Hi, We are Kevin and Barb Payne. We’ve spent almost 20 years learning how to manage our money better. We’ve had plenty of failures along the way, but we’ve also found ways to succeed. Our money successes have allowed us to stress less and enjoy life more.
Family Money Adventure was created to share our story (the good and the bad) and spark meaningful conversations about family, money, and travel.
We aren’t experts. We don’t have all of the answers and we’re not experts by any means. Our adventures with money, travel and family have been a constant source of growth and we hope our story inspires you to become more engaged in your own story.
Our family is us, four incredible teenagers (yes, you read that right), the best pup in the world, and a slightly evil cat.
Join us in the conversation and take control of your own adventure today.
We believe diversity and inclusion allows everyone to be themselves and thus cultivates curiosity, understanding, and empathy for others.
We look to the future while not ignoring the past. Our optimism helps us to keep an open mind, positive environment to foster connections and be better at solving people’s problems.
We strive to be friendly, generous, and considerate of others and ourselves. This takes courage and some optimism as it involves our willingness to celebrate others consistently.
Kings Island is still one of the best amusement parks in America and home to tons of thrills and family adventures. Keep reading our complete guide to Kings Island to help you plan the perfect family trip this summer.
Too often, people (myself included) focus on cutting small expenses from their budget instead of going after big financial wins. We’ve all heard how dropping Starbucks lattes and avocado toast from our daily routine is the solution to paying off tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt or building a million-dollar investment portfolio. Yes, making these kinds of changes can help, but they won’t have as significant an impact as learning how to save money on your biggest monthly expenses.
Parents, have you ever planned a trip just for you and your child or one of your kids? Or maybe a solo trip with more than one child?
Planning one-on-one trips helped us connect with each of our kids and instill a love of travel and adventure into their lives. It also provides a unique opportunity for them to take ownership in planning and enjoying a vacation just for themselves.
We were lucky enough to attend Cedar Point Frontier Festival last season. The inaugural event included mouth-watering bites, craft beers, seltzers and signature cocktails, games, shopping, live music, and something for everyone to enjoy. Not only was the Frontier Festival an undeniable success but it also raised money for an important cause — The Prayers From Maria Foundation.
The Frontier Festival returns to Cedar Point for this season, running May 25 – June 18, 2023. Here’s a look at what to expect at Cedar Point Frontier Festival 2023, ticket options, and tips for having a great time at the amusement park.
Our family makes its way to Cedar Point Amusement Park several times each year. We’re season passholders, live within an hour of the park, and love roller coasters, so it’s the perfect road trip for us. While we love the rides, food, and fun at Cedar Point, we’ve also enjoyed visiting Cedar Point Shores Waterpark.
I recently was invited to a media event at Cedar Point Amusement Park for the unveiling of the park’s new themed area — The Boardwalk. The Boardwalk is located towards the Lake Erie Shore adjacent to Cedar Point Beach. It’s home to the new Wild Mouse Coaster, a family-friendly coaster, along with several other attractions that either existed in the area before or were relocated. Here’s a look at what you can expect along The Boardwalk at Cedar Point.
