The Federal Reserve is a misunderstood system. I’ll try my best to break down what they do. 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. Let's be honest... Mondays kinda suck.  You spent your weekend trying to get all you could done while trying to grab a few minutes of peace and now all of a sudden you have to get up early and attend a series of boring meetings.  Well today Berna Anat aka Hey Berna is here to hype you up and give you the energy you need to take on this new week! Episode Page: https://popcornfinance.com/177 Learn more about Berna at https://www.instagram.com/heyberna . . . . .  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

What does the Fed rate cut mean? The federal reserve cut interest rates, what does this mean and how will it impact my finances?   Mortgage Refi Resources https://www.creditkarma.com/home-loans/i/when-is-refinancing-mortgage-worth-it/ https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/refinance-calculator/calculate-refinance-savings 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. You all know that I LOVE tiny homes, so it was amazing to get to sit down with Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement!  All though tiny homes are much more affordable than a traditional home, a lack of financing options still puts them out of most people's price range.  Brian walks us through the current state of tiny home financing and shares what options are available. Episode Page: https://popcornfinance.com/175 . . . . .  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

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. President & CEO of SaverLife, Leigh Phillips, stops by for a bag of popcorn and to share some tips on what you should do with that tax refund you just got. Plus there is a chance for you bring in a little extra cash to help you reach your savings goals! Episode Page: https://popcornfinance.com/174 . . . . .  Also, 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've launched a brand new podcast with my good friend and past guest Allison Baggerly (creator of Inspired Budget). It's called This Is Awkward and just launched today!  After you listen please come over and subscribe! https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward 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

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. America Saves Week is kicking off on February 24th with a push to get you to save more through automation.  Learn the impact that automation can have on your finances. Check out more amazing resources at https://americasavesweek.org  Episode Page: https://popcornfinance.com/171 . . . . .  Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward! https://podfollow.com/1497658361   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

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!  We hear a LOT about budgets but not about how we should structure our bank accounts.  Sahirenys Pierce joins me to share her ingenious system called the High Five Banking Method she uses to keep her finances in order. Hear more from Sahirenys at thepoisedlifestyle.com and on Instagram at Instagram.com/Poisedfinancelifestyle  Episode Page: https://popcornfinance.com/170 . . . . .  Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward! https://podfollow.com/1497658361 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!    Allison from Inspired Budget is back to help me take on another listener question.  This week Caroline is calling in with a question about how to get her husband on board when it comes to discussing their budget. Hear more from Allison at https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbudget   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 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!    I've been guest hosting the Money with Friends podcast for the past four months and I thought I'd share one of my favorite episodes with you.  We went in depth on a great piece from the Wall Street Journal all about how your latest Amazon delivery could be literal trash! Check out the Money with Friends podcast at https://www.moneywithfriendspodcast.com   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 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!    What goes better with a fresh bucket of popcorn than a great movie and 2019 gave us a ton to pick from.  Joe Saul-Sehy, host of The Stacking Benjamins podcast, joins me for a very special Popcorn Finance Movie Draft!!! Check out Stacking Benjamins at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com 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 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!    The wrong savings account could be costing you thousands of dollars.  Learn how in today's episode! Here is a link to the article discussed in today's episode https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/banking/how-much-you-lost-in-2018-by-having-the-wrong-savings-account/ Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding your personality may shine some light on your money habits.  I'm joined by Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist, & Maelisa Hall, licensed psychologist, to discuss how big a role your personality may play in how you think about and handle your money. 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!    Hear more from Maelisa and Amber at MyBizBestie.com. Check out their Myers-Briggs episode at https://www.mybizbestie.com/podcast/008   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I had so much fun in Round 2 of my Pop-Up Debate with Bethany Bayless (http://themoneymillhouse.com) that I thought I'd share our first ever debate! Weigh in on who you thought argued their side best in the comment or on Instagram at @PopcornFinancePodcast!   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!    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

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

Debt can seem like an unending burden.  Antwan called in expressing this exact feeling about his student loans.  One of my favorite guests, Allison Baggerly, is back to help Antwan and all of you listening take on your debt!   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!    Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/161 Hear more from Allison at http://InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudget (https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbudget).   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

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. Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/160 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

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

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

If you are in the process of trying to pay down debt, should you still contribute to your 401(k), or should you focus all of your power on paying down debt first and then contribute?  This particular question is asked on a daily basis in the debt free community and the personal finance industry.  Let's tackle this topic on today's episode! Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/157 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

Robo-advisors is becoming one of those hot buzzwords that you’re hearing thrown around everywhere. In the finance industry, automation is everything, so it’s no surprise that these services are creating that buzz. What is a Robo-Advisor? Do I need one? Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/156 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

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! Today I will be announcing the two winners of Anthony ONeal’s book, Debt Free Degree, and sharing details on a new month long giveaway from our new partner, Cons and Kernels! I’ll also be sharing some tips on how to find a financial planner. Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/155   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

Pam is an expert when it comes to finding and winning scholarships. She is best known for helping her son win over $700,000 in scholarships! Pam shares her best tips to help you get the scholarships you need. Find out more about Pam at https://www.thescholarshipshark.com Pam's Favorite Scholarship Databases Bigfutures.org Salliemae.com/scholarships  Scholarships.com  Fastweb.com Find more info and resources at  https://PopcornFinance.com/BackToSchool   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

Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Anthony O'Neal!  Anthony is back for a quick and fun rapid fire question challenge! Special Book Giveaway!!! Enter to win a copy of Anthony's book, Debt Free Degree, by calling in to Popcorn Finance and saying hi or asking a money question! That's it! Leave your message by 1) Visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or 2) Calling the Popcorn Finance Hotline (707) 200-8259   Also take a listen to Anthony on Episode 152 - Student loan debt has become a real crisis in the United States.  Today's guest, Anthony O'Neal, is on a mission to help future generations graduate college debt free.  Together we discuss dream schools and erasing the stigma around community college. Connect with Anthony O'Neal at @AnthonyONeal  (https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal) Grab a copy of Debt Free Degree at https://www.anthonyoneal.com Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music from Jazzaddict's Intro by Cosimo Fogg (201) https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be a part of a Popcorn Finance episode by visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail! You can stay anonymous if you want :) Student loan debt has become a real crisis in the United States.  Today's guest, Anthony O'Neal, is on a mission to help future generations graduate college debt free.  Together we discuss dream schools and erasing the stigma around community college. Connect with Anthony O'Neal at @AnthonyONeal  (https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoneal) Grab a copy of Debt Free Degree at https://www.anthonyoneal.com Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be a part of a Popcorn Finance episode by visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail! You can stay anonymous if you want :) Balancing saving while paying off debt can be a very difficult task.  Allison Baggerly and I are coming to you from the Nashville Airport to give you some advice thanks to a question from Alyssa.   Hear more from Allison at http://InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudget (https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbudget). Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be a part of a Popcorn Finance episode by visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail and letting me know one of your financial fears. -You can be anonymous if you want :) We are following up on last week's discussion with my list of the Pros and Cons of online only bank accounts. Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/150 Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Rakuten!  To get cash back on your everyday purchases visit Https://PopcornFinance.com/CashBack 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 Instacart!  Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! I received an email from Jordan wanting to know my thoughts on some of the new online only accounts that are popping up.  In this episode I go over what I look for when opening a checking account online. Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/149 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 Instacart!  Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! There is no one way to master your finances.  There are so many ways to get your finances under control.  Today Glenn James from My Millennial Money shares a rule that he uses to stop himself from overspending.  Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/148 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 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

Send me your questions or thoughts at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Erin Chase!  Erin is back for a quick and fun rapid fire question challenge! Also take a listen to Erin on Episode 145 - Keeping my food budget under control can be so difficult some months. Erin Chase from 5DollarDinners.com stopped by for a bag of popcorn and to share some of her favorite tips on how to reduce your food budget! Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/145   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music from Jazzaddict's Intro by Cosimo Fogg (201) https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Rakuten!  To get cash back on your everyday purchases visit Https://PopcornFinance.com/CashBack VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/143 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 stepping back and playing referee as guests Jessica Bufkin and Libby Gifford step in to the ring.  Their topic... Are you for or against tiny living??? Both Jessica and Libby work to create the massive conference for finance nerds / creators like me, FinCon. Jessica is the Director of Events and Libby is the Creative Director. Learn more about FinCon and possibly attend in 2020 at https://finconexpo.com. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/143   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

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle Mental health and money aren't two topics that you hear discussed together very often. Today's guest, Melanie Lockert, has made it her mission to create a space where these discussions can be had. Melanie and I discuss her talk at a recent Plutus Voices event and why it is important to have these conversations. Resources from Melanie National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or Call 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - NAMI.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - https://afsp.org Project Semicolon - https://projectsemicolon.com Why We Rise - https://whywerise.la   Connect with Melanie at www.DearDebt.com Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/142 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle I'm posting today's episode from my hotel room in Toronto Canada.  I think I may be losing my voice, but I still wanted to put out an episode for you. I mentioned last week that Popcorn Finance was named as a finalist for two Plutus Awards.  One of those nominations was for Best Series for the Poppin' with F.I.R.E. series I did earlier this year.  So today I'm bringing you one of my favorite episodes from that series!  Jillian Shares how a tough experience as a child pushed her towards financial independence. Today's Guest: Jillian Johnsrud from Montana Money Adventures (https://www.montanamoneyadventures.com/) Check out the ENTIRE Poppin' with F.I.R.E. series at https://PopcornFinance.com/FIRE    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 Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle Paying off debt can be an emotional journey, so it makes sense that it would be tough to keep that momentum going once your debt is gone.  Today I tackle a question that I received from Tamie on this very topic with some help from financial coach Ericka Young. Connect with Ericka at www.tailormadebudgets.com Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/140 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle Debt consolidation is one of those topics that makes me nervous. It can be a useful tool, but is also full of traps. Today’s guest Leslie Tayne is here to walk us through some of the pros and cons. Connect with Leslie at https://taynelaw.com Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/139 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron Huddleston is back yet again to answer another Power of Attorney question!  This time from the side of the person giving up the power.  Should you be nervous? What are some things to consider?  Connect with Cameron at https://Cameronhuddleston.com Learn more about Cameron and her book on her first appearance at https://PopcornFinance.com/131 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron Huddleston is BACK thanks to a question from Michelle.  As a follow up to Cameron's first appearance back on episode 131 (https://PopcornFinance.com/131), Michelle was contemplating if she wanted to take on the role of Power of Attorney for her mother and needed a little more information to help her make a decision.  Connect with Cameron at https://Cameronhuddleston.com Learn more about Cameron and her book on her first appearance at https://PopcornFinance.com/131 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison's Budget Bites! Learn more at InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudget.     How Not to Die When Buying Things on Craigslist PopcornFinance.com/94 Frugal Friends Ep 064 -     https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/how-to-use-cash-envelopes-effectively Frugal Friends Ep 065  -https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/getting-into-paying-off-over-27k-of-credit-card-debt-w-chris-browning-of-popcorn-finance 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

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

The engagement ring is seen as the universal symbol of love and commitment. But, it is also a huge expense and some, like today's guest, are opting to skip it all together. Author and speaker Stefanie O'Connell joins me today to discuss why she decided to turn down her engagement ring. Connect with Stefanie at https://stefanieoconnell.com Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/134   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

There are few moments that feel better than paying off debt.  Last November I paid off my car and of course I had to document the process.  Join me as I reflect on this surreal moment. Have you recently paid off a car or are you close to finally being free of that debt?  Tell me about it by leaving me a voicemail at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail!   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music Provided by Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZARO   Track: The Perpetual Ticking of Time — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/vSoQgxDwxYM Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/PerpetualTickingOfTime   I Don't Need U 2 Say Anything by Le Gang https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Prw0fH 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

It's crazy to think that it has been two whole years since I released the very first episode of Popcorn Finance. I just wanted to put out this small bag of popcorn to thank you all for your support and to reflect back on the past two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help nominate Popcorn Finance for a Plutus Award! Visit PopcornFinance.com/Plutus, enter your name and email, and then hit submit, THAT'S IT! Thanks for your help! Would you rather talk to your parents about sex than their finances? Well 9% of people surveyed said that they would, which is crazy. But why is talking to our parents about money so scary and what can we do to get the conversation started? Author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk, Cameron Huddleston joins me to answer this question. Connect with Cameron at https://Cameronhuddleston.com Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/131   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

Here is another interview from my time at FinCon. I met up with Episode 030 Guest Nick True on the conference floor.  Nick brought up the topic of why it's important to distinguish what you really want from the frivolous wants that bring no real satisfaction. Connect with Nick on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRqvJFJ6LLQ62lKmOUXATw Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/129   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

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/100Books 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 Sarah Wilson of Budget Girl. Our topic... What is the superior format, Ebooks or Physical Books! Decide who wins the debate! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/100Books Connect with Sarah at https://www.youtube.com/BudgetGirl   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