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Childfree Wealth®

Childfree Wealth® means having the time, money, and freedom to achieve your goals and dreams. Being Childfree or permanently childless does not automatically make you 'rich' but it does give you more flexibility in where you invest your time and resources. Join Bri Conn, CFP®, & Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, for discussions on life and personal finance that reflect the unique needs of those who are Childfree or permanently childless.

DISCLOSURE: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisors before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.  For more information and disclosures, visit https://childfreewealth.com

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
172
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Unpacking Your Perks: Making the Most of Your Employee Benefits with Christy Smith, Ep 155

Unpacking Your Perks: Making the Most of Your Employee Benefits with Christy Smith, Ep 155

Ever feel like your employee benefits package is a mystery? You're not alone! In this episode, Bri sits down with benefits expert Christy Smith from The Horton Group, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, to de…

00:32:41  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
The $14 Million

The $14 Million "Problem": Jennifer's Journey to a Joyful, Work-Optional Life, Ep 154

Join us for a truly inspiring conversation with Jennifer, who's redefining retirement on her own terms! We dive deep into her desire to retire sooner rather than later, ideally without a mortgage sti…

00:48:57  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
The Hidden Costs of Passion: How It Can Lead to Burnout and What to Do About It with Jennifer Gray, Ep 153

The Hidden Costs of Passion: How It Can Lead to Burnout and What to Do About It with Jennifer Gray, Ep 153

Ever feel like your passion is actually… burning you out? This week, we're diving deep into the often-unseen downsides of passion-driven work with licensed mental health therapist and entrepreneurial…

00:45:27  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 3: The How, Ep 152

I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 3: The How, Ep 152

Ever dreamed of quitting your job but wondered, "How the heck do I actually do it?" This episode is for you! In the final episode of our “I’ll Make You Quit Your Job” series, we’re diving deep into t…

00:29:54  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Quitting Amazon: Stephanie Ramos’ Inspiring Story on Designing a Life You Love, Ep 151

Quitting Amazon: Stephanie Ramos’ Inspiring Story on Designing a Life You Love, Ep 151

Ever wondered what it's like to quit a big tech job without a Plan B and actually thrive? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Stephanie Ramos, who went from "LinkedIn famous" to living her bes…

00:34:18  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 2: The Why, Ep 150

I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 2: The Why, Ep 150

What if the biggest thing standing between you and a better life… is your job?

In this episode, Bri and Dr. Jay get real about why so many Childfree people stay in jobs they hate—and what it would tak…

00:27:37  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
REPLAY: I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 1, Ep 149

REPLAY: I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 1, Ep 149

What happens when your financial planner keeps telling clients to quit their jobs? Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® and Bri Conn, CFP® unpack the now-infamous tagline: "I'll Make You Quit Your Job." From sabbat…

00:22:16  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Luxury Aging: What Long-Term Care Looks Like When Money’s Not the Problem, Ep 148

Luxury Aging: What Long-Term Care Looks Like When Money’s Not the Problem, Ep 148

What if aging didn’t have to feel like a downgrade?

In this episode, Jay and Bri explore what long-term care can look like when you’ve got the financial resources to design it your way. From high-end …

00:30:05  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Who Takes Care of You When You Can't?  Long-Term Care Planning with Scott Barnes, CFP®, CLTC®, Ep. 147

Who Takes Care of You When You Can't? Long-Term Care Planning with Scott Barnes, CFP®, CLTC®, Ep. 147

Long-term care is one of the most complicated and overlooked parts of financial planning, especially when you're Childfree. Without kids to step in, who actually takes care of you when you can’t? In …

00:31:35  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Values, Not Just Profits: Rethinking ESG with Pete Krull, Ep. 146

Values, Not Just Profits: Rethinking ESG with Pete Krull, Ep. 146

In this episode,  Dr. Jay sits down with Pete Krull, a pioneer in sustainable investing, to unpack what it really means to align your money with your values. They explore how ESG has become politiciz…

00:29:04  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Living Abroad: Andy & Libbi’s Journey to a Simpler, Happier Life in Europe, Ep. 145

Living Abroad: Andy & Libbi’s Journey to a Simpler, Happier Life in Europe, Ep. 145

What does it really take to leave everything behind and start a new life abroad?

In this episode, Dr. Jay reconnects with Andy and Libbi to talk about their move from Hawaii to the French countryside—…

00:32:05  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Celebrating the Curious Life: Childfree Living, Community, and Conversations That Matter with Emily Paulsen, Ep 144

Celebrating the Curious Life: Childfree Living, Community, and Conversations That Matter with Emily Paulsen, Ep 144

What if the life you're living was always enough, no kids required, no apologies necessary?

In this episode, Bri sits down with Emily Paulsen, the founder of Curious Life of a Childfree Woman, to expl…

00:41:30  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Childfree, Retired (Almost), and Figuring It Out: Travel, Money, and Boundaries with Robert and Pamela, Ep. 143

Childfree, Retired (Almost), and Figuring It Out: Travel, Money, and Boundaries with Robert and Pamela, Ep. 143

How do you plan your finances when there’s no one but the two of you to consider? For Childfree couples, that question changes everything. It shapes how much is enough, and what role family plays in …

00:57:11  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Managing Money as a Couple: Yours, Mine, Ours, or Something Else Entirely? Ep 142

Managing Money as a Couple: Yours, Mine, Ours, or Something Else Entirely? Ep 142

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 c…

00:30:05  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Meet the People Powering Childfree Wealth®, Ep. 141

Meet the People Powering Childfree Wealth®, Ep. 141

You hear from Bri and Dr. Jay all the time. But who else is behind the scenes helping make Childfree Wealth® what it is?

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and introducing you to Fiona Wa…

00:42:08  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
Caregiving Basics: Talking Boundaries and Family with Drs. Julia Mayer and Barry Jacobs, Ep. 140

Caregiving Basics: Talking Boundaries and Family with Drs. Julia Mayer and Barry Jacobs, Ep. 140

In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with Drs. Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer — co-authors of The AARP Caregiver Answer Book — about what it really takes to be a caregiver, why setting boundaries matters, an…

00:29:09  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Who's Looking Out for You? Elder Abuse, End-of-Life Planning, and Protecting Your Future, Ep. 139

Who's Looking Out for You? Elder Abuse, End-of-Life Planning, and Protecting Your Future, Ep. 139

Elder abuse is more common than you think. And if you’re Childfree or aging solo, you might be more vulnerable to it unless you have a plan in place.

In this episode, Dr. Jay and Bri talk through the …

00:32:05  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Who Handles It All When You're Gone? Death, Legacy, and Planning for a Solo Life with Marni Blank, Ep. 138

Who Handles It All When You're Gone? Death, Legacy, and Planning for a Solo Life with Marni Blank, Ep. 138

Let’s be real. Death isn’t optional. But having a plan? That part is up to you.

In this episode, Dr. Jay sits down with Marni Blank, end-of-life doula and founder of Begin with the End, to unpack what…

00:31:06  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Planning for Parents: What Happens When You Inherit the Responsibility, Ep 137

Planning for Parents: What Happens When You Inherit the Responsibility, Ep 137

Having parents with money doesn’t mean planning is easier—just different.

In this episode, Dr. Jay and Bri explore what it really means to be the childfree adult expected to step in when your wealthy …

00:34:13  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Planning for Parents: What If Your Parents Run Out of Money? Ep 136

Planning for Parents: What If Your Parents Run Out of Money? Ep 136

Planning for aging parents is hard. It’s even harder when there’s no financial safety net.

In this episode, Dr. Jay and Bri walk through the real-life challenges of supporting parents who may not have…

00:33:41  |   Wed 07 May 2025
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