Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is a podcast for people who are Childfree or permanently childless and thinking seriously about money, legacy, and what comes next. It tackles financial planning, estate planning, and life decisions for adults building a future without children and without a default script to follow.
Hosted by experts in financial and life planning, the show cuts through outdated assumptions about family, retirement, and aging. Conversations focus on utilizing wealth, solo aging, long-term care, relationships, and how to plan with clarity when you don’t have kids.
This isn’t about justifying your choices or debating labels. It’s about practical guidance for planning life without children making smart financial decisions, defining legacy on your own terms, and building support systems that actually work.
If you’re Childfree, childless, or planning without kids and want thoughtful, trusted education, this is where those conversations happen.
Disclosure: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your professional advisors before implementing any ideas discussed. For full disclosures, visit Childfreewealth.com.
Childfree Life by Design
Managing Money as a Couple: Yours, Mine, Ours, or Something Else Entirely? Ep 142
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How should couples manage money when marriage isn’t a given and independence still matters?
In this episode, Dr. Jay and Bri break down what it really means to combine (or not combine) finances as a couple, especially when you’re Childfree. Whether you’re all in on joint accounts or prefer a roommate-style setup, they cover the legal, emotional, and financial conversations that actually make it work. From disability and debt to fruit dresses and prenups, this episode tackles the nuances of doing life and money together, your way.
We'll cover:
- (00:00) Navigating Finances as a Couple
- (02:49) Understanding Marriage and Finances
- (06:05) The Importance of Financial Planning Together
- (09:09) Exploring Different Financial Structures
- (11:57) Weekly Financial Check-ins
- (14:45) Managing Separate Finances
- (17:54) Creating Joint Goals and Agreements
- (20:54) Finding Fairness in Contributions
- (24:06) The Role of Documentation in Financial Planning
- (27:13) Final Thoughts on Financial Structures
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Join the Childfree Trust Waitlist: https://childfreelegacy.com
- Schedule your Childfree Wealth Checkup: https://childfreewealth.com/schedule-a-checkup/
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