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Couple Money Podcast: Build Your Marriage and Wealth Together

Summary: Couple Money Podcast tackles how to build your marriage and wealth together! Elle talks with financial experts, renowned journalists, and real life couples who have done extraordinary things with their money such as paying off six figures of debt, overcoming financial infidelity, starting a business together, and retiring early! Get the tools and tips that have helped them be successful with their finances and marriage. Each episode covers crucial money topics like lending money to family, dumping debt faster, and the keys to financial independence.

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 How to Find The Best Financial Advisor for You | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:01

Do you feel like you guys are kind of stuck with your finances? Have you hit a wall and don’t know the next move? Today I’ll share how you can find the best financial advisor for you!  Finding the Right Financial Advisor What do you think about when you hear financial advisor? You may have been to one of those luncheons where you get some information about investing or maybe insurance but the financial advising piece really isn’t there. It’s left a bad taste in your mouth and you’re wondering if it’s really a smart move to hand over money to someone to manage your money. From personal experience, there are some great financial advisers out there, ones that are not only looking at what’s in your portfolio but the real big picture. sometimes, though, it takes a little bit of effort upfront to find a just the right person for the job. Today Michael Kay is sharing his expertise along with some tips to make the process less stressful. He’s a fee-only financial planner at Financial Life Focus. In this episode we get into: * questions to ask your financial advisor (including the red flag to run!) * looking at your finances in a holistic way * finding the best advisor to build wealth Hope you enjoy! Resources to Find the Right Financial Planner Want some help with your money? Here are some resources to find the best advisor for your money. * GuideVine 6 Dangerous Myths About Financial Planning, Debunked How to Review a Financial Advisor: The Definitive Checklist * How to Find a Financial Planner You Can Trust Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 Struggling to Make Ends Meet? 5 Ways to Save Your Budget (and Sanity)! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:22

Do you feel like all of your paycheck plus some is going towards your bills and making no headway on your goals? Today we’ll cover 5 ways you can get caught up and begin getting out from under your debts! Struggling to Make Ends Meet? I’ve been getting your emails and I want to say thank you. Sharing your wins and questions has been wonderful and I’m grateful that I can help in some small way. I try to find positive stories and offer practical ways to save more, get out of debt, and start investing for your future, but we’re all at different points in our financial journey. Some of us are working paying off that debt ASAP while others are saving for their home, baby, or business. You might be working hard towards that dream of traveling together or exploring the possibility of financial independence. Or you might just be starting your journey. perhaps you’ve heard some of the stories here or on other personal finance sites and you want to join in. However, currently, you’re in a really tight spot with money. there’s no wiggle room in your budget so it’s hard to get ahead with your payments. you could be trying to just make the minimums. It’s like you’re a doctor dealing with multiple injured patients, trying to triage things with little equipment. It’s stressful and you feel like you’re just dealing with one crisis after another. Today I want to give you some relief. The first step is getting caught up on your bills and begin creating a positive gap between what you’re making and your expenses. America’s Money Answers Man – Jordan Goodman is on the show to share some ways you can get the ball rolling to becoming debt free. In this episode we get into: * getting better rates credit cards and in some cases, settle them * how to get out from medical debt * what to do when you can’t afford your car payments Hope this helps! Resources to Get Out from Under Debt If you two are struggling to pay your bills, here are some handy resources to check out. * AnnualCreditReport.com * Disputing Errors on Credit Reports * GuidetoCreditCard.com * Cambridge Credit Counseling * Medical Bills Are the Biggest Cause of US Bankruptcies: Study * Healthcare Advocates.com * What to Do When You Can’t Make the Minimum Payments Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 How to Financially Take Care of Your Child with Special Needs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:43

Are you a parent of a child with special needs? We share some of the essential conversations and resources that help you cope and succeed!  Taking Financial Care of Your Child with Special Needs Being a parent is an incredible gift and responsibility. Even though the most important things in life are free, I think we also know there are expenses with raising kids. When you have a child with special needs, those expenses can skyrocket. It can be a challenge to keep things manageable, but it’s not impossible. Today we’ll get into the essentials and conversation to have so you two can get started. Since this is something I’m not qualified to speak on, I’m grateful that Michelle Gershfeld is here today. Michelle is a certified financial counselor and attorney. Michelle also a mother who has had to work hard to make sure her daughter’s special needs was taken care of. So this isn’t an academic exercise, it’s something she understands well. In this episode we discuss: * putting together a team to help make sure your child’s needs are provided for * financial and legal considerations to keep in mind when planning * dealing with the unique financial scenarios that come up Hope this helps! Resources If you two are looking to speak with Michelle, you can reach out through her law firm. * AFCPE: Special thanks to them for connecting me to Michelle. AFCPE® is the nationally recognized leader in financial counseling, coaching, and education.  * Benefits For Children With Disabilities – Social Security * List of Grants and Resources for Families with Special Needs * Financial Assistance | |Autism Speaks   Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 How to Avoid Financial Disasters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:03

Have you ever felt stressed over money because of an emergency that came up? Did it feel like your options were limited? Today we’re going to share how you can prepare and protect yourselves from financial disasters! Keys to Avoid Financial Disasters   While we can’t predict every curve ball thrown at us, we can improve our chances of minimizing the damage done with a little bit of work upfront. Shannon Harvey is here to offer up some ways you can be better prepared. He has over 15 -years of experience as a trusted risk advisor and owns an insurance agency in Greenville, South Carolina. In this episode we get into: * what financial disasters you need to be on the lookout for * why cheaper is not always better with insurance * how to prepare your family should the worst happen Hope you enjoy! Resources to Avoid Financial Disasters If you two want to be better prepared dealing with financial disasters and bumps in life, here are some resources to get you started. * How To Avoid Financial Disaster: Protect Yourself From The 7 Biggest Risks You Face Daily * Covering Your Family’s Needs with Life Insurance * Life Insurance for Stay at Home Parents * How to Spend Less on Insurance (While Still Getting the Coverage You Need)! * Insurance Coverage Families Need with Matt Becker Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 Tips for How to Save on Health Insurance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:07

Do you feel like your health care costs have exploded? Get the tips you need and learn how you can save money on your health insurance! Working to Lower Healthcare Costs I remember not too long ago, it used to be that the three biggest expenses we had were rent, food, and the car. We then paid off the car loan early and now avoid loans on them. We worked hard and were grateful to get a good deal on our mortgage on this current house. Food, well it’s food. We’re smarter about what we spend. But there is one expense that has shot up since we got married and I’m almost sure you have seen it explode as well – health insurance. Though we have had some wins dealing with insurance, Michael Dinich is here to offer his expertise. He’s a financial Advisor who helps hardworking people get the retirement they deserve. Part of that includes making sure they’re getting good deals with health insurance. In today’s episode we get into: * the trend of shifting costs from the insurance companies to us * how to decide if those high deductible plans are really a good deal * getting the coverage you need at a more affordable price Hope you enjoy! Resources to Save Money on Health Insurances Expenses. If you two want to dig deeper into finding ways to save on your healthcare costs, here are some resources to check out. * Your Money Geek – Connect with Michael to see if he can help you out with your specific needs * Why We’re Switching to a High Deductible Health Plan * How to Spend Less on Insurance * Save Money on Health Insurance * New pharmacy discounts may lower your prescription drug bill Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.  

 What You Should Know About Wills and Choosing Guardians | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:44

Want to make sure your loved ones are taken care of should something happen to you? Learn the essentials about wills and choosing a guardian for your kids!  Essentials on Wills and Choosing Guardians So this topic – creating your will and making sure you have your guardians in place if you have kids – is one of those areas of finances we tend to shy away from. I get it. It’s boring at best and depressing.  So today I want to give you the essentials to wills and choosing guardians for your kids without weighing you down. Thankfully I’m not alone. Jean Dillion is here to help. She’s a certified financial planner at Freedom Financial Counseling and an Accredited Financial Counselor.  In this episode we discuss: * the essentials of a will * choosing guardians to take care of your loved ones * whether or not those do it yourselves will online kits are worth it Hope you enjoy! Resources on Estate Planning If you want more information about setting things up for your loved one, here are some posts to check out: * Do it Yourself Will: Pros and Cons * Estate Planning for Young Families * Wills, Guardianship, and Estate Planning * Five Essential Items for Your Estate Plan * Choosing Legal Guardians for Our Baby * Estate Planning Lessons We Can Learn From Cinderella Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 Where Should Our Money Go? How to Prioritize and Maximize Your Goals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:33

Overwhelmed by paying down debt, saving for emergencies, and investing for retirement? Learn how to prioritize where your money should go to maximize returns! How’s this year going for you? For us, it’s pretty good. We made some big goals at the beginning of the year including saving up to finish our basement, planning a family trip outside the country, and paying down our mortgage faster. If you’re trying to tackle several goals at once, you probably understand how slow progress feels sometimes. Today financial advisor and Family Inc author Doug McCormick and I chat about how to prioritize your goals. Hope you enjoy! Resources to Define Your Priorities and Big Goals Whether it’s a joint or personal goal, there are handy resources available to help you two achieve your dreams. * What is It Like to Be Married to a Financial Planner?  * How Our Financial Goals Followed Our Family * What’s Your One Page Financial Plan? Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 How to Retire Early Together | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:29

Want to stop living paycheck to paycheck and start moving towards financial independence? Learn the process the Frugalwoods took to retire early together!  What are you two working towards, big picture wise? How often do you guys talk about it? Talk can be cheap or it can be the start of an incredible journey. Four years ago a conversation Liz had with her husband Nate was a trigger to achieving their huge dream of becoming financially independent and retiring early. Working as a Team to Retire Early Together What would you do if you were retired right now? You might expect me to say you too can retire early with just a few easy steps. But the truth is it’s much more complicated than that to break the cycle of consuming and working. It’s going to take something very powerful a change in your mindset your finances and your lifestyle. Today Liz, author of Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving financial Independence Through Simple Living, is here to share their journey and hopefully inspire you to examine where you can start setting that path up towards financial independence. In this episode, we get into: * what moved Liz and Nate to go from dreaming about financial independence to making it a reality * how they build a sustainable and enjoyable frugal lifestyle * why do it yourself is not only good for your wallet but your marriage before their dream became a reality Hope you enjoy! Resources to Retire Early & Money Hacks If you two are looking at early retirement or to become financially independent, check out these resources. * Uber Frugal Challenge * Why We Don’t Micromanage Our Money * Financial Independence and Parenthood * The Joy That Comes When Less Is Enough * The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement * Seven Characteristics of The Millionaire Next Door * How To Score a $50 Car Payment For Life   Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here! Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 How to Eat Well While Slashing Your Food Bills | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:43

Are you a foodie? Is eating out killing your budget? Learn insanely smart ways you two can eat well while slashing your food bills! Slashing Your Food Bills Since this America Saves Week, I thought that this would be a perfect time to tackle a typically huge expense – food. Whether it’s groceries, lunch out at work, or going out as a family, this is something that can snowball quickly. It’s tricky because food at the essential level is a true need. Many of us go, though, beyond the essentials and if we truly evaluate how we’re eating and spending, there’s much room for improvement. However, this is not an episode of roughing it or deprivation. I personally find food to be an awesome part of my social life and we enjoy eating. Just like fad diets rarely lead to anything meaningful, seriously slashing and burning your groceries to their bare minimum can backfire. I’d like to share a way to be balanced and to disprove this myth that clean eating and delicious meals are expensive. Amy and Tim Rutherford, the couple behind Go with Less, are here to help out. They were big spenders and that included a lot of eating out and living it up. Today we’ll discuss: * what triggered them to change how they were spending * ways they’re able to enjoy eating out and eating well without killing their budget * coming up with go-to meals that rock and don’t require you to become a chef these changes helped them to retire early so take what you can and try them out. You could very well find yourselves having a good time and growing your bank accounts. Hope you enjoy! Boost Your Bank Account with America Saves Week America Saves Week is a national effort to set a savings goal, make a savings plan, and save automatically. Join millions of others who are taking time this week to start or grow their savings. America Saves is launching the #ImSavingForSweepstakes. It’s easy to enter. * Just take a pic or record a quick video telling America Saves your savings goal and make a plan to reach it for your chance to win $500 toward your goal! * Boost your potential prize by an additional $250 by sharing your savings goal, story, or tip on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. I’d love for you to save and earn some money this week. As a bonus for partnering up with America Saves, they are offering $100 for a Couple Money community member! Just use this link and take the pledge! Resources to Save Money While Eating Well Want to cut your spending on food without sacrificing quality? Here are some resources to check out. * Free Frugal Foodie Challenge * Grocery Price Books: Slash Your Food Bill and Save Time! * Kill your $1,000 Grocery Bill Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more!

 How to Master Your Bank Accounts Together | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:11

Ready to merge finances? Find how you can master your bank accounts together and get the most out your hard earned money!  Master Your Bank Accounts Together How are things going with your money? Do you feel like the two of you have a strong handle on things? When we were first married, it took some time for us to find our footing. Besides figuring how to manage money as a team, we had to move our money because the bank we were with gave us more hassle than help. Fast forward now and we’re much happier because we found a system and banking options that work for us. Today we’re looking at how you can master your bank accounts together and get the most bang for your buck! Joe Mecca from Coastal Credit Union is here today to help out. In this episode, we get into * how to find the best way to manage your money as a couple * stashing your cash in the best place possible * managing your money like a boss Hope you enjoy! Resources to Get the Most Out of Your Bank Accounts Are you two ready to master your joint accounts? Do you want to create a system that fits your priorities and styles? Here are some resources to check out. * Want a Happier Marriage? Combine Bank Accounts * Finding the Best Banking and Investing Accounts * Optimize Your Bank or Credit Union Accounts * Finding a Bank That Treats You Fairly and Earns You Money Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here.  Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.  

 How to Change Your Money Mindset and Habits to Finally Dump Debt and Build Wealth Together | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:20

Does it seem like you two keep having the same argument over and over? Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels with money? You’re not alone. Today we’re going over how we form our money habits and how we can change them for the better to finally achieve your big goals together!  Mindsets and Money Stories It’s funny how unaware we can be about our money habits. When we first began talking about money, it was a real eye-opener and not just because of the numbers. Here we were ready to spend our lives together and we realized that we had completely different views when it came to money. But digging into how we pick up those habits and figuring a way to work with what we have so to speak is somewhat tricky – which is why I’m really happy Jen Hemphill here. She’s an accredited financial coach and author of her new book,  Her Money Matters: The Missing Truths From Traditional Money Advice. It’s a fantastic book and one aspect I really appreciated is how Jen dives into mindsets and money stories. In this episode we discuss: * how your past can influence how you handle finances now – for better or worse * how to help your spouse to open up and understand their money mindset * a tip for getting them onboard Hope you enjoy! Resources to Understand and Change Your Money Mindset If you two are looking to improve how you talk and work together with your finances (and lives), please check out these resources. * Her Money Matters * Conversation Starters and Ice Breakers with Money and Marriage Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here.  Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 How to Plan Your Dream Wedding on a Budget | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:18

Do you want your wedding day to be beautiful, memorable, and meaningful without spending a ton of money or getting into debt? Learn how you can plan your dream wedding on a budget!  How to Plan Your Dream Wedding on a Budget Right now in the United States, the average wedding costs over $35,000! Thankfully the Budget Savvy Bride, Jessica Bishop is here to help. In this episode we discuss: * defining your dream wedding * ways you can splurge and where you can save * a handy resource to help you plan your dream wedding without breaking your budget Hope you enjoy! If you want to hear from another bride who had a beautiful wedding on a small budget, listen to my interview with Jessi Fearon. she and her husband managed a sweet and special wedding for $500! Resources to Plan a Fantastic Wedding If you’re getting married, please check out these resources so you can plan out your special day without going into debt. * The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer: Checklists, Worksheets, and Essential Tools to Plan the Perfect Wedding on a Small Budget * Planning Your Dream Wedding on a Budget * Wedding Planning: My Ultimate Lesson in Budgeting * The Best Kept Secrets to Planning a Wedding on a Budget * Have a $50,000 Wedding on a $3,000 Budget Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here.  Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 Loaning Money to Family, Saving on Insurance, and Other Marriage and Money Questions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:19

Today we’re answering your big marriage and money questions. We’ll discuss lending money to family, getting the best deal on insurance, and seeing if those high deductible health insurance plans really save you money!  This week we’re doing a community mailbag show where I answer what’s on your mind with marriage and money. In today’s episode we cover quite a few things: * how to save money on insurance * finding out if those high deductible health plans are really good * whether or not you should love to family Hope you enjoy! Thank you for sending these in.   Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here.  Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

 How to Achieve Financial Security as a Couple | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:00

Ready to dump the debt and build wealth together? Here are three crucial questions to discuss to achieve financial security together!  Finding Financial Security Ryan Inman from Physician Wealth Services and Financial Residency is on the show to share three crucial questions to help you two build financial security together. In this episode we discuss: * how you two can approach talking about money * how Ryan helps his clients hone in on their priorities * conversation starters you can use on your next money date Hope you enjoy! Want to hear from another couple working together on their finances? Check out my interview with Tai and Talaat McNeely from His and Her Money! Resources to Define Your Priorities and Big Goals Whether it’s a joint or personal goal, there are handy resources available to help you two achieve your dreams. * What is It Like to Be Married to a Financial Planner?  * How Our Financial Goals Followed Our Family * What’s Your One Page Financial Plan? Ryan asked three crucial questions on the podcast. * I want you to imagine that you are financially secure, that you have enough money to take care of your needs, now and in the future. The question is, how would you live your life? What would you do with the money? Would you change anything? Let yourself go. Don’t hold back your dreams. Describe a life that is complete, that is richly yours. * This time, you visit your doctor who tells you that you have five to ten years left to live. The good part is that you won’t ever feel sick. The bad news is that you will have no notice of the moment of your death. What will you do in the time you have remaining to live? Will you change your life, and how will you do it? * This time, your doctor shocks you with the news that you have only one day left to live. Notice what feelings arise as you confront your very real mortality. Ask yourself: What dreams will be left unfulfilled? What do I wish I had finished or had been? What do I wish I had done? What did I miss? Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here.  Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.    

 How to Get the Most Out of Your 401(k) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:50

During this break with the podcast, I was catching up on a few things, one of which was open enrollment. Every year my husband gets a huge packet from H.R. and we sit down and we go over all of our options with health insurance, dental, disability, and retirement. This is probably the most financially adult conversation we have because …..have you seen those things? It’s a lot of information. (I believe was 12 pages this year just for the 401k. And if you have insomnia that is the cure.) I’ve been getting your e-mails and really appreciate the questions that you have. From what you’ve been telling me you want to get the most out of your benefits. I understand; you guys work hard and you want your money to do the same thing, especially with your 401k. It’s just there’s a huge information overload and it’s easy to get caught in the mess and not be sure how to actually do it. Today we’re going to give you a leg up. Chris Costello, financial planner and blooom co-founder ( a handy tool to manage your 401(k)) has some great stories, tips, and takeaways to get you two started. In this episode, we’ll get into: * why you want to invest in your 401(k) * how your 401(k) fits in with the big picture * how to get the most out of your 401(k) contributions   Hope you enjoy! Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course. Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you: * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE * Automate your money * Pay off your debt faster Plus more! You can get lifetime access here.  Music Credit Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.  

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