Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is the podcast for Childfree people ready to forge their own bold paths with intention.
Your hosts, experts in life planning and financial management, have signed your permission slip to think differently about your life, and bring you clear, practical guidance to make your plans a reality.
Each episode breaks down the lifestyle choices, financial decisions, and long-term planning considerations Childfree adults like you need to shake off our culture's outdated assumptions and expectations.
Whether you're refining your financial plan, redefining what family means to you, or reexamining your values, this is your source for the inspiration and tools to finally ditch the Standard LifeScript and write your own.
DISCLOSURE: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisors before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast. For more information and disclosures, visit https://childfreewealth.com
Childfree Life by Design
Ditching the "Standard Life Script" and Building Their Childfree Dream, Ep 159
Join us for a transparent and insightful Childfree Wealth® Checkup with Casey and Garrett, a couple who are preparing to trade in the corporate grind for time abroad. We dive deep into the unique financial fears and planning complexities of a childfree couple in their late 20s and early 30s with a solid net worth.
🔹0:15 What Casey and Garrett want to make sure they talk about in their financial checkup
🔹2:30 Why chasing a child-free financial plan means ditching your parents' and the "standard life script" advice
🔹8:45 Garrett's tax questions, specifically around Roth IRAs and future income clarity
🔹12:10 Casey's goal to live abroad in the next 10–15 years, seeking universal healthcare and residency status, and the emotional struggle between taking the leap and feeling secure
🔹18:55 The reality of remote work and digital nomad visas: why their current jobs won't allow it, and the potential to keep their US residency while wandering the world
🔹24:00 The "social pressures" roadblock: trying to time their big move around family milestones and friends' weddings (the "wedding-baby shower era")
🔹31:30 Breaking down their current spending ($150k in 2024, inflated by a wedding) and the realization that their money isn't always aligning with their values—especially the $30k of "stuff"
🔹38:15 Challenging the FIRE community's "scrimping" mindset and the fear of "mindlessly saving" when they already have a $450,000 net worth
🔹45:00 The goal: having a remote job by 2027, spending $50,000 for the entire move, and being living their best life in another country by 2028
🔹51:45 Actionable steps now: maxing out their Roth 401(k)s before worrying about the complexity of Roth IRAs
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🔹Andy & Libbi planning series - watch the full series here!
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Childfree Life By Design is dedicated to helping Childfree individuals thrive by providing resources, guidance, and community. We recognize that when you've made a decision roughly 75% of the population doesn't make, conventional wisdom simply doesn't apply to you. Our mission is to help you design a life that works for you, covering everything from finances and relationships to career decisions and building support networks that will actually be there when you need them.
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