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A brain aneurysm put today's guest's financial plan to the test.  Sharon Epperson, CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, shares her story as an example as to why putting emergency plans in place for your finances is crucial for you and your family. Today’s Guests Sharon Epperson Twitter - Twitter.com/sharon_epperson Instagram - Instagram.com/sharoneppersoncnbc   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Pete McPherson from DoYouEvenBlog.com. This is a quick and fun rapid fire question session. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/70 Leave me a Voicemail at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Dwight from FamZoo.com sat with me to discuss how he's using a traditional retirement account in an unconventional way to help his kids save for retirement. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/43 Help support the show for free at PopcornFinance.com/Support How to be featured on the show You can record a voice note and email it to me at Questions @ PopcornFinance .com Send a call in through the Anchor app Use SpeakPipe to leave me a voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/PopcornFinance Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Outro Music By Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/b6jK2t3lcRs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you rather have a perfect credit score or $100,000? This week I’m joined by Kevin Matthews to discuss why we sometimes place so much emphasis on the credit score and what other areas of our finances we should treat with just as much, if not more, importance. Today’s Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Capitalize! Visit https://PopcornFinance.com/Capitalize to get free expert help rolling over your old 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans today! Connect with this week’s guest! https://BuildingBread.com Twitter @BuildingBread Kevin’s Book - Burning to Blueprint: Rebuilding Black Wall Street After a Century of Silence   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Come Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we will discuss the development of our credit system and what led to the creation of the FICO score. popcornfinance.com/episode-001-evol…on-credit-system Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining me this week is Andy Phillips the Director at the Tax Institute with H&R Block. Andy is here to answer the tax questions that you all sent in! Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block! Tax season can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. H&R Block is available to answer your tax questions or handle the whole process for you! Visit https://hrblock.com/popcorn for 20% off your online tax filing! Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can I contribute to an IRA and a 401(k) at the same time? A listener wrote in with this exact question so this week I'll break this question down and dive deeper in to what makes these plans different.   Today's bag of popcorn is brough to you by H&R Block! Get 20% off your online tax filing by visit https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock   Grab a copy of Wallet Activism at https://bookshop.org/a/2450/9781953295590   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Come Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fidelity announced that they will allow 23,000 employers to add Bitcoin as an invesment option within their 401k plans. Is this a good thing for investors? In this episode I'll break down how and when Bitcoin is being added to 401k plans and the pros and cons of including crypto currencies in retirement plans. Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve. To find out how much you could save on your auto loan, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn. Links for today’s episode Fidelity is offering 401(k) investors access to bitcoin, the first retirement plan provider to do so https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/26/fidelity-offers-401k-investors-access-to-bitcoin-a-retirement-plan-first.html Enter our Giveaway! Enter to win a digital portrait of yourself, a friend, or a family member drawn by listener and talented artist Jaki! Here's how to enter: Leave Popcorn Finance a review or rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or share your favorite Popcorn Finance episode on social media Take a screenshot Email it to me at Questions@PopcornFinance.com Deadline to enter is May 13, 2022 at 12pm PT. After you enter checkout Jaki's amazing art work https://www.instagram.com/jakipramos   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance   Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details. Editor in Chief of Investopedia.com, Caleb Silver, is back to break down Money Market Accounts! Episode Page: https://popcornfinance.com/172 . . . . .  Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward! https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   To be eligible to receive the $5 bonus, (a) you must enter offer code POPCORN at signup, (b) you must be an active Empower subscriber, (c) you must open your Empower AutoSave account no later than 4/30/20, and (d) your Empower AutoSave account must have reached a balance milestone of $100 or more 30 days after opening the account. The bonus will be paid into your Empower AutoSave account on or around the 4th of the month following the achievement of the balance milestone. Must be a new Empower customer to qualify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm going to be completely transparent here: I would have done things much differently in my career path had I known about what my guests today are calling the "15 Year Career Plan." Joining me today are Julien and Kiersten Saunders of Rich & Regular. They are the authors of the newly released book, Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, and they're here to reframe the way you think about your career while giving you a sense of purpose and empowerment through living strategically. Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by This is Awkward Podcast where my co-host Allison and I discuss all your awkward money situations. If you want to send in your own awkward money situation for us to discuss on the podcast, head over to awkwardpodcast.com! Connect with Julien and Kiersten Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Richandregular.com Links Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance!    In this episode I'm joined by Bethany Bayless, co-host of The Money Millhouse podcast.  Our topic... What is the perfect gift, Gift Cards or Cash? You get to decide who wins the debate! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/162   Welcome to another Pop-Up Debate! This is a special episode where I am joined by a past guest to debate a weird and fun topic.  We each get 1 minute to argue our side and then you the listener get to decide who mad the best argument! This is all recorded live and on the spot...no practice...no redo...probably some popcorn...and definitely a lot of laughs! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/162   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music thanks to Roy Matz https://soundcloud.com/roy-matz   OKAY by 13ounce https://soundcloud.com/13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 — CC BY-SA 3.0  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interest rates are rising again, but why? This week I will break down the latest round of interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve and the reasoning behind why interest rates will continue to rise. Sources Fed Fund Rate History https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm Federal Reserve Press Release https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/monetary20220921a1.pdf   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 25th, 2018 is Financial Health Matters Day, a.k.a. #FinHealthMatters Day.  This day was created by CFSI to bring attention to America’s financial health.  This year the focus is specifically on the financial health of our students. There are so many financial issues plaguing future, current & past students -Rising tuition costs- -More than $1.3 Trillion in student loan debt- -Lack of financial education in our school system- Because this situation is affects student's financial health in so many ways, this issue cannot be fixed by addressing just one area.  We need to look at the financial situation of our students as a whole. Visit PopcornFinance.com/FinHealth for full show notes   Were you planning on shopping on Amazon?  Help support the show for free using the Amazon link below Support Popcorn Finance on Amazon   How to be featured on the show You can record a voice note and email it to me at Questions @ PopcornFinance .com Send a call in through the Anchor app Use SpeakPipe to leave me a voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/PopcornFinance Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE at https://PopcornFinance.com/120 Welcome to Pop-Up Debates!  In this new episode format I will be joined by a guest to debate a specific topic.  We will each have 1 minute to argue our point.  The best part about this new type of episode is that you the listeners will decide who argued their side the best and who should be crowned the winner. In this episode I'm joined by Farnoosh Torabi of So Money. Our topic... Are Subscription Services Worth It? Decide who wins the debate! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE at https://PopcornFinance.com/120 Connect with Farnoosh on Instagram at @farnooshtorabi (https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi) and check out her podcast So Money (http://podcast.farnoosh.tv).   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music thanks to Roy Matz https://soundcloud.com/roy-matz OKAY by 13ounce https://soundcloud.com/13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 — CC BY-SA 3.0  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IRS rules are confusing and it can make contributing to an IRA complicated. This week Megan wrote in wanting to know how she could contribute to an IRA for last year without getting in to trouble. So let me walk you through some of the complex rules around IRA contributions and some things that you need to keep an eye on. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the debut of Pop-Up Debates!  Allison Baggerly from InspiredBudget.com is here to help me kick things off.  We will each have 1 minute to debate today's topic, Keep, Regift, or Return. You get to decide who wins the debate! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE at PopcornFinance.com/PopUp   Connect with Allison at her blog InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudget. Today's topic is thanks to Alexis Berger at WellandGood.com https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/receiving-gifts-etiquette/  Send me your questions at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Get Your 1st Audiobook for Free from Audible and Help Support Popcorn Finance by visiting PopcornFinance.com/Audible   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Square Card!   Small business owners have been hit so hard by the effects the pandemic has had on the economy. To better understand these struggles I'm joined by Doran Poma, owner of Haute Beauty Guide by Doran, to learn how she has been impacted and the pivot she's made to keep her business alive.   Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Square Card! Whether you’re a small business owner or just making a little extra cash on the side by delivering food or tutoring, keeping track of your expenses is so important. Keep your finances in order by signing up for a FREE custom Square Card by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/squarecard    Connect with Today's Guest! https://HauteBeautyGuidebyDoran.com  https://www.instagram.com/hautebeautyguide   Have a Question? Ask me at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail!   Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward at https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask me a question! PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   I got the chance to visit Stacks House, a pop-up in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, to speak with co-founder Farnoosh Torabi about why Stacks House was created, the need to empower women financially, and her dive in to stand up comedy.  Connect with Farnoosh on Instagram at @farnooshtorabi (https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi) and check out her podcast So Money (http://podcast.farnoosh.tv). Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/120   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of love, is it increasing with inflation? This week the Editor in Chief of TheBalance.com, Kristin Myers, joins me to break down some stats that show just that. We’ll discuss the rising cost of dating in 2022 and what things will be more expensive this Valentine’s Day.    Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block! Get 20% off your online tax filing by visit https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock   Connect with this week’s guest! Check out Kristin’s article on the rising cost of dating at https://www.thebalance.com/millennials-spend-an-average-of-usd69-on-first-dates-5213660  Twitter - https://twitter.com/thebalance  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancecom/?hl=en    Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Come Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I received a great question from Tessa about how to calculate a debt payoff date when your payments are not consistent. This was a tough question so I went over a couple of options. Here's a link to the debt snowball calculator I reference in this episode. https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/finance/debt-snowball-calculator/   Ask me a question! PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The importance of saving is never more evident than when a financial emergency hits. Today's episode is a short discussion on getting your savings in order. popcornfinance.com/episode-012-importance-saving/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE at https://PopcornFinance.com/110 Welcome to Pop-Up Debates!  In this new episode format I will be joined by a guest to debate a specific topic.  We will each have 1 minute to argue our point.  The best part about this new type of episode is that you the listeners will decide who argued their side the best and who should be crowned the winner. In this episode I'm joined by Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial.  Our topic... is it ok to use someone else's Netflix login? You get to decide who wins the debate! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE at https://PopcornFinance.com/110   Get Your 1st Audiobook for Free from Audible and Help Support Popcorn Finance by visiting PopcornFinance.com/Audible   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music thanks to Roy Matz https://soundcloud.com/roy-matz OKAY by 13ounce https://soundcloud.com/13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 — CC BY-SA 3.0  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The finance world is full of acronyms that at first glance can make little sense! Two inquisitive listeners recently submitted their questions on retirement accounts, so be sure to tune in to this episode where I share the full breakdown, as well as the tax benefits of each.   Check out Liz Weston’s article here Listen to the Journey to Launch podcast here   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We would all like to see our savings account grow, but at times it can be hard to find ways to free up the cash to reach that goal.  Yanely joins me on the podcast to share how she bartered her way to reaching her savings goals. Today’s Guests Yanely Espinal Twitter - Twitter.com/MissBeHelpful Instagram - Instagram.com/MissBeHelpful   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

401(k) Q&A Time! This week we are taking a look at the 401(k) match. What is it, Why does it exist, and What to do if you don't get one? To check out the sources I've been using for these 401(k) Q&A episodes check out the link below. https://popcornfinance.com/401ksources Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate reaching 300 episodes I'm answering your questions! You all sent in some great ones like "Can you tell us about an interaction with a celebrity?" & "How did you come up with Popcorn Finance?" Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve 
To find out how much you could save on your auto loan, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn   Check Out the Extended Version on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance   Want to submit a question to the show?Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with meInstagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review!   Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Bright LIfe https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life Play The Beat http://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/play-the-beat Campfire http://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/campfire Be With Me http://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/be-with-me Name http://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name Coffee Break http://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/coffee-break Spatial http://uppbeat.io/t/fugu-vibes/spatial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are poppin' back in to our 401(k) discussion with your questions! This week we are helping a listener who is terrified to invest and breaking down how many 401(k) plans you can actually have.   Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I came across a controversial tweet that read, “If you’re getting 8 hours of sleep every night, you aren’t working hard enough.” This reminded me of another statement I recently heard: “If you aren’t earning 6 figures, you aren’t working hard enough.” Each week I join Natalie Lizarraga on NBCLX to discuss the latest finance topics.  In today’s episode you’ll hear our discussion on how hustle culture has us believing these false statements and how we can create our own definition of success that doesn’t revolve around what we earn.   Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve and H&R Block.  To find out how much you could save on your auto loan, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn.   H&R Block is bringing you the help you need this tax season. Get started today at popcornfinance.com/hrblock for 20% off your online filing.   Links for today’s episode Connect with Natalie on Instagram Check out our latest segment on NBCLX    Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance   Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review!   Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life License code: SLTC9SJ1VUJJASIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is putting a big down payment on a new car a good idea? A listener wrote in wanting to know the best way to approach her next car purchase. I spent waaayyy too much time in my favorite program (Excel!) creating a calculator to run through some possible scenarios. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it leave Popcorn Finance a rating or a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are all looking for hacks to help us get better at managing our money. This week’s guest, Lisa Rowan, wrote a book compiling over 275 money hacks that she has collected over years of writing about personal finance. Today we are diving in to a few of my favorite including ways to limit impulse shopping at your favorite retail store or restaurant and a quick hack to help you make smarter spending decisions. Connect with Lisa at http://www.lisarowan.com Grab Lisa’s New Book “Money Hacks: 275+ Ways to Decrease Spending, Increase Savings, and Make Your Money Work for You!” today. Check out her website (http://www.lisarowan.com/book) to find her book at a store near you. Don’t forget to check your local bookstores too!  Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has homeownership become another unattainable aspect of the American dream? For decades owning a home has been dubbed a right of passage in your adult life. However, with prices of homes skyrocketing over the past few years, owning a home might not even be possible for many young people. To add some perspective to this age-old debate of whether you should rent or buy a home, I’m sharing some key factors to consider and help in your decision-making process. Sponsor Today’s bag of popcorn is brought to you by, the Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast hosted by Shannah Game. Shannah is a money wellness expert and Certified Financial Planner. If you’re ready to learn everything about money that no one taught you, do yourself a favor and subscribe to the Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast! Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Automation is an extremely powerful tool and something that can be used to simplify our financial lives. Join me this episode as we discuss some of the ways we can utilize automation in our finances. Show Notes at popcornfinance.com/17 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Vol. 5 in our 2018 Listener Goals Series! This is the fifth and final volume in this series.  We will tackle a variety of goals from understanding your credit better to having a new baby. So join me for a quick bag of popcorn as we hear from some great listeners who have set some awesome goals for themselves.  Big thanks to the following listeners for sharing their goals! Emily Alfred Liz Bernadette Listen to the whole series using the link below https://popcornfinance.com/2018goals   Leave me a Voicemail at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Music By Tonez&Re-C - Redskins Flip by @TONEZPRO (OFFICIAL) https://soundcloud.com/tonez-pro Creative Commons — Attribution Chill Soul Rap Instrumental by Nkato https://soundcloud.com/nkato Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're diving deeper into what exactly happens in those therapy sessions with financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. We'll be discussing: The most common emotions and beliefs that financial therapists treat when it comes to our money. How much does money equate to our own happiness? Connect with Lindsay Instagram | www.mindmoneybalance.com Links Lindsay's Money Personality Quiz https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz Lindsay's Book - The Financial Anxiety Solution https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Financial-Anxiety-Solution/Lindsay-Bryan-Podvin/9781646040070   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wish you could turn back the clock to share financial wisdom with your younger self in hopes that it would put you on the right financial path? My guest today is Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, author of Financial Adulting and founder of The Fiscal Femme, and we're discussing all the things we wish we knew about finances before we stepped out into financial adulthood. In this episode, we discuss How to safeguard yourself against misleading financial advice How to seek out financial knowledge for yourself and gain control of your financial narrative How to avoid shame and comparison when it comes to money   Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve. To find out how much you could save on your auto loan, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn.   Links for today’s episode Connect with Ashley on Instagram | Twitter Check out Ashley's book: Financial Adulting Jaki's amazing art work https://www.instagram.com/jakipramos   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Join Me on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance   Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The student loan situation has gotten so confusing. Do I need to make payments? Will my student loans be forgiven? Robert Farrington, founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com, joins me to answer these questions and more! If you have more questions on student loan forgiveness head over to https://thecollegeinvestor.com/578/ways-to-get-student-loan-forgiveness   Have a Question? Ask me at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail!   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it an empty threat when a hospital says it will send your medical bill to collections? Find out the answer in today’s new episode with Christy Snodgrass, healthcare activist and former registered nurse. In this episode, Christy outlines the big changes coming in January 2023 concerning the collections process, including how your credit score could be affected. Listen to my previous episodes with Christy about our healthcare system: 344, 345, & 349 Connect with Christy Tiktok | Instagram | www.healthcarereformed.org Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You all sent in so many great questions for our 300th episode celebration that I decided to answer even more on episode 301! This time I'm answering questions like "Anyone you’d love to have on but scared to ask?" & "What 3 items are a must have if you moved in to a tiny house?"   Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve 
To find out how much you could save on your auto loan, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn   Check Out the Extended Version on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance   Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review!   Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Bright LIfe https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life Play The Beat http://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/play-the-beat Campfire http://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/campfire Be With Me http://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/be-with-me Name http://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name Coffee Break http://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/coffee-break Spatial http://uppbeat.io/t/fugu-vibes/spatial   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison's Budget Bites! Learn more at InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudget.   If you are struggling with depression or anxiety because of money issues or debt please check out DearDebt.com for some great resources and support.   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music Thanks to All Night by Ikson https://soundcloud.com/ikson/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/bE2rrcUKnok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some changes are coming to Popcorn Finance in 2023!   Send Me Your 2023 Goals! Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Call 707-200-8259 Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com   Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Phillips, a Director at The Tax Institute at H&R Block, is back for a bonus episode to discuss some of the things that can cause a delay in your tax refund this year. Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block! Get 20% off your online tax filing by visit https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock    Check out our full conversation on Youtube https://youtu.be/T60-Hv1jrag   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are streaming services killing movie theaters? Today let’s discuss this theory along with a few others I found in an article from Screen Rant. To help me break things down I’m joined by fellow movie lover and actual movie critic Alexis Gentry. Screen Rant Article: 6 Reasons So Many Movies Are Struggling At The Box Office In 2024 Listen to our 2024 mid-year movie breakdown: Ep. 457 Best and Worst Movies of 2023: Part 1, Part 2 Follow me on Letterboxd to find out what I’m watching and my reviews! Connect with Alexis Instagram | Website | Tiktok Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com  Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail  Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok  Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What movie can you watch over and over again? Alexis Gentry is back to answer even more of my movie questions! We're sharing some rapid-fire answers to fun questions like first movie crush, most-watched movie of all time, best movie theater experience, and more.  Listen to these other episodes featuring Alexis: Ep. 413: Best and Worst Movies of 2023 - Part 1 Ep. 415: Best and Worst Movies of 2023 - Part 2 Ep. 457: Best Movies of 2024... So Far Ep. 458: Why Are Movie Theaters Dying? Ep. 460: Top 3 Childhood Movies Follow me on Letterboxd to find out what I’m watching and my reviews! Connect with Alexis Instagram | Website | Tiktok Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com  Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail  Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok  Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Pop-Up Debates!  In this new episode format I will be joined by a guest to debate a specific topic.  We will each have 1 minute to argue our point.  The best part about this new type of episode is that you the listeners will decide who argued their side the best and should be crowned the winner. In this episode I'm joined by Ryan Inman from FinancialResidency.com.  Our topic... when you go out to eat with a group of friends should you pay and then have your friends pay you back or should you ask the server to split the bill up for everyone. You get to decide who wins the debate! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE at https://PopcornFinance.com/93   Get Your 1st Audiobook for Free from Audible and Help Support Popcorn Finance by visiting PopcornFinance.com/Audible   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music thanks to Roy Matz https://soundcloud.com/roy-matz OKAY by 13ounce https://soundcloud.com/13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 — CC BY-SA 3.0  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This has been a very difficult week both mentally and emotionally. So I've decided to share a recent episode from my new podcast This Is Awkward to help continue the necessary conversations around race and inequality. You can check out This Is Awkward at the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward ======= This Is Awkward Episode 007 In today’s episode we have the difficult, yet necessary conversation surrounding how every person can adopt a commitment to fight racism both in their home and in this world. ======= Click the link below to get access to all the resources and Instagram accounts that we mentioned in this episode. shorturl.at/ivW48  ======= Connect with us on Instagram! @thisisawkwardpodcast Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast Allison - @inspiredbudget  ======= Special Music By Confused (Afternoons LP) by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats/confused I Don't Need U 2 Say Anything by Le Gang https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang/i-dont-need-u-2-say-anything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fear over rising inflation has lead to the start of a series of interest rate increases. In another special UnPopped Kernels episode I break down how higher interest rates could affect your budget and your bank account.    Come Join Me on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance   Links for today’s episode Connect with Amanda on Instagram Find out more about Invested Development   Want to submit a question to the show?Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with meInstagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit PopcornFinance.com/BlackFriday for the show notes & how to enter.  No purchase necessary. I hate Black Friday. I hate it because I used to work in retail when I was in college. I would have to wake up between 2 and 3 am the next morning after enjoying my thanksgiving dinner to go to work. I would be there for at least 12 hours.  It would be a very, very long day.  So, because of the trauma that I suffered on this day I will be doing a special giveaway. I will be giving away a 1 (one) month subscription to Netflix to incentivize people to stay home. You can just stay at home all day on black Friday and watch all the stuff that is on there. This giveaway will run from 11/21/17 through 11/23/17 at 12pm pst.  There will be two ways for you to enter in to this giveaway.  -First if you are not already subscribed to the Popcorn Finance Podcast, subscribe via your podcast player of choice.   Send a screenshot showing that you subscribed to contest@popcornfinance.com.  -If you are already a subscriber, leave a review for the Popcorn Finance Podcast in the Apple podcast app or wherever you listen.  Send a screenshot of your review to contest@popcornfinance.com. -For either submission please put Black Friday Giveaway or Netflix Giveaway in the subject line.  I will do a random drawing of all submissions and notify the winner by 11pm pst on 11/23/17.  This giveaway is completely free.  No purchase necessary. Just subscribe to the free Popcorn Finance Podcast or leave a review for the Popcorn Finance Podcast.  However, you must promise that if you win this you will not go out shopping on Black Friday.  That is part of the deal (No, not really).  But it would be great if you didn’t harass those people that are just trying to do their job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor in Chief of Investopedia.com, Caleb Silver, is here to help breakdown another investing term that we've been hearing a lot in these uncertain times, The Bear Market.  What is a Bear Market and how should we react when we find ourselves in one? Connect with Caleb Catch up on Caleb's most recent content here | Twitter | LinkedIn Links Visit Investopedia.com to dive deeper the world of investing! Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another Pop-Up Debate! This is a special episode where I am joined by a past guest to debate a weird and fun topic.  We each get 1 minute to argue our side and then you the listener get to decide who mad the best argument! This is all recorded live and on the spot...no practice...no redo...probably some popcorn...and definitely a lot of laughs! Today Kinsey Grant is back and ready to debate!  Our topic... Business casual dress code - Are you for it or against it? VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE on Instagram @PopcornFinancePodcast   You can learn more about Kinsey and Business Casual at https://www.businesscasual.fm   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music thanks to Roy Matz https://soundcloud.com/roy-matz   OKAY by 13ounce https://soundcloud.com/13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 — CC BY-SA 3.0  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can I contribute to an IRA and a 401(k) at the same time? A listener wrote in with this exact question so this week I'll break this question down and dive deeper in to what makes these plans different.   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Come Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you saving or investing for retirement?  Erin Lowry from BrokeMillennial.com joins me to discuss why it is so important to change the language we use when we talk about preparing for retirement. Catch up with Erin on Instagram at @BrokeMillennial or check out her book Broke Millennial Takes on Investing on Amazon or your local library.   Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes are due every year around April 15th but that doesn’t mean you should be waiting until then to get ready. Keila Hill Trawick is the founder of Little Fish Accounting and she’s here to break down a few simple things that you can do all year long to make tax season less stressful. Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve 
To find out how much you could save on your auto loan, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn   Links for today’s episode Connect with Keila on Instagram Check out the Fish Food Podcast IRS Tax Withholding Estimator   Come Join Me on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance   Want to submit a question to the show?Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259   Connect with meInstagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review!   Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can your financial problems manifest into physical health problems if left unaddressed?  My guest today is Jason Vitug,  wellness advocate, author, and CEO of Phroogal and he believes that there is a clear correlation between mental health and financial wealth. In today’s episode, Jason talks about his new book, Happy Money Happy Life, and how everything in our life is connected. Jason is passionate about sharing his philosophy that money isn’t the goal; money is the tool to help achieve the goals. Listen to find out what steps Jason took to clean up his financial, physical, and mental health. Connect with Jason Instagram | Twitter | Website  Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block!  Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023! https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock  Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that over 65% of tax filers get a refund? Have you started spring cleaning your bank account? We’ll discuss this and more in today’s episode of Popcorn Finance NEWS! Today’s Number is 65% About 65% of tax filers received a tax refund in 2023. Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com  Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail  Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok  Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you rather have a perfect credit score or $100,000? Kevin Matthews, a former financial planner, joins me on the podcast today to discuss why credit scores are not the be-all and end-all and what other areas of our finances deserve just as much if not more attention. Connect with Kevin Website | Twitter  Buy Kevin’s Book – Burning to Blueprint: Rebuilding Black Wall Street After a Century of Silence Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/135 Welcome to another Pop-Up Debate! This is a special episode where I am joined by a past guest to debate a weird and fun topic.  We each get 1 minute to argue our side and then you the listener get to decide who mad the best argument! This is all recorded live and on the spot...no practice...no redo...probably some popcorn...and definitely a lot of laughs! Today I'm joined again by Stefanie O'Connell. Our topic... Is the wedding DJ overrated? VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/135   Connect with Stefanie at https://stefanieoconnell.com   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music thanks to Roy Matz https://soundcloud.com/roy-matz   OKAY by 13ounce https://soundcloud.com/13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 — CC BY-SA 3.0  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a will in place yet? When you think of estate planning, things like your house, car, and money probably come to mind. In reality, the plan for what happens when you are gone encompasses so much more, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. In today’s episode, Ifeoma "Iffy" Ibekwe explains what actually goes into an effective estate plan. Iffy is the CEO and Principal Attorney of Ibekwe Law, and has devoted her career to educating others on the importance of planning ahead and not leaving your trust and will to chance.   Connect with Iffy Instagram - @iffyibekweesq For a Complimentary Estate Planning Consultation - Ibekwe Law   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail  Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we are talking about the impact of the Child Tax Credit expansion by the Biden administration in 2021. This expansion expired at the end of December 2021, so today I want to talk about the impact this credit had on families, along with the loss of this credit. To do that, I have Leigh Phillips joining me. Leigh is the CEO of Saverlife, a nonprofit that uses data and technology to help members save money, along with pushing for better policies and a more just economic system across the country. Leigh and I discuss how the Child Tax Credit provided stability for families, including creating stabilization of savings accounts. We also talk about how Saverlife is tracking what other impacts these monthly payments have had on families, along with the impact of losing this child credit, which they will continue tracking over the next several months. Sponsor Today’s episode is sponsored by my other podcast, This is Awkward, which I co host with Allison Baggerly. Each week, we help listeners through awkward money situations. Find the latest episode here! Links for today’s episode Find out more about Saverlife at saverlife.org Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Come Join Me on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance   Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

401(k) Q&A! I received one more Roth vs Traditional question that was too good not to answer on the show. Links to sources I used for researching answers to your 401(k) questions can be found at https://popcornfinance.com/401ksources   Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Square Card! Whether you’re a small business owner or just making a little extra cash on the side by delivering food or tutoring, keeping track of your expenses is so important. Keep your finances in order by signing up for a FREE custom Square Card by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/squarecard    Have a Question? Ask me at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail!   Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward at https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who else has been inundated with scam calls lately?   Fraud and scam calls are nothing new but they are becoming more prevalent nowadays. They’re getting more clever by using tactics like phone spoofing or impersonating reputable businesses. That’s why in this episode of Popcorn Finance, I’m sharing my tips on how to stay safe and avoid getting swindled by scam callers.  Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are mutual fund fees hidden or just hard to find?  One thing is for certain, the information on them is printed extra small! In this week’s episode, Caleb Silver of Investopedia is back to discuss the different types of mutual fund fees, how much of your returns go towards paying fund managers, and how to choose a mutual fund that makes paying fees worth it. Thanks to Regina for sending in the great question!   Today’s Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Trust & Will. Head to https://TrustandWill.com/Popcorn for 10% OFF & FREE SHIPPING on a trust or will!   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Come Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance    This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do the terms Bear and Bull Market come from? These labels are hundreds of years old and in this episode we'll break down two of the most popular theories. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing can and should be simple. One of the simplest investment options out there is the index fund. I've been working on a new analogy using cake to help us all better understand how index funds work.   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding a new podcast that you will actually enjoy can be a lot of work.  So, I sat down with Darbi Masters to countdown our Top 3 favorite podcasts! Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/159 Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance!    Call the Popcorn Finance Hotline and share your favorite podcasts! - (707) 200-8259   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This series is brought to you by Airbnb Visit PopcornFinance.com/Airbnb to start hosting & receive a $100 cash bonus if you generate $500 in booking value by May 31st. Terms and conditions apply. Financial Independence does not look the same for everyone and can be achieved in many different ways.  In this episode, I will wrap up the series and discuss a few of the many approaches to Financial Independence, some alternatives, and the path I am choosing to take. Check out the ENTIRE Poppin' with F.I.R.E. series at https://PopcornFinance.com/FIRE   Thanks to Allison Baggerly for today's Inspired Budget Corner! Learn more at InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudget.   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music Thanks to All Night by Ikson https://soundcloud.com/ikson/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/bE2rrcUKnok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stock market can be a really confusing and complicated topic to try and cover. There's trillions of dollars that are traded every single year on the stock market. But only a fraction of that trading is done by regular people like you and me. So who is actually driving all of the movement we are seeing in the stock market today? Caleb is the Editor in Chief of Investopedia and host of The Green Investor and The Investopedia Express podcasts and he's back with us today to dive deeper into the impact that investors have and how much we should be following along with the day to day financial news. Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by my other podcast, This is Awkward! We all have an awkward money story about a friend who won't pay us back or a parent who won't stop telling us that renting is a waste of money. Join me and my cohost Allison as we listen to your money stories and help you navigate those difficult and awkward situations. Listen to our latest episode at https://www.awkwardpodcast.com Connect with Caleb Catch up on Caleb's most recent content here | Twitter | LinkedIn Links Check out The Green Investor and The Investopedia Express podcasts that Caleb hosts! Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Year of Less was one of my favorite books of 2018 and I got the chance to with the author, and all around amazing person, Cait Flanders.  We discuss her book, emotions and money, and her meticulous record keeping. Catch up with Cait on Instagram at @CaitFlanders.   Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/158 Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Cons & Kernels! Check out their delicious popcorn with flavors such as Sweet Sriracha, Cinn City, and Peanut Butter & Honey by visiting https://consandkernels.com/shop!   New Popcorn Finance T-Shirts are Available!!! Visit https://PopcornFinance.com/Shirts   Call the Popcorn Finance Hotline! - (707) 200-8259   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I stop mindlessly spending money? Today I’m back with part 2 of my chat with Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends Podcast! If you missed part 1, we talked about their top tips for spending guilt-free, all from their new book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. This time, we’re diving into a topic I think a lot of us can relate to: how to stop mindless spending. Jen and Jill share how to break the cycle of mindless spending and start shaping our money habits around what really matters to us.  Other Episodes with Jen & Jill: Ep. 094, Ep. 444, Ep. 454, Ep. 479 Connect with Jen & Jill Instagram | Website | Book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com  Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail  Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do if you parents don't have enough saved for retirement and you're stating to feel the pressure? This week I'm joined by Marsha Barnes, founder of the The Finance Bar, to help a listener find a way to balance her mom's financial needs and her own financial future. Connect with Marsha The Finance Bar | Instagram | Twitter Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you up-to-date on the changes being made to our tax system this year?  This week we’ll be discussing 4 changes going into effect this tax season. These changes include a new tax filing deadline, updates to tax credits and charitable donations, plus a warning for all crypto investors. Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block!  Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023! https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock    Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week things are getting awkward!⁠ ⁠ On the Popcorn Finance feed I'm bringing you a special dose of This Is Awkward, my other not so secret podcast that I host with Allison from Inspired Budget.⁠ ⁠ This week we hear from Michelle who has a sister that doesn’t enjoy giving gifts...even for Christmas. Michelle’s mom disagrees and makes an interesting financial demand.⁠ ⁠ Check out more episodes of This Is Awkward using the link below! https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interested in loaning your money out to a business or corporation? Learn the ins and outs of bonds in today's episode. popcornfinance.com/episode-015-investing-101-bonds/ Check out the rest of the Investing 101 Series at PopcornFinance.com/Investing101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It feels like we get a million tax forms in the mail every year. In this special bonus H&R Block Tax Tip episode lets breakdown 3 of the most common 1099 forms that you should be on the look out for each year.   Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block!Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023!  https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you focus on maxing out your IRA before investing in stocks? The idea of investing is extremely popular right now, so when a listener wrote in with this question, I knew it was one I wanted to dive into. Amanda Holden joins me to discuss how this question really isn’t an either/ or issue, and why we are hearing this question more often. Sponsor Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve. To find out how much you could save, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn. Links for today’s episode Connect with Amanda on Instagram Find out more about Invested Development Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Come Join Me on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance   Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transitioning from dependent teen to a financially independent grown up can be extremely tough, not only for that individual, but also for their parents. Today's guest is Bobbi Rebell and she's on a mission to help parents create financial grownups. We're breaking down how to discuss money and plan for the future from both the parents and the children's perspective. So whether you're a parent or not, this episode is for you!   Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Money Confidential! Hosted by money expert Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez, Money Confidential features new episodes about your money, stories, struggles and secrets. Join Stefanie as she sits down with financial experts to answer your biggest money questions and deliver smart, practical solutions that actually work. She covers topics like how much is too much to spend on IVF? Is now the right time to buy a home? How to travel and stay on budget, and much more! New episodes drop every Monday. So follow Money Confidential wherever you get your podcasts.  Connect with Bobbi Instagram | Twitter | Website Links Mentioned Popcorn Finance Podcast Episode 57 - Side Hustle Series Money Tips for Financial Grownups Podcast Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvin called in wanting to know what a young person just starting out should do to establish credit.  Marvin is already ahead of the game & recently obtained a secured credit card.  We explore secured credit cards & how paying your rent can also help you establish credit.   PopcornFinance.com/28   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you are a new parent and are only taking home $17,000 a year?  Caroline Vencil (carolinevencil.com) shares how she took control of her finances even though she only had a modest income to work with. Also Caroline shared a link for a free tool you can use to get started on managing your finances -  CarolineVencil.com/PopcornFinance Today's episode is sponsored by Statement Cards! Find the perfect card to celebrate the important career and money milestones in your life! https://stefanieoconnell.com/statement-cards-all-products   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Farrington from TheCollegeInvestor.com is here to give us all a crash course in student loans. Robert helps out a special listener by answering his questions about subsidized student loans and interest rates. Make sure you visit TheCollegeInvestor.com/PopcornFinance for more amazing student loan resources! Check out the entire Back to School Series at PopcornFinance.com/BackToSchool   Get Your 1st Audiobook for Free from Audible and Help Support Popcorn Finance by visiting PopcornFinance.com/Audible   New Popcorn Finance T-Shirts are Available!!! Visit https://PopcornFinance.com/Shirts   Leave me a Voicemail at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music By: Someways by Nicolai Heidlas Music https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that the IRS adjusts tax brackets annually to offset inflation? So why is it making headlines right now? Find out the answer, plus how and when your taxes could be affected in the final installment of my mini tax series.  Listen to my previous episodes on taxes here: 346 & 347 Links Article: America's tax brackets are changing thanks to inflation Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is happening with student loans in 2023? Are student loan payments still paused and when does the student loan forgiveness plan start? If you’ve been wondering why there hasn’t been any news on student loan forgiveness then you’re not alone. Debt expert, personal finance content creator, and the Founder of Debt Free Gonnabe, Nika Booth is on the show this week to explain what’s going on. Nika is sharing why there has been a lack of updates and what happens if the plan is rejected by the supreme court. Connect with NikaDebt Free Gonna Be | Instagram | Twitter Learning Lab: Taking Control of Your Student Loan Debt   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Alan from DreamBigLiveTinyCo.com. This is a quick and fun rapid fire question session. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/64 How to be featured on the show You can record a voice note and email it to me at Questions @ PopcornFinance .com Send a call in through the Anchor app Use SpeakPipe to leave me a voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/PopcornFinance   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music By Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that 80% of hospital bills have errors? Me neither! Christy Snodgrass, a registered nurse turned advocate and activist, knows first-hand how stressful unexpected and large medical bills can be. That’s why she’s on the show today to share her step-by-step guide on how to negotiate your medical bills and potentially not have to pay a dime.  Keep an eye out for Part 2 of my conversation with Christy to learn more about the ins and outs of negotiating your medical bills. Connect with Christy Tiktok | Instagram | www.healthcarereformed.org   Links https://dollarfor.org https://www.fairhealthconsumer.org   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Summer travel is probably going to cost more this year. Data from the US Travel Association found that the cost of travel in June of this year is up 17.5% since June of 2021. Editor in Chief of TheBalance.com, Kristen Myers, is back to break down travel cost data and what we can expect for the rest of 2022. Sponsors Today's show is brought to you by Money Confidential. Hosted by money expert Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez, Money Confidential features new episodes about your money, stories, struggles and secrets. Join Stefanie as she sits down with financial experts to answer your biggest money questions and deliver smart, practical solutions that actually work. She covers topics like how much is too much to spend on IVF? Is now the right time to buy a home? How to travel and stay on budget, and much more! New episodes drop every Monday. So follow Money Confidential wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Kristin Check out Kristin’s article on the rising cost of dating at https://www.thebalance.com/millennials-spend-an-average-of-usd69-on-first-dates-5213660  Twitter - https://twitter.com/thebalance  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancecom/?hl=en Links Read the full Inflation Survey from The Balance at https://www.thebalance.com/44-percent-of-us-adults-are-not-financially-ready-for-a-recession-5704035 Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are kicking off the Pandemic Job Hunt series. Things are not easy right now and looking for a job can seem like a hopeless and pointless mission. So I've asked 3 experts to join me to provide you with some resources to help you along in your journey. Whether that is looking for work or negotiating the pay you deserve. Joining me this week is Rich Jones of Paychecks and Balances. Rich is a recruiter with over a decade of experience and shares an honest look at the job market and some things that you can do to step up your game on LinkedIn.   Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block! Tax season can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. H&R Block is available to answer your tax questions or handle the whole process for you! Visit https://hrblock.com/popcorn for 20% off your online tax filing!   How to Follow Rich: Paychecks and Balances Website- https://paychecksandbalances.com Podcasts-  https://paychecksandbalances.com/category/podcast Instagram-  https://www.instagram.com/paybalances Twitter- https://twitter.com/PayBalances Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/paychecksandbalances   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

401(k) Q&A Time! What's better, the Traditional or Roth 401(k)? We tackle this question and more this week! https://popcornfinance.com/401ksources Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week on episode 031, I sat down with Liz Weston of NerdWallet.com & AskLizWeston.com to discuss sharing your debt story.  So this week I thought that it would only be appropriate for me to share my personal debt story.  But this was not mine journey alone.  So that is why my wife "K" agreed to join me on today's episode.  Listen to part 1 of our conversation as we discuss how we got in to over $27,000 in debt. Click here to view one of my earlier blog posts on how debt affected our lives. Find Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/32 Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing can and should be simple. One of the simplest investment options out there is the index fund. I've been working on a new analogy using cake to help us all better understand how index funds work. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you remember your first thought or feeling about money? In today’s episode, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a Financial Therapist, is sharing how the language and messages we received about money as kids can affect how we interact with money as adults. Plus, listen to find out Lindsay’s advice on how to best approach talking about money with your kids. Check out the rest of my conversation with Lindsay from episodes 327 & 328. Connect with Lindsay Instagram | www.mindmoneybalance.com   Links Lindsay's Money Personality Quiz https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz Lindsay's Book - The Financial Anxiety Solution https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Financial-Anxiety-Solution/Lindsay-Bryan-Podvin/9781646040070 Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever gone out to eat with a bad tipper? On This Is Awkward a caller asked for our help on this very issue. Her friend blew up and left a restaurant when she found out her friend was making up for her bad tipping. Check out this clip and then listen to the full episode of This Is Awkward using the link below! https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9% of people surveyed said that they would rather talk to their parents about sex versus their personal finances. Why is talking to our parents about money so scary and what can we do to get that conversation started? Author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk, Cameron Huddleston joins me to answer this question. Connect with Cameron Instagram | Twitter | Blog | Website Links Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could consolidating your credit card debt into a personal loan hurt your credit score? This is the question we are discussing today as we tackle part 2 of a question sent in from a listener. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Instacart! Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! I get so many credit offers in the mail and I'm sick of it! In today's episode I will walk you through how to put a stop to that credit card junk mail. Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/147 Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While rising costs are inevitable and may be out of our control, INVESTING is the most surefire way to keep money working in our favor and not against us! In today's episode I explain the direct relationship between investing and inflation, and why hiding your money under the mattress is never a good idea. Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is aggressively paying off your debt causing other areas of your life to suffer? Years ago my wife and I accumulated over $27k worth of debt and it haunted me every day until I paid it off. Credit card interest rates are some of the highest and debt can feel like a dark cloud hanging over you until it's paid off. However, after reading an article from Elizabeth Gravier that outlines four signs that you’re paying off your debt too fast, it made me think about that time in my life and what I might’ve done differently. Hopefully, today’s episode helps give you a new perspective on how you can pay down your debt without going broke or unnecessarily suffering. Elizabeth Gravier's article: 4 Signs You’re Paying Your Debt Down Too Fast  Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You should diversify your portfolio.” We’ve all probably heard this before. But what does this actually mean? Join me today as we discuss what diversification is and why it’s important. Check out the rest of the Investing 101 Series at  PopcornFinance.com/Investing101     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With interest rates rising paying down credit card debt is a great idea. But is using a personal loan a smart way of eliminating credit card debt. This week a listener wrote in with this exact question so I will help walk them through what they should know before paying off their credit cards with a personal loan. Sources Average credit card APR - https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/average-credit-card-apr/ Federal Reserve Consumer Credit Data - https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/current/ The Personal Finance Podcast - https://www.thepersonalfinancepodcast.com/get-rid-of-your-debt-once-and-for-all-with-chris-browning/   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why would you choose to work with a professional to help with your financial planning? In today’s episode, I’m back with Caleb Silver of Investopedia to discuss why our financial lives are so much more than just our investments.   Today’s Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Capitalize! Visit https://PopcornFinance.com/Capitalize to get free expert help rolling over your old 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans today!   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Come Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever built up a savings account, you've probably been hit with guilt when you have to pull money out.  We put so much time and effort into this process of saving up money that when something comes up, like a medical bill or car expense, it feels very defeating to have to spend that money. Pedro Moura joins me to discuss how to deal with these feelings.   Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing extraordinaire, Amanda Holden (@dumpster.doggy) is back with me for today's UnPopped Kernels episode and we're taking a deeper look at target date funds to help you determine if investing in them is the right money move for you.  Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve. To find out how much you could save on your auto loan, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn. Connect with Amanda Instagram | YouTube Links Check out Amanda's investing course: Invested Development Come Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube   Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we finish the third and final chapter of our $27,000 Debt Story. We discuss what changes we made to help pay down our debt faster, some financial regrets, and some advice we would give our younger selves. Hear Our Full Story Part 1 Part 2 PopcornFinance.com/27k Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/38   In Adrian's call he mentioned a previous guest, Erin Lowry. Click Here to hear some great techniques to improve how you save and why you need more balance in your financial life. Big thanks to Adrian for calling the show.  If you would like to leave a message and have it featured on the show, check out your options below. How to submit your message You can record a voice note and email it to me at Questions @ PopcornFinance .com Send a call in through the Anchor app Use SpeakPipe to leave me a voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/PopcornFinance   Help support the show for free at PopcornFinance.com/Support   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Outro Music By Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/b6jK2t3lcRs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices