When my daughter Zoey was born we met with a financial advisor to discuss her future college needs. He advised us that for Zoey to attend an in-state college like Michigan State University, we’d be looking at a price tag of about $200,000. 4 years of college would cost us $200,000! Since then, we’ve been … Continue reading "22 | How to Get $126,000 in College Scholarships"

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Lately, the shows and interviews I’ve been doing have been focusing on decreasing your expenses and increasing your income. When we make improvement in these two areas, it’ll allow us to become experts in increasing our net worth and our opportunities for financial independence. Today, we’re diving into increasing your income through real estate. I had a … Continue reading "21 | How to Make $7k Per Month Investing in Real Estate"

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Every day, I look for ways to better myself. And this blog has been my medium for that betterment over the last 6 months. It has kept me honest when it comes to being the best husband and Dad I can be as well as with growing our family net worth. I thought it’d be fun to throw down … Continue reading "20 | MKM Challenge: Reduce Your Grocery Expenses by 1/3"

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I’ve been doing a lot of research and interviews lately about financial independence and early retirement. I guess I’m inspired! The idea of not having a full-time job eventually sounds pretty appealing to me. Well, you might say, “There’s no way I couldn’t have a full-time job in the area I live in! I have to … Continue reading "19 | How to Retire in Northern California at 43"

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The other day I emailing with Heath, a listener of the podcast. Heath commented that the Marriage, Kids and Money podcast has a family focused tone to it, but it can really be enjoyed by single guys (like Heath) who don’t quite yet have a family as well. The compliment was extremely appreciated – thank … Continue reading "9 Pieces of Advice For My Former Single Guy Self"

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For decades, Vanguard has been a trusted name in the investment community. In this financial blogger world that I’ve entered into recently, it’s a resounding theme that Vanguard is the way to go when it comes to investing for your retirement. Billionaire Warren Buffett thinks Vanguard is an excellent choice. Personal Development Coach, Tony Robbins … Continue reading "17 | Smart Retirement Investing the Vanguard Way"

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Audi of America took a bold stance this weekend with a Super Bowl commercial focused on the importance of gender equality. The :60 spot entitled “Daughter” shows a father watching his daughter in a boxcar race where she’s competing mostly against other young boys. The father contemplates how he’ll teach his daughter that she is worthy … Continue reading "5 Ways I’m Promoting Gender Equality for My Daughter"

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Being a Stay-at-Home Mom can be incredibly difficult. Long days, no contact with adults and repetitive tasks that feel like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic can make you lose your marbles. Yes, it is incredibly rewarding and you develop an unbreakable bond with your children, but raising small kids can be physically, mentally and emotionally draining. … Continue reading "How to Make a Stay-at-Home Mom Feel Appreciated in 1 Week"

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How would you like to retire at the age of 35?  Sounds impossible, right? Well, our guest today, Steve Adcock, figured out how to do it. Think. Save. Retire. Steve and his wife Courtney have had a dream of early retirement for quite some time now.  Together, they have been tirelessly planning, diligently saving and … Continue reading "13 | How to Retire at 35 with Steve Adcock"

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The grind.  The 9-5. As average Americans, we work at our jobs 40 hours per week … 50 weeks per year … for 40 years of our lives – and that’s if we work hard and have a cool supervisor! I’m one of these average Americans. I work 2,000 hours per year to provide for my family and … Continue reading "12 | 4 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy at Work"

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Building wealth is a lot like building a strong marriage. Both require determination, passion and the ability to communicate effectively. Determination Marriage is not a spectator sport.  Neither is building wealth.  You must be determined to be in the game and make certain you’re not taking your current status for granted.  Don’t take your eye off of the prize. ACTION: … Continue reading "11 | How to Talk to Your Spouse About Money"

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2017 is right around the corner!   I’ve made some exciting and challenging goals for myself for the new year.  Some are short-term and some are long term.  I like to dream big with my goals, but also infuse some reality into the process. 2017 is my “M&M&M” year … Marathon, Mortgage and Millionaire. Goal 1: … Continue reading "10 | 2017 Goals: Marathon, Mortgage, Millionaire"

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We work hard.  We earn money.   We buy stuff. Then, that stuff requires repair, maintenance and software updates. Before you know it, your stuff is out of style.  You’re on version 3 when the rest of the world is on version 7. We work harder.  We earn more money.  We buy more stuff. Are we … Continue reading "9 | Freedom Through Minimalism"

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During late 2013 while I was traveling out-of-town for work, my wife Nicole found our “forever house”. This home had everything she was looking for including an attached garage, open floor plan, updated kitchen, walk-in closet and a big backyard on a half-acre lot. She told me that this was THE ONE and as soon as I … Continue reading "15-Year Mortgage Paid Off in 5 Years"

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About a month ago, my wife Nicole and I were at a wedding for one of our good friends.  At our table, I struck up a conversation with a random guy named Victor Mangona.  I discovered that Victor and his wife Kate are both doctors and they live in a swanky part of Dallas called Highland … Continue reading "7 | Make Money on Airbnb"

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I’ve been in the corporate event marketing business for a little over 12 years now.  It’s a fun industry to be part of.  The thrill of a live event, being a part of a global product launch and traveling around the world can be very exciting. That life can also be quite draining on your relationship … Continue reading "6 Family First Tips for Business Travelers"

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Hello Nicole.  I’m not really dead. Sorry about that spooky title. But if I do die unexpectedly, I want you to give you and the kids a clear path to feel safe and well taken care of … Hence why I’m writing this letter to you today … The Warm Blanket of Life Insurance As I was … Continue reading "Honey, I died.  Here’s what to do with the life insurance money."

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In 2010, my wife Nicole and I got married and started our lives together. Financially speaking, we both really enjoyed the DINK (double income with no kids) status in our first year of marriage.  We had a blast going to music festivals, vacationing in the Caribbean and treating ourselves to countless steak dinners.   But … Continue reading "4 Newlywed Debt Destruction Tips"

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Children … They provide us with a sense of pride that is unmatched. Raising kids truly feels like the reason we’re placed on this earth.  We learn from them, we grow with them and the bond that is formed is a blessing from God. Children are also QUITE annoying, sticky and interrupt you constantly. The Stickiness of Parenthood … Continue reading "3 | The Joy and Annoyance of Kids"

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Investing for retirement … We all know how important it is. But where do we start?! How much money do we need? Do we work with a broker? How do we make sure we’re investing correctly? Retire Rich Scott Alan Turner, the author of new book 99 Minute Millionaire, took some time to chat about how anyone can … Continue reading "1 | Investing Made Simple with Scott Alan Turner"

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