The Financially Fit Couple
The Financially Fit Couple
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Hey there, and welcome to the Financially Fit Couple! This podcast is all about answering the questions busy, married couples find themselves asking about their finances. I’m Matthew Gray, your host and a Certified Financial Planner. Join me as I interview topic experts and other couples just like you to find out how to pursue your goals and live financially healthy lives. Let’s get started!
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The podcast focuses on personal finance topics specific to married couples, with episodes covering areas like disability insurance, the home buying process, and real estate financing, exemplified by interviews with experts who share insights on insurance coverage, realtor relationships, and mortgage lending nuances.

Hey there, and welcome to the Financially Fit Couple! This podcast is all about answering the questions busy, married couples find themselves asking about their finances. I’m Matthew Gray, your host and a Certified Financial Planner. Join me as I interview topic experts and other couples just like you to find out how to pursue your goals and live financially healthy lives. Let’s get started!
In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple, Matthew Gray welcomes Raymond Brown to discuss the importance of consistency and community in achieving fitness and financial goals. Raymond shares his personal journey growing up in an unhealthy environment and how he turned to sports and fitness as a vital outlet. Now, as a dedicated husband and father, Raymond emphasizes integrating movement into daily life and making fitness a core family value.
He discusses the impact of routine and habits, especially in challenging times like the pandemic, and how community support plays a crucial role in staying motivated. Raymond also draws parallels between fitness and financial health, highlighting the importance of taking small steps and seeking help from others to achieve long-term success. The episode concludes with actionable advice for listeners to incorporate fitness and financial well-being into their lives.
02:34 Guest Introduction and Fitness Journey
03:33 The Importance of Movement and Fitness
06:33 Fitness Regimen
07:31 Family and Fitness During the Pandemic
10:22 The Power of Community and Consistency
17:43 Mindset and Overcoming Barriers
35:01 Incorporating Fitness into Daily Life
41:05 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Raymond Brown
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondabrown/
Matthew Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gray-cfp%C2%AE-5a2144134/
https://schrockfin.com/
Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC

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