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Sam and Matilda welcome in season 3... and more money? Next week, grab your emotional support notepad, we're talking MINDSET! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Denise Duffield Thomas’s Money goals workbook: https://www.denisedt.com/jan 

Sam and Matilda plan for problems... but do they need to? Next week, they’re talking about money goals for 2026! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Ebb and Flow by Tiffany Francis-Baker: https://www.amazon.com/Ebb-Flow-Guide-Seasonal-Living/dp/1399405748/

Sam and Matilda get honest about their last quarter review. Next week, they’re talking about setting up contingency plans as they head into the new year!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Novel Publicity’s Manuscript to Marketing report: https://www.novelpublicity.com/m2m/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Chocolate wine recipe: https://www.tastinghistory.com/recipes/chocolatewine Seville’s Global Publishing Summit: https://www.lantia.com/en/gps

Sam and Matilda tackled some pretty BIG challenges this week... Next week, your fave podcast hosts are going to review their Q4's - so make sure to tune in to see how the last few months have gone for them, and if you're reading this, have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Novel Publicity’s Manuscript to Marketing report: https://www.novelpublicity.com/m2m/

Sam and Matilda have predictions, and potential pitfalls, of the upcoming ACT 3!! Next week, it's challenge weeeeeek! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  ASMR tarot: https://www.youtube.com/@ediyasmr Sacha Black’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sachablackauthor Novel Publicity’s Manuscript to Marketing report: https://www.novelpublicity.com/m2m/

Sam and Matilda have officially hit episode 100!! Next week, they'll be talking about the exciting 3rd Act!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  S01E04: When money means mayhem: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e04-when-money-means-mayhem S01E06: When niches get riches: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e06-when-niches-get-riches S01E13: When Q1 is reviewed: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e13-when-q1-is-reviewed S01E18: When books are soda cans: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e18-when-books-are-soda-cans S01E20: When buyers become fans: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e20-when-buyers-become-fans S01E23: When routines become the dream: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e23-when-routines-become-the-dream Betty’s: https://www.bettys.co.uk/ The Railway Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvG0V-M_8wU The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7L6FV2/

Sam and Matilda are preparing for new series! If you can believe it, next week marks the 100th episode of the podcast. Tune in to reminisce on the good... and the cringe!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Dark Academia course: https://www.autocrit.com/ink-and-ivory-a-dark-academia-masterclass/ The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Best-Seller-Deconstruct-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0B7KRD1JG/ Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes: https://www.amazon.com/Romancing-Beat-Structure-Romance-Kissing/dp/1530838614/ Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://www.amazon.com/Raised-Wolves-Jennifer-Barnes-Collection/dp/0608710490/

Matilda and Sam want to get better... but at what cost?  Drop in next week when your fave podcast hosts discuss the steps they take to research a new series or project. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Broadchurch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadchurch A Very Jonas Christmas Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Very_Jonas_Christmas_Movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_novels Snowpiercer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowpierce Substack article - 7 Books That Will Make You a Better Writer (And Why): https://ninjawriters.substack.com/p/7-books-that-will-make-you-a-better Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Lynn_Barnes 7 Figure Fiction by T. Taylor: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59014783  

Matilda and Sam are future casting success?! Drop in next week to hear all about bettering craft to avoid stagnation. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Becca Syme’s Quitcast episode Are You Playing the Wrong Author Game?: https://quitcast.podbean.com/e/are-you-playing-the-wrong-author-game/ Rachael Herron’s newsletter for authors: https://rachaelherron.com/write/ Pat Flynn’s Superfans: https://patflynn.com/book/superfans/

Matilda and Sam aren't getting lost in translation in today's episode! Tune in next week when they'll be talking about how they plan to pick what they publish next.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/ Scribeshadow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/scribeshadow/

Matilda and Sam reveal their 2026 schedules. Next week, they will broach the trending topic of translations!!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Author’s Anonymous IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2114461/ Author’s Anonymous film: https://youtu.be/wp3aKQQdGBc?si=weaZEk-WZBIGYRqG

Matilda and Sam chat about the strategies they want to use to succeed. Next week is all about the illusive, and exciting, 2026 schedule!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Nicholas Erik’s Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4TTX65X/

Matilda and Sam are determined to ensure the money keeps coming... Next week, they'll discuss the strategies to ensure this happens. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Matilda Swift’s Goodreads Listopia: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/234770.British_Culinary_Cozy_Mysteries_Scones_Suspects_and_Suspense Breanne Randall: https://www.breannerandall.com/ Russell Nohelty on Beyond the Book podcast: https://dispatch.authorsidekick.com/p/how-to-fall-in-love-with-marketing

Matilda and Sam tackle the topic of GEO - but what is it, and how should authors tackle it?  Tune in next week as we once again talk about tactics to make MONEY! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Lenny’s podcast - The ultimate guide to AEO: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-aeo-ethan-smith Lenny’s podcast - Inside Google's AI turnaround: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-google-built-ai-mode-in-under-a-year BBC Witness History - The Birth of the Excel Spreadsheet: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct74n7 Indie Writers Club - Get Your Books GEO Ready!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUU6hybdJFE Indie Writers Club - The New Era of AI Searching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4nuCT5JiWw Ricardo Fayet / Reedsy marketing newsletter sign up: https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=1a696c4c84

Matilda and Sam are discussing how they got on with their Q3 goals! Next week is all about GEO - which is a hot topic you don't want to miss out on. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast   

Matilda and Sam take on a brand new challenge week! Next week is the Q3 review... tune in to find out how the last quarter has gone for them.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Joanna Penn: Successful Self-Publishing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F66QLTL9/ Trello: trello.com Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/  

Matilda and Sam went on a writing retreat! Tune in to hear all about it! Next week is a brand new challenge week - what are they tackling? You'll have to come back to find out.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Prowriting Aid’s new NaNo: https://prowritingaid.com/novel-november

Matilda and Sam might need to finally stop... Tune in next week to hear all about the writing retreat they're going on! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Goodreads Giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show_create_options?ref=giv_creategiv 

Matilda and Sam discuss Sam's recent book launch. Next week, they'll be opening up about what's not paying off for them, literally! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  The Black Herron podcast episode: https://rebelauthorpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-black-herron-episode-36/ Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/ LilyLouTay: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilyloutay?lang=en Savannah Bananas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_Bananas

Matilda and Sam welcome a VERY special guest in this week's episode! Next week, your favourite podcast hosts are discussing Sam's recent book launch!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  The Childfree Guide to Life and Money by Jay Zigmont: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1728297346/ The Childfree Wealth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/childfree-wealth/id1637482639