We've reached the final episode of the Childfree Wealth podcast hosted by Bri and Dr. Jay, CFP®! It's been an incredible two-and-a-half-year run with 171 episodes published and over 100,000 downloads, and we couldn't be more grateful for this community.

So, to celebrate all the amazing things that have happened, the whole Childfree Wealth team—Bri, Dr. Jay, Scott, and Fiona—joins us for a special episode to share wins, battle it out with some hilarious holiday finance trivia, and drop some major news about the future of the podcast.

Note to Listeners: The podcast is NOT going away! It is simply changing names to Childfree Life by Design and launching with a new episode on January 1st. Stay subscribed!

🔹 Celebrating Our Wins

🔹 Holiday Finance Trivia

🔹 Rapid-Fire Holiday Q&A

🔹 Amazing Stats & Listener Impact

🔹 The Future is Now! Stick around to the end as we reveal the exciting rebrand and relaunch — you won't want to miss what's next!

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples.

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Caring for aging parents is a universal experience, but for the Childfree, the dynamics are completely unique. In this episode, Dr. Jay sits down with Beth Pinsker, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and retired MarketWatch columnist, to discuss her new book,

My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving. They share personal stories and professional insights on navigating the emotional and financial challenges of becoming a financial caregiver.

Tune in to learn how to prepare for the unexpected and ensure you can care for the people you love without derailing your own financial future.

Timestamps:

🔹01:00 - Why being Childfree doesn't mean you're parent-free

🔹02:00 - The surprising impact a parent's financial plan can have on yours

🔹03:00 - The challenging question of how much help is too much

🔹04:00 - Setting healthy boundaries with parents

🔹06:00 - The emotional difficulty of the parent-child role reversal

🔹08:00 - The stress of managing caregivers and staff

🔹09:00 - Why you might want to hire a professional care team

🔹11:00 - Why single women are often the best at planning ahead

🔹13:00 - The hard decision of living with a parent

🔹18:00 - The nightmare of dealing with banks and power of attorney

🔹26:00 - Don't put your important papers in a safe deposit box

🔹27:00 - The "death file" and where to put your important papers

🔹29:00 - Beth's biggest takeaway from her book

Connect with Beth:

🔹Beth’s website: https://bethpinsker.com/

🔹Purchase her book:

🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethpinsker_ny/

🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpinsker/

Mentioned in this episode:

🔹How to add a legacy contact in Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102631

🔹Google inactive account manager (Android): https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3036546?hl=en

🔹Childfree Trust®: https://childfreetrust.com/

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples.

Like the show? Leave us a rating & review!

If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com!

Join our newsletter HERE.
Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE.

Instagram: @childfreewealth

Facebook: @childfreewealth

LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth

YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Don, a disciplined saver who's embracing the "Die With Zero" philosophy but finding it hard to shift gears! We dive into his journey of planning generous gifts to family and charities now, rather than later, and the mental gymnastics required to actually spend the money he's so diligently saved. We also tackle the nitty-gritty of optimizing investments, navigating healthcare, and the unique estate planning considerations for those who are Childfree. Get ready for some honest talk, a few laughs, and actionable insights on truly living your best life with your wealth.

🔹 1:35 Identifying key recipients: Veteran's causes, St. Jude's, and nieces

🔹 3:15 Gifting to nieces: Monetary gifts without preconceived notions

🔹 4:40 Exploring 529 plans vs. Roth for a grandniece's college fund

🔹 8:44 Don's significant philanthropic goals: $100,000 to Tunnel to Towers

🔹 12:07 Navigating healthcare: HSAs, high-deductible plans, and the VA

🔹 17:40 The mental challenge of spending after years of saving

🔹 20:35 Optimizing investments: HSA in stock, international exposure, and ditching high fees

🔹 37:43 Estate planning for solo agers: Trustees, power of attorney, and avoiding single points of failure

Mentioned in this Episode:

- Die with Zero by Bill Perkins https://bookshop.org/p/books/die-with-zero-getting-all-you-can-from-your-money-and-your-life-bill-perkins/15130122

- NokBox

- The Purpose Code by Jordan Grummet, MD

- Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers by Sara Zeff Geber, PhD

- Living the Golden Life: Solo Aging Strategies with Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, Ep 130 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002436/episodes/16368024

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples.

Like the show? Leave us a rating & review!

If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com!

Join our newsletter HERE.
Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE.

Instagram: @childfreewealth

Facebook: @childfreewealth

LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth

YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.