Going from DINKWAD (Dual Income, No Kids, With A Dog) to new parent is a wild ride. I'm sharing exactly what I did to financially prepare for birth and the first two weeks postpartum — from simplifying bills and meal planning to hospital supply hacks, Amazon returns, and freeing up mental space for the emotional ups and downs of new parenthood. If you're in the newborn stage (or almost there), this is your financial survival guide.

Key moments:

(02:10) What I did pre-birth so I could focus on my newborn, not my bills
(11:30) How (and why) to maximize hospital resources covered by your insurance
(14:40) Week 1 postpartum: What I bought, didn't use, and returned
(20:11) Week 2 postpartum: medical bills, rewards program, and subscription services to reclaim time

Resources mentioned:

The Doctors Bjorkman
Hello Fresh
Similac Rewards
Pampers Rewards
College savings plan

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What would you do if you were sliding backward down an icy mountain at 11 p.m. with your kids in the car? We walk through a terrifying near-miss and the powerful financial lessons that came from it: overconfidence bias, underinsuring your life and disability, and why preparedness isn't fear-based — it's freedom-based. You'll also hear why reflecting on your mortality might actually help you live (and spend) more intentionally. If you've ever found yourself on a slippery slope — literally or financially — this episode is for you.

Key moments:

(03:20) Why spending on safety, like snow tires or insurance, isn't optional

(06:37) No one should live in fear, but we should be better about being prepared

(08:39) Overconfidence bias and dangerous financial blind spots

(12:52) Balancing long-term savings with living fully in the present

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Parent PLUS loans have always been complicated, and recent rule changes have made them even more confusing. Learn what's changed, what still works, and where parents need to take action now. You'll hear real-life experience from a Parent PLUS borrower, clear explanations of new deadlines, and practical strategies for families still paying for college — or getting ready to.

Key moments:

(05:20) How double consolidation worked, and why it's now obsolete

(10:05) The June 30, 2026, deadline that locks you out of income-driven repayment

(13:31) How new rules impact PSLF for parents still borrowing

(29:26) Tax strategies, IRMAA, and when married filing separately helps

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