Elle, Author at Couple Money Podcast

Dumping a Mountain of Debt Together

May 26, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

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.

Special thanks to Lyndsay for being on the show today. If you’re want to learn more about their journey please head over to Notorious Debt.

They have some wonderful posts, including my favorites:

Resources to Help You Get Out of Debt

Tired of being in debt? Here are some resources to help you dump it.

Free Marriage & Money Class

Are you two looking to build your marriage and wealth together? Pre-order your copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money and get FREE access to the course when it’s released.

You can get the details and sign up today to reserve your spot here!

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How to Change Your Financial Future with Mad Money Monster

May 20, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

Frustrated with your finances? Lisa, the creator of Mad Money Monster, shares how she changed her trajectory and is working towards financial freedom!

Financial Freedom on Own Terms

Have you ever feel discouraged by dumb money moves you’ve made? I know I was mad at myself for mine.

While reflecting on your mistakes can help you make better choices now, replaying it over and over can mess with you.

You can dramatically improve your outlook, finances, and life by finding that balance.

Lisa from Mad Money Monster is here on the podcast. Today we talk about:

defining what matters to you and pursuing that
changing your course with money
being content in your own skin

Hope you enjoy!

Resources on Fixing Your Finances

Want to learn more about getting a redo on your money? Here are some resources to check out:

If you haven’t check out Lisa’s site yet, you’re missing out! Here are a few of my favorite posts:

Jumpstart Your Marriage & Your Money

Stressed over money? Get the guide to building your wealth together!

Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money is designed to get you two on an effective and easy system to dump your debt, save for your dreams, and become financially independent in four weeks!

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

Stop fighting about money. See how you two can get on the same page with your goals and have fun with money dates.
Automate your budget & system. Stay on top of your money without stressing over every penny.
Earn and save more money. We’ll go through ways you can slash your expenses and start building some extra income to reach your dreams faster!

Pre-order your copy today!

Thank You to Our Partners

Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.

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Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime.

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Epic Family RV Trip Across the Americas

May 12, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

Ever dream of taking a cross-country RV trip? Learn how you can prepare for your own epic adventure as Mike shares how they took a family RV trip across the Americas!

Seeing the World as a Family

Have you ever imagined taking a trip together? No, not a one-week vacation or a cruise to the Caribbean. I’m talking about leaving your job, home, and exploring some part of the world for awhile.

What usually happens though is your dream interrupted by the questions like, how would you pay for this? Would you be able to find a job after you returned? Could you sell your house? If you have kids, how would they deal with things?

They’re normal questions and concerns to have. I’d take it as a sign that you’re someone who thinks things through. But wouldn’t be fun to shake up things a little?

Mike, from Dividend Blog Guy and Chaos1981, is on the show to help you go from dream to reality by sharing his story and take on things. He and his wife are wrapping a trip they took as a family five through the Americas.

In this episode we look into:

how they prepare their finances and themselves for their RV trip
dealing with difficulties on the road
how you can start building some income on the side for your own adventure

Hope you enjoy!

Travel Resources

If you two are thinking of making your own adventure, here are some resources to get you started!

Thank You to Our Partners

Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.

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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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Travel Tips & Hacks to Save Big on Your Next Getaway

May 5, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

Looking to have some fun this summer, but tight on cash? Use these travel tips and hacks to help you save big on your next vacation!

Summer Getaways

Even though Memorial weekend is still weeks away, I still consider it beach season. We took a family getaway to Wilmington and had a wonderful time without the crowds.

One of our goals this year is to do more trips as a family and a few with just us. So just how are we going to get this done without breaking our budget? Find out how in today’s show!

Thank You to Our Partners

Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.

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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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How to Find the Best Financial Advisor So You Can Retire In Style

April 21, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

Looking to retire early, be financially independent or free? Having the best financial advisor can make a huge difference! Learn what questions to ask and red flags to look out for to find the right financial planner for you!

Financial Freedom and Finding the Right Advisor

While you don’t need a finance degree to come up with your plan, having a professional in your corner can be a big boost. They can guide you with options that align with your financial situation and values. However, with so many experts out there, it can be difficult to find not only a good one but the right one for you.

Today Jason Silverberg, certified financial planner and author of The Financial Planning Puzzle, is here to offer his expertise. Ien this episode we get into:

why the first step of your plan isn’t looking at the numbers
how to find a financial planner that you can trust (and a question you can ask to test them out)
how to deal with bumps in life

Hope you enjoy!

Working Towards Financial Independence

If you’re looking to get ahead with your finances as a family, here are more resources to check out!

Working Towards Financial Independence

If you’re looking to get ahead with your finances as a family, here are more resources to check out!

Thank You to Our Partners

Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.

Did I mention it’s free? Why don’t you give Personal Capital a try today?

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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Dumping Debt Fast & Downsizing Into a Tiny Home

April 14, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

Sick and tired of your debt and want to have more options? Learn how Claudia & Garrett from Two Cup House dumped $200k in two years by simplifying their lives and moving into a tiny house!

Simplifying Into Tiny Home Living

Claudia was kind enough to come on the podcast to share her stories and tips about dumping the debt and simplifying their lives.

In this episode we talk about:

what pushed Claudia and Garrett to make shrink their living space
the real story, struggles, and wins of going tiny with their home
how they managed to crush debt and achieve financial freedom

Simplifying Finances and Lives with Two Cup House

Two years ago, Claudia and her husband Garrett made a decision – they were going to get rid of the stuff in their lives so they could travel more. Their dream was to build a tiny home (their two cup house). Things didn’t go exactly as planned, but they’ve had stunning results:

got rid of all of their debt – over $200,000
unloaded their stuff and downing sized their living space
became financially free

They’ve been recording their journey over at Two Cup House. While it’s hard to pick favorites, here are some posts that I think you should check out:

Resources to Simplify Your Lives and Dump Debt Faster

If you two are thinking of simplifying your home, finances, or lives, here are some resources to get started:

Thank You to Our Partners

Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.

Did I mention it’s free? Why don’t you give Personal Capital a try today?

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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How to Use Money Fights to Strengthen Your Marriage with Jayson Gaddis

February 20, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

Stressed out over your money fights? Learn tactics to help strengthen your marriage and become smarter about how you approach finances as a couple!

Money & Fights as a Couple

Jayson Gaddis, relationship psychotherapist and creator of The Smart Couple Podcast, is here to offer up ideas and tactics you two can use in your marriage.

In this episode we get into:

why you shouldn’t avoid fights
how to start opening up with finances and more
how your friends can push you to be better and more engaged in your marriage

Hope you enjoy!

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Resources on Marriage Fights & Finances

Want to learn more and become more productive with your money dates? Here are some resources to check out:

Thank You to Our Partners

Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.

Did I mention it’s free? Why don’t you give Personal Capital a try today?

Support for this podcast also comes from Divvy Investments. If you’re looking for an easy way to help keep your portfolio on target for retirement without having to link your accounts to yet another service, check out Divvy.

Listeners can get a 10% discount; use the coupon code, “Couplemoney”.

Sign Up for the $20 Date Night Challenge

If you’re looking for inspiration, encouragement, and a fun contest, join in on our $20 Money Date Challenge in this month! Each Friday I share some date night ideas you two can do that should cost no more than $20.

We also have a contest where you can win cash. It’s easy to sign up and join!

Support Charity: Water

Want to give more this year? Please join Sarah Li Cain, myself, and a few awesome ladies in media with a campaign we’re running to help provide clean water. We’re working with Charity: Water on it and if you’re not familiar with their model, 100% of your donation will go to clean water projects. You can get all the details and donate here!

Music Credit

Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. I also want to thank Lee Rosevere for music in this episode.

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How to Launch Your Business as a Couple

February 13, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

Looking to launch a business together? Learn how Nellie Akalp and her husband built their business, eventually sold it for millions, and started another one!

Launch a Business Together

Launching a business can be stressful. Having a partner can alleviate some of the stress as you’re sharing the load, but what if your partner is also your spouse? Can you find a way to stay happily married and run a business?

Nellie Akalp and her husband have done it not once, but twice. They celebrated their 20th year anniversary with her husband and business partner. The couple started their first business in 1997 with $100 in their small apartment living room. Eight years later that business was acquired by Intuit for $20 million.

Instead of retiring early, they got back into the industry in 2009 with the launch of CorpNet, which they run today helping entrepreneurs.

Nellie is here to chat about marriage and business. We’ll get into:

how they launched a business with a single page website
working together as entrepreneurs and spouses
resources she recommends for those ready to make the leap

Hope you enjoy!

If you want to hear about another couple working together in business, please check my interview with Justin and Rebekah Rhodes. They’re all about sustainable living and are about to head out on the Great American Farm Tour!

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Resources on Starting a Business

Want to learn more? Here are some resources to check out:

Sign Up for the $20 Date Night Challenge

We also have a contest where you can win cash. It’s easy to sign up and join!

Support Charity: Water

Thank You to Our Partners

Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.

Did I mention it’s free? Why don’t you give Personal Capital a try today?

Listeners can get a 10% discount; use the coupon code, “Couplemoney”.

Music Credit

Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. I also want to thank Lee Rosevere for music in this episode.

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Having a Financial Reboot and Becoming Debt Free with Penny Pinchin Mom

February 6, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

Looking to get out of debt, but feeling frustrated with your progress so far? Learn how you two can get a financial reboot and become debt free!

Need a Financial Reboot?

One of the best achievements you two can make with your marriage and money is getting out of debt.

Carrying that burden of debt can be extremely stressful in marriages. One analysis found that money issues account for about 22% of divorces.

With the new year, you may have made it a goal to dump your debt once and for all.

And I hope that you’re doing well with things, but if not, this episode is for you.

I know how frustrating it can be when you’re not making the progress you expect or want to make. You read and hear these stories of couples getting out of a ton of debt in matter of months it seems like you can’t make any headway.

Tracie Fobes, founder of Penny Pinchin Mom, comes on the show to offer practical and real encouragement to get rid of that debt.
In this episode we get into:

why you shouldn’t get swept up with what you see online
how to embrace the process becoming debt free
the challenges and joys of having a financial reboot

Hope you enjoy!

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Resources on Fixing Your Finances

Want to learn more? Here are some resources to check out:

Thank You to Our Partners

Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.

Did I mention it’s free? Why don’t you give Personal Capital a try today?

Listeners can get a 10% discount; use the coupon code, “Couplemoney”.

Music Credit

Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. I also want to thank Lee Rosevere for music in this episode.

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Finding Your Financial Path

January 30, 2017 By Elle Leave a Comment

Looking to retire early? Learn how you two can define your priorities and find ways to save big on your budget while still having fun!

Finding Your Financial Path

How are you two doing on your goals this year? Are things chugging along pretty well or you had a bump in the road?

For us, January has been not that we expected. We had to make a couple trips to Virginia to see a dear friend when they went into hospice and shortly after again when they lost their battle with cancer.

While we’ve done a pretty good job with our finances, you can imagine, our minds and priorities were on other more important matters.

If you had a setback or looking to get back on track with your goals, Ziv from Our Financial Path is on the show today to share his stories and some tips to help.

In this episode we get into:

deciding together on what’s your priorities
finding ways to save with their budget
living a good life without sacrificing quality

Hope you enjoy!

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Resources on Discovering Your Financial Path

Want to learn more? Here are some resources to check out:

$20 Date Night Challenge

Last summer we did the $20 Date Night Challenge and was a ton of fun!

So what is the challenge? We’re going to inspire one another to go out on more dates, but not break our budget.

Starting this week, each Friday I’ll share some date night ideas you two can do that should cost no more than $20.

We’re talking about eating out, catching concerts, and having some downtime as a couple.

And to make this a bit more interesting, we’re having a contest. You can win some cash for more dates!

If you haven’t already, join the community. Once you’re in, all you have to do is take a picture of your own $20 date night. Share it on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, tag me, and use the hashtag #20dollardatenight!

Thank You to Our Partners

Support for this podcast comes from partners like Personal Capital. Easy to set up & easy to use. You can have all your investments, income, and expenses all pulled into one place.

Did I mention it’s free? Why don’t you give Personal Capital a try today?

Listeners can get a 10% discount; use the coupon code, “Couplemoney”.

Music Credit

Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. I also want to thank Lee Rosevere for music in this episode.

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