With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some folks are feeling uneasy about investing. Uncertain times can create nervous investors.  In this episode, I share why I think now is a great time to invest and how to get started.  Also, we hear from Andi Thieman from PennyLoafer, who shares how their platform makes giving easy.  And, last but not least, we've got another money quiz with Zoey! EPISODE SPONSORS M1 Finance: You’ve done your research. Let M1 investing automation do the heavy lifting. Tello:  Our family's mobile provider. Get 50% off of their best selling plans (limited time only) EPISODE RESOURCES PennyLoafer:  Giving Made Easy Compound Interest Calculator:  From Investor.gov, calculate how your investments might do over time Guest Bio – Andi Thieman Andi Thieman's background is in nonprofit consulting and human services planning. While she started out in tech sales and account management, most of her career has focused on strategic planning, capacity-building, grant writing, and best practice research for nonprofits and public agencies. PennyLoafer combines her experience in tech start ups with her in-depth knowledge of the nonprofit sector to help make charitable giving easier for individual donors.  Andi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community Development from Penn State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness:  10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%:  Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching:  Request your free 15-minute consultation YouTube Instagram  Voicemail Merch Store DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.