Childfree Wealth Podcast

Childfree Wealth

Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Bri Conn
Childfree Wealth means having the time, money, and freedom to achieve your goals and dreams. Being Childfree or permanently childless does not automatically make you 'rich' but it does give you more flexibility in where you invest your time and resources. Join Bri Conn & Dr. Jay Zigmont, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, for discussions on life and personal finance that reflect the unique needs of those who are Childfree or permanently childless. DISCLOSURE: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisors before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.  For more information and disclosures, visit https://childfreewealth.com
Ep. 36: 8 No-Baby Steps
The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss the 8 No-Baby Steps.Knowing where to start when it comes to finances can often be confusing & stressful. The 8 No-Baby Steps were designed to be a financial roadmap for childfree individuals. To help you get started on your financial journey, we’ve created a free 8 No-Baby Steps course.8 No-Baby Steps1. Build a starter emergency fund of one month of expenses.2. Get out of debt.3. Build a three to six month emergency fund.4. Save & invest towards your goals.5. Get your insurance right.6. Estate Planning7. Plan for Mom & Dad8. Die With ZeroResources:Course: Free 8 No-Baby Steps CoursePodcasts: Investing 101 & Invest in What You UnderstandBook: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL CollinsCourse: Saving & InvestingPodcasts: Anna & Grant Planning SeriesWebsite: Trust & WillPodcast: June Book Club - Die With ZeroBook: Die With Zero by Bill PerkinsBe sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/Twitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Aug 9, 2023
27 min
Ep. 35: International Childfree Day with LeNora Faye & Cody Hetzel
The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with LeNora Faye & Cody Hetzel to celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Childfree Day!LeNora is a childfree lifestyle advocate, speaker, and moderator who creates global platforms, both public and private, for people who are choosing not to birth or raise children. She is a co-host of the international podcast and web series, Childfree Girls and serves as PR manager and co-moderator for Childfree Convention.Cody is the creator of the micro-networking site Childfree Family, where he launched the first interactive map to help childfree people find others around the world. Cody serves as speakers bureau and co-moderator for Childfree Convention.Throughout their conversation with Dr. Jay you’ll hear about the beginning & the history of International Childfree Day. The three of them share what it’s like being part of the childfree community and the different struggles they’ve faced.Resources:Website: International Childfree DayWebsite: Childfree ConventionBe sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/Twitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Aug 1, 2023
40 min
Ep. 34: Book Club - The Simple Path to Wealth
​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins.Each month Bri & Dr. Jay discuss a different book. For the month of July, they discuss Collins’s ever-popular book about investing. Before writing this book, he shared his investing mistakes on a blog & in letters to his daughter. After gaining popularity, the book was born. If you’ve been around the FIRE community, you likely know about his famous VTSAX and chill method of investing. In this podcast, Bri & Dr. Jay share their reactions to the book along with some investing insight.Resources:Book: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL CollinsBook: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. BogleBook: A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. MalkielAugust Book Club: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillCourse: Saving & InvestingBe sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/Twitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Jul 26, 2023
22 min
Ep. 33: The Gardener & the Rose with Heather & Scott
The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with Heather & Scott.As DINKs they embrace the gardener & the rose approach to life where one person is growing while the other is supporting. For them, this meant that after 10 years of being employed by the state, Heather started seeking a new challenge. This led to her leaving her career & pursuing her dream of being an author. Throughout you’ll hear the concerns she had, how their relationship has grown, & the advice they’d give to other couples looking at doing something similar.Find Heather here:Instagram: @hkmacleanwritesWebsite: www.hkmaclean.com Twitter: @hkmacleanResources:Website: NaNoWriMoArticle: The Gardener & the RoseBe sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Jul 19, 2023
44 min
Ep. 32: Invest in What You Understand
​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss different investment options to help you understand what they are.You’ll hear Dr. Jay give Bri a quiz on the different types of investments & gain a better understanding of your options. Whenever it comes to investing, you should always understand what you’re investing in. Investment options can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, real estate & other alternative investments. Understanding what these are & how they work for you is essential.Resources:Podcast: Ep. 31: Investing 101Book: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. BogleBook: A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. MalkielCourse: Saving & InvestingBe sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Jul 12, 2023
27 min
Ep. 31: Investing 101
The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss all things investing.Throughout the episode, you’ll learn the number one rule of investing and some things to watch out for. When it comes to investing there are three things you need to understand: where you’re investing, what you’re investing in, & how it impacts your finances. Be on the lookout as we dig more into each of these topics over the next couple of months.Resources:Podcast: Silicon Valley Bank & Protecting Your MoneyBook: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL CollinsBook: The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. BogleBook: A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. MalkielCourse: Saving & Investing CourseWebsite: Advice-Only NetworkBe sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Jul 5, 2023
22 min
Ep. 30: Book Club - Die With Zero
​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss the book “Die With Zero” by Bill Perkins.You’ll hear some of their greatest takeaways as well as Bri’s initial reaction to the book. Although the book isn’t a childfree book, it provides a great concept for how to balance your life when you have different amounts of time, money, & health. Next Month’s Book: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL CollinsResources:Book: Die With Zero by Bill PerkinsPodcast: Childfree Wealth Ep. 20 Financial Independence Live EarlyCourse: Starting a BusinessCourse: Career ChoicesBe sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Jun 28, 2023
27 min
Ep. 29: Let's Talk Pride with Ashley Maready
​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri talks with Ashley Maready about what it’s like being LGBTQIA+ in America.Together they share their individual stories of realizing they’re queer & coming out publicly. They discuss a few numbers related to being LGBTQIA+ and share what you can do to be a supportive ally.Connect with Ashley here!Resources:Article: The Financial Health of Same-Sex Couples & LGBTQ AmericansArticle: 3 Ways to Fight the LGBTQIA+ Wage GapArticle: Here Are 6 Home Buying Tips for LGBTQIA+ BuyersBe sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Jun 21, 2023
33 min
Ep. 28: The Soloist Life with Ashley Maready
The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with Ashley Maready on what it means to be a soloist. A museum curator turned full-time freelancer she now spends her time writing & editing for different clients. After paying off $25,000 in debt in seven months she’s focused on building up savings to purchase a home for her and her three cats. Listen as she shares the joys and challenges of what it means to be the sole provider for yourself.Contact Ashley at www.mareaditing.com.Resources:Article: 11% of Americans Over 55 are ChildfreePodcast: Childfree Wealth Ep. 16 Unlearning the Standard Life PlanArticle: A Family of One: The Ascendence of Solo HouseholdsArticle: Disability InsuranceBook: Die With Zero by Bill PerkinsArticle: Estate PlanningBe sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.
Jun 14, 2023
36 min
Ep. 27: Anna & Grant Planning Session #6
Anna (from We’re Not Kidding) and her husband, Grant, agreed to have their financial planning process recorded and shared. Get a rare look behind the scenes of what it is like to work with a CFP® professional. This is the sixth session. Here is the first session, second session, third session, fourth session, & fifth session.In this session, we walk through business planning. Anna is a Childfree Life Coach who works with women struggling to make the decision on whether or not they want to be childfree. As her business grows, she needs to have a plan. Together with Dr. Jay she’s able to map out what this will look like going forward & how that will impact their finances.Disclaimer: Anna and Grant have agreed to have their financial planning sessions recorded and shared. They are not being paid for this session or paying for financial planning with Dr. Jay. If you are watching this session, remember that the advice given to Anna and Grant is for them only, and should be considered education or entertainment for your purposes.Be sure to join the conversation by emailing us at [email protected], following Childfree Wealth on social media, or visiting our website www.childfreewealth.com!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreewealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeWealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/childfreewealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/
Jun 9, 2023
1 hr 4 min
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