It's the question a lot of us are asking right now ... Are we in a recession or not? Megan Rabuse, aka the Family Finance Mom, joins me to answer this question and share what we can do to become recession-proof.  Also, Chris Luger from Minnesota shares how becoming mortgage free has allowed him to push toward becoming a millionaire!  Last but not least, my son Calvin is here to share another Good Word. This month, we're sharing the story of the Michigan bus drivers who saved a baby's life after a carjacking. SPONSORS Personal Capital:  Get access to FREE financial tools that help you invest more efficiently and build wealth for your family.  My Life in a Book: A keepsake book for your older loved ones! To save $10 off your first purchase, use discount code "MKM". RESOURCES Meghan Rabuse (Family Finance Mom + Finance Explained Podcast) Chris Luger (Heavy Metal Money) Good Word of the Month (Bus Drivers Save Baby in Michigan) GUEST BIO - Meghan Rabuse: Meghan spent nearly a decade as a Financial Analyst, before spending the last 7+ as a SAHM to three little ones. She shares simple money tips for moms to help their family reach their financial goals by building a financial plan they can LIVE with! OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness:  10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) Inflation Up, Stocks Down. What Should I Do?  50% to 10%:  Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching:  Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube:  Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram:  Follow our IG channel Voicemail:  Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store:  Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO:  Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. 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. CREDITS Research & Writing:  Andy Hill Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors