We see people without children retiring early all the time. Is that because children are the speed bumps on the road to the financial heaven? We’ll ask our panel for their thoughts, including a woman who has six kids and is chasing financial freedom, Wendy Mayes from the House of FI podcast. We’ll discuss meal planning, where you live, your transportation costs, child expenses and more, on today’s show.

Halfway through the show, our roundtable discussion will take a break for our Fintech segment. School is back in session, which means it’s time to buy school supplies. Brad Williams from Mercari joins Joe in the basement to introduce their app which helps users buy or sell gently used school supplies. Find out what Mercari is all about and what their company can do for you and your wallet.

Plus, we’ll answer a voicemail from J during our Magnify Money segment. J is getting married in a few months and wants to know how to effectively introduce money management to his future-spouse. J also wants to know the middle ground in putting a budget in place that the family agrees to. Thoughts?

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<5:56> Headlines

• Is It Harder To Retire With Kids? (RetireBy40.com)

Our Contributers

Wendy Mays

You can learn more from Wendy (and check out her podcast!) at her site:
https://wendymays.com/

Follow Wendy on Twitter at: @Girlfiday

Paula Pant

Check Out Paula’s site and amazing podcast: AffordAnything.com 

Follow Paula on Twitter: @AffordAnything

Paula Pant

Check Out Paula’s site and amazing podcast: AffordAnything.com 

Follow Paula on Twitter: @AffordAnything

<22:34> Mercari

Interested in learning more about Mercari? Visit their website at Mercari

<34:16> Doug’s Trivia

• Gene Kelly was one of the most influential artists of his era, most notable for his performances in Singin’ in the Rain and Anchors Aweigh! How many Oscars did Gene Kelly win throughout his illustrious career?

<43:51> Magnify Money Question

• J is preparing to be married. He asks our roundtable how to introduce good money management skills to his fiance and to find an effective middle-ground for budgeting. J also wonders if he stresses too much and if he should relax a bit. Find out what Joe, Wendy, Len, and Paula have to say…

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