Couple Money Podcast

Looking to get off the treadmill and finally dump your debt? Learn how you can set your money to win and reach your goals faster!    Have you ever been frustrated with your money? I know when we were first starting out, there were times where I felt like we knew where we wanted to go, but we weren't making the progress we hoped for. Or maybe you're looking at that big pile of debt and it looks like it's impossible to tackle with the income you have. Perhaps you'd love to retire early, but it's such a far off goal.  Live Save Spend Repeat Kim Anderson has been there. She's the creator of Thrifty Little Mom and the author of Live Save Spend Repeat. She and her husband Cressel have been tackling some big dreams, including living a debt free life. In this episode we get into: Why Kim prefers  cash over credit the changes needed to pay off $90k in 2 years why and how she and her husband are creating the life they want Hope you enjoy!  Resources to Simplify Your Finances and Dump Your Debt Tired of being in debt

Want to make extra money to help you pay down debt or explore a new career? Chris Guillbeau shares how to launch a profitable side hustle in 27 days!   Give Yourselves Margin with a Side Hustle One of the biggest objections to not saving or paying down debt I keep hearing is  “We don’t have any extra cash.”   Makes sense. If you don’t have any extra cash, it’s hard to pay down that debt or build and emergency fund.   Typically there are few ways you can save money on your expenses or negotiate better deals with certain bills like cable or insurance.    But sometimes it's not just a spending issue.  It's an earning one.    After spending 40 hours or so working,  you're not necessarily looking to take a second job and being tied down to another fixed schedule for so-so pay.     So is there a way for you to earn more on the side? Perhaps tapping into one of your talents?    And what if that income stream can give you margin or a buffer so you can finally grow your emergency fund, knock out some of that debt, and

Debt can be an enormous burden for many couples. Learn how you two can work together and get the resources you need to deal with depression and debt.    This episode is part of the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month blog and now podcast tour in partnership with Debt Drop. This is a heavier than normal topic, but I'm afraid too many people and couples suffer in silence. My focus today is giving you some jumping points and ideas. You two can then discuss them and work out what's best for you. I want to clear upfront - I've never had to deal with depression and debt, but I've dealt with both. I remember clearly the anxiety and stress I had over debt.  Sleepless nights trying to figure which bill to pay with a limited income. I've had periods in my life where depression robbed me of joy.  There was no specific trigger, but it was a win to get out of bed some days. That said - I am not a medical professional. I just want to share some encouragement and tips that have helped me and others.  Resources to Fight Debt

Millions of Americans want to start a business, but where do you begin? Entrepreneur and start up co-founder Will DeShazo shares how you can find the right gig along with balancing marriage and entrepreneurship!   Finding Balance with Marriage and Entrepreneurship We've had a quite a few shows about being a happily married entrepreneur I've been sharing my ups and downs working from home. I've also interviewed couples who are running a business together like Justin and Rebekah Rhodes with Abundant Permaculture, couples who ventured on their own career paths like LaTisha Styles who explained how she and her husband successfully support each other. And hearing them, you get this sense that's they're well-oiled machines. Things working out. But what about that beginning stage? How does a side hustle fit in with your current job and your marriage? In this special episode Millennovator co-founder Will DeShazo and I discuss: how you can start earning some cash while exploring career options  the framework that wil

Ready to take a last minute getaway or weekend trip? Use these travel apps and get the best deals! Going away for the weekend doesn't mean you break your budget. With a little planning and the right resources, you two can score some nice trips and still save money. So if you're looking at getting away from it all for a few days, save this post. Travel Sites to Bookmark for Your Weekend Getaways There are more sites than ever for travelers. Besides snagging last minute deals on popular tourist spots, you can also discover some awesome destinations. Airbnb: If you want to live like a local, Airbnb can help you find a bed or whole house for your next trip. We used the site when we went away for an anniversary trip and had a beautiful riverfront apt in Wilmington, NC for a fraction of the price of a hotel. Priceline: I'm a huge fan of their Name Your Own Price feature, which has helped us score plane tickets, hotel rooms, and car rental half off the advertised prices. Better Bidding: Speaking of bids, there are

Feeling trapped at a job because you're dealing with debt? Find out how you can pay off your debt faster. Whitney Hansen shares how she eliminated $30,000 in less than a year! 

Can you really have big wins from changing tiny, but key habits? Learn the critical key steps Chris Reining took to retire at 37! Big Wins Through Tiny Habits Going for the big wins is smart. Too many times, though, those big wins mean big changes and for most, it's enough not to move. But what if I told you there are certain tiny changes that can have a huge impact? Today's guest Chris Reining has made those tiny habits stick and he's been able to retire at 37! In this episode, we get into what pushed him to change his habits how he was able to slash his expenses without feeling he was missing out his system to build wealth You can connect with Chris on his site. Don't forget to grab his free investment guide. Hope you enjoy! Early Retirement Links and Resource If you want to learn more about early retirement, here are some resources to check out: Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money The One Tiny Habit That Leads to Wealth Why We Don’t Micro

Stressed over a huge amount of debt? Learn how you two can survive and thrive as you pay it off together!  Dealing with Debt Together Whenever I'm reading stories about marriage and money, things can easily become a caricature. I read about couples who've had their lives torpedoed after they said I do. On the web, there seem to be plenty of gurus who apparently have made all the right money moves. But on the podcast, I want to share real stories from couples who have been there or are working through things now like Lindsay and her husband Zach are. They made a choice they felt was a smart move. It didn't turn out the way they hoped. They're now on a journey to pay off over $100,000 of debt. Resources to Help You Get Out of Debt Tired of being in debt? Here are some resources to help you dump it. Best Budget and Money Apps: Empower, Tiller, Mint Grab a copy of my book: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Free 5 Days to $5K Course Attacking Debt: Which One First? Which Debt Payoff Method Is Right for

Watch the New Year, New You Financial Summit Live I'm finishing up a fourth season with the biggest event I've ever done - New Year, New You Financial Summit. And it's happened in large part because of you - your support, ideas, and questions have made this possible! This summit has been a work in progress for the past few months and I'm so thrilled with the response so far. I've gotten to chat with some of you during the sessions which has made this all the more special to me. In this episode, we'll get into: what goes behind the scenes to put together a summit what goes behind the scenes to put together a summit highlights from the summit so far some honest and personal answers we had in our Q&A sessions from a couple of our speakers Hope you enjoy! New Year New You Partners & Giveaways In addition to the sessions, we partnered up with some wonderful companies. Special Shout out to Proactive Budgets, Republic Wireless, iBotta, and HoneyFi! Besides offering really great servi