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Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 42: I'll Make You Quit Your Job

Are you needing to make a change? Listen as Bri & Dr. Jay discuss things to think about when it comes to changing your career & quitting your job.

What is an FSA or HSA?

Depending on the type of health insurance plan you opt for, you might have access to an FSA or HSA. These terms sound similar but they don't mean the same thing. What are they, and are they worth signing up for? Let's find out.

Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 41: Advocating for the Childfree Community with Tiffany J. Marie

In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with childfree content creator, Tiffany J. Marie about advocating for the childfree community. They discuss the challenges of handling negative comments and judgements in the childfree space, both online and offline.

How Do I Pick a Health Insurance?

Depending on your employment situation and marital status, you may have different options for health insurance coverage. Let's take a look at what to consider when choosing a health insurance plan.

Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 40: Environmental, Social, Governance: ESGs Explained

ESGs investing, short for Environmental, Social, Governance, is based on the concept of avoiding companies that include oil, weapons manufacturing, & exploit child labor. It has gained traction over the years by those looking to be socially conscious in their investments. However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Not only have ESGs historically shown lower returns, opponents of ESGs & trying to prevent advisors from discussing them.

How Does Health Insurance Work?

Health insurance in the U.S. comes with a lot of terms and despite all the money we spend on it, it doesn't work particularly well. But since this is the system we've all got to navigate, let's go through some concepts you'll encounter in the course of getting (and staying) insured.

Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 39: Book Club - Think & Grow Rich

Written by Napoleon Hill and published in 1937, Think & Grow Rich is the original motivation book where many of today’s motivational content comes from. Hill met with millionaires of the time, asking questions such as “What makes a winner,” and discussing how you find one’s definite purpose in life.

What Is the Money Management System?

If you're new to budgeting and haven't yet found a way that works for you, you could give the Money Management System a try. This technique is based on time management and learning how to prioritize tasks. Except, when you use it for budgeting, you'll be using it to organize your spending and plan accordingly.

Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 38: How Investing Impacts Your Financial Plan

This podcast is part of a larger series on investing. When it comes to investing, people often can feel overwhelmed. While investing itself can be simple, it does take time to understand it. In this specific episode, they discuss how investing impacts your financial plan. Knowing the implications of the investments you make can help you save on taxes, headaches, & fees.

How do I know what to invest in?

By now, you likely know that investing is how you can grow your money to meet your financial goals, and if you haven't started already, now is the time. But how do you decide where to put your money? Let's take a look at how to choose what you're investing in, and make sure your employer's investment plan is working for you.