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Part 1 - Are We Weird?

• Video - Introduction to The Childfree Guide to Life and Money, by Dr. Jay
• Report - The Experiences of U.S. Adults Who Don't Have Children
• Article - How Much Money Do You Really Save by Not Having Kids?
• Article - Childfree Financial Planning Differences
• Article - 6 Things You Should Never Say To Someone Without Kids (But People Do Anyway)
• Article - The rewards financial advisors find working with niche clients
• Article - Not having children 'breaks' traditional financial planning, says CFP—8 money rules for childfree people
• Article - 4 ways childfree people should plan differently with their money, according an an expert who knows
• Article - Does no kids equal more work and less time off?
• Blog Post - 7 Ways Childfree Financial Planning Is Different
• Blog Post - Report - Being Childfree May Not Make You Rich, but It May Make You Happy
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 41, Advocating for the Childfree Community with Tiffany J. Marie
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 74, Childfree Expert Laura Carroll
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 95, Childfree People by the Numbers with Rachel Minkin
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 15, Childfree vs. Childless with Katy Seppi
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 85, Dr. Jay's Talk at the Childless Collective Summit
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Finding Purpose Beyond Financial Independence with Doc G
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 86, Finding the Magic of Joy with Maria Hill
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 45, Go Global with Sibu
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 29, Let's Talk Pride with Ashley Maready
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 48, Life Done Differently with Lisa Jansen
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 69, Researching the Childfree Community
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 66, Untangling Self-Worth with Sheri Johnson
• Video - How does being Childfree impact my finances?

Part 2 - Choosing a Life Plan That Is Yours: Goal Setting

• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 16, Unlearning the Standard Life Plan with Katy Seppi
• Video - How do I set goals for my finances?

Part 3 - Choosing a Life Plan That Is Yours: Changing Careers & Going Back to School

• Article - 4 Steps To Take Before Deciding If Grad School Is Financially Worth It
• Article - Worried About Layoffs? Here's How To Prep Your Finances Just In Case, According to Experts
• Article - Hate Your Job? Here's A 7-Step Exit Strategy
• Article - 4 Reasons You Should Consider Taking a Sabbatical Before Retiring for Good
• Blog Post - The Sabbatical – A Tool to Recenter and Find Yourself
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 42, I'll Make You Quit Your Job
• ModernStates.org - test out of college classes
• Video - I want to go back to school, where do I start?
• Video - I want to make a career change, what should I worry about?
• Video - What does it mean to take a sabbatical from work?

Part 4 - Choosing a Life Plan That Is Yours: FILE and FIRE

• Article - 3 things a 36-year-old retiree wishes she'd done differently
• Article - Meet the FILE movement
• Blog Post - Choosing the FILE Lifestyle – Financial Independence, Live Early
• Blog Post - FILE vs FIRE – Finding What Is Right for You
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 20, Breaking Free from the 9-5: FIRE vs. FILE
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Exploring Financial Independence and Lifestyle Design with Jess from The Fioneers
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 18, Exploring the Differences Between Retirement & FI
• Video - What does FILE (Financial Independence, Live Early) mean?
• Video - What does FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) mean?

Part 5 - If You're a Soloist/Solo Ager

• Article - How much to save for retirement health care
• Article - 10 Ways Retirement Looks Different for Single Women
• Article - 5 Financial Planning Strategies For Singles
• Report - Home Alone: More Than A Quarter of All Households Have One Person
• Article - No Spouse, Partner or Kids? Solo Agers Don't Need to Go It Alone
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 52, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers (Book Club)
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 28, The Soloist Life with Ashley Maready
• Video - How are my finances different if I'm single?

Part 6 - Financial Planning as a Couple

• Article - Unlocking the DINK Life: Why Americans Are Choosing Dual Income, No Kids
• Article - Their Cheating Heart, Your Damaged Retirement Plan
• Article - How does the Childfree DINK lifestyle fare in old age? We answer your questions
• Article - Why Are More Couples Choosing the DINK Lifestyle?
• Article - Financial Tips for Never-Married Couples
• Article - 'DINK'—double income, no kids—couples say being child-free makes them richer and more successful, even if it means putting up with judgement
• Article - 36-year-old quit her job to write novels—how she and her husband are making it work on one salary
• Article - What's A DINK, And Are They Making More Money Than You?
• Article - Getting Married Later in Life? 10 Questions To Ask Your Partner About Their Finances First
• Podcast - Dual income, no kids: How much more fun are they having?
• Blog Post - From DINK to SINK: Updating Your Financial Plan Now That You're Single
• Blog Post - The Gardener and the Rose
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 33, Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 33: The Gardener & the Rose with Heather & Scott
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 97, DINK Math with Erika & Kristen from DINKY
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 61, DINK Math with Erika & Kristen from DINKY
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 84, Healthy Love & Money with Ed Coambs
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 65, Love & Money with Bri's Wife
• Video - How does the Gardener and the Rose approach work with couples?
• Video - The Gardener and Rose Approach for Childfree PhD Couples
• Video - I'm getting divorced, now what?
• Video - How are my finances different if I'm a couple but not married?
• Video - How are my finances different if I'm married?

Part 7 - Financial Planning as a Group

• Article - Avoid These 7 Financial Mistakes When Living With a Roommate
• Article - Gen Z: How To Talk About Money With Your Roommate
• Blog Post - How Does Your Financial Planning Change if You Are Single, in a Couple, or in a Group?
• Video - How are my finances different if I'm in a group?

Part 8 - Your Legacy

• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 72, Dying Kindness with Cianna
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 82, Legacy Beyond Offspring with CaTyra Polland

Part 9 - The Basics: Set a Strong Foundation

• Article - Create a Budget You Can Stick to in 2026
• Article - Budgeting basics: The 50-30-20 rule
• Article - Expert Advice for Shopping at Costco, Target, Walmart and Other Big-Name Stores
• Article - 4 Signs You Spend More Than You Thought
• Article - 1 Bad Habits That Hike Up Your Credit Card Bill
• Article - How to Make the Most Out of Living Paycheck to Paycheck
• Tool - EveryDollar
• Tool - Monarch Money
• Tool - You Need a Budget (YNAB)
• Video - Budget tips and tricks
• Video - How do I stick to my budget?
• Video - What is a budget?
• Video - What is the Money Management System?

Part 10 - No-Baby Step 1: Starter Emergency Fund

• Video - No-Baby Step 1: Starter emergency fund

Part 11 - No-Baby Step 2: Get Out of Debt

• Article - Many Americans struggle with debt. Social media doesn't help.
• Article - Credit-Card Companies Can Trick You Into Buying Too Much. Here's How.
• Article - 6 easy ways to raise your credit score
• Article - Why You Should Be Wary Of Student Loan Forgiveness Advice On TikTok
• Article - How to consolidate credit card debt: 6 best ways to do it
• Article - What Is a Credit Utilization Rate?
• Article - 5 Things to Know Before Filing for Medical Bankruptcy
• Article - Is It Ever Still a Good Idea To Mail in a Check To Pay a Bill?
• Article - 9 Fastest Ways To Pay Down Debt, According To Experts
• Blog Post - Debt Is Stealing From Your Future
• Blog Post - Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness
• Video - How do I get out of debt?
• Video - No Baby Step 2: Get out of debt
• Video - How do I negotiate debt?
• Video - How do I improve my credit?
• Video - Is there good and bad debt?
• Video - Video - Childfree Finance Chat: Episode 3 - Debt Management & The Paycheck Cycle

Part 12 - No-Baby Step 3: Build a Three-to-Six Month Emergency Fund

• Article - 5 Things That Happen When You Don't Have Emergency Savings
• Article - Nearly 1 in 5 Women Regret Not Building an Emergency Fund: How To Get Started With Yours
• Article - How Much Cash To Have Stashed at Home at All Times
• Video - No Baby Step 3: 3-6 month emergency fund
• Video - What is an emergency fund (and how much should I have in it)?

Part 13 - No-Baby Step 4: Save and Invest Toward Your Goals: Saving

• Article - How High of a Pay Raise You Need To Fight Inflation — And How To Ask For It
• Article - Here's what 8 financial planners say you should do with your money during inflation
• Article - Big Expenses Ruining Your Budget? Try a Sinking Fund.
• Article - What Is a High-Yield Checking Account?
• Article - 7 Fastest Ways To Save $20K, According To Experts
• Article - This Is the Ideal Number of Bank Accounts To Have, According to Experts
• Article - How To Rebuild Your Savings If You Spent It All on a Down Payment
• Article - Here are the best ways to protect your savings amid rising inflation
• Article - How to balance competing savings goals
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 14, Silicon Valley Bank & Protecting Your Money
• Resource - MaxMyInterest.com
• Video - How do I plan for big purchases?
• Video - What is a High Yield Savings Account?
• Video - How many accounts should I have?
• Video - No Baby Step 4: Save and Invest
• Video - What is a sinking fund?
• Video - What is inflation and how does it work?

Part 14 - No-Baby Step 4: Save and Invest Toward Your Goals: Investing

• Article - How To Adjust and Renew Your Portfolio
• Article - How much room is there for active management?
• Article - Expert Investing Tips: Where To Start When Buying Stocks for the First Time
• Article - How To Become Financially Independent, According to 3 Experts
• Article - 5 Investing Tips for Your 20s
• Article - ETFs vs. mutual funds: A comparison
• Article - What Is a Brokerage Account and How Do I Open One?
• Article - The Power of Compound Interest: Calculations and Examples
• Article - How Does the Stock Market Work?
• Article - What Are Bonds and How Do They Work?
• Article - Should You Have Multiple Brokerage Accounts?
• Blog Post - Investing 101
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 40, Environmental, Social, Governance: ESGs Explained
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 38, How Investing Impacts Your Financial Plan
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 32, Invest in What You Understand
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 31, Investing 101
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 44, Investment Fees - Do You Know What You're Paying?
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 43, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing (Book Club)
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 34, The Simple Path to Wealth (Book Club)
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 37, Where to Hold Investments
• Book - A Random Walk Down Wall Street
• Book - The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
• Book - The Simple Path to Wealth
• Video - How do I know if I'm taking too much risk?
• Video - How do I rebalance my accounts?
• Video - How do I know what to invest in?
• Video - How do I start saving and investing?
• Video - How does a 3 fund portfolio work?
• Video - What are bonds?
• Video - What is the difference between an ETF and a Mutual Fund?
• Video - What is a taxable investment account?
• Video - What about crypto or other alternative investments?
• Video - What are stocks?

Part 15 - No-Baby Step 4: Save and Invest Toward Your Goals: Retirement

• Article - How much money do you need to retire? Better consider these 8 often-overlooked things
• Article - Think retirement is out of reach? Here's what you need to know.
• Article - How to Handle Your 401(k) When You Leave A Job
• Article - 7 Ways Retirees Can Go Globe Trotting on a Fixed Income
• Article - I'm a Financial Advisor: Here's Why Your Advisor Needs To Ask You These 5 Uncomfortable Questions
• Article - Here's How To Catch Up on Your Retirement Savings If You're Falling Behind
• Article - Save the Date: Target-Date Funds Explained
• Article - 2 Retirement Planning Steps To Take in Your 50s
• Article - How Gen Z Differs From Boomers When It Comes To Retirement Planning
• Article - Have Less Than 10K in Retirement Savings? These Tips Can Help You Avoid a Crisis
• Article - An Overview of Annuities
• Article - What Is a Pension? How It Works, Taxation, and Types of Plans
• Article - 10 Retirement Planning Steps To Take in Your 40s
• Article - 3 Fund Portfolio: How To Save For Retirement With Just Three Investments
• Article - Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA
• Resource - MyStockOptions.com
• Video - How do I decide between a Roth and Traditional account?
• Video - How do Pensions work?
• Video - Should I roll over my 401k?
• Video - Should I do a Roth Conversion?
• Video - I have stock options from work, what should I do?
• Video - What is a target date fund?
• Video - What is a 401k or 403b?
• Video - What is an annuity?

Part 16 - No-Baby Step 5: Get Your Insurance Right: Healthcare

• Article - Understanding Copays, Coinsurance and Deductibles
• Article - Employee Benefits: How to Know What to Choose
• Article - How to Choose Health Insurance: Your Step-by-Step Guide
• Article - How To Decide Between an FSA and an HSA
• Video - How do I pick a health insurance plan?
• Video - No Baby Step 5: Insurance
• Video - What is an FSA or HSA
• Video - How does health insurance work?
• Video - Which employee benefits should I take?

Part 17 - No-Baby Step 5: Get Your Insurance Right: Property, Casualty, and Umbrella

• Article - What Is Umbrella Insurance, and How Does It Work?
• Article - Five Common Mistakes High-Net-Worth Clients Make
• Video - How does property and casualty insurance work on my house and car?

Part 18 - No-Baby Step 5: Get Your Insurance Right: Disability

• Blog Post - The Time to Plan for a Disability Is NOW
• Resource - Get a quote for disability insurance.
• Resource - How to apply for Social Security Disability benefits
• Video - Do I need disability insurance?
• Video - I'm disabled (or may be soon), what do I do?
• Video - How do I care for a disabled family member?

Part 19 - No-Baby Step 5: Get Your Insurance Right: Life Insurance

• Article - Why should I consider life insurance if I don't have kids?
• Article - Ask These Questions Before Purchasing a Life Insurance Policy
• Video - Do I need life insurance?

Part 20 - No-Baby Step 5: Get Your Insurance Right: Long-Term Care

• Article - 'Who is going to take care of you when you're old?' Childfree retirement planning answers the questions all of us should be asking
• Article - Why Childfree People Require A Unique Financial Planning Process
• Article - If you're not planning to have kids, you can rethink 'the whole foundation' of your financial plan
• Article - 3 types of long-term care insurance seniors should know
• Article - Are Retirement Communities Worth the Cost?
• Article - Nearly half applying for long-term care after 70 are denied, insurance group says
• Blog Post - Long Term Care for Childfree Individuals
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 72, Long Term Care Insurance with Jill
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 24, Planning for Long Term Care
• Resource - Get a quote for Long-Term Care Insurance
• Video - How do I plan for long-term care?
• Video - Who is going to take care of me when I get older?
• Video - Why would I want a geriatric care manager or social worker?

Part 21 - No-Baby Step 5: Get Your Insurance Right: Pet

• Article - Is Pet Insurance Worth The Cost in 2026? Experts Answer

Part 22 - No-Baby Step 6: Estate Planning

• Article - Top 8 Reasons to Have a Trust
• Article - What Is a Contingent Beneficiary?
• Article - How to get it right when naming an executor and filling other key roles in your estate plan
• Article - If You Don't Have Children, What Do You Leave Behind?
• Article - Power of Attorney (POA): Meaning, Types, and How and Why to Set One Up
• Article - What is a Will - Complete Guide to a Last Will & Testament
• Blog Post - Get Your Paperwork Right, Now! – Wills, Beneficiaries, Living Wills, POAs and More
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 70, Childfree Estate Planning
• Resource - Childfree Trust®
• Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, & Advance Health Care Directives
• Video - How do I find someone to be my executor (or healthcare proxy/POA)?
• Video - What paperwork do I need to get done?
• Video - What is a power of attorney?
• Video - No Baby Step 6: Estate Planning
• Video - I got an inheritance, now what?
• Video - What does it mean to leave a legacy?
• Video - What is a living will?
• Video - What is a will?
• Video - What is a trust?

Part 23 - No-Baby Step 7: Plan for Mom and Dad

• Video - No Baby Step 7: Plan for Mom and Dad
• Article - 7 Important Questions You Need To Ask Your Aging Parents — Before It's Too Late
• Article - Financial Help & Government Programs for Seniors
• Blog Post - Caring for Elderly Family Members
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Caregiving Expert Advice with Danielle Miura
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 73, Planning for Parents
• Resource - USA.gov - Caregiver Support
• Video - How do I care for a disabled family member?
• Video - How do I help my parents (or other family members) as they age?

Part 24 - No-Baby Step 8: Wind Down Your Wealth

• Video - No Baby Step 8: Die With Zero
• Article - Baby Boomers Have $75 Trillion in Net Worth: Will Generational Wealth Keep the Economy From Crashing?
• Article - I'm Planning To Run Out of Money in Retirement — Here's Why
• Article - These are the best ways to give to charity for the 'vast majority of people.' Here's how to pick the most tax-efficient strategy
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 30, Die With Zero by Bill Perkins (Book Club)
• Book - Die With Zero
• What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)?
• Video - How do I embrace the Die with Zero approach?
• Video - How should I donate to my favorite cause?
• Video - What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?

Part 25 - Tax Planning

• Article - Dual vs. Single Income, No Kids Tax Guide
• Article - Is It Time to Hire a CPA?
• Article - Tax Planning: 7 Tax Strategies and Concepts to Know
• Article - Property Tax: Calculator & How Property Tax Works
• Article - Capital Gains Tax: What It Is, How It Works, and Current Rates
• Article - Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales
• Article - Tax Planning
• Blog Post - Understanding Taxes and Being Childfree
• Video - How do taxes work for Childfree people?
• Video - Do I need a CPA or tax preparer?
• Video - How do capital gains work?
• Video - How do income taxes work?
• Video - How do taxes work if I sell my house?
• Video - How does my state impact my taxes?
• Video - What is the difference between tax planning and tax filing?
• Video - What are property taxes?

Part 26 - Buying a House (or Not)

• Article - 9 Easy, Fast, Pain-Free Ways To Save Up for a House
• Article - In Today's Insane Housing Market, Just How High a Price Can You Pay? Find Your Exact Breaking Point Here
• Article - What is private mortgage insurance?
• Article - 1 in 4 Homebuyers Would Go $100K Over Budget for Their Dream Home — Is It Worth It?
• Article - More Than Half of City Renters Live Paycheck to Paycheck — Is It Worth It To Relocate?
• Article - Should you rent or buy? Before you decide, ask yourself some questions
• Article - Gen Z Is Putting This Much of Their Income Toward Housing, Study Reveals
• Article - Why Buying Property in These International Vacation Destinations Could Be a Terrible Investment
• Article - 5 Tips for Buying a House When Inflation is High
• Article - Pros and Cons: Why You May (or May Not) Want To Rent Out Your Space
• Article - 5 Types of REITs and How to Invest in Them
• Blog Post - 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a House
• Video - Do I need to buy a house (or is it ok to rent)?
• Video - How do I know if I'm ready to buy a house?
• Video - If I don't own a house, how do I invest in real estate?

Part 27 - Running a Small Business and Side Gigs

• Article - How To Spot a 'Get Rich Quick' Scheme Before You Fall Into a Financial Trap
• Article - The 10 Biggest Risks And Threats For Businesses In 2026
• Article - 73 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024
• Article - The Complete Guide to Independent Contractor Taxes
• Article - 6 Ways To Make Money Off Social Media in Your 20s
• Article - How to Budget With an Irregular Income
• Article - How To Fill In A Business Model Canvas
• Article - How To Optimize Your Retirement Savings If You Have a Full-Time Job and a Side Hustle
• Blog Post - Creating Successful Small Businesses and Side-Gigs
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 75, Profit First (Book Club)
• Book - Profit First
• Manage Taxes for Your Gig Work
• Resource - SBA - Fund your business
• Video - How do I budget with a variable income
• Video - What do I need to do for taxes with my side gig or small business?
• Video - What is the difference between W2 and 1099 Income?
• Video - Where do I get business ideas?
• Video - How do I make a business plan?
• Video - I'm doing gig work, is there anything I need to worry about?
• Video - How does running a small business impact my finances?
• Video - How should I fund my business?
• Video - How do I start a small business?
• Video - How does the Profit First model work for businesses?

Part 28 - Why the 4% Rule is Wrong for Childfree Folks

• Article - Retirement Savings: The Majority of Americans Think $500K Is Enough — Are They Wrong?
• Article - How To Take Retirement Money Out Before Age 59 1/2
• Article - 4% Rule Is Based on Faulty Assumptions, New Paper Argues
• Article - Monte Carlo Simulation: History, How it Works, and 4 Key Steps
• Blog Post - Am I Spending Too Much or Saving Too Much?
• Video - What is a Monte Carlo simulation?
• Video - How do I know when I'll be ready to retire?
• Video - I'm retiring before 59 1/2 - how do I get my money?

Part 29 - The Boring Middle

• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 60, Childfree Midlife Crisis
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 64, The Boring Middle

Part 30 - Social Security

• Article - How Raising the Retirement Age Could Help or Hurt Seniors
• Article - U.S. Retirees Aren't Waiting Till Age 70 to Collect Social Security
• Article - What's Up With the Social Security 'Donut Hole'?
• Article - What is Social Security?
• Article - Social Security: Young Millennials Have the Least Faith in It Lasting — Are They Right?
• Video - Is Social Security going to be around when I retire?

Part 31 - Healthcare and Medicare in Retirement

• Article - 6 Purchases Retirees Almost Never Regret
• Resource - Aging Life Care Association
• Resource - Medicare 101
• Resource - Medicare basics
• Video - How do I handle healthcare in retirement?
• Video - Get Started: Parts of Medicare

Part 32 - Money Behaviors

• Article - Dr. Jay Zigmont: Handling Your Finances When You Don't Have Kids
• Article - Jay Zigmont of Childfree Wealth on Modern Consumerism; What It Was, What It Is, How We Got Here, & What We Can Do About It
• Article - How Financial Advisors Help Clients Cope With Anxiety
• Article - Gen Z: 5 Ways To Take the Guilt Out of Buying Your Daily Coffee
• Article - 4 'get rich' habits self-made millionaires have that 93% of Americans don't
• Article - Stop the Financial Self-Sabotage: How To Change Your Money Mindset
• Article - How Financial Therapy Can Lead to a Brighter Financial Future
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 53, Forced Adulting
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 87, Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending (Book Club)
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 78, Head Trash - Stop Standing in Your Own Way
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 51, Mental Health & Money with Lindsay from Mind Money Balance
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 67, The Gap and the Gain (Book Club)
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 47, The Psychology of Money (Book Club)
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 39, Think & Grow Rich (Book Club)
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 46, Unpacking Money Guilt
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 80, Your Money or Your Life (Book Club)
• Video - How do I improve my money behaviors?

Part 33 - Planning Examples

• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 17, Anna & Grant Planning Series 1: Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 17
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 19, Anna & Grant Planning Session 2: Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 19
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 21, Anna & Grant Planning Session 3: Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 21
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 23, Anna & Grant Planning Session 4: Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 23
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 25, Anna & Grant Planning Session 5: Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 25
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 27, Anna & Grant Planning Session 6: Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 27
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 68, Rebekah and Matt Planning Session 1: Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 68
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 76, Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 2: Childfree Wealth Podcast Ep. 76
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 3: Mental Load of Money, Fear of Debt, LTC, and Retirement
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 4: Financial & Health Preparedness
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 5: Turning Sweet Ideas into Epic Adventures
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Rebekah & Matt Planning Session 6: Next Steps and Considerations for their Aging Parents' Needs

Part 34 - Asking for Help

• Article - I'm a beginner and need help with budgeting and investing. What's my first step?
• Article - CFPs, CPAs, RIAs and More — What Do Each of These Financial Professionals Do for You?
• Article - How to choose a financial advisor
• Article - When to hire a lawyer
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 59, Flashing Red Lights
• Childfree Life by Design Podcast - Episode 58, Things DIYers Forget with Cody Garrett, CFP®
• Video - When should I ask for financial help?
• Video - When should I ask for legal help?