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227: Student Loan Pause Extended
Updates on the extended student loan pause and Robert Farrington of TheCollegeInvestor.com is back to help me answer more of your student loan questions!
If you have more questions on student loan forgiveness head over to https://thecollegeinvestor.com/578/ways-to-get-student-loan-forgiveness
Resources
Forbes Article: Student Loans Are Paused—Here’s What It Means For You
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2021/01/21/heres-how-bidens-plan-to-pause-student-loans-works/?sh=3aaf25e456b7
219: How Much is OK to Take Out in Student Loans https://pod.fo/e/ab3d1
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08:4024/01/2021
226: Does Time Change Our Feelings About Money?
Julian and Kiersten of rich & REGULAR return to take a look back at their first appearance way back on episode 099. We get an update on their thoughts on the F.I.R.E. movement (Financial Independence Retire Early) & how their outlook on financial independence and retirement has changed.
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You can learn more about Julian and Kiersten Saunders and rich & REGULAR at https://richandregular.com. You can also find them on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. They have an amazing video series called Money on the Table available to watch on both YouTube and Facebook Watch.
Connect with Julian and Kiersten: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richandregular Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richandregular YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HUQztCZd9c1q2rB7SmOAQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/richandregular
Take a listen to our original conversation from episode #099 at https://pod.fo/e/2ff4
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17:4318/01/2021
225: Avoid This Major Tax Mistake
Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Square Card!
If you have a business, you can’t afford not to listen to this episode. Keila Hill-Trawick, of Little Fish Accounting, joins me to discuss how to manage and separate your finances for your business and your personal money. She dives deep into the biggest tax mistakes she sees most often with small business owners and how you can avoid them.
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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
You can learn more about Keila Hill-Trawick and Little Fish Accounting at Little Fish Accounting. You can also find her on Instagram at @LittleFishAccounting and on her podcast Fish Food wherever you listen to podcasts.
Connect with Keila:
https://littlefishaccounting.com
Instagram- @LittleFishAccounting
Podcast- Fish Food https://www.littlefishaccounting.com/podcast
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12:2911/01/2021
224: Respecting My Partner's Money Boundaries
You and your partner likely have completely different views about finances and what you feel comfortable discussing with other people. This makes an already tricky subject even more complicated. Erin Lowry, author of the Broke Millennial Talks Money, joins me to discuss how to talk about your finances in a way that makes both you and your partner feel comfortable.
You can learn more about Erin Lowry and the Broke Millennial at https://brokemillennial.com/. Her new book Broke Millennial Talks Money is out wherever books are sold. If you decide to buy a copy and support Erin's work, she has a free gift for you. To redeem your free gift email [email protected] and put Proof of Purchase (Popcorn Finance) in the subject line.
Her gift includes:
Exclusive Bonus Chapter
Discussion Guide
Are you Your Parent's Retirement Plan? Checklist
This Is Awkward
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08:2806/01/2021
223: How to Tell Your Friends You’re Broke
Talking about being broke with your friends and telling them something isn't in your budget can be difficult. It can be awkward, especially if you're not on the same page financially. Erin Lowry of the Broke Millennial joins me to discuss how to handle these conversations a little bit easier in our lives.
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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
You can learn more about Erin Lowry and the Broke Millennial at https://brokemillennial.com/. Her new book Broke Millennial Talks Money is out wherever books are sold. If you decide to buy a copy and support Erin's work, she has a free gift for you. To redeem your free gift email [email protected] and put Proof of Purchase (Popcorn Finance) in the subject line.
Her gift includes:
Exclusive Bonus Chapter
Discussion Guide
Are you Your Parent's Retirement Plan? Checklist
This Is Awkward
Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below.
https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward
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17:0304/01/2021
222: You're Tipping How Much?!
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!
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11:5528/12/2020
401(k) Q&A: Deciding Between Traditional or Roth
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
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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
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05:5121/12/2020
220: How Small Businesses are Pivoting During the Pandemic
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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.
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Connect with Today's Guest!
https://HauteBeautyGuidebyDoran.com
https://www.instagram.com/hautebeautyguide
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14:0814/12/2020
219: How Much is OK to Take Out in Student Loans?
Robert Farrington of TheCollegeInvestor.com is back to help me answer your student loan questions in this special Q&A episode!
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?
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08:3707/12/2020
218: What's Going on with Student Loans?
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
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15:1730/11/2020
217: Dealing with Our Money Shame
Dealing with the shame around money can be so difficult, especially around the holidays. So my black friday gift to all of you is this bonus conversation with Money Coach Zina Kumok of www.consciouscoins.com.
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12:4227/11/2020
401(k) Q&A - What's Better, Traditional or Roth 401(k)?
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
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10:2023/11/2020
401(k) Q&A - What's a 401k Match?
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
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10:0916/11/2020
401(k) Q&A - I'm Terrified, What Do I Do?
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.
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08:2709/11/2020
213: My Husband Resents My Debt
Let's be honest... we are all a little preoccupied with the election.
So this week I thought I'd share a clip from one of the most controversial episodes of This Is Awkward to date!
A listener wrote in and shared with us that her husband resents the debt she brought in to the relationship and is now unwilling to help.
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
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17:1502/11/2020
212: Traditional vs Roth 401(k)
What is the difference between a traditional 401(k) and the Roth 401(k)? Today we are going to walk through what makes these plans different.
It's Hispanic Heritage Month and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the Latinx experts that have been a part of Popcorn Finance. Click the link below to check out their work and to listen to their appearance on Popcorn Finance.
https://PopcornFinance.com/HHM
For links to the past investing episodes referenced visit https://popcornfinance.com/InvestingEpisodes
Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below.
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Roy Matz
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08:5826/10/2020
211: How Does the 401(k) Work?
The 401(k) can seem confusing and like you will never understand how they work. In this episode I will break down the rules of the 401(k) and some details you should know.
It's Hispanic Heritage Month and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the Latinx experts that have been a part of Popcorn Finance. Click the link below to check out their work and to listen to their appearance on Popcorn Finance.
https://PopcornFinance.com/HHM
For links to the past investing episodes referenced visit https://popcornfinance.com/InvestingEpisodes
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
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Special Music thanks to
Roy Matz
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08:4019/10/2020
210: Using Your Savings Isn't Always a Bad Thing
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.
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08:5212/10/2020
209: Don't Save for Retirement... Invest
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.
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14:0505/10/2020
208: Pandemic Money Talks with Your Partner
Talking about money with your partner can be difficult even under the best conditions. Add in a pandemic and it can seem nearly impossible. Andy Hill of the Marriage, Kids and Money podcast joins me to discuss how we've been handling these conversations in our lives.
You can learn more about Andy Hill and the Marriage, Kids and Money podcast at Marriagekidsandmoney.com/Playbook
Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below.
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13:1628/09/2020
207: Making an Impact Through Investing
We need to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars over our lifetime in order to retire. But have you ever been curious how the companies we invest in benefit from our money?
I reached out to Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief of Investopedia, and Kinsey Grant, host of Business Casual, to better understand the impact of our investments.
You can learn more about Kinsey and Business Casual at https://www.businesscasual.fm
You can visit Investopedia.com to learn even more about understanding the world of investing.
Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below.
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13:5721/09/2020
206: Pop-Up Debate! Business Casual Dress Code
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
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07:2516/09/2020
205: What is Ethical Investing?
The term ethical investing is becoming more and more common these days. But what does this truly mean? Kinsey Grant, host of Business Casual, joins me to breakdown what exactly makes and investment ethical and how you can start using your money to make a difference.
You can learn more about Kinsey and Business Casual at https://www.businesscasual.fm
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13:5014/09/2020
204: Where's My Gift?!
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!
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35:1107/09/2020
203: The Birth of the 401(k)
The 401(k). You've probably heard about this plan over and over again. But, do you know how this plan came to be? Today we will break down the birth of the 401(k) plan.
Check out the entire Investing 101 Series at PopcornFinance.com/Investing101!
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06:3631/08/2020
202: Living on $17,000 A Year
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!
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12:4624/08/2020
201: Student Loans vs Investing
I got to work with CNBC on a quiz to help you learn more about handling your finances. This reminded me of a conversation that I had with Erin Lowry from BrokeMillennial.com.
Should I invest if I'm in debt? Stick around to listen and check out the CNBC quiz below!
Catch up with Erin on Instagram at @BrokeMillennial.
CNBC Quiz
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/07/smart-money-moves-to-make-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic.html
LA Times Article
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2020-08-14/you-lost-your-job-heres-a-12-step-action-plan-to-save-yourself
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08:2717/08/2020
Episode 200!!
Episode 200!
What more can I say!? None of this would be possible without you all listening each week.
So I'm dedicating this episode to all of you!
Past guests featured in this episode
Allison Baggerly - Episode 168
Brad Barrett - Episode 097
Cait Flanders - Episode 095
Jamila Souffrant - Episode 056 & Episode 004 (Listen at your own risk)
Jen Smith - Episode 045 & Episode 094
Rich & regular - Episode 099
Rich Jones - Episode 117
Sahirenys - Episode 170
Other episodes mentioned
Erin Lowry - Episode 033 & Episode 110
Glenn James - Episode 148
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22:1710/08/2020
199: Your Lifestyle Affects Your Retirement Date
The lifestyle we choose to live can have a significant impact on when we can retire. That may sound simple, but it's not always that obvious. In today's episode I will give you some concrete examples of how small changes can have a big impact on when you can retire.
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Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-829 or at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail with your response to the following questions:
What has been your favorite episode?
Who has been your favorite guest?
What is something that you have learned while listening to Popcorn Finance?
Bonus extra credit if you also record yourself saying the Popcorn Finance intro:
Hey this is (your name here), hope you're doing well, and welcome to Popcorn Finance, the show where we discuss finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn.
You can also email your responses to [email protected]
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09:0803/08/2020
198: How Much Do I Need to Retire?
Last week we discussed how investing protects our money from losing value. This week I'll be walking you through a simple way to figure out how much money you may need to retire.
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Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-829 or at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail with your response to the following questions:
What has been your favorite episode?
Who has been your favorite guest?
What is something that you have learned while listening to Popcorn Finance?
Bonus extra credit if you also record yourself saying the Popcorn Finance intro:
Hey this is (your name here), hope you're doing well, and welcome to Popcorn Finance, the show where we discuss finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn.
You can also email your responses to [email protected]
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08:5627/07/2020
197: How Investing Fights Off Inflation
The goods and services that we all buy get more expensive with each year thanks to inflation. Today I will walk you through how investing for your retirement can help fight off this invisible destroyer of wealth.
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Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-829 or at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail with your response to the following questions:
What has been your favorite episode?
Who has been your favorite guest?
What is something that you have learned while listening to Popcorn Finance?
Bonus extra credit if you also record yourself saying the Popcorn Finance intro:
Hey this is (your name here), hope you're doing well, and welcome to Popcorn Finance, the show where we discuss finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn.
You can also email your responses to [email protected]
Connect with me
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08:3020/07/2020
196: My Car Payment is Ruining My Budget
Allison of InspiredBudget.com joins me to answer a listeners question. Annah wrote in asking how to handle the fact that her goal of paying her car off in two years is causing her to run out of money each month.
Hear more from Allison at https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbudget
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https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward
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Want to be a part of episode 200?
Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-829 or at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail with your response to the following questions:
What has been your favorite episode?
Who has been your favorite guest?
What is something that you have learned while listening to Popcorn Finance?
Bonus extra credit if you also record yourself saying the Popcorn Finance intro:
Hey this is (your name here), hope you're doing well, and welcome to Popcorn Finance, the show where we discuss finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn.
You can also email your responses to [email protected]
Connect with me
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11:1013/07/2020
195: Starting to Invest
Investing can be a very scary concept. Caleb Silver of Investopedia.com joins me to share some tips on what to keep in mind when you start investing for the first time.
To learn more about Robo Advisors check out Episode 156 https://podfollow.com/popcornfinance/episode/99f7b7ba34a0ae8dffd39907a6aa527f653ccd35
You can visit Investopedia.com to learn even more about understanding the world of investing.
You can also follow Investopedia on IG (@Investopedia) and Twitter (@Investopedia).
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What has been your favorite episode?
Who has been your favorite guest?
What is something that you have learned while listening to Popcorn Finance?
Bonus extra credit if you also record yourself saying the Popcorn Finance intro:
Hey this is (your name here), hope you're doing well, and welcome to Popcorn Finance, the show where we discuss finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn.
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09:5006/07/2020
194: 3 Years of Making Popcorn Together
Today we are celebrating reaching 3 years of Popcorn Finance together!
Want to be a part of episode 200?
Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-829 or at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail with your response to the following questions:
What has been your favorite episode?
Who has been your favorite guest?
What is something that you have learned while listening to Popcorn Finance?
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Hey this is (your name here), hope you're doing well, and welcome to Popcorn Finance, the show where we discuss finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn.
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09:1229/06/2020
193: Creating an Emergency Budget
When there is so much financial uncertainty in the world i like to sit down and create an emergency budget. It's not that I think that something bad is going to happen, but I like to be prepared in the event that it does. On today's episode I share with you how to create an emergency budget.
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07:4722/06/2020
192: Trading vs Investing
Getting rich by investing in the stock market sounds great. But too often we hear stories of how wealthy you can become by making just a few quick, smart trades. Caleb Silver from Investopedia.com joins me to break down the difference between stock trading and long term investing.
There's also a special guest appearance from Lauren Silbert of TheBalance.com to help us understand the power of the Rule of 72.
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13:0915/06/2020
191: Commitment to Fight Racism
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
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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.
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Click the link below to get access to all the resources and Instagram accounts that we mentioned in this episode.
shorturl.at/ivW48
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@thisisawkwardpodcast
Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast
Allison - @inspiredbudget
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Confused (Afternoons LP) by Loxbeats
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I Don't Need U 2 Say Anything by Le Gang
https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang/i-dont-need-u-2-say-anything
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42:1408/06/2020
190: Bartering to Reach My Savings Goals
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
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08:4401/06/2020
Racism is Like Dust in the Air
Words for a difficult time Excerpt from an op-ed piece written in the LA Times by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar entitled "Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge" https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-05-30/dont-understand-the-protests-what-youre-seeing-is-people-pushed-to-the-edge
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03:4901/06/2020
Quick Pop with Popcorn Finance Listener Claudia!
Special Quick Pop Episode with and actual Popcorn Finance listener, Claudia!
Want to be on a future Popcorn Finance episode?
Send me a DM on Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast, Facebook - Popcorn Finance, or email at [email protected] answering the following questions.
Why would you like to join me on Popcorn Finance?
Who has been one of your favorite guests?
What has been one of your favorite episodes?
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Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward!
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Special Music from
Fun Time by Dj Quads: https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Jazzaddict's Intro by Cosimo Fogg (201) https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0
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07:5725/05/2020
Quick Pop! Answering All of Your Tiny Home Questions
Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement. In this quick & fun rapid fire question session we answer all of your burning tiny home questions!
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Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward!
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Fun Time by Dj Quads: https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Jazzaddict's Intro by Cosimo Fogg (201) https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0
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09:1318/05/2020
187: Transitioning to Life in a Tiny House
I love Tiny Homes, but they are not for everyone. Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement is back to discuss how tiny living isn't for everyone and what you need to keep in mind if you are considering purchasing a tiny home of your own.
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08:3511/05/2020
186: Preparing for the Unexpected with Sharon Epperson
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
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11:3704/05/2020
185: How to Stop Those Credit Card Offers
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.
List of Sources for Today’s Episode
OptOutPrescreen.com
What are prescreened offers? – https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0148-prescreened-credit-and-insurance-offers
The Fair Credit Reporting Act – https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fair-credit-reporting-act-fcra.asp
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10:0427/04/2020
184: Will I Have to Pay My Stimulus Check Back?
There are still a lot of questions around these stimulus checks such as; Will I have to pay this stimulus check back? and How do I update my bank account information? I'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode.
Still confused about what this stimulus check is all about? Contact me at https://popcornfinance.com/contact
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Links Mentioned in Today's Episode
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment-frequently-asked-questions
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12:3520/04/2020
183: Will I Be Getting a Stimulus Check?
You've seen it all over the news, most of us will be receiving a $1,200+ stimulus check. In today's episode I will be breaking down your questions: Will I Be Getting a Check? How Much Will I be Getting?
Still confused about what this stimulus check is all about? Contact me at https://popcornfinance.com/contact
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Join us for Popcorn Finance Game Night Every Monday at 6pm pt / 9pm et!
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10:1113/04/2020
182: How Do I Deal with My Stress & Anxiety?
Join us for Popcorn Finance Game Night Every Monday at 6pm pt / 9pm et!
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Life as we all know it has changed and it is understandable to feel anxious and fearful. So to hopefully help you all (and myself) deal with this situation a little bit better, licensed therapists Maelisa Hall & Amber Hawley are joining us to share some tips on how to handle our stress.
Today’s Guests
Amber Hawley
https://www.instagram.com/itsamberhawley
https://www.mybizbestie.com
Maelisa Hall
https://www.instagram.com/maelisahall
www.mydigitalmaven.com
Check out their first appearance on Episode 86: How Your Personality Affects Your Money
https://podfollow.com/popcornfinance/episode/8be21607b28dbf1cb93c8a1bf19346084aa3eed9
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21:0206/04/2020
Economic Crisis: 2008 Recession vs COVID-19 Economic Crash
Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief of Investopedia, goes in to detail on how the current economic slow down we are experiencing in 2020 caused by COVID-19 compares to the Great Recession of 2007-2009.
You can visit Investopedia.com & TheBalance.com to learn even more about understanding the world of investing.
You can also follow Investopedia on IG (@Investopedia) and Twitter (@Investopedia).
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Free Financial Planning Resources
Onefpa.org/probonoplanning
SavvyLadies.org
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10:5801/04/2020
180: Pop-Up Debate! What is the Superior Breakfast Experience?
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Berna Anat aka Hey Berna is back for a Pop-Up Debate!!! Our topic... What is the Superior Breakfast Experience?
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What is a 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!
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Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward!
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Roy Matz
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OKAY by 13ounce
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08:4530/03/2020
Economic Crisis: What is a Bear Market?
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.
You can visit Investopedia.com to learn even more about understanding the world of investing.
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06:0427/03/2020