Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify When you envision what retirement looks like, what comes to mind first? Bucket lists, freedom, the ability to do anything you want? What about the loss of identity, purpose, or relationships? Our lives are full of under-rated transitions, and the transition from your career to retirement, … Read More
4 More Reasons to Save in a 529 Plan
A week ago, I had a post tying retirement and college planning/saving together. Below are four more reasons why 529 plans can be the best vehicle to save for college A 529 plan is an excellent choice for saving for your child’s college education. With its lower impact on financial aid, the ability to receive contributions from various sources, beneficiary … Read More
Ep.81 – Jayne Monroe – A Triplet Mom’s Fight For Her Kids
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify What if you had to choose between your family or your career? While the answer may seem obvious, the complications behind such a decision can be endless. This is the precise situation that Jayne Monroe and her husband Mike found themselves in after having one of … Read More
Ep.80 – Todd Adams – How to Evolve as a Parent
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify As a parent, do you see raising your kids as an opportunity to improve yourself? Does being a parent help or force you to change the behavior you want to model for your kids? Todd Adams is a regular dad trying to do extraordinary things. While … Read More
4 Reasons to Save in a 529 Plan
Want to know all the great reasons why you should choose a 529 plan to save for your kids’ college? This quick list will give you the key benefits at a glance. Easy & Convenient Most plans can easily open an account in just 15 minutes. By setting up automatic contributions from your bank account, making regular contributions becomes a … Read More
Ep.79 – Anya Kamenetz – The Stolen Year
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify What if, one day, you decided to quit your job? Without having another one already lined up? This is the email Anya Kamenetz sent, which instantly grabbed my attention. Anya covered education for many years, including at NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. … Read More
Is being a hard worker a gene passed down from your family?
Is being a hard worker a gene passed down from your family? My grandfather passed away in July. No need to be sad; he was almost 103. Do you realize how many stories you get to hear when you meet someone who has lived that long? The story that stands out most to me is what a hard worker my … Read More
Ep.78 – Holly Markiecki-Bennetts – The Emotional & Financial Sides to College Planning
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify How do you help your kids determine what they want to be when they grow up? Furthermore, how do you balance the emotional and financial sides of going through the college planning process to help them find their way? These are questions that almost every parent … Read More
Ep.77 – Cathy Adams – Parenting With No Age Limits
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify Are you willing to do the work and focus on someone else besides yourself? Are you willing to be a better person for it? These are the same questions that drive Cathy Adams, a self-awareness expert, podcast host, & author focus on helping parents and empowering … Read More
Ep.76 – Dr. Lindsay Malloy – Parenting After COVID
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast |Google Podcast | Amazon Music | Spotify How are you adjusting to parenting as we move into a post-Covid world? Are you back to the rat race and overscheduling that so many parents experience before Covid? Dr. Lindsay Malloy is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Ontario Tech University, specializing in developmental and … Read More