For Better and Worth

Call it whatever you want: a fight, disagreement or argument. No matter how you name it the way you handle these tender moments is critical. Chris and Ericka have termed their di…

If you don't enjoy talking about money with your partner, it is probably hard to discuss it with your kids That is the challenge a lot of people face. We have all made mistakes w…

It's been 25 years since we got married! Most marriages don't make it this long. Chris and Ericka don't take that for granted. In this episode, they reminisce, share tips for lo…

In this episode, Chris and Ericka chat with their daughter Olivia Young, a current college student. Her Gen Z perspective and wise approach to college choice and savings provide va…

We can learn a lot from generations that come after us. As a special treat, this week we dive into the perspective of our oldest daughter Faith. Listen in as she shares about wha…

Have you ever felt like people want you to do good but not too good? There seems to be a limit to what other people can handle when it comes to your success. This could cause you t…

There are lots of feelings and emotions around having debt and/or using credit. The emotions can lead you to feel like you've done something wrong on your financial journey. And ma…

Everyone has their limits. Even if you don't say it out loud you know where the lines are drawn. You could have spending limits, relationship barriers, or family boundaries. These…

Have you ever felt like you wanted to forget the budget, stop tracking your expenses, and just relax financially? Everyone has! Doing this stuff consistently is hard! What you do…

Have you ever wondered about how much money you need to have and then how much is actually ENOUGH? Is there an amount of money in which you will be happy and taken care of for life…

Couples, partners, spouse, etc can get on each others last nerves! But, there is always something for us to learn from each other. AND that learning can strengthen the relationship…

Sometimes it is hard to talk about money, especially with friends. Finding support, partners in debt-freedom or simply encouragement can be hard. We have navigated a variety of r…

Most people have heard of the 7-year itch in marriage. But what about the 10-year twitch? We aren't sure if that is a real syndrome but we do know that it was around that time when…

Companies are letting people go at record rates. It is scary to think about what could happen to your income and how to land on your feet despite the uncertainty. We've experienc…

We took trips while getting out of debt. Were they extravagant? Nope! But enjoying the journey helps you stay the course. We enjoy trips and we spend money on it consistently. It…

Our favorite show brought up a topic that gave us pause. So we tackle the question... who's money is it anyway??! No matter who brings in the income and how much they bring in, c…

Buying a home is typically the largest purchase you will make. Mistakes in this area can cost you... BIG. Trust us, we know. Tune in as we share our mishaps, regrets, and frustra…

Do you have a hard time saving money? Sometimes it is hard to find ways to save and keep it tucked away. For our inaugural guest podcast we have invited Ryan Armstrong, Presiden…

We went to our 1st EconoMe Conference! This is where enthusiasts of the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement come to learn, make friends, and get inspired. Nearly…

Have you been told lies about what marriage really requires? Yep, we all have. Blindly following the advice or idealistic view from someone else's eyes isn't setting a good foundat…