While it may seem doctors have it easy with their healthy incomes, the reality is much more down to earth as many are also dealing with massive amounts of debt. Learn how to balance dumping debt, saving, and having some fun now! 

Financial Residency with Allison and Curtis 

A few years ago when we were like trying to dig out of debt I thought they would be so much easier if we had a healthy income. And yes having a certain amount does make a big difference but that's only part of the equation.

That's why I bought Ryan here to co-host. He's not only familiar with the technical stuff as a financial planner over at Physician Wealth Services, he has practical knowledge and real-life experience as a husband to a physician. 

Today he's talking to Dr. Allison Webster, an ER physician, and her husband Curtis, creator of Dads Married to Doctors. They're going to discuss:

• the financial challenges (and massive amounts of debt) that come with becoming a physician
• working through their difference when it comes to handling money
• whether or not you can retire when you're dealing with a massive amount of debt

Hope you enjoy! 

Resources to Dump Debt and Save Together

Want to make talking about money less stressful? Are you ready to tackle that massive amount of debt? Here are some resources to make it easier to stay on top of your money! 

• How to Define Your Financial Priorities Together: Ryan shares how he helps his clients get onthe same page with their finances
• Financial Residency: Ryan's excellent podcast 
• Money Tracking and Budgets: Personal Capital, Mint, and Tiller are fantastic options
• Qapital: Free tool that makes saving automatic and fun
• How to Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster: Kevin shares how he paid Off $87,000 in 2 1/2 years

Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course

Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course.

Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you:

• Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE
• Automate your money
• Pay off your debt faster
  Plus more!

You can get lifetime access here. 

Music Credit

Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

The Debt Free Story Behind Popcorn Finance

One of the first things I ask when you join the community is to share what goal you're tackling. By far, the two biggest goals are dumping debt and having some savings for emergencies.

And that makes sense, seeing as the average household that has credit card debt, has a balance of just under $16,000. The average American under 35 has about $1500 in savings.

That can be a real burden on a marriage. But you two can get out of your financial rut and start making real progress.

My buddy Chris, creator and host of Popcorn Finance is on the show to share his story.

We get into:

• how Chris and his wife 'K' got into debt
• the system they use to budget and knock out their debts
• what's his favorite money app

Hope you enjoy!

Resources to Get on the Same Page with Your Finances

Want to make talking about money less stressful? Here are some fantastic resources to motivate and nudge you to debt freedom faster!

• What’s Your One Page Financial Plan?
• Our $27,000 Debt Story
• How to Successfully Budget as a Couple
• 2018 Listener Goals on Popcorn Finance

Handy Tools to Save More Money

Here are a few of my favorite tools that make saving money much easier!

• Money Tracking and Budgets: Personal Capital, Mint, and Tiller are fantastic options
• Qapital: Free tool that makes saving automatic and fun
• iBotta: Redeem cash while shopping
• Camel, Camel, Camel: Free Amazon price tracker
• Honey: Free browser extension that searches for coupon codes for you during check out
• Paribus: Checks for price drops and works to get you a refund

Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course

Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course.

Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you:

• Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE
• Automate your money
• Pay off your debt faster
  Plus more!

You can get lifetime access here. 

Music Credit

Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

Does your food bill blow your budget? Today you'll learn how to master meal planning to save you a ton of time and money! 

How to Save with Meal Planning

One of the biggest bills couples have - especially busy ones - is their food.

Between eating out and buying food for the family, there doesn't seem to be enough money to cover everything. 

We discussed saving money when eating out a few episodes ago. Now we're looking at the other side -mastering your groceries and meals at home.

I asked my buddy Jen Smith to come on board. She's the creator of Saving with Spunk and the author of the new book Meal Planning on a Budget.

In this episode we discuss:

• how meal planning doesn't mean leftover every night
• the magic of slow cookers
• how seasonal and sales eating is lower your bills and be better health wise

Hope you enjoy!

Resources to Save Money While Eating Well

Want to cut your spending on food without sacrificing quality? Here are some resources to check out.

• Grocery Price Books: Slash Your Food Bill and Save Time!
• Easy and Smart Ways to Eat Well and Cut Your Food Bill
• Kill your $1,000 Grocery Bill
• Frugal Friends Podcast 

Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course

Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course.

Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you:

• Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE
• Automate your money
• Pay off your debt faster
  Plus more!

You can get lifetime access here. 

Music Credit

Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.

Do you two have several dreams you want to achieve, but not making any real progress? Today I'll share how you can save for your big goals together! 

How to Save for Your Biggest Goals

Today we're going to tackle the three biggest hurdles to saving and achieving your goals:

• Getting your spouse on board with saving
• Getting on the same page with your goals
• Finding money to save

Hope you enjoy!

Resources to Define Your Priorities and Big Goals

Whether it’s a joint or personal goal, there are handy resources available to help you two achieve your dreams.

• 20 Ways to Have Fun This Summer and Still Save a Ton of Money
• How Our Financial Goals Followed Our Family
• What’s Your One Page Financial Plan?

Handy Tools to Save More Money

Here are a few of my favorite tools that make saving money much easier!

• Money Tracking and Budgets: Personal Capital, Mint, and Tiller are fantastic options
• Qapital: Free tool that makes saving automatic and fun
• iBotta: Redeem cash while shopping
• Camel, Camel, Camel: Free Amazon price tracker
• Honey: Free browser extension that searches for coupon codes for you during check out
• Paribus: Checks for price drops and works to get you a refund

Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course

Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course.

Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you:

• Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE
• Automate your money
• Pay off your debt faster
  Plus more!

You can get lifetime access here. 

Music Credit

Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by Gentle Regime. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from Music for Makers in this episode.