50% to 10%: Why We're Happier Saving Less on our FIRE Journey (BEST OF MKM)

When you've been saving around 50% of your income for a decade on your FIRE journey, it's hard to save less. Our family hit some incredible financial milestones over the last 10 years including becoming debt-free, mortgage-free, achieving Coast FIRE, and accumulating a million-dollar net worth. And now we're ready to enjoy more of our money today.

Depending on your stage in your FIRE journey, this message can be challenging to hear. Let's discuss that today.

Second, I've got another MKM Challenge for our community focused on generosity!

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SHOW INFORMATION:

Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.

To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.

Learn more at https://marriagekidsandmoney.com

HOST BIO:

Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.

Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.

When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock.

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CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves

Editor: Podcast Doctors

Podcast Support: Nev Maraj

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