Buying a home is typically the largest purchase you will make. Mistakes in this area can cost you... BIG. Trust us, we know.

Tune in as we share our mishaps, regrets, and frustration with real estate. Sometimes we got it right and sometimes we got it all wrong.

Have you been there too?

Do you have a hard time saving money? Sometimes it is hard to find ways to save and keep it tucked away.

For our inaugural guest podcast, we have invited Ryan Armstrong, President and Co-Founder of Guac to chat with us about an amazing new way to save.

During this episode, you get all the details about how this FREE app works and the benefits of using it as you work to achieve your financial goals.

We went to our 1st EconoMe Conference! This is where enthusiasts of the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement come to learn, make friends, and get inspired.

Nearly 500 people who desire a new American Dream on their own terms sat in sessions or workshops and gained new "fire" for their version of how to live life.

Listen in... this might be a conference you want to attend for motivation on your next financial steps.

Have you been told lies about what marriage really requires? Yep, we all have. Blindly following the advice or idealistic view from someone else's eyes isn't setting a good foundation for truth or success in marriage.

This week we discuss the lies we once believed and shed light on healthier ways to view that topic.

People define rich, wealthy, and millionaire differently. But if you can't identify the target you won't know if you've reached it right?

Tune in as Chris and Ericka shine a light on these terms and give perspective and how to view them objectively. Then you get to decide what level of wealth you are striving for.

Luxury and name brands matter to some people. But, this can be a hurdle to accomplishing your long-term financial goals. In this episode, we talk about what really matters most.

This was one of the most popular topics from our interview with Anthony O'Neal on the Table. Listeners couldn't believe what Ericka said. We recap and dive deeper into the conversation.

Getting out of debt can take time. No one wants it to take longer than necessary to get free, but life gets in the way.

The Young's journey included detours, pitstops, emergencies, and of course children. These things can change when you accomplish your goals. Do Chris and Ericka have any regrets? Find out by listening in.

The power struggle for control can derail progress with your money. In any relationship, there could be a challenge trying to understand roles and responsibilities. But if that turns into a tug of war for power problems can ensue.

This week's episode dives into this critical pieces to your financial success including boundary setting. Don't allow the quest for power to impact your relationship negatively.

Sometimes we can confuse needs and wants. Our desires can be so strong that we mislabel them a need and the budget gets out of control. Depending on where you are on your financial journey the needs and wants could change.

Listen to hear what Chris and Ericka think about the must-haves in a budget and how to still live a full life without deprivation.

Sometimes we can confuse needs and wants. Our desires can be so strong that we mislabel them a need and the budget gets out of control. Depending on where you are on your financial journey the needs and wants could change.

Listen to hear what Chris and Ericka think about the must-haves in a budget and how to still live a full life without deprivation.

Emergencies happen at the most inconvenient times. What do you do when you need to make an important decision but emotions are high, viewpoints differ, and you don't want to part with your hard earned cash?

Listen in as Chris and Ericka discuss a recent emergency. Ericka didn't want to engage in any money conversations! What did they do?

Wealth building can feel like a daunting task.  Retirement seems like so far away that planning can be put off.  But, if you aren't consistent you'll never get there.

Chris and Ericka share tips on how to set your big picture goal, continue on the right path, and what to do when you get off track.

There's also a bit of inspiration to motivate you to action.  Listen all the way to the end!

Do you have a hard time figuring out where to begin a healthy money conversation with your partner? It is common for these money talks to turn into money fights. It doesn’t have to be this way though. Learn some tips on how to have productive, effective, and healthy conversations about money.

We are also celebrating the 6-year anniversary of Ericka’s book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have. Get the inside scoop on how it came to be.

Tune in as Chris and Ericka share their upbringing and how it shaped them into who they are today.

Shout out to all the single parents holding it down! It is no secret that finances in a single-parent household are tight. Everyone's upbringing has its own challenges. Therefore, when you start having money conversations with your partner reflect on your past before you talk about the actual numbers. Your money past is a critical piece of your money story.

Tune in as Chris and Ericka share their upbringing and how it shaped them into who they are today.

Shout out to all the single parents holding it down! It is no secret that finances in a single-parent household are tight. Everyone's upbringing has its own challenges. Therefore, when you start having money conversations with your partner reflect on your past before you talk about the actual numbers. Your money past is a critical piece of your money story.

Chris and Ericka tell the story about why they were motivated to get out of debt and the process they went through. It can be easy to look at your finances and say, “How did we end up here?" Hear how Chris made a pivotal move to get us both headed in the right direction.

Were you told to go to college and you will be able to get a job and life would be easier? Somebody definitely told us that! Listen in to hear how Chris and Ericka initially took traditional paths and careers but found there was something else in store for them. Their paths shifted a few times during college and after.

Hear the story of how Chris and Ericka met. This is where it all began and started their journey together. They were all in!

Listen to learn about how they handled their 1st money conversation. That was uncomfortable! Enter our world of counseling, credit reports, and other early life realizations.

Ericka is a passionate financial coach of 18 years and loves to see couples win with their money. Chris has worked in Corporate America for years, and together they have been determined to change their family tree. It's time to see other families do the same. This is just the beginning and we intend to share our life, marriage, and money experiences every week. Listen out for those "Mindset moments" in this episode.