Family Money Adventure

Kevin Payne
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Family Money Adventure Podcast

The Family Money Adventure show is the money and travel podcast helping you make money moves that feel right for your family. Join Kevin Payne as he explores ways to improve family finances so you can afford to do the things you love, like travel and spend quality time together. Learn how to plan family trips well, save money on travel, explore destinations around the world, and find everyday adventures for your family. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. To find out more, visit www.familymoneyadventure.com Follow our family's adventures on Instagram: @familymoneyadventure

  1. 11/14/2023

    A New Era For Your Money: Financial Lessons From Taylor Swift

    I have a special treat for you Adventurers today. We are talking about Taylor Swift. Yes, you heard me correctly.   Put on your listening ears because class is in session as we look at some financial lessons from Taylor Swift.  For reference, this episode was recorded a week after Taylor Swift released 1989 (Taylor’s Version). The reimagined album has already secured the title of Taylor's biggest sales week ever, topping the original release of 1989. It's also the sixth-largest sales week ever by any artist.   With the success of the 1989 re-release and recent news that Tay Tay is now a billionaire, it seems like the perfect time to dive into the album to see if there's anything we can learn and apply to our finances.     In this episode, you'll:    Discover how to Clean your financial slate from past money mistakes   Find out why saving toward goals can keep you from Going Down in Financial Flames  Learn why This Love for compound interest is a relationship worth committing to and how we play the long game with our investments  Get the scoop on how to make your Wildest Dreams of financial success a chart-topping hit   Speaking of recording-breaking content, it's the perfect time to Subscribe to the "3 Things" newsletter. You can hop on the Family Money Adventure bandwagon before we're selling out stadiums.  Three Things is simple money and travel tips and content. It's easy for us to create and for you to consume. One email a week. 3 Things. That's it.     Download Our Free Monthly Budget Planner  Resources Mentioned  Money On The Table Episode 5 from Rich & Regular  Capital One 360 Performance Savings    Money Resources  Why You Need A High-Yield Savings Account  Earn High-Yield Savings With A Cit Bank Savings Connect Account  Best Budgeting Apps For Families In 2023  Values-Based Budgeting: Spending Your Money On What You Love  Travel Resources  11 Must-Have Gifts For Travel Lovers  Check Out Our Favorite Money & Travel Tools, Books, and Products    Connect With Us  Facebook: FMAdventure  Twitter: @TheFMadventure  Instagram: @familymoneyadventure  YouTube: @familymoneyadventure    If you enjoyed this episode, show your support by leaving us a rating and review on your favorite podcast player.

    12 min

  2. 10/31/2023

    Building A Successful Business While Prioritizing Family with Virginia Elder

    Hello Adventurers, I have a treat for you! I recently attended FinCon, which is the largest conference for independent financial media. I spent the week hanging out with and learning from the best bloggers, podcasters, Youtubers, creators and entrepreneurs I know.   I tried something new this year at FinCon — recording live from the FinCon Podcast Booth. This episode marks the first time I've interviewed anyone on the podcast. Interviewing guests on the show is something I want to explore, so let me know if that's something you would enjoy.  In this special episode, I am joined by Virginia Elder. Virginia is the founder and owner of Podcast Abundance, a full-service podcast production company offering audio and video podcast editing and management services. Virginia and her incredible podcast production team help financial advisors, real estate investors, small business owners, and other entrepreneurs to create podcasts that educate, entertain, and inspire.   In fact, Podcast Abundance edits and helps me manage this amazing, future award-winning podcast called the Family Money Adventure Show.  In this episode, Virginia and I discuss:  Our FinCon history  The origin story of Podcast Abundance  Her connection with local businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area  How she balances family time while building a successful podcast production business  Want to learn more about money, travel, and building a business?    Subscribe to the "3 Things" newsletter for simple money and travel tips and content. We’ve updated our newsletter to make it easier to create and consume. One email a week. 3 Things. That's it.     And if you enjoy hearing interviews on the show and want more, hit reply on the newsletter and let me know.     Resources for Family Adventurers  Learn More About Podcast Production Services at Podcast Abundance  Follow Virginia Elder on Instagram at @podcastabundance  Why You Need A High-Yield Savings Account  Earn High-Yield Savings With A Cit Bank Savings Connect Account  Best Budgeting Apps For Families In 2023  Walt Disney World Tips For Families  How To Visit Disney World Using Points & Miles  Find Discount Disney World Tickets  Values-Based Budgeting: Spending Your Money On What You Love  11 Must-Have Gifts For Travel Lovers  Check Out Our Favorite Money & Travel Tools, Books, and Products    Download Our Free Monthly Budget Planner  Download Our Free Travel Budget Planner  Connect With Us  Facebook: FMAdventure  Twitter: @TheFMadventure  Instagram: @familymoneyadventure  YouTube: @familymoneyadventure    If you enjoyed this episode, show your support by leaving us a rating and review on your favorite podcast player.

    21 min

  3. 10/17/2023

    How To Boost Your Credit Score

    Credit scores are a 3-digit number that represents your credit health. Whether you have a good score, bad score, or no score, there are actions you can take that can help improve your score, which can help you qualify for lending and credit cards and open other doors. A good credit score can also save you money.    In this episode, we'll discuss: What is a credit score? Is your credit score actually important?  Ways to check your score for free Simple steps you can take today to boost your credit score   Speaking of simple… Subscribe to the "3 Things" newsletter for simple money and travel tips and content. We’ve updated our newsletter to make it easier to create and consume. One email a week. 3 Things. That's it.    Resources On Credit And Race U.S. News & World Report: How Race Affects Your Credit Score Forbes Advisor: From Inherent Racial Bias to Incorrect Data—The Problems With Current Credit Scoring Models Money Management International: Why Good Credit is Harder to Achieve in Communities of Color and What You Can Do About It Board Of Governors Of The Federal Reserve System: How Much Does Racial Bias Affect Mortgage Lending? Evidence from Human and Algorithmic Credit Decisions Bankrate: How race impacts credit: the history and effect on lending practices GOBankingRates: Black Americans Are More Likely To Be Denied Credit — Here’s Why, According to Experts Resources For Free Credit Score and Credit Report Access AnnualCreditReport.com Mint CreditWise from Capital One Credit Karma Credit Sesame Credit.Com Experian TransUnion Credit Boosting Programs Experian Boost  UltraFICO StellarFi Grow Credit TurboTenant (requires your landlord to also sign up for a free account) Resources for Family Adventurers Learn More About Credit From Michelle Lambright Black at CreditWriter.com National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) Why You Need A High-Yield Savings Account Earn High-Yield Savings With A Cit Bank Savings Connect Account Best Budgeting Apps For Families In 2023 Values-Based Budgeting: Spending Your Money On What You Love 11 Must-Have Gifts For Travel Lovers Check Out Our Favorite Money & Travel Tools, Books, and Products Download Our Free Monthly Budget Planner   Connect With Us Facebook: FMAdventure Twitter: @TheFMadventure Instagram: @familymoneyadventure YouTube: @familymoneyadventure   If you enjoyed this episode, show your support by leaving us a rating and review on your favorite podcast player.

    17 min

  4. 10/03/2023

    11 Free Things To Do At Disney World

    Join us as we wrap up our Disney World podcast series. Disney World is a wonderful place, but it's expensive, especially for families. There are ways to save money, but it can still cost more than other vacations.  But not everything at Walt Disney World costs money. In this episode, I share 11 free things you can do at Disney World. Our list includes fun activities at each of the four parks and the Disney World resorts.  I might even throw in a bonus freebie or two at the end of the episode.  Speaking of free…  Subscribe to the "3 Things" newsletter for the latest money and travel information and content. We’ve updated our newsletter to make it easier to create and consume. One email a week. 3 Things. That's it.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:  Where to find free keepsakes and souvenirs at Walt Disney World Tips for exploring Disney Resorts even if you're not a resort guest Exclusive character photo opportunities for select Disney World park guests Resources for Family Adventurers Walt Disney World Tips For Families How To Visit Disney World Using Points & Miles How To Save Money At Disney World Where To Stay At Disney World Planning A Disney Trip Without Kids Find Discount Disney World Tickets Why You Need A High-Yield Savings Account Earn High-Yield Savings With A Cit Bank Savings Connect Account Best Budgeting Apps For Families In 2023 Values-Based Budgeting: Spending Your Money On What You Love 11 Must-Have Gifts For Travel Lovers Check Out Our Favorite Money & Travel Tools, Books, and Products Download Our Free Travel Budget Planner   Connect With Us Facebook: FMAdventure Twitter: @TheFMadventure Instagram: @familymoneyadventure YouTube: @familymoneyadventure If you enjoyed this episode, show your support by leaving us a rating and review on your favorite podcast player.

    16 min

  5. 09/19/2023

    Walt Disney World Tips For Families

    Join us as we continue our Disney World series. In this episode, I share some of our favorite tips for families visiting Walt Disney World. We're squeezing a ton of info into this episode. Stick around for the full episode to hear all of the valuable tips and tricks to plan and implement the very best Disney World vacation for your family.    As a bonus, the episode blog post will contain even more tips for planning your next Disney World trip that we couldn't fit into this episode.    Whether it’s your first Disney World vacation or you’re a seasoned pro, these tips will help you plan an enjoyable experience for your entire family.    Subscribe to "3 Things," our revamped newsletter, for the latest money and travel information and content. We’ve updated our newsletter to make it easier to create and consume. One email a week. 3 Things. That's it.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:    Free tools available to navigate Disney parks like an expert Resources for families of individuals with disabilities  Why "The Pickle" is my favorite travel tip ever Essentials to pack to stay happy and healthy at the parks An alternative for scoring dining reservations at Disney Springs restaurants Resources for Family Adventurers Walt Disney World Disability Access Service Walt Disney World Resource Guide for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities How To Visit Disney World Using Points & Miles How To Save Money At Disney World Where To Stay At Disney World Planning A Disney Trip Without Kids Find Discount Disney World Tickets Why You Need A High-Yield Savings Account Earn High-Yield Savings With A Cit Bank Savings Connect Account Best Budgeting Apps For Families In 2023 Values-Based Budgeting: Spending Your Money On What You Love 11 Must-Have Gifts For Travel Lovers Check Out Our Favorite Money & Travel Tools, Books, and Products Download Our Free Travel Budget Planner   Connect With Us Facebook: FMAdventure Twitter: @TheFMadventure Instagram: @familymoneyadventure YouTube: @familymoneyadventure   If you enjoyed this episode, show your support by leaving us a rating and review on your favorite podcast player.

    19 min

  6. 09/05/2023

    How To Visit Disney World Using Points & Miles

    Our Disney World podcast series continues, but unfortunately, not from my room at the Disney Swan Resort. My recent Disney adventure had to end, but we're not finished discussing how to plan the best Disney World vacation for your family.    We discuss how to visit Disney World for cheap using travel rewards. We discovered the world of credit card rewards several years ago and have been earning and redeeming points and miles for free or discounted travel ever since. We want to show you how to do the same.   You'll Learn:  The basics of how travel rewards work, including the different types of travel rewards credit cards How earning credit-card sign-up bonuses is the key to building up your rewards balance quickly Where to buy Disney tickets so they code as a travel expense you can redeem rewards to cover.    Catch These Must-Listen Moments From The Episode [00:05:01] Flexible travel rewards cards vs. co-branded credit cards [00:08:22] How to stay on Disney World property using travel rewards [00:16:47] Our favorite airline for award travel [00:20:31] Best practices for using rewards credit cards   Resources to Check Out How To Save Money At Disney World Where To Stay At Disney World Planning A Disney Trip Without Kids Are Travel Discount Sites Worth It?  How Sinking Funds Can Help You Reach Your Savings Goals  Why You Need A High-Yield Savings Account Earn High-Yield Savings With A Cit Bank Savings Connect Account Best Budgeting Apps For Families In 2023 Values-Based Budgeting: Spending Your Money On What You Love 11 Must-Have Gifts For Travel Lovers Check Out Our Favorite Money & Travel Tools, Books, and Products Download Our Free Travel Budget Planner   Connect With Us Facebook: FMAdventure Twitter: @TheFMadventure Instagram: @familymoneyadventure YouTube: @familymoneyadventure   If you enjoyed this episode, show your support by leaving us a rating and review on your favorite podcast player.

    27 min

  7. 08/22/2023

    How To Save Money At Disney World

    We’re continuing our Walt Disney World series live from my hotel room at Walt Disney World Swan Resort.  In this episode, we discuss some of the best ways to save money at Disney World. Taking a family vacation to Walt Disney World can be an expensive affair. Join me as I share some of our favorite money-saving tips to keep more dough in your pocket while enjoying a meaningful vacation with your family.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:  How advance planning is more crucial for a Disney vacation compared to other destinations Creative ways to save money on dining while still enjoying those Instagram-worthy Disney Park treats The #1 place to find discount Disney World tickets   Catch These Must-Listen Moments From The Episode [00:00:53] How we travel following a traditional school schedule  [00:08:27] Using Google Flights to find the best flight deals  [00:09:41] How you can receive refunds by rebooking your Southwest Flights  [00:12:02] Cheaper options for purchasing your favorite Disney Souvenirs  Resources to Check Out Are Travel Discount Sites Worth It?  Planning A Disney Trip Without Kids Tips For Planning  Solo Travel With Children How Sinking Funds Can Help You Reach Your Savings Goals  Why You Need A High-Yield Savings Account Earn High-Yield Savings With A Cit Bank Savings Connect Account Best Budgeting Apps For Families In 2023 Values-Based Budgeting: Spending Your Money On What You Love 11 Must-Have Gifts For Travel Lovers Check Out Our Favorite Money & Travel Tools, Books, and Products Download Our Free Travel Budget Planner   Connect With Us Facebook: FMAdventure Twitter: @TheFMadventure Instagram: @familymoneyadventure YouTube: @familymoneyadventure   If you enjoyed this episode, show your support by leaving us a rating and review on your favorite podcast player.

    15 min

  8. 08/08/2023

    Where To Stay At Disney World

    Choosing where to stay at Disney World is one of the most important parts of vacation planning if you're headed to the parks with your family. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, the Lake Buena Vista and Orlando area offer endless accommodation options for Disney World guests. Despite all of the choices, one of the first decisions you must make is whether to stay on property at one of Disney World’s resorts or off property somewhere else in the area.  This episode marks the start of our Disney World Vacation Planning Series. It’s also the first time I’ve recorded a podcast episode somewhere other than my home office. That’s right! I’m recording the first episodes of this series from my hotel at The Walt Disney World Swan Resort.  In this episode, we tackle the question of which is better: Staying on property at a Walt Disney World Resort or staying off property? We look at each option's pros and cons to help you plan your next Disney World vacation.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:  The perks of staying at a Walt Disney World Resort The types of accommodations available outside of the Disney bubble What Disney Good Neighbor hotels are  The hidden costs of staying off property  Catch These Must-Listen Moments From The Episode [00:02:46] Why I was on Team Off-Property, but am slowly changing my tune [00:02:57] Why I prefer "real travel tips for real people" [00:12:26] Transportation challenges I faced during my stay at Disney World Swan Resort [00:15:33] The real questions you should ask before booking Disney World accommodations Resources to Check Out Are Travel Discount Sites Worth It?  Planning A Disney Trip Without Kids Tips For Planning  Solo Travel With Children How Sinking Funds Can Help You Reach Your Savings Goals  Why You Need A High-Yield Savings Account Earn High-Yield Savings With A Cit Bank Savings Connect Account Best Budgeting Apps For Families In 2023 Values-Based Budgeting: Spending Your Money On What You Love 11 Must-Have Gifts For Travel Lovers Check Out Our Favorite Money & Travel Tools, Books, and Products   Download Our Free Travel Budget Planner   Connect With Us Facebook: FMAdventure Twitter: @TheFMadventure Instagram: @familymoneyadventure YouTube: @familymoneyadventure   If you enjoyed this episode, show your support by leaving us a rating and review on your favorite podcast player.

    19 min
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The Family Money Adventure show is the money and travel podcast helping you make money moves that feel right for your family. Join Kevin Payne as he explores ways to improve family finances so you can afford to do the things you love, like travel and spend quality time together. Learn how to plan family trips well, save money on travel, explore destinations around the world, and find everyday adventures for your family. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. To find out more, visit www.familymoneyadventure.com Follow our family's adventures on Instagram: @familymoneyadventure

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