In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda talks with Jay Zigmont about financial planning for people who don't have kids. We explore what it means to create a legacy when children aren't in the picture, how to align your money with your values, and the unique opportunities and challenges that come with a childfree life.
We talk about:
- Why traditional financial planning often assumes kids and how to rethink it
- How to design a fulfilling legacy without heirs
- Ways to maximize freedom and flexibility in a childfree lifestyle
- Tax and estate considerations for childfree individuals and couples
About Jay:
Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®, is the founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm specializing in helping people without kids. He is also the author of "Portraits of Childfree Wealth" and host of the Childfree Wealth Podcast.
Connect with Jay:
Childfree Wealth®: https://childfreewealth.com
Childfree Trust®: https://childfreetrust.com
Childfree Wealth Podcast: https://childfreewealth.buzzsprout.com
Connect with Linda:
Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
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Resources/Freebies:
What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
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