Rethinking the American Dream

Rethinking the American Dream

July 9, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 288

About this episode

The episode revisits a discussion on rethinking the American Dream and financial planning for childfree adults.

By popular demand, one of The Lo Life’s most requested conversations is back. With so many listeners asking for this episode...and with the timing feeling more relevant than ever, there’s never been a better moment to revisit this eye-opening discussion. We’ve all been handed the same blueprint for a successful life: get married, buy a house, have kids, retire someday. But what if that path isn’t yours—and what if your financial plan shouldn’t be either? Lo is joined by Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP®, bestselling author, founder of Childfree Wealth®, and one of the nation’s leading financial planners specializing in childfree adults. Featured in Forbes , Fortune , and The Wall Street Journal , Dr. Jay has helped thousands of people rethink everything they’ve been taught about money, retirement, investing, insurance, and building wealth on their own terms. Together, they unpack why more people are choosing to live childfree, how that decision changes nearly every financial rule we’ve accepted as “normal,” and what everyone—parents included—can learn from questioning those assumptions. From investing and retirement planning to wills, life insurance, cryptocurrency, and creating a…

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