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How to Give Yourselves More Options with Money

December 5, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Learn how a budget can help you two have more options and achieve your dreams!

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Budgets & Goals = More Options with Money

As we wrap this year up, I’m going over the interviews we’ve had and I wanted to address a misconception or I guess fear is a better word that I’ve heard from people about money.

Having a financial plan or even a budget limits you. It somehow pens you in, taking away options.

That truth is having a plan for your money, giving it a purpose gives you two more options, not less.

Today I share two guests and their take about money and choices.

Jessica: There was a point where they decided they were going to buy a place in Toronto. Buying a house, condo, whatever is a big decision. It’s not something you can quickly walk away from. But with a bit of planning, Jessica and her husband created an option should they need to leave.
Liz: She and her husband are on track to retire next year in their 30s. They’re already in their homestead in Vermont. To get there, they made very specific choices about their lifestyle, housing, and work. Being a young couple, people might wonder if they’re limiting themselves too quickly. But I think Liz had a great point about change and choice.

Listen in and hear from themselves how they’ve given themselves more options with their finances and lives.

Hope you enjoy!

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Resources to Help You Dump Debt

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

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Reducing Overhead, Achieving Financial Freedom, and Leaving a Legacy

November 28, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Want to give yourself more options with your money and life? Hilary Hendershott shares the mindset and habits you need to reach financial freedom!

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Happy Monday!

Freedom Freedom: Mindset & Habits

It’s time for another Q&A where we dig in with an expert to get some insights on improving finances as a couple. We’re wrapping up a fantastic conversation I had with financial advisor and podcast host Hilary Hendershott!

Last week we got into how FOMO can get you to overspend (and how you can fight it). Today Hilary shares her take on:

the key to opening up options with your finances and life
what mindset you need for financial freedom and,
leaving a legacy

Hope you enjoy!

If you want hear more about fighting bad money habits, please check out my interview with NY Times money columnist Carl Richards. We get into creating a one page financial plan as a couple.

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Resources for Financial Independence:

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Thank You to Our Partners

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How to Fight FOMO and Overspending Together with Hilary Hendershott

November 20, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Tired of overspending? Learn how to work as a couple to fight FOMO, create a budget that builds wealth, and still save for what you two love!

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Fight FOMO and Overspending as a Couple

For millions here in the United States, the floodgates will open and if it’s anything like years past we’ll see more than $50 billion dollars spent. Just for one weekend.

Enormous amount for sure. And around 31.8% use credit cards to pay for holiday shopping. There’s a very good chance there are couples and families who will mis stheir budget and overspend.

That can be a recipe for financial disaster.

But it doesn’t have to be.

Hilary Hendershott, founder and CEO of Hilary Hendershott Wealth Management, is here to help me out. She’s a fiduciary financial advisor who has worked with couples in helping them identify the psychological triggers with their finances and guides them towards better habits and building wealth.

Today, we’ll get into:

how FOMO can be a sabotage our budget
setting things up so you can get what you want without going broke
how couples can meaningfully talk about what they want and working together on a plan

Hope you enjoy!

If you want hear more about fighting bad money habits, please check out my interview with NY Times money columnist Carl Richards. We get into creating a one page financial plan.

Subscribe to Couple Money Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or copy this link to use with a podcatcher of your choice. You can also find me hanging out on Twitter and Facebook!

Resources for Fighting FOMO and Overspending

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Thank You to Our Partners

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Insurance Coverage Couples and Families Need with Matt Becker

November 14, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Want to take care of your family? Matt Becker from Mom and Dad Money shares the insurance coverage your family needs to be protected!

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Insurance Families Should Have

It’s time for another Q&A where we dig in with an expert to get some insights on improving finances as a couple. With open enrollment season here, I wanted to cover an essential safety net for couples and families – insurance.

It’s not exciting or fun, but if you want to protect yourselves, you need to be prepared and armed with knowledge.

Matt Becker, from Mom and Dad Money, is here to help me out. He’s walking me through four insurance parents and couples should seriously consider.

Resources for Families and Insurance

If you’re looking for more information on protecting your family with the right insurance coverage, here are some resources to check out:

If you want to get more help with insurance, please listen to my interview with Policy Genius CEO Jennifer Fitzgerald.

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

Music Credit

Like the music in this episode? Special thanks to Gentle Regime & Lee Rosevere!

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How to Launch and Run a Family Business with Rebekah and Justin Rhodes

November 7, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Want to start a build a business together? Justin and Rebekah Rhodes share tips and resources that helped them launch and run their sustainable family business, Abundant Permaculture!

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How to Run a Family Business

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Happy Monday!

Last week, LaTisha Styles discussed being committed as a wife and an entrepreneur. One takeaway I appreciate was how she created boundaries between her professional and family life while still keeping the lines open with her husband.

To follow up on finding a balance as entrepreneurs and being active and engaged with family, I’m sharing a bit more from a chat I had earlier this month with Justin and Rebekah Rhodes on how they work together with 4 little kids.

The Rhodes have some practical tips you can use today and beyond. Hope you enjoy!

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Resources for Launching a Business

Here are some resource to help you launch and grow a business:

Want to hear another episode about making it as a parent and entrepreneur? Listen to my episode on being a rockstar work from home parent. I get into the day to day realities and have tips on staying productive.

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? Special thanks to Gentle Regime & Lee Rosevere!

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How to Find the Right Credit Card for You

October 31, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Trying to maximize your rewards? David Rubenstein from Credit Shout shares how you can find the right rewards credit cards and gives some of his favorites!

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Happy Monday!
It’s time for a Money Monday Q&A where we dig in with an expert to get some insights on improving finances as a couple.

David Rubenstien is back and he’s sharing his thoughts on finding the right rewards credit card. He shares his favorites and why along with what you need to consider before you sign up.

Hope you enjoy!

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Resources on Reward Credit Cards & More

Here are some helpful resources to check out:

Credit Card Welcome Offers (ranked by best return for your spending)
American Express
CitiCards
Chase Ultimate Rewards vs Discover Deals

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? Special thanks to Gentle Regime & Lee Rosevere!

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How to Find the Right Credit Card Balance Transfer Deals with Credit Shout

October 24, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Looking to pay down your credit card debt faster? Get some relief with interest rates. David Rubenstein from Credit Shout shares the best deals on balance transfers!

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Happy Monday!

It’s time for a Money Monday Q&A where we dig in with a financial expert to get some insights on improving finances as a couple.

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Today we’re tackling credit cards, specifically finding the right one for you when you’re trying to fix your credit and when you’re looking to use balance transfer deals to get some relief from high interest rates while you pay your debt off.

David Rubenstein from Credit Shout has some tips on what to look out for as well as some recommendations.

Hope you enjoy!

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Resources on Credit Cards

If you’re looking to get some relief on your interest rates and/or pay off your debt, here are some helpful 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? Special thanks to Gentle Regime & Lee Rosevere!

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Financial Habits and Attitudes of Couples with Rod Griffin of Experian

October 17, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Looking to see how other couples are managing their money? Rod Griffin from Experian comes on to give his insights on the latest findings on financial habits and attitudes!

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It’s time for a Money Monday Q&A where we dig in with a financial expert to get some insights on improving finances as a couple.

Financial Habits and Attitudes

Today Rod Griffin, the Director of Public Education from Experian, is sharing his thoughts and a bit of his own experience with marriage and finances. You may be aware of Experian in regards to credit reports and FICO scores, but they also have made a huge commitment to promoting financial literacy.

They have chats on twitter every Wednesday on different money topics and a periscope Q&A on credit reports every day at 1:30pmCT.

Rod and I are going over some results from a recent survey about financial attitudes and habits. We’re specifically looking at how couples are talking about and working on their money.

I’m always curious to see how spouses handle their money.

Hope you enjoy!

Subscribe to Couple Money Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or copy this link to use with a podcatcher of your choice. You can also find me hanging out on Twitter and Facebook!

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.

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Love Your Life, Not Theirs with Rachel Cruze

October 3, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Rachel Cruze discusses her new book, Love Your Life, Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want. She also shares her thoughts on being content in the social media age, lessons she growing up and what she wants to pass on, and how a budget can give you freedom!

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Happy Monday!

When I was in San Diego, I did several short interview shows and you seemed to have enjoyed it. So I thought we can make it a little more regular with Money Mondays.

Love Your Life, Not Theirs with Rachel Cruze

I’ll share Q&As withs of the brightest minds in finance. And for the first in this series we have a wonderful guest – Rachel Cruze!

I had the pleasure of chatting with her recently. Besides chatting about her book, we got into a few things that couples and parents deal with:

being content in the social media age,
lessons she growing up and what she wants to pass on,
and how a budget can give you freedom.

Hope you enjoy!

Subscribe to Couple Money Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, or copy this link to use with a podcatcher of your choice. You can also find me hanging out on Twitter and Facebook!

Want to hear another interview with from a fantastic author? Here’s one from Melanie Lockert of Dear Debt!

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”.

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

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Teaching Teens About Money with Cash Crunch Games

September 26, 2016 By Elle Leave a Comment

Looking for a way to teach your kids about money without boring them? Paul from Cash Crunch Games shares how he gamified finances without dumbing it down!

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FinTech, Teens, and Money

We’re wrapping up our special FINCON week. It’s been a fantastic in San Diego – so many wonderful sites and companies that are working hard to help couples, families, everyone to master their money.

To celebrate, I’v taken a break from the usual schedule and I have interviews with some of the biggest and best names in personal finance.

Today I want to share my last chat.

Paul Vasey is the founder of Cash Crunch Games. He’s created a way to teach finances to teens through a game. When I found out, I decided to give it a go.

Loved it and his mission to help kids get a foundation with finances and feel comfortable with money. An added bonus? It’s a free game.

If you are a parent, teacher, or maybe looking for kid friendly gifts, please listen. I think you’ll enjoy this!

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Play Cash Crunch Games

Try out Cash Crunch Games for free online! They’ll have a junior edition board game available in October.

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. I also want to thank Lee Rosevere for music in this episode.

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