With all the services and restaurants we interact with on a daily basis, it's hard to know when you should tip and when you shouldn't.
Nicole and I discuss the world of tipping and the etiquette we've developed around it.
And we also chat about the areas where we have no clue!
What are your go-to tipping policies?
SHOW RESOURCES
How Much Should I Tip? w/ Maggie Oldham & Matt Schultz (MKM Session 47): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/how-much-should-i-tip/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
YouTube: HTTP://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/youtube
Investing can feel intimidating and a lot of times you don't know where to start.
I'm laying out how to start investing in 10 simple steps today.
Also, Cassie wants to know how to handle her 529 account after leaving her financial advisor. I share some quick tips for her as she makes this transition.
SHOW RESOURCES
Personal Capital: http://www.personalcapital.com/mkm
Corporate Wellness: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/contact
Vanguard: http://www.vanguard.com
Fidelity: http://www.fidelity.com
MN 529 Plan: https://www.mnsaves.org/
According to the American Psychological Association, 40-50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce.
With a statistic like that, one might wonder if a prenup (prenuptial agreement) is a smart move.
Nicole and I discuss if we should have gotten a prenup when we got married, if we would now, how second marriages would play out and if we'd recommend one to our daughter as she grows older.
What are your thoughts on prenups?
SHOW RESOURCES
Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com
Podcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-Archive
Facebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Community
Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail
Twitter: HTTP://www.twitter.com/andyhillmkm
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
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.
SHOW RESOURCES:
Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Twitter: HTTP://www.twitter.com/andyhillmkm
Employers are implementing their "return to work" strategies and employees are bracing for the change.
Nicole and I discuss how this change will affect her work-life and the pros and cons of working from home.
What are your thoughts on the return to work news?
SHOW RESOURCES
Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail
Twitter: HTTP://www.twitter.com/andyhillmkm
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Ever wonder what it takes to become a millionaire?
Clark Sheffield and Jace Mattinson, from the Millionaires Unveiled Podcast, have interviewed over 200 millionaires. Today, they are sharing the habits, investment strategies, and commonalities of these successful individuals.
We also review and dispel some millionaire myths along the way.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Personal Capital: Track your net worth for free today.
Millionaires Unveiled Podcast (Website)
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How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years
50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey
MKM RESOURCES
MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today
YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews
Instagram: Follow our IG channel
Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here
Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!
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.
In the last year, we spent $75,000 of our savings on cars, trips, house upgrades, and much more. Now, there's no money left!
After this spending spree (including what we received from the Stimulus Checks), will we be able to enjoy our lives without expecting more?
Nicole and I explore this lifestyle inflation conundrum and discuss how others may be feeling this way coming out of the pandemic.
SHOW RESOURCES
Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/andyhillmkm
Wondering if you should invest in cryptocurrency?
After receiving a question on the topic, I decided to dive into the world of crypto and learn more about it.
As a part of my education, I asked 13 of my friends and colleagues in the personal finance community to share their opinions as well.
You'll hear from Paula Pant, Joe-Saul Sehy, Mindy Jensen and many more on their thoughts about cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc).
Additionally, we have an interview with John from the Pacific-Northwest about how he became a millionaire by 40!
Today, we’re talking about being a stay-at-home mom versus a working mom.
This can be an incredibly difficult decision for mothers after they have children. Do I stay at home or do I continue working?
Cat Alford, Author of "Moms Got Money", is here to help and she's going to shed some light on why it doesn’t always need to be such a black or white decision.
RESOURCES
Catherine Alford (Website): http://www.catherinealford.com
Moms Got Money (Book): https://amzn.to/2R02Qd4
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/
Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Stephen and his new wife have $215,000 of student loan debt and they don't know what to do next. They are considering Income-Based Repayment (IBR) but aren't sure if that is the right thing to do.
Financial expert Anthony ONeal joins me to help answer Stephen's question. We discuss all things student loans including what IBR is, how student loan refinancing fits in and Anthony's take on student loan forgiveness.
RESOURCES
Anthony ONeal (Website): https://www.ramseysolutions.com/anthony-oneal
Destroy Your Student Loan Debt (Book): https://amzn.to/3339aCE
Refinance Student Loans (SoFi): HTTP://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sofi
As a small business owner, negative reviews can be devastating. They can deal a major blow to your confidence and, in some cases, to your bottom line.
We invited two small business owners to the show to discuss this very topic.
Wendy Hill Manson, Airbnb Superhost, and David Manson, Co-Founder of Blackrocks Brewery, discuss the impact of negative reviews on their businesses and how to deal with them. SHOW
RESOURCES
Blackrocks Brewery: https://www.blackrocksbrewery.com/
Hewitt Onion Tower (Airbnb): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38814530
Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
After doing this show for the last 5 years, I’ve heard from a lot of people that say they feel like a complete financial disaster.
They are making good money, but they are disappointed with what they have to show for it.
Our guest today has dedicated his life to fixing financial lives just like this and helping to transform them into millionaires.
Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete the Planner® is the CEO and Founder of Your Money Line, a corporate financial wellness solution, and Hey Money, a direct-to-consumer solution that connects people to friendly financial experts.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Pete the Planner (Website): https://petetheplanner.com/
Pete the Planner (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/user/petetheplanner
Hey Money: https://callheymoney.com/
Your Money Line: https://yourmoneyline.com/
It's the age-old question ... Can money buy happiness?
Joe Saul-Sehy, Host of the Award-Winning Stacking Benjamins Podcast, joins us to help answer this question.
There may not be a right answer, but the three of us explore it anyway.
What do you think?
SHOW RESOURCES
Stacking Benjamins Podcast: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/ Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) has grown in popularity lately. But does it pay well to do good?
I speak with Personal Capital's Brendan Erne about what Socially Responsible Investing is and why investors are flocking to it.
Also, I have a conversation with Andrew Behar from As You Sow about how we can all hold corporations accountable in creating a better tomorrow for our families and our society.
SPONSOR NOTICE
Advisory services are offered for a fee by Personal Capital Advisors Corporation (“PCAC”), a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investing involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. You may lose money. PCAC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Personal Capital Corporation (“PCC”), an Empower company. PCC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Empower Holdings, LLC. © 2020 Personal Capital Corporation. All rights reserved.
At what point do we stop climbing the corporate ladder?
For the last couple of years, Nicole has jumped back into the corporate world. She's doing a great job (per usual) and there is talk of a promotion and a raise. At this point in her life, she's not sure if she wants it.
We discuss this situation together and talk about the costs of taking the promotion and climbing the corporate ladder.
SHOW RESOURCES
Cauliflower Pizza at Costco (DELISH): https://www.miltonscraftbakers.com/cauliflower-crust-pizza-vegetable
Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Author Jennifer Barrett wants women to earn more and worry less.
As our nation grows with more and more female breadwinners, Jennifer is on a mission to ensure women are creating the most successful future possible.
In our interview, she shares helpful tips for women who want to make more, invest more, and have the freedom to make the decisions that work best for them and their families.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Personal Capital (Sponsor): HTTP://www.personalcapital.com/mkm
Think Like a Breadwinner (Book): https://amzn.to/3t4AM5Q
Jennifer Barrett (Website): https://www.jenniferbarrett.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbarrettnyc/
Some folks say keeping score in relationships is a bad idea. We disagree.
Nicole and I discuss how keeping score in our marriage helps us keep our sanity and helps each other feel loved.
We discuss how this scorekeeping has changed throughout our marriage and why it may be a helpful relationship tactic for other couples.
SHOW RESOURCES
5 Love Languages (Book): https://amzn.to/2PTkluF
Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Samantha and her husband are trying to decide between a 15-year mortgage and a 30-year mortgage.
Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, co-hosts of the wildly popular BiggerPockets Money Podcast and the authors of the new book, "First Time Home Buyer", join to help answer her question.
Also, we hear from Abby Feuer from DonorsChoose about the state of teaching in America and how we can all help.
Is it better to be an employee or an entrepreneur?
Nicole has been an employee her entire adult life and Andy is diving into year 2 of being a small business owner.
They dive into the pros and cons of being an employee and the same for entrepreneurship.
SHOW RESOURCES
5 Love Languages (Book): https://amzn.to/2PTkluF
Voicemail: http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Tiffany Aliche (aka "The Budgetnista") shares how she went from being an unemployed pre-school teacher to an 8-figure business leader.
And the entire process happened within 10 years' time!
The Budgetnista's story is so inspiring. You won't want to miss this one.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Personal Capital (Sponsor): http://www.personalcapital.com/mkm
Corporate Wellness (Contact): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/contact
Get Good With Money (Book): https://amzn.to/31gYobl
The Budgetnista (Website): https://thebudgetnista.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/
MARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY:
This award-winning blog, podcast and YouTube channel are dedicated to helping young families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and debt-free young parents.
Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com
Podcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-Archive
Facebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Community
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
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm
Have you heard of The One Thing, but don't know what it is?
Geoff Woods, the host of The One Thing Podcast, shares how we can conquer our goals and have more time dedicated to the people and things we love.
We can do this by answering one simple question.
Find out what it is today!
EPISODE RESOURCES
The One Thing (Book): https://amzn.to/3lsudY1
The One Thing (Website): https://the1thing.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1thingbook/
ABOUT GEOFF WOODS
Geoff Woods is the Co-Founder and President of ProduKtive, the company behind The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast which is in the top 5% of all podcasts in the world.
After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high-level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs.
Fast forward, Geoff went from employee to entrepreneur, launching a company with the co-authors of the best-selling book The ONE Thing.
Geoff has been featured in Entrepreneur.com and is on a mission to help people better invest their time and achieve extraordinary results.
Are you getting started with the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps?
After completing all 7 Baby Steps, Nicole and I have some pros and cons to share from our experience.
We hope our thoughts help you on your journey to financial freedom and beyond!
DAVE RAMSEY RESOURCES
Total Money Makeover (Book): http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/totalmoneymakeover Financial Peace University (Course): HTTP://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/FPU
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps: https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps
MARRIAGE KIDS AND MONEY:
This award-winning blog, podcast and YouTube channel are dedicated to helping young families build wealth and thrive. Each week, Andy Hill interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence and debt-free young parents. On Fridays, Nicole Hill leads a podcast called "Bread & Wine" where the couple debates money issues while having a glass of wine.
Blog: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com
Podcast: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Podcast-Archive
Facebook Group: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/Community
Coaching: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/coaching
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, and this content has not been provided by, reviewed, approved or endorsed by any advertiser. Information shared on this channel 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.
Paying off your mortgage early is an idea that I absolutely love!
But I know it's not for everyone ...
I decided to look at the disadvantages of paying off your mortgage so people can see both sides of the argument and make the best decision for them.
Also, we hear from Juan from Michigan whose simple term life insurance policy changed the course of his family's life.
EPISODE RESOURCES
UNest: Start investing easily for your children today!
Quotacy: Get term life insurance and protect your family from the unexpected.
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE
Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)
How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years
50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey
MKM RESOURCES
MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today
YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews
Instagram: Follow our IG channel
Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here
Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!
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.