50% to 10%: Why We're Happier Saving Less on our FIRE Journey (BEST OF MKM)

50% to 10%: Why We're Happier Saving Less on our FIRE Journey (BEST OF MKM)

Author: Andy Hill December 2, 2024 Duration: 18:04
When you've been saving around 50% of your income for a decade on your FIRE journey, it's hard to save less. Our family hit some incredible financial milestones over the last 10 years including becoming debt-free, mortgage-free, achieving Coast FIRE, and accumulating a million-dollar net worth. And now we're ready to enjoy more of our money today. Depending on your stage in your FIRE journey, this message can be challenging to hear. Let's discuss that today. Second, I've got another MKM Challenge for our community focused on generosity! EPISODE RESOURCES: Recommended Resources #BigTipTuesday Details: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/why-were-giving-100-tips-this-holiday-season-and-why-we-want-you-to-join-us/ Voicemail: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail (tell me about your #BigTipTuesday adventures!) SHOW INFORMATION: 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://marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO: 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 being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock. HOW WE MAKE MONEY + 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. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves Editor: Podcast Doctors Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Hill brings a refreshingly honest and practical voice to the often stressful conversation about money within a family. In Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families, Andy, an award-winning Family Finance Coach, moves beyond generic budgeting advice to tackle the real financial questions that parents and couples face every day. This isn't just about spreadsheets and interest rates; it's about aligning your finances with the life you actually want to live. You'll hear specific strategies for paying off debt, saving for college, investing for the future, and having those crucial money talks with your partner. The goal is to transform financial anxiety into purposeful action, creating not just stability but genuine freedom. Each episode of the podcast feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who understands that financial decisions are deeply personal and intertwined with family goals. Whether you're just starting out or well on your journey, the discussions here provide a roadmap for building security today and considering the legacy you might leave tomorrow. Tune in for relatable stories, actionable tips, and the encouragement needed to make meaningful progress with your money, all with your family's unique vision at the center.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for Families
Podcast Episodes
How to Think About Tax Diversification for Retirement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:29
How do you decide between Roth and traditional investing when you want flexibility in the future? We kick off the show by answering a listener question from Liz about how much to invest in Roth versus traditional account…
Best Investment Accounts for Financial Independence | Sean Mullaney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:22
In this episode, I talk with Cody Berman and Sean Mullaney about what it really takes to reach early financial independence. Cody shares how he built a $4.8 million net worth by 29 through frugal living, intentional spen…
How to Reach Coast FIRE by Age 30, 40 and 50 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:42
In this episode of the Marriage Kids and Money podcast, we break down Coast FIRE, a financial approach that lets you “coast” to retirement once your investments can grow on their own, without needing to keep pouring mone…
One Day to Go — We’re So Close [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19
We’re one day away from launch, and I wanted to share a quick update and ask for your support. As of today, Own Your Time is at 354 pre-orders, with a goal of 500 by launch day. If Marriage Kids and Money has helped you…
How to Start Investing Simply When You’re Making Good Money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:03
There’s a lot of noise in the investing world, but building wealth doesn’t have to become a second job. In this episode, I share how to invest simply, consistently, and with your family’s future in mind, without stress o…
Coast FIRE w/ $300k by 30 | Anders Skagerberg (BEST OF MKM) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:11
What if you could reach a point where your investments were doing the heavy lifting and you could finally slow down without falling behind? Would you keep pushing forward, or would you take the exit and design a life tha…
$950k Net Worth by 35 Years Old | Joshua Weekley (BEST OF MKM) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:47
What does it really mean to be “almost a millionaire”? And is that number as important as the freedom you gain along the way? In today’s episode, Joshua Weekley shares how he and his wife built a net worth of nearly $1 m…