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Episodes
Disagreeing Without Disaster: Techniques for Healthy Communication in Relationships (Ep 180)
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating disagreements is part of every relationship, but how you handle them can make all the difference. In this candid and lighthearted episode, ...
What Happens When You Spend $2200 Without Talking to Your Spouse? (Ep 179)
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Impulse spending can do more than throw off a budget. It can create stress, tension, and confusion in a relationship. In this episode, we share our st...
What Happens When You Spend $2200 Without Talking to Your Spouse? (Ep 179)
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Impulse spending can do more than throw off a budget. It can create stress, tension, and confusion in a relationship. In this episode, we share our st...
Should You Marry for Money or Mindset? The Truth About Marrying Rich (Ep 178)
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Searching for the real secret behind "marrying rich"? We dive into what it truly means to bring a "rich mindset" to your relationship. No we didn't ma...
Should You Marry for Money or Mindset? The Truth About Marrying Rich (Ep 178)
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Searching for the real secret behind "marrying rich"? We dive into what it truly means to bring a "rich mindset" to your relationship. No we didn't ma...
Is Your Shoe Collection Worth the Investment? (Ep 177)
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're justifying your shoe collection, splurging on your favorite vice, or trying to make sense of where your money goes, this episode dives ...
Ep 177 Is Your Shoe Collection Worth the Investment?
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're justifying your shoe collection, splurging on your favorite vice, or trying to make sense of where your money goes, this episode dives ...
Ep 176 Home Payoff Blueprint: How We Paid Off Our House Early and How You Can Do It Too
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about ditching your mortgage and living debt free? In this episode, We unpack our journey to the sweet freedom of owning our home outright. W...
Home Payoff Blueprint: How We Paid Off Our House Early and How You Can Do It Too (Ep 176)
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about ditching your mortgage and living debt free? In this episode, We unpack our journey to the sweet freedom of owning our home outright. W...
Ep 175: We had $210,000 of Growth Proving the Rule of 72 Works!
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about how your investments can really double over time? In this episode, we break down the Rule of 72 and share our personal stories t...
We had $210,000 of Growth Proving the Rule of 72 Works! (Ep 175)
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about how your investments can really double over time? In this episode, we break down the Rule of 72 and share our personal stories t...
Ep 174: From Parenting to Partnership: How Marriage Changes with an Empty Nest
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Marriage evolves... and so do the people in it. In this episode, we get honest about communication, changing roles, and what it takes to ...
From Parenting to Partnership: How Marriage Changes with an Empty Nest (Ep 174)
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Marriage evolves... and so do the people in it. In this episode, we get honest about communication, changing roles, and what it takes to ...
Ep 173: We Finally Paid Off Our Mortgage!!! Our Strategy for Paying Off Our Home Early
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share the exciting milestone of becoming completely debt free, including paying off our house. We break down the intentional steps...
We Finally Paid Off Our Mortgage!!! Our Strategy for Paying Off Our Home Early (Ep 173)
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share the exciting milestone of becoming completely debt free, including paying off our house. We break down the intentional steps...
Ep 172: Why You Shouldn't Panic Sell During Market Mayhem
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: Market volatility got you anxious? In this episode, we cut through the noise to give you straightforward strategies for staying s...
Why You Shouldn't Panic Sell During Market Mayhem (Ep 172)
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: Market volatility got you anxious? In this episode, we cut through the noise to give you straightforward strategies for staying s...
Ep 171: Balancing Time and Money: The True Cost of Modern Convenience
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary Is paying for convenience making your life better? Or is it just draining your wallet? In this episode, we share our own choices abo...
Balancing Time and Money: The True Cost of Modern Convenience (Ep 171)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary Is paying for convenience making your life better? Or is it just draining your wallet? In this episode, we share our own choices abou...
Ep 170: It Happens to All of Us: How to Plug Those Small Financial Leaks
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden costs of everyday convenience and the 'small leaks' that can quietly drain your bank ac...
It Happens to All of Us: How to Plug Those Small Financial Leaks (Ep 170)
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden costs of everyday convenience and the 'small leaks' that can quietly drain your bank ac...
Ep 169: Understand the Power of Your Net Worth
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tracking your net worth is the ultimate key to unlocking true financial freedom, wealth building, and financial wellness. In this episode, we dive in...
Understand the Power of Your Net Worth (Ep 169)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tracking your net worth is the ultimate key to unlocking true financial freedom, wealth building, and financial wellness. In this episode, we dive in...
Ep 168: Ready to Launch? A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Get Ready Financially to Leave the Nest
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a real and fun conversation about the transition from a full house to an empty nest. We share our personal experiences launching our daugh...
Ready to Launch? A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Get Ready Financially to Leave the Nest (Ep 168)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a real and fun conversation about the transition from a full house to an empty nest. We share our personal experiences launching our daugh...
Ep 167: Does Money Get in the Way of a Healthy Relationship?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money can be a major source of stress in any relationship, but it doesn't have to be the thing that tears you apart. In this episode, we get real abo...
Does Money Get in the Way of a Healthy Relationship? (Ep 167)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money can be a major source of stress in any relationship, but it doesn't have to be the thing that tears you apart. In this episode, we get real abo...
Ep 166: Secrets to Buying a Home When You Can't Afford It Alone
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling locked out of the housing market by skyrocketing home prices and rising interest rates? It's time to rethink homeownership and explore creati...
Secrets to Buying a Home When You Can't Afford It Alone (Ep 166)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling locked out of the housing market by skyrocketing home prices and rising interest rates? It's time to rethink homeownership and explore creati...
Ep 165: What is True Good Fortune?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are diving deep into the mindset behind wealth, happiness, and what it truly means to be fortunate. We kick things off by reviewin...
What is True Good Fortune? (Ep 165)
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are diving deep into the mindset behind wealth, happiness, and what it truly means to be fortunate. We kick things off by reviewin...
Ep 164: Beyond the Box of Chocolates
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you felt the commercial pressures of Valentine's Day? We do! In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the expectations and anxieties that oft...
Beyond the Box of Chocolates (Ep 164)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you felt the commercial pressures of Valentine's Day? We do! In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the expectations and anxieties that oft...
Ep 163: When Peer Pressure Paid Off
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we're coming to you live from Miami, still buzzing from the Indiana Hoosiers' historic national championship victory! Fresh o...
When Peer Pressure Paid Off (Ep 163)
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we're coming to you live from Miami, still buzzing from the Indiana Hoosiers' historic national championship victory! Fresh o...
Ep 162: Are You Too Proud to Be Rich?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I've got this all figured out," only to realize later that you were missing a crucial piece of the puzzle? Yo...
Are You Too Proud to Be Rich? (Ep 162)
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I've got this all figured out," only to realize later that you were missing a crucial piece of the puzzle? Yo...
Ep 161: No Pennies for Your Thoughts
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the smallest coin in your pocket is no longer part of your daily life? The U.S. Mint officially stopped producing pennies for circul...
No Pennies for Your Thoughts (Ep 161)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the smallest coin in your pocket is no longer part of your daily life? The U.S. Mint officially stopped producing pennies for circul...
Ep 160: Why the New 401k Catch Up Rules Are Your Secret Weapon
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the recent shift that directs catch-up contributions to Roth accounts, a change that transforms your long-term financial s...
Why the New 401k Catch Up Rules Are Your Secret Weapon (Ep 160)
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the recent shift that directs catch-up contributions to Roth accounts, a change that transforms your long-term financial s...
Ep 159: Strategize Like a Business
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We explore a new and simple way that we approached our 2026 planning. It forced us to make a mindset shift: we began treating our personal finances wi...
Strategize Like a Business (Ep 159)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We explore a new and simple way that we approached our 2026 planning. It forced us to make a mindset shift: we began treating our personal finances wi...
Ep 158: End the Year Strong, then Start the New Year Stronger
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and prepare for what lies ahead. In this episode, we explore the transformative...
End the Year Strong, then Start the New Year Stronger (Ep 158)
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and prepare for what lies ahead. In this episode, we explore the transformative...
Ep 157: Redefining Christmas
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are diving deep into the magic and the madness of the holiday season. Christmas looks a little different around here these days. Gone ar...
Redefining Christmas (Ep 157)
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are diving deep into the magic and the madness of the holiday season. Christmas looks a little different around here these days. Gone ar...
Ep 156: The 50-Year Mortgage Trap
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you dreaming of homeownership or moving up in home but feeling priced out of the market? You've probably heard whispers about the "50-year mortgag...
The 50-Year Mortgage Trap (Ep 156)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you dreaming of homeownership or moving up in home but feeling priced out of the market? You've probably heard whispers about the "50-year mortgag...
Ep 155: Raising Financially Savvy Kids
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to give your children the ultimate head start in life? Want to make sure they grow into confident, capable, and financially savvy adults (and no...
Raising Financially Savvy Kids (Ep 155)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to give your children the ultimate head start in life? Want to make sure they grow into confident, capable, and financially savvy adults (and no...
Ep 154: Would YOU Survive a Government Shutdown?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine going 44 days without a paycheck. Would you survive it financially? This episode explores the financial lessons learned from the recent govern...
Would YOU Survive a Government Shutdown? (Ep 154)
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine going 44 days without a paycheck. Would you survive it financially? This episode explores the financial lessons learned from the recent govern...
Ep 153: Thanksgiving Past and Present
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Thanksgiving approaches, a wave of gratitude washes over us, reminding us of the countless blessings in our lives. In this truly special episode, w...
Thanksgiving Past and Present (Ep 153)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Thanksgiving approaches, a wave of gratitude washes over us, reminding us of the countless blessings in our lives. In this truly special episode, w...
Ep 152: 4 Net Worth Milestones That Change Everything
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into four game-changing net worth milestones that signal true financial progress. We're exploring the profound shifts in security, ...
4 Net Worth Milestones That Change Everything (Ep 152)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into four game-changing net worth milestones that signal true financial progress. We're exploring the profound shifts in security, ...
Ep 151: Win with Money this Holiday Season
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to create unforgettable holiday memories without that nagging financial hangover? This episode isn't just about budgeting; it's your blueprint ...
Win with Money this Holiday Season (Ep 151)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to create unforgettable holiday memories without that nagging financial hangover? This episode isn't just about budgeting; it's your blueprint t...
Ep 150: Don't Just Spend It: Level Up Your Life with Extra Income
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next bonus, tax refund, or unexpected cash windfall could be the very thing that propels you toward your biggest financial dreams? Most p...
Don't Just Spend It: Level Up Your Life with Extra Income (Ep 150)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next bonus, tax refund, or unexpected cash windfall could be the very thing that propels you toward your biggest financial dreams? Most p...
Ep 149: The Ups and Downs of an "Almost" Empty Nest
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we reflect on the three years since our youngest daughter left for college and how our "almost" empty nest has transformed our lives. This ...
The Ups and Downs of an "Almost" Empty Nest (Ep 149)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we reflect on the three years since our youngest daughter left for college and how our "almost" empty nest has transformed our lives. This ...
Ep 148: Does Investing Need to Be Sexy to Work?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the secret to long-term wealth a complicated, high-stakes strategy, or something far simpler? We often get drawn to the allure of "sexy" investing—...
Does Investing Need to Be Sexy to Work? (Ep 148)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the secret to long-term wealth a complicated, high-stakes strategy, or something far simpler? We often get drawn to the allure of "sexy" investing—...
Ep 147: How Many Accounts Do You Really Need?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your bank account one giant pot of money for bills, savings, and spending? Or do you have so many accounts that you can't keep up with them all? It...
How Many Accounts Do You Really Need? (Ep 147)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your bank account one giant pot of money for bills, savings, and spending? Or do you have so many accounts that you can't keep up with them all? It...
Ep 146: A Financial Advisor Helped Us Uncover Our Own Financial Blind Spots
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what a financial advisor really tells you? In this candid episode, we pull back the curtain on our recent meeting with an independent fina...
A Financial Advisor Helped Us Uncover Our Own Financial Blind Spots (Ep 146)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what a financial advisor really tells you? In this candid episode, we pull back the curtain on our recent meeting with an independent fina...
Ep 145: When Fundraising is Both Awkward and Exhilarating
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone for a cause you believe in, only to find it challenged your personal values? This episode dives into th...
When Fundraising is Both Awkward and Exhilarating (Ep 145)
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone for a cause you believe in, only to find it challenged your personal values? This episode dives into th...
Ep 144: Our Top 3 Money Mistakes People Make and How to Diffuse Them
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sidestepping the biggest pitfalls on the path to financial freedom and a happy life? In this candid episode, we get real about the three most ...
Our Top 3 Money Mistakes People Make and How to Diffuse Them (Ep 144)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sidestepping the biggest pitfalls on the path to financial freedom and a happy life? In this candid episode, we get real about the three most ...
Ep 143: The Experience Economy: Why Younger Generations Choose Moments Over Material
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're talking Millennials and Gen Z versus Gen X and Baby Boomers. The financial priorities of each generation are WILDLY different! ...
The Experience Economy: Why Younger Generations Choose Moments Over Material (Ep 143)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're talking Millennials and Gen Z versus Gen X and Baby Boomers. The financial priorities of each generation are WILDLY different! ...
Ep 142: From Apprehension to Embracing the New Milestone of 50
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we discuss something I hadn't intended to make public. The calendar page turned, and suddenly, the month of my birthday was h...
From Apprehension to Embracing the New Milestone of 50 (Ep 142)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we discuss something I hadn't intended to make public. The calendar page turned, and suddenly, the month of my birthday was h...
Ep 141: Managing Costs After Kids Leave Home
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your kids are out of the out and off the payroll (paying their own expenses) you have entered an empty nest. Your house is quiet, your schedule is ...
Managing Costs After Kids Leave Home (Ep 141)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your kids are out of the out and off the payroll (paying their own expenses) you have entered an empty nest. Your house is quiet, your schedule is ...
Ep 140: We Survived the Renovation!
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's something magical about walking through a newly renovated home for the first time. The dust has settled, the contractors have packed up their ...
We Survived the Renovation! (Ep 140)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's something magical about walking through a newly renovated home for the first time. The dust has settled, the contractors have packed up their ...
Ep 139: What We've Learned About Building a Love That Lasts 27 Years
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marriage isn't a fairy tale—it's two imperfect people choosing to grow together through all of life's seasons. There will be times when you have to ...
What We've Learned About Building a Love That Lasts 27 Years (Ep 139)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marriage isn't a fairy tale—it's two imperfect people choosing to grow together through all of life's seasons. There will be times when you have to ...
Ep 138: The Surprising Ways AI Is Already Shaping Your Money Management
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When most people think of artificial intelligence, they picture futuristic robots or complex financial systems for major corporations. But AI has alre...
The Surprising Ways AI Is Already Shaping Your Money Management (Ep 138)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When most people think of artificial intelligence, they picture futuristic robots or complex financial systems for major corporations. But AI has alre...
Ep 137: The Hidden Costs of Homeownership
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were young and eager to become homeowners. We qualified, found the perfect house, and scraped together just enough for the down payment. But once w...
The Hidden Costs of Homeownership (Ep 137)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were young and eager to become homeowners. We qualified, found the perfect house, and scraped together just enough for the down payment. But once w...
Ep 136: Did You Succumb to Amazon Prime Day?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Online shopping makes it easier than ever to fill our carts with things we don't really need. This year's Amazon Prime Day was actually 4 DAYS not one...
Did You Succumb to Amazon Prime Day? (Ep 136)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Online shopping makes it easier than ever to fill our carts with things we don't really need. This year's Amazon Prime Day was actually 4 DAYS not one...
Ep 135: Retire Ready: Smart Money Moves During Mid-Career
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially when you're in your 40s and 50s. This stage of life often comes with competing financial dem...
Retire Ready: Smart Money Moves During Mid-Career (Ep 135)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially when you're in your 40s and 50s. This stage of life often comes with competing financial dem...
Ep 134: Summer Fun Without Breaking the Bank
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is a season of sunshine, adventure, and making family memories. But, let's face it—between vacations, camps, meals out, and attractions, summ...
Ep 134: Summer Fun Without Breaking the Bank
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is a season of sunshine, adventure, and making family memories. But, let's face it—between vacations, camps, meals out, and attractions, summ...
Ep 133: What To Do When You Need a Financial Reset
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. These challenges—whether they come as unexpected medical bills, job loss, or even t...
Ep 133: What To Do When You Need a Financial Reset
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. These challenges—whether they come as unexpected medical bills, job loss, or even t...
Ep 132: Build Wealth That Lasts For Generations
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building generational wealth isn't just about accumulating a large amount of money—it's about establishing a financial foundation that can support y...
Ep 132: Build Wealth That Lasts For Generations
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building generational wealth isn't just about accumulating a large amount of money—it's about establishing a financial foundation that can support y...
Ep 131: Is Car Debt Really Debt?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, owning a car with monthly payments feels as normal as paying rent or utilities. It's just how people buy cars, right? But what if acce...
Ep 131: Is Car Debt Really Debt?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, owning a car with monthly payments feels as normal as paying rent or utilities. It's just how people buy cars, right? But what if acce...
Ep 130: Love in Transit: Juggling Work Travel and Relationships
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work travel isn't easy on any relationship. Being apart meant missing daily routines together, the spontaneous laughter, the small but significant lit...