Andy Hill, founder of the award-winning podcast and blog Marriage, Kids, and Money, joins the podcast to talk all things FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and mortgage free living.. He and wife Nicole started out their money journey with $50K in debt and paid it off in less than a year. In the next 10 years, they paid off their mortgage and built their net worth to more than a million dollars. Andy and Nicole’s story has been featured in Time, CNBC, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, NBC News and more! We talk about how to prepare for a looming recession, why doing what helps you sleep at night is better than what is financially optimal in some cases and the different types of FIRE. In this episode, we chat about:  What inspired Andy to get into the FIRE Movement + How he’s forged his own (balanced) FIRE path How to get the whole family on board with Financial Independence The emotional and psychological benefits to paying off your mortgage early Teaching your kids about money and passing down legacy wealth while your children are alive Coast FIRE vs. traditional FIRE + more MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Marriage Kids and Money Podcast: Sami Womack ($350k Net Worth at 33) http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/freegift GUEST BIO: Andy Hill is the founder of the award-winning podcast and blog Marriage, Kids, and Money, a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. He and wife Nicole started out their money journey with $50K in debt and paid it off in less than a year.  In the next 10 years, they paid off their mortgage and built their net worth to more than a million dollars. Andy and Nicole’s story has been featured in Time, CNBC, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, NBC News and more! When he's not talking money, he enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.  GUEST SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube PODCAST SPONSORS:  Not Another Personal Finance Podcast PAST EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY: Paying Off $600k+ Of Debt, Having A 70% Savings Rate, & The Intersectionality Of Money + Intentional Living With Rachel Rainbolt Deconstructing Money Shame, Navigating Mental Health & Finances, And 3 Reasons Dave Ramsey Sucks With Lexa Vandamme ASSUL RESOURCES: 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today 2023 Powersheets: 2023 Goal Planner YouTube: Subscribe for free  Instagram: Follow me on the ‘gram  Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook Group SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com    HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, she’s creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life. She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their family’s finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born. DISCLAIMER(S): This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. CREDITS: Audio Engineer + Editor: Garrett Davis Podcast Support +