Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify Why do we look to make additions when trying to solve a problem or work through one of our many life transitions? What if we reversed the equation and considered what we could subtract to improve our lives? University of Virginia engineering professor Leidy Klotz has … Read More
Ep.83 – Cullen Roche – The Most Important Financial Question to Ask
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify Am I providing my family with the best possible life I can? That was the question that Cullen Roche, an accomplished author, writer, and expert in global macroeconomics, behavioral finance, and monetary theory, brought to our attention during our conversation. We also discussed the topic of … Read More
Are You Kicking the “Can” Down the Road?
Who is not busy these days? I haven’t met a parent yet with multiple kids who aren’t over-prioritized and over-scheduled. The hardest step in any project, but especially financial planning, is the very first step: just getting started! Who wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat thinking I have to have a financial plan? No … Read More
Ep.82 – Dr. Riley Moynes – Squeezing All The Juice Out Of Retirement
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify When you envision what retirement looks like, what comes to mind first? Bucket lists, freedom, the ability to do anything you want? What about the loss of identity, purpose, or relationships? Our lives are full of under-rated transitions, and the transition from your career to retirement, … Read More
4 More Reasons to Save in a 529 Plan
A week ago, I had a post tying retirement and college planning/saving together. Below are four more reasons why 529 plans can be the best vehicle to save for college Lower Impact on Financial Aid than Other Savings Options Many parents worry that a 529 savings account can adversely affect eligibility for financial aid. However, so long as the parent … Read More
Ep.81 – Jayne Monroe – A Triplet Mom’s Fight For Her Kids
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify What if you had to choose between your family or your career? While the answer may seem obvious, the complications behind such a decision can be endless. This is the precise situation that Jayne Monroe and her husband Mike found themselves in after having one of … Read More
Ep.80 – Todd Adams – How to Evolve as a Parent
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify As a parent, do you see raising your kids as an opportunity to improve yourself? Does being a parent help or force you to change the behavior you want to model for your kids? Todd Adams is a regular dad trying to do extraordinary things. While … Read More
4 Reasons to Save in a 529 Plan
Want to know all the great reasons why you should choose a 529 plan to save for your kids’ college? This quick list will give you the key benefits at a glance. Easy & Convenient Most plans can easily open an account in just 15 minutes. By setting up automatic contributions from your bank account, making regular contributions becomes a … Read More
Ep.79 – Anya Kamenetz – The Stolen Year
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify What if, one day, you decided to quit your job? Without having another one already lined up? This is the email Anya Kamenetz sent, which instantly grabbed my attention. Anya covered education for many years, including at NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. … Read More
Is being a hard worker a gene passed down from your family?
Is being a hard worker a gene passed down from your family? My grandfather passed away in July. No need to be sad; he was almost 103. Do you realize how many stories you get to hear when you meet someone who has lived that long? The story that stands out most to me is what a hard worker my … Read More
