In this inspiring episode of Everyday Money Heroes, host Nik Johnson sits down with Andy Hill, AFC®—award-winning family finance coach and founder of Marriage, Kids and Money. Known for his mission to help families build wealth and happiness, Andy has amassed over 10 million views and podcast downloads and has been featured on CNBC, Forbes, and MarketWatch. In this powerful conversation, Andy shares his personal journey from a negative net worth of -$50,000 to achieving Coast FIRE and a million-dollar net worth—all while becoming the present, purposeful dad and husband he always wanted to be.

Andy opens up about his early career in corporate event marketing, the moment he realized he was financially stuck despite a six-figure income, and how becoming a father sparked his quest for financial independence. He candidly shares how he and his wife, Nicole, made the bold decision to start tracking their net worth, pay off debt, and build a financial plan around what truly mattered: owning their time and prioritizing family.

Listeners will learn how Andy leveraged the power of budgeting, goal setting, and consistent 1% improvements—also known as the aggregation of marginal gains—to make life-changing progress. He breaks down how embracing the Coast FIRE method helped him step away from the corporate grind while still building wealth through the power of compound interest. Andy also discusses how, by the age of 40, he and his wife accumulated $500K in investments, which has grown to over $750K just by allowing it to grow passively—proof that FIRE works.

This episode is full of actionable insights for anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck in their financial journey. Andy offers practical advice for those who don’t know where to start: understand your net worth, build a simple budget, and focus on small, incremental wins. He emphasizes that financial freedom is not about deprivation but about designing a life where you can thrive with purpose.

As a bonus, the two also bond over their love for karaoke, adding a personal and humorous touch that makes the episode as entertaining as it is educational. Andy wraps up the episode by sharing details about his upcoming book, Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind—a step-by-step guide to achieving financial independence on your own terms.

👉 If you're looking for real talk on building wealth, reclaiming your time, and creating a joyful family life, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

📘 Pre-order Andy's book now and start your journey toward financial freedom today!

https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Time-Financial-Corporate/dp/1394342772

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