Unconditional love is love no matter what.
But in marriage, aren't there conditions where your love fades? Or not?
In this Bread & Wine episode, Andy and Nicole discuss if love in marriage can be unconditional or not.
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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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Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill
Editor: Andy Hill
Nicole and I had a huge money fight a few years ago. Eventually, it led to marriage counseling.
Here are the 5 reasons why I'm glad we went and how it helped our money fights.
Also, we're sharing our Best Budget Apps for Families for our fintech spotlight segment. Download one of these apps to get control of your family money!
Last but not least, my daughter Zoey joins me for another "Money Quiz". We're discussing making videos online and how to stay safe.
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SHOW INFORMATION: Marriage Kids and Money
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
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 watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.
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Research & Writing: Brooke Ressell
Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa
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Recently the Mega Millions jackpot reached $1.2 billion!
Andy decided to buy a ticket for fun. Nicole thought it was a horrible idea.
In this Bread & Wine episode, they debate about if people should play the lottery or not. Also, Nicole shares how winning the lottery would absolutely ruin their family.
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9 Perfect Strangers (Book mentioned during the episode)
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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: Weir Digital Marketing
Creative Director / Show Director: Nicole Hill
Editor: Andy Hill
Marriage is hard! Not only does the relationship take work, but maintaining a household does too.
Nicole and Andy tackled two listener questions about how they make their marriage work and how they divide up household duties.
This episode definitely showcases the importance of marriage as a verb, not a noun.
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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: Weir Digital Marketing
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You've all heard the romantic stories of when a husband and wife first met. "It was love at first sight!"
But is that true? Or were there very practical reasons you got together?
We explore this balance of "romantic vs. practical" in this episode of Bread & Wine, and why it might be good to have a little bit of both.
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Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
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Editor: Andy Hill
It feels good when your partner has your back. You know that they are there for you when it matters.
But should you always have your spouse's back no matter what?
In this episode of Bread & Wine, we explore this question and share our takeaways on what it means to have your partner's back.
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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: Weir Digital Marketing
Creative Director / Show Mastermind: Nicole Hill
Editor: Andy Hill
John Delony knows all about financial trauma.
Having experienced financial trauma personally and helping others get through it, he knows the signs of it and how to manage it.
In this interview, John Delony gives advice to others who’ve experienced financial trauma and are working to overcome the emotional effects of the recent pandemic.
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Dr. John Delony is a national best-selling author, mental health and wellness expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show.
He holds two PhDs – one in Counselor Education and Supervision and another in Higher Education Administration. Before joining Ramsey Solutions, John spent two decades working as a senior leader at multiple universities, a professor and researcher, and crisis responder.
Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches people how to reclaim their lives from the madness of the modern world.
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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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Is depression real? Or is it something that can be solved?
Nicole and I discuss how both of us view depression in our relationship and our views on the subject.
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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.
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If you're thinking about divorce or in the midst of one, this episode is for you.
Raiford Palmer, the author of the new book "I Just Want This Done", shares how successful people divorce without losing their kids, money and minds.
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A multi-year winner of client service awards from Avvo as well as a multiple awardee of the SuperLawyer and LeadingLawyer designation for family law in Illinois, he is a frequent lecturer on Illinois divorce law and law firm management topics. Raiford is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Collaborative Law Illinois.
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There are certain things that make Nicole anxious ... a messy house, unfinished projects, and general clutter.
Andy, on the other hand, can live through it and live with it just fine.
In today's Bread & Wine, we discuss why Andy is the way he is and what he can do to help reduce the anxiety in the Hill house.
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This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products.
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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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I have a bad habit of trying to solve my wife's problems ... when she's not asking for me to solve them.
Does this happen in your relationship?
Nicole and I discuss this reoccurring bad habit of mine and ways I can work to become a better listener and partner.
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This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products.
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Are you looking to bring back intimacy in your marriage?
Nick and Amy McKinlay, founders of The Ultimate Intimacy App, share couples can grow their intimacy together.
We review the importance of communication, understanding your partner's love language, and how to get more (and better) sex.
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What would it be like to win $1.2 million in Vegas?
Life-changing, yes, but for good or bad?
Adam & Danielle Silverstein, from the Marriage & Martinis Podcast, share how this windfall affected their marriage. They also share advice for other couples looking to communicate around finances in their relationship.
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The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a book that has really helped our marriage. The concept may be simple, but it can be difficult to remember when you're in the midst of work, busy young parenting, and global pandemics.
When we do remember to love each other the way we like to be loved, our relationship truly grows. Nicole and I discuss what our love languages are and discuss our rocky path to finding how each of us likes to be loved.
SHOW RESOURCES
Firstly: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly
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I tend to tell my wife everything ... but is that the right way to go?
My friends often tell me I'm TOO open with her. Nicole and I discuss that openness and try to determine "a line" where enough is enough with our honesty.
What do you think?
RESOURCES
Firstly: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly
Do you think "living on a budget" feels like a life of restriction?
Nicole and I discuss our history with budgeting over our 10-year marriage. We share our feelings on the term "living on a budget", our pros and cons of budgeting, and our takeaways for couples considering their first budget.
SHOW RESOURCES
Firstly: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly
Mint: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/mint
Are you considering working with your spouse? Depending on how things are arranged, this could either be a great way to connect more or a complete disaster!
Nicole and I discuss the pros and cons of working together over the past year. We explore ways for our working relationship to improve so we can have a happy marriage too.
SHOW RESOURCES
Firstly: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly
Holderness Family Interview: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/podcast/holderness-family-everybody-fights/
Nicole and I have seen some tough days in our relationship. There's been yelling, name-calling, and even marriage counseling.
We’ve also had excellent days where we’ve felt appreciated, loved, and thrilled that we’ve chosen to be with each other. So the big question is … How do we get more excellent days in our marriages?
Our guests today have a concept that may make that a possibility for a lot of us. Kaley and Nate Klemp are the writers behind the newly released “The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship”
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In a relationship, there can be certain things that bother us about our partners.
Should we try to change them? Or love them just the way they are?
Nicole and I discuss a recent marriage fight we had about this very topic. We share what the argument was and our thoughts on if you should change your spouse or not.
SHOW RESOURCES
Firstly: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/firstly
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Everybody Fights by Kim & Penn Holderness: https://amzn.to/36A2ca1
It's our 250th episode!
To commemorate this milestone, I decided to invite my parents, Cindy and Butch Hill, on the podcast.
We discuss the childhood lessons that shaped their lives and how our family came to be.
I hope these conversations encourage you to connect with your parents, learn more about your history and see how you can strengthen your family tree for years to come.
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Will you be receiving money from the Child Tax Credit in 2021?
Based on our income this year, we will be receiving the tax credit and could be upwards of $500 per month starting in July.
Once again, Nicole and I completely disagree with what to do with this new money. We debate how we should use it and options for other families to figure out their plans for the stimulus money.
SHOW RESOURCES
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021 (IRS): https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-in-2021
Child Tax Credit 2021 (USA Today): https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/05/03/child-tax-credit-2021-covid-payments-start-july-update/4893305001/
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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 and out and decide.
Show Resources:
Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail
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Are you having more marriage fights lately?
Kim and Penn Holderness, of Holderness Family Productions, join us to discuss their new book "Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better at It?".
After more than a decade of being married and working together, Kim and Penn share how they embrace the marriage fights and the tactics they use to resolve them.
I'm lucky to have Nicole join me for the interview today too!
Wondering how your marriage roles lately?
Is it okay to change from your current station in marriage?
Perhaps you're ready to go back to work instead of being a stay-at-home parent or you're ready to take on more of the domestic duties.
Andy and Nicole discuss how their roles have changed throughout their 10-year marriage.
They share the pros and cons of working full-time and being a stay-at-home parent full-time.
What is your current role in marriage? Are you ready for a change?
Should the man always pay for dinner on dates?
What about dinners with friends? How do you handle that?
Nicole grew up in a different culture than Andy and they discuss how this "paying for dinner" situation has caused a lot of controversy in their marriage.
They review the pros and cons of being generous with paying the bill and if you might actually offend someone if you insist on paying.
What do you think?
Please leave us a voicemail at MarriageKidsandMoney.com/Voicemail or a note on Instagram at Instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Cheers!