Portraits of Childfree Wealth
Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®
Have you ever wondered what people without children do with all their free time and money? Do you assume that they must have a lot of both? The truth is more complex than that! Childfree people come from as many different backgrounds and life circumstances as people with children do. Some are partnered, and some are not. Some are well-educated, some aren't. Some are independently wealthy, and some are just scraping by. Dr. Zigmont's "Portraits of Childfree Wealth" is a collection of 26 vignettes based on interviews with Childfree people. He adds his own significant insights, as both a fellow Childfree professional and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. This book is an eye-opening look at the lives of people in the United States who deliberately chose not to become parents, and if you're in the same boat, you'll find a lot to relate to here. If you have children, you'll learn how the other half lives. And if you're a finance professional, you'll see how money still plays a role for people who don't have to worry about leaving assets to their children.
In Portraits of Childfree Wealth, Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, interviews 26 individuals and couples to understand their lives. Each portrait provides a different perspective on Childfree Wealth from a diverse population across the US. There are stories from people who are barely making ends meet and others who have achieved FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) or FILE (Financial Independence, Live Early). Being Childfree does not automatically make people rich, as we still suffer from income disparities. The difference is that if a Childfree person is barely making ends meet now, they would have drowned if they had a child.
Duration - 5h 11m.
Author - Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®.
Narrator - Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2022 Childfree Wealth ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Have you ever wondered what people without children do with all their free time and money? Do you assume that they must have a lot of both? The truth is more complex than that! Childfree people come from as many different backgrounds and life circumstances as people with children do. Some are partnered, and some are not. Some are well-educated, some aren't. Some are independently wealthy, and some are just scraping by. Dr. Zigmont's "Portraits of Childfree Wealth" is a collection of 26 vignettes based on interviews with Childfree people. He adds his own significant insights, as both a fellow Childfree professional and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. This book is an eye-opening look at the lives of people in the United States who deliberately chose not to become parents, and if you're in the same boat, you'll find a lot to relate to here. If you have children, you'll learn how the other half lives. And if you're a finance professional, you'll see how money still plays a role for people who don't have to worry about leaving assets to their children. In Portraits of Childfree Wealth, Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, interviews 26 individuals and couples to understand their lives. Each portrait provides a different perspective on Childfree Wealth from a diverse population across the US. There are stories from people who are barely making ends meet and others who have achieved FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) or FILE (Financial Independence, Live Early). Being Childfree does not automatically make people rich, as we still suffer from income disparities. The difference is that if a Childfree person is barely making ends meet now, they would have drowned if they had a child. Duration - 5h 11m. Author - Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®. Narrator - Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2022 Childfree Wealth ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Front matter
Duration:00:00:48
Introduction
Duration:00:08:44
Chapter 1: Alison - A Portrait of Freedom
Duration:00:10:28
Chapter 2: Amelia and Matt - A Portrait of Freedom
Duration:00:13:24
Chapter 3: Aurora - A Portrait of Getting Started
Duration:00:06:14
Chapter 4: Autumn - A Portrait of Too Many Choices
Duration:00:11:06
Chapter 5: Betty - A Portrait of Starting Over
Duration:00:10:41
Chapter 6: Carly - A Portrait of Struggle
Duration:00:10:07
Chapter 7: Cathryn - A Portrait of Fear
Duration:00:12:08
Chapter 8: Cindy - A Portrait of Caring
Duration:00:09:47
Chapter 9: Greg - A Portrait of Logic and FIRE
Duration:00:05:43
Chapter 10: Gustavo - A Portrait of Worry
Duration:00:10:56
Chapter 11: Heather - A Portrait of Persistence
Duration:00:11:07
Chapter 12: Jacy - A Portrait of Compromise
Duration:00:12:40
Chapter 13: Jesse - A Portrait of Intentional Balance
Duration:00:11:14
Chapter 14: Josie - A Portrait of Being Lost
Duration:00:09:21
Chapter 15: Kristi - A Portrait of Freedom and Practicality
Duration:00:11:23
Chapter 16: Kristina - A Portrait of a Cat Lady
Duration:00:08:30
Chapter 17: Laura - A Portrait of Stability
Duration:00:13:26
Chapter 18: Lorna - A Portrait of Accidental FIRE
Duration:00:12:17
Chapter 19: Maggie - A Portrait of Strength
Duration:00:15:43
Chapter 20: Maria - A Portrait of Getting Started
Duration:00:05:18
Chapter 21: Michelle - A Portrait of Good Vibes
Duration:00:11:18
Chapter 22: Mirena - A Portrait of Options
Duration:00:08:25
Chapter 23: Molly and James - A Portrait of Love
Duration:00:11:25
Chapter 24: Rebekah and Matthew - A Portrait of Recentering
Duration:00:14:21
Chapter 25: Ryan A - A Portrait of Freedom and No Regrets
Duration:00:12:59
Chapter 26: Ryan G - A Portrait of Successful Laziness
Duration:00:11:58
Appendix A: Research Plan and Interview Questions
Duration:00:06:14
Appendix B: FILE vs FIRE
Duration:00:05:35
Appendix C: The Gardener and the Rose
Duration:00:05:04
About the Author: Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®
Duration:00:02:13
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:18