building a budget that works and you actually love? Learn the nuts and bolts on how to quickly and easily make a flexible family budget! Creating a Budget That Actually Works for You Last week...
05.03.2023
Creating a Flexible Budget That Works for Your Family
Budgets don't have to feel like deprivation. Learn how to create a flexible family budget that fits in what you love while hitting your financial goals! Why Your Family Needs a Flexible Budget Raise your hand if the first time...
03.08.2023
Listener Mailbag: Cheap Ways to Travel, Saving Money on Groceries, and Real Estate
We’ve brought back the listener's mailbag. Today we’re answering your family and finance questions about keep your grocery bills manageable, deciding on how to travel with kids, and getting started with real estate! Listener Mailbag: Spring 2023 One of my...
03.01.2023
Exploring Your Investing Options in Real Estate
Are you interested in getting started in real estate investing but don't know where to begin? We’ll uncover some opportunities and niches out there that could be a good fit for you! Adventures in Real Estate Investing In our community we have...
02.23.2023
How to Design a Beautiful, Productive, (and Low Maintenance) Garden
Do you want to start a garden this year, but are you worried that you can't keep the plants alive? I'm going to share how you can create an easy to maintain garden that's fun! Learning to Grow a Garden...
02.15.2023
Switching to Part-Time Work and Having a Rich Life with Your Family
Want to have more work-life balance in your life? Today we’ll explore how the principles of FI can help you make the transition to part-time work! Finding Work-Life Balance as Parents Work- life balance can be a struggle for parents,...
02.08.2023
Building Connections: Networking Tips for Busy Parents
Learn how you can get back into the swing of things and effectively network! Effective Networking Tips for Busy Parents For better and worse the pandemic has shifted how we work. For some families, working from home has now become...
02.01.2023
Cashflow FI: More Flexibility with Your Budget and Schedule
Want more flexibility with your budget and life? Learn how master your cash flow brings you closer to financial freedom! How to Have More Options with Cashflow FI It can be a challenge to break out of the paycheck to...
01.25.2023
How to Be Happy with Money and Have a Happy Life
Do you have a huge financial goal you’re chasing, but you’re not sure how to fit it in with everything you have going on right now? Learn how you can be happy with your money and your life! Finding a...
01.18.2023
Creating a Fun and Affordable Everyday Bucket List for Your Family
How do you translate your wish list into an actual to do list? Learn how you can create an everyday bucket list and an incredible year! Why You Need an Everyday Bucket List for Your Family One of my hopes...
01.11.2023
Enjoying a Rich Life: Wealth in Health
Has the last few years been a much for you and it’s taken a toll on your health? Today we’re focusing on how you can have a rich life by getting fit! The Challenge: Fit at 40ish These past three...
01.04.2023
How to Create a Rich Life for Your Family in 2023
Ready to rest and fresh your family and financial goals? This year we’re exploring how to have a rich life! The Challenge: Make 2023 A Rich Life Okay, that’s a pretty bold statement – have a rich life. Let first...
11.10.2022
Listener Mailbag: Best Personal Finance Books, CoastFI, and More!
Is pursuing CoastFI a smart move for families? Looking for the best personal finance book for you? We dive into these questions and more in this mailbag episode! Listener Q&A;: CoastFI Questions and More We’re wrapping up this season of...
11.03.2022
Money Goals: Doing Year End Review
With the year wrapping up soon, now is a wonderful time to do a year-end review of your money goals and set yourself up for an incredible year ahead! Reviewing Your Money Goals for the Year It’s that time of...
10.26.2022
Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft Data Breaches and Scams
Data breaches and identity theft are becoming a regularly part of our lives. Learn how you can protect and secure your personal information! How to Secure Your Info from Data Breaches Identity theft, data breaches, and scams are something that...
10.19.2022
Should We Switch to a Credit Union?
Are you frustrated with your bank? Are you getting hit with needless fees? Or feeling like you have to fight to get some good customer service? Today, we're going to look at credit unions and we're going to see why...
10.12.2022
How to Maximize Your Work Benefits During Open Enrollment
Open enrollment season is here and I want you to be prepared. Learn how you can avoid some of the biggest mistakes and instead maximize your workplace benefits to their fullest potential! Open Enrollment FAQs How would you...
10.05.2022
Essential Travel Tips for Parents with Young Kids
Traveling as a family can be a fantastic way to connect and to experience new things together. If you have little ones, it can also be stressful. Today we're going to go over some travel tips and hacks that parents...
09.28.2022
How to Teach Your Teens About Money
Not sure how to start talking to your kids about money? One mom shares how she's teaching her teens about budgets, investing, giving, and more! Guiding Your Teens with Finances One of parenthood's joys (and responsibilities) is guiding your kids...
09.21.2022
Best Time to Buy Anything: How to Get Deals on Tech, Travel, and More
Want to maximize your money? Find the best time in the year to buy electronics, other big purchases, and find travel deals! The Best Time to Buy Even though autumn has just started, we’re taking a bit of time and...
09.14.2022
Financial Infidelity: Red Flags to Look Out For
Financial infidelity is more common than you think. Learn red flags to look out for as well as how to become more proactive with your finances! Why You Need to Talk About Money Openly Marriage and money aren’t typically something...
09.07.2022
5 Major Money Mistakes That Are Sabotaging Your Progress
Today we're going over 5 major money mistakes families make and how you can pivot things to hit your financial goals faster! 5 Major Money Mistakes Families Make (and How to Fix Them) It’s funny how we perceive time and...
07.13.2022
Listener Mailbag: Juggling Multiple Goals, Revamping Budgets, and Family Vacation Tips
We’ve brought back the listener's mailbag. Today we’re answering your family and finance questions about saving up for multiple goals, revamping your budget, and travel planning tips! Family and Finances: Better Budgets and More One of my favorite parts about Simplify and...
07.01.2022
Understanding Crypto: Should We Get Into Cryptocurrencies?
Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DeFi, seem like they're quickly becoming part of our conversations, but what's behind it all? Today we’ll look at how crypto works! Should We Get Into Crypto? In the last episode, I mentioned that I did a money experiment....
06.23.2022
Investment Portfolio Review: What to Do When It’s a Bear Market
Worried about how your investments are doing right now? We'll look at how to do a investment portfolio review so that you'll not only feel less stressed but take productive steps to help you invest better! Why Investment Portfolio Reviews...
06.15.2022
Cashing Out: Creating a Flexible Financial Plan That Fits Your Family
Looking to pursue financial freedom on your terms? See how Rich and Regular founders Kiersten and Julien Saunder's new book Cashing Out can help you lay out a path! Why Your Family Needs a Financial Plan When I mention this...
06.08.2022
Kids and Money: How to Teach Them About Bank and Investing Accounts
Want to help your kids get comfortable and confident with managing their money? Today we’ll talk about giving them a head start by opening up bank and investing accounts with them! Helping Your Teen Open a Bank Account and Invest...
06.01.2022
House Hunting: Tips to Buy a Home in a Seller’s Market
It's house hunting season, which can be an exciting and yes, stressful time. Living in a sellers market, it can seem like an incredible challenge. Today we'll go over how to financially prepare and give you a map on finding...
05.25.2022
Quick and Easy Guide to Streamline and Simplify Your Money
Today we’ll see how you can streamline your finances and easily manage your money! Simplify Your Finances With summer unofficially starting this weekend, I can understand if you’re ready to switch gears and go into vacation mode. However, if you’re...
05.18.2022
Simple Money, Rich Life: How One Couple Dumped Debt and Became Financially Free
Learn how one couple came together to pay off $400k of debt, become financially free, and give over $1 million! Simple Money, Rich Life Let’s start off with some good news: You don’t need a complicated plan to achieve financial...
05.11.2022
Travel Hacking: Planning Epic and Affordable Family Vacations
How does a summer vacation in multiple countries sound? Road-trip around the US? Month in the Bahamas? Learn how one family of five plans and travel hack these epic trips so they’re getting an incredible deal! Ready to Travel Hack...
05.04.2022
Travel Hacking Your Family Vacations: Credit Card Rewards
Learn how you can find the best credit card rewards and travel hack so you can save significant money while enjoying a fantastic and memorable vacation! Travel Hacks to Enjoy Your Family Vacation for Less We typically talk about ‘responsible’...
03.09.2022
Living On One Income: How Families Can Make the Switch
Are you thinking of switching over to become a single income family? Learn the strategies and tactics families can use to make the transition easier on your finances! Switching to a One Income Family There are many great reasons why...
03.02.2022
Money Diaries: Pandemic Pivots and Budget Shifts
These past few years have been challenging for many families. Today, we chat with the steward Isaacs about how they've worked to pivot and thrive! Family Finances During the Pandemic Everyone I personally know has been impacted these last two...
02.23.2022
Want to Make Money as an AirBnb Host? Here’s What You Need to Know
Curious about being an AirBnb host? A superhost shares the scoop about the costs setting up your place, figuring out your price, and how to make money with your space! The 411 About Making Money as an Airbnb Host One...
02.16.2022
Listener Mailbag: Tax Refunds, Saving a House Down Payment, and Refinancing
We’ve brought back the listener's mailbag. Today we’re answering your family and finance questions about best ways to spend your tax refund, refinancing to pay off debt, and more! Tackling your Family and Finance Questions One of my favorite parts...
02.09.2022
Kids and Money: Which Financial Lessons Parents Should Teach?
Today we’ll look at how you can teach your kids to be financially savvy! Teaching Your Kids About Money One of our responsibilities as parents is to teach our kids essential skills they need and finances is part of that. ...
02.02.2022
How to Find the Best Personal Finance Books for Your Journey
Learn how to find the best personal finance book for you and your family! Best Personal Finance Books for Your Journey One of the things I love and appreciate about books is how accessible they are...
01.26.2022
Getting Good with Money and Dumping Debt
Paying off debt can be an incredibly rewarding journey for families and many times there are challenges. I love to highlight a variety of stories about how the different families face them, both with making the numbers work and with...

What's Simplify and Enjoy Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Simplify and Enjoy Podcast episodes:

Credit Unions: Better Banking Option Your Family?

Open Enrollment: Finding Affordable Health Insurance For Your Fmaily

How to Raise Money-Smart Kids

Juggling Parenthood and Family Finances

10 Fun and Effective Monthly Money Challenges to Try Out

Five Ways to Make Managing Your Money Easier

The Real Deal About Real Estate Investing

Finding Your Dream Home: Essential Tips for House Hunting

Insider Tips for Getting a Great Deal on Your Mortgage

How To Get Your Finances Ready to Buy a House

How to Find Deals for Your Next Family Vacation

Nuts and Bolts of Creating a Budget That Works

Creating a Flexible Budget That Works for Your Family

Listener Mailbag: Cheap Ways to Travel, Saving Money on Groceries, and Real Estate

Exploring Your Investing Options in Real Estate

How to Design a Beautiful, Productive, (and Low Maintenance) Garden

Switching to Part-Time Work and Having a Rich Life with Your Family

Building Connections: Networking Tips for Busy Parents

Cashflow FI: More Flexibility with Your Budget and Schedule

How to Be Happy with Money and Have a Happy Life

Creating a Fun and Affordable Everyday Bucket List for Your Family

Enjoying a Rich Life: Wealth in Health

How to Create a Rich Life for Your Family in 2023

Listener Mailbag: Best Personal Finance Books, CoastFI, and More!

Money Goals: Doing Year End Review

Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft Data Breaches and Scams

Should We Switch to a Credit Union?

How to Maximize Your Work Benefits During Open Enrollment

Essential Travel Tips for Parents with Young Kids

How to Teach Your Teens About Money

Best Time to Buy Anything: How to Get Deals on Tech, Travel, and More

Financial Infidelity: Red Flags to Look Out For

5 Major Money Mistakes That Are Sabotaging Your Progress

Listener Mailbag: Juggling Multiple Goals, Revamping Budgets, and Family Vacation Tips

Understanding Crypto: Should We Get Into Cryptocurrencies?

Investment Portfolio Review: What to Do When It’s a Bear Market

Cashing Out: Creating a Flexible Financial Plan That Fits Your Family

Kids and Money: How to Teach Them About Bank and Investing Accounts

House Hunting: Tips to Buy a Home in a Seller’s Market

Quick and Easy Guide to Streamline and Simplify Your Money

Simple Money, Rich Life: How One Couple Dumped Debt and Became Financially Free

Travel Hacking: Planning Epic and Affordable Family Vacations

Travel Hacking Your Family Vacations: Credit Card Rewards

Living On One Income: How Families Can Make the Switch

Money Diaries: Pandemic Pivots and Budget Shifts

Want to Make Money as an AirBnb Host? Here’s What You Need to Know

Listener Mailbag: Tax Refunds, Saving a House Down Payment, and Refinancing

Kids and Money: Which Financial Lessons Parents Should Teach?

How to Find the Best Personal Finance Books for Your Journey

Getting Good with Money and Dumping Debt