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Childfree Life by Design — 221 episodes
Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney: Protecting Your Choices as a Solo Ager | Bri Conn, CFP® & Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW
The Myth of the Maternal Instinct | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Dr. Amy Blackstone
Disability Insurance and Protecting Your Paycheck | Bri Conn, CFP® & Scott Barnes, CFP®, TPCP®, CLTC
Where to Find Your Community as a Childfree Adult | Maddy Roche with Kari Cardinale, Florence Wlodarski, Charlie & Ali Higgins
Finding Friendship and Community as a Childfree Adult | Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW, Maddy Roche, Bri Conn, CFP® & Alli Gage
Building a Small Business as a Childfree Entrepreneur | Bri Conn, CFP® with Jena Gribble & Huzefa Kapadia
What Women Need to Know About Money and Starting a Business | Bri Conn, CFP® & Ilaria Rawlins
Solo Aging for Childfree Adults: How to Plan Before You Need To | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Carol Marak
Small Business 101: Starting an AI-Proof Business After 50 | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Alli Gage
Dementia-Proofing Your Future | Bri Conn, CFP®, Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW & Jennifer Crowley
LGBTQ+ Solo Aging: What Childfree Adults Need to Know | Maddy Roche & Sherrill Wayland
Business Growth Without the Burnout | Bri Conn CFP® & Nikolai Blinow
AI and the Future of Work: How Childfree Adults Can Prepare | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®
Renting, Buying and Vacation Homes | Dr. Jay Zigmont CFP® & Fiona Waller, MSW, LCSW, CFP®
What Longevity Science Means for Childfree Adults | Dr. Jay Zigmont CFP® & Joshua Herring
What No One Tells You About Rental Properties | Bri Conn CFP® & Justin Brown-Woods
You Hit Your Financial Goals. Now What? | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Dr. Bill Yount
Preparing for Major Life Events | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Bri Conn, CFP®
Life Can Change on a Dime | Bri Conn CFP®, Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Maddy Roche
Planning the Life You Actually Have | Bri Conn CFP® & Hillary
Finding Your True Calling When Society Has Other Plans | Bri Conn, CFP® & Sister Monica Claire
Women and Credit: The History That Still Shapes Your Finances | Bri Conn, CFP® & Grace L. Williams
Money, Independence & the Childfree Woman | Maddy Roche & Bri Conn, CFP®
Designing Your End of Life | Maddy Roche & Zeena Regis, MDiv
Planning Without Next of Kin | Maddy Roche & Chris Dale, CFP®, CeFT®
The Importance of Care Plans | Maddy Roche & Bri Conn, CFP®
Building Childfree Trust® - Partnership with Welon Trust | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, John Steiner, CFA®, & Robert Allan, CFP®, CFA®, CPA
Protecting Your Pets: Emergency Planning & Long-Term Care | Bri Conn, CFP® & Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®
Childfree Trust®: Who Makes Decisions When You Can't? | Maddy Roche & Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®
Special Episode 20: CES 2026 | Behind the Scenes of the World's Biggest Tech Show
Legacy Without Lineage: Leadership Lessons from NASCAR | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Drew Blickensderfer
Building Your Bench | Maddy Roche & Bri Conn, CFP®
Reimagining Wealth with Carl Richards, CFP® & Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®
Building Financial Habits | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, and Fiona Waller, MSW, LCSW, CFP®
Welcome to Childfree Life by Design | Dr. Jay Zigmont & Bri Conn
A Fond Farewell and the Evolution to Childfree Life by Design, Ep 171
My Mother's Money with Beth Pinsker, CFP®, Ep 168
The "Die With Zero" Dilemma: Can Don Learn to Spend?, Ep 167
Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement with Cody Garrett, CFP®, Ep 166
Navigating Your "Enough" in Retirement with Claudia, Ep 165
Childfree Retirement Planning, Ep 164
Retire Often? How Mini-Retirements Can Supercharge Your Life & Career with Jillian Johnsrud, Ep 163
Navigating Your "Second Half of Life": FIRE vs. FILE and Accessing Your Money Early, Ep 162
End-of-Year Checklist 2025: Tax Moves, RMDs & Childfree Strategies That Matter, Ep. 161
Expat and Digital Nomad Stories: Tales of Life Abroad with Maggie & Sibu, Ep 160
Ditching the "Standard Life Script" and Building Their Childfree Dream, Ep 159
Thinking of Moving Abroad? Expat Life, Finances, and Exit Plans, Ep. 158
Giving with a "Warm Hand": Alison Patterson on Intentional Philanthropy, Ep 157
The Scariest Thing I've Ever Done: Behind the Scenes of a TEDx Talk, Ep 156
Unpacking Your Perks: Making the Most of Your Employee Benefits with Christy Smith, Ep 155
The $14 Million "Problem": Jennifer's Journey to a Joyful, Work-Optional Life, Ep 154
The Hidden Costs of Passion: How It Can Lead to Burnout and What to Do About It with Jennifer Gray, Ep 153
I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 3: The How, Ep 152
Quitting Amazon: Stephanie Ramos’ Inspiring Story on Designing a Life You Love, Ep 151
I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 2: The Why, Ep 150
REPLAY: I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 1, Ep 149
Luxury Aging: What Long-Term Care Looks Like When Money’s Not the Problem, Ep 148
Who Takes Care of You When You Can't? Long-Term Care Planning with Scott Barnes, CFP®, CLTC®, Ep. 147
Values, Not Just Profits: Rethinking ESG with Pete Krull, Ep. 146
Living Abroad: Andy & Libbi’s Journey to a Simpler, Happier Life in Europe, Ep. 145
Celebrating the Curious Life: Childfree Living, Community, and Conversations That Matter with Emily Paulsen, Ep 144
Childfree, Retired (Almost), and Figuring It Out: Travel, Money, and Boundaries with Robert and Pamela, Ep. 143
Managing Money as a Couple: Yours, Mine, Ours, or Something Else Entirely? Ep 142
Meet the People Powering Childfree Wealth®, Ep. 141
Caregiving Basics: Talking Boundaries and Family with Drs. Julia Mayer and Barry Jacobs, Ep. 140
Who's Looking Out for You? Elder Abuse, End-of-Life Planning, and Protecting Your Future, Ep. 139
Who Handles It All When You're Gone? Death, Legacy, and Planning for a Solo Life with Marni Blank, Ep. 138
Planning for Parents: What Happens When You Inherit the Responsibility, Ep 137
Planning for Parents: What If Your Parents Run Out of Money? Ep 136
Andy and Libbi Planning Session 4: France, FIRE, and the Big What If, Ep 135
Life Insurance Without Kids: Protection or Overkill? Ep 134
Creating Real Connections: Building a Childfree Community with Florence Wlodarski, Ep 133
From Learning To Action: When Dr. Jay and Bri Are the Voices in Your Head, Ep. 132
Planning Session 3: Job Offers, Global Moves, and Financial Flexibility: Andy & Libbi’s Big Decision, Ep 131
Living the Golden Life: Solo Aging Strategies with Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, Ep 130
Putting the Cart Before the Horse: Why Your Emergency Fund Should Come Before Investing, Ep 129
Retirement Redefined: Planning for a Fulfilling Future, Ep 128
Andy and Libbi Planning Session 2: Retiring Early, Living Abroad, and Investing Smarter, Ep 127
Unraveling Your Money Story: Healing Financial Trauma with Shannah Game, Ep 126
Breaking Free from Your Money Mindset: How Upbringing Shapes Your Financial Future, Ep 125
Childfree Wealth® Checkup: Planning for Early Retirement with Ann, Ep 124
Childfree Financial Planning: Building a Life You Love Today (and Tomorrow), Ep 123
Buy What You Love Without Going Broke with Jill Sirianni, Ep 122
Andy and Libbi Planning Session 1: From Debt to Dreams & Early Retirement, Ep 121
Finding Purpose Beyond Financial Independence with Doc G, Ep 120
Life First, Then Finances. Here’s Why… Ep 119
New Year, New You: Reflect, Plan, Thrive, Ep 118
Special Episode 19: Avoiding Financial Pitfalls in the 'Boring Middle' Phase
Special Episode 18: Healthcare, Medicare, and Retirement for the Childfree
Special Episode 17: Rethinking the 4% Rule: Financial Independence Without Dependents
Behind the Pages: Writing "The Childfree Guide to Life and Money", Ep 117
Special Episode 16: Turning Passion Into Profit: Business Advice for the Childfree
Special Episode 15: Buy or Rent? A Childfree Perspective
Special Episode 14: The Tax-Saving Secrets Every Childfree Person Should Know
Money Goals, FIRE Dreams, and Screenless Sundays with Bernadette Joy, Ep 116
Special Episode 13: Wind Down Your Wealth
Never Too Late: Bill Yount’s Financial Comeback Ep. 115
Shannon and Mike Financial Planning Session 6: Wrapping up with Goals, Growth, and Gratitude Ep 114
Special Episode 12: Planning for Parents
Mastering the Money Mindset: Insights from Dr. Brad Klontz on Wealth and Financial Psychology Ep. 113
Special Episode 11: Estate Strategies for Those Without Heirs
Insights from XYPN & FinCon: Shaping the Future of Childfree Finance Ep. 112
Special Episode 10: Insurance Essentials for the Childfree
Holiday Conversations: Navigating Family Gatherings when you’re Childfree Ep. 111
Special Episode 9: Investing Simplified
Party of One: Embracing Singlehood and Redefining Success with Meghan Keane Ep. 110
Special Episode 8: Pay off Your Debt
Special Episode 7: Getting Your Finances in Order
Shannon and Mike Planning Session 5: Family Care Game Plan Ep. 109
Special Episode 6: Redefining Legacy
Shannon and Mike Planning Session 4: The Boring Middle
Special Episode 5: Financial Planning as a Group
Special Episode 4: Financial Planning as a Couple
Special Episode 3: Financial Planning as a Soloist
The Solo Spouse: Why Both Partners Need to Understand Your Financial Situation Ep. 107
Special Episode 2: Crafting a Life That's Truly Yours
Shannon and Mike Planning Session 3: From Pets to Power of Attorneys Ep. 106
Special Episode 1: Are Childfree People Weird?
Year-End Financial Fixes: Essential Moves Before the New Year Ep. 105
Shannon and Mike Planning Session 2: Big Goals and Big Moves, Episode 104
Unlock Your Best Benefits: Open Enrollment Essentials
Shannon and Mike Planning Session 1: Life Plans and Financial Freedom
What does a CFP® Professional learn? Pt. 6 Estate Planning
Episode 100! Where Are We Now
Exploring Freedom & Fulfillment of a Childfree Lifestyle with Doc G
Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 6: Next Steps and Considerations for their Aging Parents’ Needs
DINK Math with Erika & Kristen from DINKY
Celebrating International Childfree Day
Childfree People by the Numbers with Rachel Minkin
Retirement Planning: What does a CFP® Professional Learn? Pt. 5
Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 5: Turning Sweet Ideas into Epic Adventures
Charlie Dice - Life Beyond Infertility
Caregiving Expert Advice with Danielle Miura
Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 4: Financial & Health Preparedness
Exploring Financial Independence and Lifestyle Design with Jess from The Fioneers
What does a CFP® professional learn? Pt. 4 Taxes
Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending (Book Club)
Finding the Magic of Joy with Maria Hill
Dr. Jay's Talk at the Childless Collective Summit
Healthy Love & Money with Ed Coambs
What does a CFP® professional learn? Pt. 3 Investments
Legacy Beyond Offspring with CaTyra Polland
Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 3
Your Money or Your Life (Book Club)
Changes at Childfree Wealth®
Head Trash - Stop Standing In Your Own Way
What does a CFP® professional learn? Pt. 2 Insurance
Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 2
Profit First (Book Club)
Childfree Expert Laura Carroll
Planning for Parents
Dying Kindness with Cianna
Long Term Care Insurance with Jill McNeill
Childfree Estate Planning
Researching the Childfree Community with Drs. Jennifer Watling Neal & Zachary Neal
Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 1
The Gap and the Gain (Book Club)
Untangling Self-Worth with Sheri Johnson
The Boring Middle
25% of People May Be Getting Bad Financial Advice (FinCon Talk)
Book Club: Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner?
DINK Math with Erika & Kristen from DINKY
Childfree Midlife Crisis
Flashing Red Lights
Things DIYers Forget
Start 2024 Off Right
Bri is a Childfree Wealth Specialist
Get Good with Money (Book Club)
Bri Is Not My Wife
Forced Adulting
Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers (Book Club)
Mental Health & Money with Lindsay from Mind Money Balance
Meeting in Person, FinCon, & Celebrating 50 Episodes
What does a CFP® professional learn? Part 1
Life Done Differently with Lisa Jansen
The Psychology of Money (Book Club)
Unpacking Money Guilt
Go Global with Sibu
Investment Fees - Do You Know What You're Paying?
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing (Book Club)
I'll Make You Quit Your Job
Advocating for the Childfree Community with Tiffany J Marie
Environmental, Social, Governance: ESGs Explained
Think and Grow Rich (Book Club)
How Investing Impacts Your Financial Plan
Where to Hold Investments
8 No-Baby Steps
International Childfree Day with LeNora Faye & Cody Hetzel
The Simple Path to Wealth (Book Club)
The Gardener & the Rose with Heather & Scott
Invest in What You Understand
Investing 101
Die With Zero (Book Club)
Let's Talk Pride with Ashley Maready
The Soloist Life with Ashley Maready
Anna & Grant Planning Session #6
Student Loan Update
Anna & Grant Planning Session #5
Planning for Long Term Care
Anna & Grant Planning Session #4
Achieving Financial Independence
Anna & Grant Planning Session #3
Breaking Free from the 9-5: FIRE vs. FILE
Anna & Grant Planning Session #2
Exploring the Differences Between Financial Independence and Retirement
Anna & Grant Planning Series #1
Unlearning the Standard Life Plan with Katy Seppi
Childfree vs. Childless with Katy Seppi
Silicon Valley Bank & Protecting Your Money
Meet the New Co-Host
Rosie's Childfree Story
Being Childfree at Work
Are Childfree People Selfish?
Side Gigs
How to Choose a Financial Planner
Risk & Reward
Singles, Couples, Groups
Childfree Basic Retirement Planning
Basic Childfree Financial Planning
Roe V. Wade
Our Childfree Stories