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Negotiating Salaries: Combating Imposter Syndrome, Resisting Negative Self-Talk and Communicating Your Value
By Childfree Wealth | Nov 10, 2022
My very first job was at a mom and pop video store (I think most of us can remember those, right? In the days before streaming when we would have to drive to a store to get a movie that we could watch at home?). I was paid $5.00 an hour and my fringe benefits […]
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Struggling With ‘Lifestyle Creep’? These Tips Can Help
By Childfree Wealth | Nov 8, 2022
You just got a raise at work or a new higher-paying job? Congratulations! It feels wonderful to have more money coming into your household, and if you’re Childfree, you can spend that money in any way you wish. But making more money can be a double-edged sword. Why is this? Two words: lifestyle creep. Lifestyle […]
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What is a Backdoor Roth Conversion?
By Childfree Wealth | Nov 7, 2022
Most terms in the world of personal finance muddy the waters far more than they provide clarification. One of these terms is the Backdoor Roth Conversion which is often confused with the simpler Roth Conversion. Both can be useful strategies depending on your situation, but backdoor Roth conversions are a little bit more complex due to the potential […]
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What is it like to meet with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™?
By Jay Zigmont | Nov 3, 2022
Anna (from We’re Not Kidding) and her husband, Grant agreed to have their financial planning process recorded and shared. Get a rare look behind the scenes of what it is like to work with a CFP® professional. Spoiler alert: Grant and Anna openly talk about how to find a balance in a Childfree couple. We dive into […]
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A Childfree Portrait of Too Many Choices
By Jay Zigmont | Nov 1, 2022
Autumn 28, Non-binary, Married, Oklahoma Associate’s Degree in Business Changing Careers This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Autumn is 28 and has been married for almost a decade. Autumn is an actress, audiobook recorder, and writer. She hopes one day […]
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4 Common Money Mistakes and Bad Behaviors
By Childfree Wealth | Oct 31, 2022
Being financially literate means that you have a good grasp on your finances and have what are considered positive financial habits. Maybe you contribute to your retirement savings accounts regularly, keep an emergency savings fund on hand and work hard to pay down debt because you understand the consequences of accruing interest. On the other hand, there are some common […]
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Live Alone? Here’s 5 Tips to Manage Your Costs
By Childfree Wealth | Oct 27, 2022
The Childfree life certainly comes with many advantages. One of the biggest for me personally is the ability to live in a way that benefits me, without regard for children’s needs. If I had kids, I would have to consider not only the physical location of where I live (I hear that school districts are a thing […]
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A Portrait of Fear – Childfree Wealth
By Jay Zigmont | Oct 25, 2022
Cathryn 37, Female, Single, New Jersey Bachelor’s in Creative Writing This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Cathryn is an artist and a musician. She has her own art business doing tissue paper collages to create images for children’s rooms […]
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Childfree Wealth’s Mission, Vision, & Core Beliefs
By Jay Zigmont | Oct 24, 2022
Mission, vision, and core beliefs matter. At Childfree Wealth®, we use these to guide our life and financial planning practices. Mission Empowering the childfree community to plan an amazing life. Vision We inspire childfree people to define and pursue their greatest impact. Core Beliefs Our promise to clients We plan for life first, then finances […]
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Charitable Giving for Childfree People
By Childfree Wealth | Oct 24, 2022
Without obvious heirs, Childfree people have decisions to make regarding their estate plan or what happens to their money when they pass away. It’s common to see some of the leftover money go to family like siblings or nieces and nephews, but what’s as common is making an impact or establishing a legacy. Childfree people make […]
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