How to Get Your Spouse on Board With Financial Independence

Update: 2025-09-09

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Getting your spouse on board with financial independence isn’t always easy ... especially when FIRE feels like a radical concept. In this episode, Andy Hill shares practical tips for inviting your partner into the journey without causing tension, from asking fun life questions to defining your own version of FIRE together.

We also highlight Sunny and Sunmarie Burns from the FamVestor YouTube channel, who grew their net worth to over $3 million in their 30s while raising five kids. They reveal how frugal living, real estate investing, and shared family goals helped them achieve financial freedom.

Finally, Andy brings his son Calvin on for a fun money quiz, testing his knowledge of financial independence and teaching lessons the whole family can enjoy.

Podcast Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Why relationships come first on the FIRE journey

01:00 – Listener question: How do I get my spouse on board with financial independence?

02:15 – Common mistakes Andy made early in his marriage

04:20 – Step 1: Ask your spouse fun life questions

06:50 – Step 2: Share your passions and desires too

09:30 – Step 3: Define FIRE together on your own terms

09:32 – Net Worth Win: Sunny & Sun Marie Burns (FamVestor)

13:00 – Saving $75k by living with family

15:00 – Their first house hack and rental property

20:45 – Building wealth through 12 rental units

25:40 – Breaking down their $3M+ net worth

27:40 – Generational wealth for their kids

31:40 – Life after leaving a corporate career

34:39 – Key advice for aspiring families

36:53 – Where to find Sunny & Sun Marie online

38:01 – Money Quiz with Calvin Hill

45:56 – Closing quote from Maya Angelou

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