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How much money do you want in your emergency fund right now?
What feels right for you?
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Stacy Blackshear @rewirebehavior from Virginia achieved Coast FIRE after accumulating $560,000 in investments by age 40. Here's how she did it and what her family's future looks like!
Want to learn her secrets to achieving Coast FIRE? 💸🔥
Watch our full interview on YouTube today 💻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4nK3...
P.S. Looking for a FREE Coast FIRE calculator to support your wealth-building journey? Try ours today! marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/coast-fire/
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Michelle Onaka has grown her family's net worth to $880,000 by age 37!
Here's how she did it...
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Track your net worth for free with Empower! marriagekidsandmoney.com/empower
Watch the full interview HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkqMW...
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Toxic workplaces can drain our souls.
What is the worst memory you have of being mistreated at work?
When did you realize the exchange of your time, energy, and loss of freedom for money wasn't worth it anymore?
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I'd love to hear your financial wins!
- Have you hit a goal net worth number recently?
- Are you chipping away at your mortgage?
- Did you recently hit a Coast FIRE milestone?
Not many people in the real world enjoy hearing about your financial wins, but I do :)
Please share below!
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"💸 Can Coast FIRE survive a market downturn?
Yes—and I'm living proof that it can.
Five years ago, my family set out on a journey toward Coast FIRE: the point where your retirement accounts are so well-funded that you no longer need to contribute another dime.
We hit that milestone in 2021 with $550k invested, expecting it to grow to $1.8M by the time we’re 60. Fast forward to early 2025, and we had nearly $800k invested.
Then the market dropped—and with it, our portfolio dipped by $70,000 in just two months.
But here's the surprising part: our projected retirement nest egg is now closer to $2M than $1.8M. Even with market turbulence, we’re still on track.
Why? Because we’re staying the course. We're:
✅ Buying low (hello, discounted ETFs)
✅ Tracking spending intentionally
✅ Increasing income sustainably
✅ Keeping a long-term mindset (bear markets average 289 days—bull markets? 991)
Coast FIRE gives us peace of mind and the freedom to focus on our family and life today, not just someday.
The journey isn’t always smooth, but history shows brighter days ahead.
Are you pursuing Coast FIRE or curious about it? Let’s talk—how are you navigating this market?
#CoastFIRE #FinancialIndependence #Investing #MarketDownturn #LongTermMindset #FamilyFinance #EarlyRetirement #MoneyMindset"
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❤️ Why Paid Leave Matters
For Children:
• Stronger emotional attachment
• Better health outcomes (e.g., breastfeeding, regular checkups)
• Enhanced cognitive and social development
For Parents:
• Lower rates of postpartum depression
• Improved physical recovery
• Increased job satisfaction and economic security
• Higher workforce retention and productivity
👶 What’s the Ideal Length?
12–24 weeks (3–6 months) of paid leave supports:
• Physical healing
• Parent-child bonding
• Long-term workforce re-entry
👨👩👧👦 It’s Not Just About Moms
Fathers benefit, too:
• In countries like Norway, paternity leave leads to stronger father-child bonds and better outcomes
• Reduces stigma and relieves the pressure placed solely on mothers
🧭 What Can Be Done?
• National policy reform
• Company-led initiatives (e.g., Netflix, Google, Microsoft)
• Workplace-level advocacy
• A cultural shift from individual burden to collective care
📢 The Bottom Line:
Do we want a society that doesn’t value early emotional bonding between parents and children?
🎧 Listen to my powerful conversation with Isabelle Hau on why paid leave isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. marriagekidsandmoney.com/podcast/paid-parental-lea…
#PaidLeave #ParentalLeave #FamilySupport #WorkplaceWellness #Leadership #DEI #HR #FutureOfWork #SupportWorkingParents #ThrivingFamilies
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🆕 MORTGAGE FREE 🏡
Sandra Park is a financial coach and seasoned engineer with over 20 years of experience in the STEM field. After achieving complete debt freedom—including paying off her $375,000 home—she founded Engineer Her Path, a financial coaching practice dedicated to helping women in STEM take control of their finances and build lasting wealth.
🎥 Watch the full interview HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja9gC...
Curious how close you are to mortgage freedom? Try our FREE Mortgage Payoff Calculator!
marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/mortgage-payo…
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Preparing for a recession is not likely to be anyone's favorite part of financial planning. But it's crucial! Take some time today to consider how you might scale back on expenses or increase your income to boost your emergency fund and increase your savings. 💰
Having a plan for tough economic times can help your family struggle less if a recession actually hits. Plus, that same plan can help you sleep much better when times aren't tough. Knowing that you have a plan to take care of your family and others is a key part of strengthening your family tree. 💸
How are you preparing for a recession? Which of these steps makes sense for your family? 🤔
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Our investments have taken a major beating lately. Personally, we're down $100k over the last month!
In the beginning on our investing journey, this would have freaked me out completely. But after living through the Great Recession over 15 years ago and the COVID market crash 5 years ago, I realize this is all part of the investing game.
By sticking to our investment plan, we've grown our net worth from $0 to over $1 million.
With 20 years left in my retirement investing journey, I feel confident staying invested for the long term.
How are you feeling? I'd love to hear from you.
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Marriage Kids and Money is an award-winning personal finance channel dedicated to helping families build wealth and happiness.
Each week, Andy Hill, AFC®, shares actionable advice and tips for family financial independence. He interviews personal finance experts, families who've achieved financial independence, and debt-free parents to inspire you to do the same.
If you're looking to take control of your money, grow your time freedom, and create generational wealth that lasts, you're in the right place.
NOTE: This channel does not provide financial advice, videos are made for entertainment purposes only.