Family Money

Babylist
  • 4.6 (20)
  • Parenting
  • Updated Weekly

Having a baby comes with real money questions, no matter where you're starting from. Welcome to Family Money, a new podcast from Babylist, because it shouldn't feel like only some people know how to play the game. Family Money is the podcast about the financial side of family life that parents think about constantly but rarely say out loud. Childcare costs. Saving strategies. What it actually means to give your kids a good life. Each episode brings together parents, economists, therapists, and financial advisors for the conversations you've been carrying around. No judgment. No shame. Just honest answers. Lindsey Stanberry, Babylist’s Family Finance Advisor, a veteran finance journalist (CNBC, Fortune), and founder of The Purse, a new media site about money and motherhood.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Help! I Have $18K in Medical Bills — Plus Answers to Your Biggest Money Questions

    The bills you didn't plan for. The family size you're still deciding. The money habits you keep meaning to build. This week on Family Money, Lindsey brings in the experts to answer your real questions — including how to negotiate medical debt, what a bigger family actually costs, and where to start when it comes to getting your finances in order. Douglas Boneparth (@dougboneparth) is the founder of Bone Fide Wealth, a wealth management firm catering to millennials and next-gen investors. He sits on the CNBC and Investopedia financial advisory councils and is a CFP Board Ambassador for New York. Heather Boneparth (@averagejoelle) is the director of business and legal affairs for Bone Fide Wealth. Following her tenure as a corporate attorney in the commercial insurance industry, she’s become a voice at the intersection of money, couples, and parenting. Together, they are the co-authors of Money Together: How to find fairness in your relationship and become an unstoppable financial team, which has been featured on NBC, as well as in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, CNN, Yahoo! Finance, and more. Corinne Low (@corinnelowphd) is an Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School. Her book Having It All is a USA Today national bestseller, and her research has been published in top journals including the American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy. Farnoosh Torabi (@farnooshtorabi) is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities — hooked on helping you live your richest, happiest life. She is a multi-bestselling Financial Author, former CNBC host and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast So Money.

    32 min

  2. Jun 11

    Is It Okay to Quit My Job?

    If you've ever thought about stepping back from your career after having kids — and felt conflicted about it — this one's for you. We talk about what it actually looks like to pause, downshift, or pivot your career for family life: the money conversations you need to have with your partner before you do anything, why a career break is not a career ender, and how to think about your own ambition when it stops looking like everyone else's. Because taking your foot off the gas doesn't mean giving up. It might just be the most strategic thing you ever do. Neha Ruch (@neha_ruch) is the thought leader who rebranded stay-at-home motherhood for a new generation of ambitious women — providing the language, vision, and validation to see time in family life not as a detour, but as a powerful, enriching chapter. Her  book, "THE POWER PAUSE: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever"  was an instant USA Today bestseller, named one of Oprah Daily’s top self-help books for 2025 and published with Putnam, Penguin Random House in January 2025.

    32 min

  3. Jun 4

    What Does Childcare Actually Cost?

    In this episode, we break down every childcare option out there, what each one costs, and how to figure out what's right for your family. We hear from an economist who reframes childcare as an investment (not a money pit), and a financial expert who walks us through the real numbers — from daycare centers and nanny shares to au pairs and the grandparent option nobody talks about enough. We also tackle the myth that childcare expenses should come out of mom's salary. It doesn't. It's an expense the entire family shares. And once you see it that way, everything changes. Corinne Low (@corinnelowphd) is an Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School. Her book Having It All (Flatiron) is a USA Today national bestseller, and her research has been published in top journals including the American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy. Farnoosh Torabi (@farnooshtorabi) is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities — hooked on helping you live your richest, happiest life. She is a multi-bestselling Financial Author, former CNBC host and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast So Money.

    29 min

  4. May 27

    Are Kids More Expensive Than Ever?

    In our very first episode, we're tackling the question every parent asks: are kids actually more expensive than ever? Yes—but the reason might surprise you. We hear from an economist who reframes what that actually means for your family's finances (hint: you're not burning money, you're investing it), and a mom of three who proves you don't need a huge home, a fancy car, or a perfectly curated nursery to raise a happy family. Because here's the truth: kids will flip your finances upside down. And they're worth every penny. Let's get into it. Corinne Low (@corinnelowphd) is an Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School. Her book Having It All (Flatiron) is a USA Today national bestseller, and her research has been published in top journals including the American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy. Amil Niazi (@amilniazi) is a writer and producer. She writes The Cut’s series on parenting, The Hard Part, and covers work and motherhood and how the two intersect. Her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Washington Post.

    27 min
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
20 Ratings

About

Having a baby comes with real money questions, no matter where you're starting from. Welcome to Family Money, a new podcast from Babylist, because it shouldn't feel like only some people know how to play the game. Family Money is the podcast about the financial side of family life that parents think about constantly but rarely say out loud. Childcare costs. Saving strategies. What it actually means to give your kids a good life. Each episode brings together parents, economists, therapists, and financial advisors for the conversations you've been carrying around. No judgment. No shame. Just honest answers. Lindsey Stanberry, Babylist’s Family Finance Advisor, a veteran finance journalist (CNBC, Fortune), and founder of The Purse, a new media site about money and motherhood.

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  • Creator
    Babylist
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Family Money

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