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$700k Net Worth at 29 in Michigan | Chris Leigh

September 16, 2026

Chris Leigh and his wife have grown their net worth to $700,000 by age 29, all while building careers as public school teachers. In this episode, we talk with Chris, the personal finance educator behind Everyday Finance 101, about the habits and decisions that helped his family build wealth at a young age. Chris shares how he and his wife grew their combined income from around $100,000 to roughly $180,000, paid off student loans and car debt, invested consistently, and built nearly $1 millio...

Pay Off the Mortgage or Invest? What Should Come First

September 09, 2026

Should you invest your extra money or use it to pay off your mortgage early? In this episode, we tackle that question from Brian, a 35-year-old dad with two kids and an extra $1,000 per month. His ultimate goal isn't simply building the biggest net worth possible. He wants to work less and spend more time with his family. We walk through a practical path that prioritizes building a strong financial foundation, reaching Coast FIRE, working toward mortgage freedom, and ultimately using that f...

Bread & Wine: The Emotional Roller Coaster of Starting a Business

July 15, 2026

Nicole left her corporate career six weeks ago to launch her own skincare studio. So... was it the right decision? In this Bread & Wine conversation, we pour a glass, get honest about the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and share what it's really like when the excitement of starting a business gives way to self-doubt, marketing struggles, and sleepless nights. We talk about: Why Nicole finally decided to leave her job after years of thinking about it The surprising ch...