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Caring for Elderly Family Members
By Jay Zigmont | Aug 28, 2022
You may have heard of the “Sandwich Generation” (who are caring for both their kids and their parents), but those without kids are said to be part of an “open face sandwich” when caring for elderly family members. Childfree people are often expected to care for their parents and others as they don’t have children. It is […]
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Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness
By Jay Zigmont | Aug 28, 2022
On August 24th, the Biden administration announced a series of changes to student loans and forgiveness of up to $20,000. There is a lot in what they have announced, so let’s look at how it can help you. Forgiveness of up to $20,000 in student loans (for people who received Pell Grants) and $10,000 for others. A […]
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A Portrait of Getting Started as a Childfree Person
By Jay Zigmont | Aug 23, 2022
Maria 25, Single, Female, Texas Associate’s Degree Translator This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Maria is 25, loves cooking, travel, and making YouTube videos, and is originally from Japan, but grew up in Florida. She works as a translator […]
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A Childfree Portrait of Good Vibes
By Jay Zigmont | Aug 16, 2022
Michelle 26, Married, Female, Florida Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Airbnb Host and Brand Ambassador This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Michelle has been married for almost four years and is currently changing careers. She enjoys a lot of hobbies, with […]
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Should I Buy a House with a Friend?
By Childfree Wealth | Aug 12, 2022
Housing prices in much of the country have gotten to be RIDICULOUS! In 2000, the median home price was 4 times the median household income, and in 2022 the median home price is 6.6 times the median household income. Home affordability is at historic lows. Luckily, we have human ingenuity to fall back on, like […]
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A Portrait of Childfree Options
By Jay Zigmont | Aug 9, 2022
Mirena 21, Female, Single, Idaho Bachelor’s Student in Business (Marketing) This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Mirena grew up in rural Idaho and is currently finishing up a Bachelor’s degree in business, focused on marketing. In addition, she works […]
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A Portrait of Childfree Love
By Jay Zigmont | Aug 2, 2022
Molly 34, Female, Married, New Jersey Bachelor’s in Diplomacy Appraiser James 53, Male, Married, New Jersey Technology This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Molly and James were a pleasure to talk to about their Childfree life. From the start, […]
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Celebrating International Childfree Day
By Jay Zigmont | Aug 1, 2022
August 1st is International Childfree Day. Originally it was called Non-Parents’ day (formed in 1973) but since has been renamed International Childfree Day and even includes annual awards for Childfree Person and Group of the Year. This year’s winners are here. All of the winners got a free paperback copy of my book, “Portraits of Childfree Wealth” and […]
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A Portrait of a Childfree Couple Recentering
By Jay Zigmont | Jul 26, 2022
Rebekah 32, Female, Married, Ohio Bachelor’s in Web Development IT Security Matthew 32, Male, Married, Ohio CNC Programmer This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Rebekah and Matthew have been married for three years. Rebekah works in IT security for […]
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5 Things to do in turbulent times
By Jay Zigmont | Jun 13, 2022
You can’t turn on the news or look at social media without seeing that we are in turbulent times. We are getting past a pandemic, dealing with inflation, questioning if there will be a recession, there is a war in Ukraine, and a pile of domestic political issues in the US. It can be overwhelming. […]
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