Our Two Cents with Lyle and Britt is a real conversation about money, marriage, family, and building a meaningful life, one honest discussion at a time.
As a husband and wife navigating finances, parenting, career, and faith, Lyle and Brittany share practical money lessons, personal experiences, and simple strategies to help families reduce stress, align their goals, and build financial confidence in every season of life.
From financial goals and budgeting to relationships, mindset, and everyday decisions, this podcast offers relatable conversations and practical wisdom, without perfection.
The Worst Financial Advice on TikTok (And What to Do Instead)
Can you really get rich using TikTok money hacks? Not always.
In this episode of Our Two Cents, we react to some of the most popular financial advice on TikTok and separate the helpful tips from the misleading and downright bad advice.
From investing myths to budgeting shortcuts and unrealistic money hacks, we're sharing practical insights to help you make smarter financial decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
If you've ever wondered whether that viral money tip is actually worth following, this episode is for you.
🎙️ New episodes every week covering money, family, generosity, and building a better financial future—one conversation at a time.
16 May 2026
You’re Teaching Your Kids Money Habits (Whether You Realize It or Not)
Kids learn more from what we do than what we say.
In this episode, we talk about how everyday behaviors from impulse buying to money stress shape the financial habits our children carry into adulthood.
We also share practical ways to teach healthier money habits, responsibility, generosity, and self-control as a family.
1 May 2026
Why You Feel Broke (Even on a High Income)
If you’re making good money but still feel broke, you’re not alone.
In this episode, we break down the real reasons high-income earners struggle to get ahead, from rising fixed costs to lifestyle creep and lack of margin.
It’s not just about income…it’s about how your money is structured and managed.
24 Apr 2026
Moving to America Wasn’t What I Expected… We Struggled With Money
Moving to America came with more financial challenges than we expected.
In this episode, we share the real story behind starting over from navigating a new financial system to dealing with money pressure in our relationship and learning things the hard way.
This is an honest conversation about money, mistakes, and what we’d do differently today.
If you’ve ever felt behind or unsure about your finances, this one will hit home.
11 Apr 2026
5 Money Mistakes We Made (That Felt Right at the Time)
In today’s episode, we’re getting real.
We’re sharing 5 money mistakes we’ve personally made, not huge, crazy decisions…but everyday choices that felt normal at the time and later cost us.
From:
Buying things too early
Using credit the wrong way
Investing based on emotion
Following trends
And not starting early enough
We break down what happened, what we learned, and what we would do differently today.
If you’ve ever felt behind financially or wondered if you’re making the right decisions…this one’s for you.
What’s one money mistake you’ve learned from?
2 Apr 2026
You Can Only Cut So Far… Here’s What Actually Changes Your Finances
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right, cutting expenses, budgeting, being disciplined, but still not getting ahead… this episode is for you.
In this episode, we share a real season in our marriage where we trimmed everything we could… and still found ourselves falling behind.
We talk about:
Why cutting expenses has a limit
The emotional toll of “doing everything right” but still feeling stuck
The moment we realized income—not just budgeting—changes everything
How to identify the exact amount of extra income you actually need
Practical ways to start increasing your income (without overwhelm)
Faith, peace, and making decisions in difficult seasons
If your back feels against the wall financially… you’re not alone and you’re not doing it wrong.
💬 R2 Cents Question of the Day:
Do you think kids should have allowances?
27 Mar 2026
5 Money Myths That Are Keeping You Stuck
In this episode of the Our Two Cents Podcast, we break down five common money myths that keep people stuck financially.
Many people believe that making more money will solve their problems, that credit cards are the enemy, or that saving alone is enough to build wealth. But in reality, these beliefs can hold you back and keep you from making real progress.
We share the money myths we personally believed, the mistakes we’ve made, and the mindset shifts that helped us approach money differently.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why financial stress is not just a money problem
How behavior and mindset shape your financial future
The truth about credit cards and how they should be used
Why being “cheap” is not the same as being good with money
How lifestyle inflation keeps people stuck
Why buying a bigger house isn’t always the right move
Why saving alone won’t make you wealthy
Changing the way you think about money can completely change the direction of your life. This episode is all about helping you break free from the beliefs that may be holding you back.
19 Mar 2026
The Financial Systems That Make Managing Money Easy
Trying to manage money with willpower alone rarely works.
In this episode of the Our Two Cents Podcast, we talk about why financial systems are far more effective than relying on discipline when it comes to managing money.
Early in our marriage we had very few systems in place, which led to frustration, decision fatigue, and even the occasional overdraft fee. Over time we realized that putting simple systems in place made managing money much easier.
We share the financial systems we use today that help us stay consistent with our goals.
In this episode we discuss:
Why willpower alone doesn’t work with money
How systems reduce decision fatigue
Automation and why it simplifies finances
Monthly money check-ins for couples
Savings buckets and sinking funds
The difference between budgets and spending plans
How systems help you stay consistent with financial goals
Financial progress often comes down to consistency, and systems make consistency possible.
12 Mar 2026
How to Travel Without Wrecking Your Finances
ravel is one of the ways our family creates memories together, but it doesn’t have to come at the cost of your financial goals.
In this episode of the Our Two Cents Podcast, we talk about how we plan trips, save for travel, and make family memories without wrecking our finances.
We share the practical systems we use to travel responsibly, including planning ahead, using sinking funds, setting travel budgets, and staying flexible when booking flights and accommodations.
We also talk about the guilt many people feel about traveling while working toward financial goals like paying off debt or building savings — and why we believe travel can still be part of a balanced financial life.
In this episode we discuss:
How we plan and budget for family travel
Why sinking funds make travel possible
How to balance travel with other financial goals
Ways to find cheaper flights and travel deals
Why flexibility can save thousands on trips
How travel can fit into a responsible financial plan
Travel doesn’t have to be reckless. With the right systems in place, it can be intentional, planned, and incredibly meaningful.
5 Mar 2026
Feeling Financially Behind? You’re Not Alone
Many people feel financially behind at some point, regardless of income or life stage.
Brittany and Lyle openly discuss comparison, expectations, and how to refocus on progress while building financial confidence one step at a time.
26 Feb 2026
How We Set Financial Goals as a Couple (That Actually Work)
Why do so many financial goals fail, even when we start with good intentions?
Brittany and Lyle share lessons from their own successes and mistakes, explaining how to set goals that match your season of life, stay motivated, and make steady progress as a couple and family.
26 Feb 2026
How Your Money Mindset Shapes Your Financial Life
Our beliefs about money often begin long before adulthood, and they quietly shape how we spend, save, and make financial decisions.
Brittany and Lyle explore how upbringing, generational experiences, and personal habits influence financial behavior within relationships. A practical and honest conversation about why mindset matters more than mechanics when it comes to money.
26 Feb 2026
Real Talk About Money, Marriage & Family
Welcome to Our Two Cents, a podcast about money, marriage, and real life.
In this first episode, Brittany and Lyle share the story behind the podcast and the financial journey that shaped their marriage and family. From different money upbringings to moving countries and learning financial lessons the hard way, this conversation sets the foundation for honest discussions about finances, relationships, and everyday life.
Practical, honest conversations designed to help couples and families navigate money together without pressure or perfection.
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