Over 19 seasons of Sister Wives, viewers have watched Kody Brown make one questionable financial decision after another. But one move in particular sent his entire family into a downward spiral-and fans believe it was the biggest mistake of his life.
So, what was Kody Brown’s dumbest financial decision?
Selling the Las Vegas homes and moving to Flagstaff, Arizona.
For years, the Brown family thrived in Las Vegas. Their cul-de-sac setup allowed each wife to have her own home while keeping their large family connected. But Kody’s sudden decision to move to Flagstaff-with promises of financial benefits-ended up being a disaster.
He assumed their Las Vegas homes would sell for top dollar-but they didn’t.
He purchased land in Flagstaff for $820K but never built on it.
The wives were forced into expensive rental homes, driving up costs.
And let’s not forget the real reason behind the move-so Robyn’s son, Dayton, could attend Northern Arizona University while she hovered over him.
Fans on Reddit weighed in:
“They were stable, living peacefully. Kody needed to change that so he could be the center of their world again.”
“Janelle started out strong, reminding Kody about their kids struggling to move to Vegas… then suddenly agreed to Flagstaff off-camera.”
“It’s like Kody can’t help but do things in the most chaotic, expensive way possible.”
In hindsight, this move wasn’t just a financial nightmare-it was the beginning of the end of his plural marriage.
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Sister Wives: Kody Brown Admitted Life Was Better in Vegas-So Why Did He Leave?
In Sister Wives Season 19, Kody Brown finally admitted:
“Vegas was the best time of my life.”
But why did he uproot everything? Because, in Kody’s world, his wives were supposed to fall in line. And while Janelle, Christine, and Meri had their doubts, Robyn Brown was all in.
Once they arrived in Flagstaff, the cracks in the family only deepened.
The wives faced housing insecurity, bouncing between rentals.
The Coyote Pass project never materialized, despite endless discussions.
The strain led to Christine, Janelle, and Meri leaving Kody one by one.
By the time the dust settled, Kody had lost three wives, most of his children, and any financial stability he once had.
One fan summed it up perfectly:
“Kody moved to Flagstaff for one wife and lost three in the process. That tells you everything you need to know.”
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Sister Wives: Maddie Brown Calls Out Kody’s Get-Rich-Quick Schemes
Kody Brown has always chased quick cash instead of financial stability-and his daughter Maddie Brown Brush isn’t afraid to call him out on it.
On her podcast The Authentic Society, Maddie revealed:
“My dad always chose the get-rich-quick scheme… almost always.”
Some of Kody’s failed business ventures include:
Selling billboard space (which didn’t last).
Trying to make money on Cameo, charging $100 per video (currently unavailable).
Getting caught selling guns at a gun show (a move that sparked backlash).
Even after making millions from Sister Wives, Kody never learned how to manage his money. According to his daughters Maddie and Gwendlyn, he and Robyn spend far beyond their means.
Gwen spilled the tea:
“Even with all the money from the show, my dad and Robyn are STILL broke.”
Sister Wives: Will Kody Ever Recover Financially?
With Sister Wives ratings still strong, Kody Brown continues to cash in on the drama. But his money problems aren’t going away anytime soon.
He still owes money on Coyote Pass, despite three of his wives leaving.
He alienated most of his adult children, making future financial support unlikely.
He burned bridges with Janelle and Christine, two of the most financially independent ex-wives.
Fans believe Kody is too deep in his own delusions to ever admit fault-but his bank account tells a different story.
One fan put it bluntly:
“Kody and Robyn will never have enough money because they don’t know how to stop spending.”
Sister Wives: The Fallout of Kody’s Biggest Mistakes
Lost three wives and most of his kids after the Flagstaff move.
Buried in financial chaos with no way out of Coyote Pass.
Stuck in a crumbling marriage with Robyn as they struggle to keep up appearances.
At this point, Kody’s financial situation and personal life are in complete shambles.
The only question left is: Will he ever wake up and take responsibility?
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