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Ep 289289: What Can Cause IRS Refund Delays?
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
Ep 288288: Tax Time: Long IRS Hold Times and the Child Tax Credit
This tax season has been full of questions. It doesn't help that calling the IRS means hours on hold. This week I'm joined by Andy Phillips, a Director at The Tax Institute at H&R Block, to learn more about why the IRS is so difficult to get a hold of and the impacts of the changes to the Child Tax Credit. Check out our full conversation on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance 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 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
Ep 287287: 3 Things You Can Do to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund
It's tax season yet again and millions of Americans will be receiving a tax refund. But what should you do with all that cash? This week I'll break down three things that you can do with your tax refund to get your finances moving in the right direction. Check out This Is Awkward using the link below https://www.awkwardpodcast.com 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
Ep 286286: Am I a Bad Mom for Only Saving When I Can?
Parent guilt is a very real thing and can be even worse when you throw in your financial situation. This week I’m joined by Allison Baggerly to discuss a question sent in from a listener who is concerned that the “small” amount of money they are able to save for their child’s future isn’t enough. She wants to know, does this make her a bad mom? Check out This Is Awkward using the link below https://www.awkwardpodcast.com Connect with this week’s guest! Check out Allison’s podcast, Inspired Budget https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-budget/id1566247649 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspiredBudget 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
Ep 285285: Millennials Spend $69 on Average on First Dates
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
Ep 284284: Why is High Inflation Still Here?
It feels like we hear about inflation every single day and many of us have felt its impacts in our daily lives. You may have heard that this high inflation was only supposed to be temporary, but it seems to be sticking around. This week I’ll dive in to some factors that are causing this persistent inflation and also what this means for mortgage interest rates. 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 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
Ep 283283: I Don't Like Debt But Want a Good Credit Score
How do you maintain a strong credit score after paying off all of your debt? A listener wrote in wanting to know the answer to this question. This week I'll answer this question and break down what goes in to your credit score calculation. 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 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
Ep 282282: Is Hustle Culture Bad for Your Finances?
Personal finance hot takes, the internet is full of them. This week I'll tackle a particularly bad hot take with my This is Awkward cohost Allison Baggerly. Check out the full conversation from episode 43 of This is Awkward! https://www.awkwardpodcast.com/43-you-arent-working-hard-enough 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 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
Ep 281281: What's the Difference Between an IRA and a 401(k)?
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
Ep 280280: The Backdoor Roth, How Does it Work?
Does even thinking about the tax code overwhelm you? In today's episode a listener wrote in to ask how they could contribute to a Roth IRA even though their tax status prevents them. I walk through the details of the little known backdoor Roth IRA and how it can be used to get that amazing tax savings. 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 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
Ep 279279: Building Unique & Meaningful Financial Goals
It's a brand new year, should we be setting financial goals? Goal setting is a great practice so I want to help you out with 4 unique goals that you can add to your list for 2022. 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
Ep 278278: Our Failed 2021 Goals
This is the time of year when everyone shares the many goals they achieved during 2021. That's not what we're doing on Popcorn Finance this week! This week I'm joined by the amazing Berna Anat to discuss all of the goals that we failed to achieve this year. Because it's great to talk about what we've accomplished, but it is so freeing to share our failures! Connect with this week’s guest! Check out my guest appearance on Money Please here. Follow Berna on Instagram for updates on her podcast and video series, and to pre-order her book - @heyberna 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
Ep 277277: How to Make an Impact Through Donating
Many of us would like to make a differrence through donating, but it can often feel daunting to find the right place to give. Tanja Hester, author of Wallet Activism, joins us once again to help us understand the best ways to donate. Giveaway Details! To enter to win 1 of the 2 copies of Wallet Activism I am giving away, just send me an email to [email protected] or send me a DM on instagram @PopcornFinancePodcast and tell me why you'd like to win a copy. Connect with this week’s guest! Follow Tanja on Instagram @OurNextLife or check out her amazing work at https://ournextlife.com Grab a copy of Wallet Activism at https://bookshop.org/a/2450/9781953295590 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
Ep 276276: Is It The Thought That Counts?
What do you do when you find out your partner spent more on a gift than they should have? This week we are getting awkward with this story from This is Awkward, the other podcast I cohost. A listener wrote in to get our advice after receiving a gift from her husband that he clearly overpaid for. Should she tell him that he overpaid and return the gift or should she let him think he got a great deal? Check out all our awkwardness on a full episode of This is Awkward! https://AwkwardPodcast.com 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
Ep 275275: Changing How We Think About Homeownership
Purchasing a home is a huge financial milestone, but that doesn't mean that it is right for everyone. This week I am joined by Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez to discuss our thoughts on why renting can be a great financial move and the pressure so many of us feel to become homeowners. Connect with this week’s guest! Follow Stefanie on Instagram @stefanieoconnell Listen to Money Confidential https://www.realsimple.com/money/money-confidential-podcast/about-money-confidential-podcast 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
Ep 274274: How to Make Real Change With Your Wallet
I think we would all like to make a positive impact on this world, but often it can difficult to know how. This week I'm joined by Tanja Hester, author of Wallet Activism, to learn how we can use the money we earn to make real lasting change. Connect with this week’s guest! Follow Tanja on Instagram @OurNextLife or check out her amazing work at https://ournextlife.com Grab a copy of Wallet Activism at https://bookshop.org/a/2450/9781953295590 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
Ep 273273: I’m Overwhelmed with Investment Decisions
It is so easy to become overwhelmed with what feels like a never ending stream of new stocks and cryptocurrencies to invest in. But, what about the boring old foundational concepts of personal finance? Are you neglecting those for a chance to “get rich quick”? This week I’m joined by the one and only Berna Anat to break down why it’s important to bring our finances back to basics before we start throwing money at any of these new investments out there. Connect with this week’s guest! Check out my guest appearance on Money Please here. Follow Berna on Instagram for updates on her podcast and video series, and to pre-order her book - @heyberna 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
Ep 272272: Should I Keep My Money Separate From My Partner?
Should you merge finances with your significant other or keep everything separate? There’s nothing like a little financial weight being lifted when you decide to share living expenses with someone! That being said, is it smart to still keep a small stash of your own coin? I was recently a guest on KFI AM640 where Kelvin Washington and I discussed finding a happy medium. 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
Ep 271271: Should I Be Giving Out NFTs This Christmas?
Are you already overwhelmed with the thought of spending money this holiday season? If so you're not alone. This week I'm joined by Kristin Myers, Editor-in-Chief of https://TheBalance.com, to discuss how you can best prepare yourself and your finances for the upcoming holiday spending rush. 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 Kristin! Twitter - https://twitter.com/KristinReports Check out The Balances Holiday Gift Guide - https://www.thebalance.com/digital-money-gift-guide-5207879 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
Ep 270270: The Credit Score is Overrated
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
Ep 269269: Should I Pay Off Debt or Save?
Do I build up my emergency fund or pay down my debt? This is the question so many of us are faced with so in this week’s episodeI'll break down the cost of saving versus paying down debt and how you can make the best decision for your finances. 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
Ep 268268: What Types of Fees Am I Charged When I Invest?
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
Ep 267267: The Hidden Fees of Mutual Funds
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
Ep 266266: How Do You Fix Social Security?
Is there a one size fits all solution? In last week’s episode, we discussed the topic of our social security system running out of money, and today I’m back discussing some possible solutions to the issue. Some ideas are more popular than others, and some carry less risk. If you’re curious about what the future holds for your own golden age, be sure to check out this episode. 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
Ep 265265: Is Social Security Running Out of Money?
Are you concerned that Social Security won’t be there for you in the future? It’s understandable if you are with the latest news from the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report. The Social Security program is projected to exhaust its trust by 2033. Find out what this means for the future of the program and why the program is struggling in this week’s episode. 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
Ep 264264: How Do I Teach My Kids About Money?
For a lot of us, the topic of money was never spoken about with our parents, and the pattern of avoidance has continued with our own kids. While we want our children to handle their money well, we might not know where to start. In this week’s episode, John Lanza, author of The Art of Allowance discusses his method of encouraging our kids to make wise choices about their money, as well as how to get them used to budgeting before they need to pay bills of their own. Come Join Me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance 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
Ep 263263: How Do I Decide What to Do Next Financially?
Emergency funds, student loans, car payments and retirement plans - what should take first priority in your master financial plan? If your list of money items to tackle is long, it can be easy for decision paralysis to set in and for you to put off making any decisions at all! In this week’s episode, I answer a listener’s question about the first path to take after a personal budget is in place. Come Join Me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance 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
Ep 262262: $5.8 Billion in Student Loans to Be Forgiven
This week I am back on KFI AM 640 to discuss the $5.8 billion in student loans that are scheduled to be forgiven. Come Join Me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance 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
Ep 261261: You Could At Least Give Me Half!
Has helping a friend ever gotten weird for you? Friendly favors are usually no big deal, but what about when there’s money involved? Financial gains, no matter the amount, can certainly make things tricky. And when past favors between friends are tallied up and used as ammunition, resentment can brew. In this week’s episode, I share with you a call that Allison Baggerly, my co-host from the This Is Awkward Podcast and I received about an affiliate marketing money situation that got weird fast. Today's Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Trust & Will. Head to TrustandWill.com/Popcorn for 10% OFF & FREE SHIPPING on a trust or will! This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward 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
Ep 260260: What Credit Score Do I Need for the Best Interest Rate?
Looking to purchase a big ticket item? Whether it’s a home or a vehicle purchase that’s on your radar, your credit score will be taken into consideration before being granted the loan! So what kind of score is needed to receive the best interest rate? In this week’s episode I answer a listener’s question about how perfect your credit score really needs to be to receive that prime rate. 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
Ep 259259: You Don’t Have to Invest in Everything
Have you experienced FOMO with the many investment opportunities floating around? Hearing about the large sums of money people have made overnight can make us anxious to get in on the investment action ourselves - so anxious we can throw caution to the wind and simply hope for the best. Jessica Moorhouse is a millennial money expert, speaker, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, award-winning blogger, host of the More Money Podcast and founder of the Millennial Money Meetup®, and in this week’s episode she tells us why it is crucial to educate ourselves before throwing our hard earned money towards investments. Connect with Jessica Instagram - @jessicaimoorhouse Website - jessicamoorhouse.com 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
Ep 258258: Are Millennials More Financially Insecure?
Have you ever felt insecure about your financial situation? If so, you aren’t the only one. In this week’s episode I discuss how high cost of living, student loans and planning for retirement are putting pressure on millennials' bank accounts and wallets, as well as a simple trick to help reign in some of your spending. 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 other podcast, "This Is Awkward", using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 257257: How Inflation Affects Social Security
Has inflation been on your mind lately? It’s no secret that certain prices are rising, and I recently returned to KFI AM 640 radio to answer questions relating to whether we should be worried, what is causing prices to rise in the first place, how inflation is affecting Social Security and the indicators we use to measure inflation. 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
Ep 256256: Am I Too Greedy?
Do you ever feel like you are too focused on money? Once our basic costs of living are covered, making extra money to spend, save, or invest can raise some interesting emotions in ourselves. Questions of self-worth and being deserving of wealth can bubble up. This week, Finance and Lifestyle writer Connie Conpoint is back to discuss how to be comfortable with wealth building and how to separate money and career from self-worth. Connect with Connie Instagram - @conpoint 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
Ep 255255: How to Protect Your Health and Your Wealth
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
Ep 254254: How Do I Grow My Credit Score?
Whether you’re looking to buy a house or purchase a new car, one thing is certain – your credit score will be looked at! So how do you create a credit score to be proud of? A listener recently asked me this exact question, and in today’s episode I discuss the 5 main factors that go into determining your credit score, as well as the myth that keeping a balance on your card is a good idea. 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
Ep 253253: My 20% Retirement Party
Should you wait until the end of your career to celebrate your retirement? This week’s guest says no! Connie aka Conpoint, is a finance and lifestyle writer who started her money journey in 2018 and is on track to reach Financial Independence/Early Retirement in her 30s. In this episode she explains how celebrating the mini-money goals you achieve on the path to your final retirement is not only fun, but keeps you motivated to hit that final target! Connect with Connie Check Out Connie’s Instagram here Today’s Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Statement Cards Check out Statement Cards here 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
Ep 252252: I Lent My Friend Money and Now I Want It Back
Lending money to a friend in their time of need can just feel like the right thing to do. But what happens when you aren’t paid back, and the loan is never spoken of again? This week I’m sharing a clip from a recent episode of This Is Awkward, a podcast that I host alongside Allison Baggerly of Inspired Budget, where we discuss an anonymous listener who is dealing with this exact money situation. Listen to the Full Episode at https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Have an awkward money situation that you would like us to discuss on This is Awkward? Give us a call at (707) 200-8259. 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
Ep 251251: Where Are The Workers?
As the country begins to reopen many businesses are noticing that their staff is not returning. Many blame unemployment benefits, but I think that this situation is a little more complex. I joined Shannon and Gary once again on KFI AM 640 to discuss the reasons behind the perceived lack of available employees. Check out the episode 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
Ep 250250: How Investing Fights Off Inflation (Replay)
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
Ep 249249: Should We Be Afraid of Inflation
Are prices always increasing? Today we talk about what costs have actually decreased over time, as well as examine if today’s worry about inflation is warranted and how we got into this situation to begin with. Today’s Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Trust & Will. Head to https://popcornfinance.com/TrustAndWill 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 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
Ep 248248: The Crypto Craze and Scams
It feels like Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and DogeCoin are all anyone is talking about these days. I joined Shannon and Gary on KFI AM 640 to breakdown the crypto craze and the scams that have started to pop up. Check out my full conversation with Shannon and Gary on KFI AM 640 here Today's Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Trust & Will. Head to 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 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
Ep 247247: How Does an IRA Work?
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
Ep 246246: Do I Take the Cash or the Car?
Decisions, Decisions. In this episode of the podcast I use my love for number crunching to thoroughly analyze one listener’s debate between two raffle prize options - a lump sum of money or a free car lease term! As you will see, there are creative ways to make the most out of either option. Listen to hear what I think the right choice is! Today's Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Trust & Will. Head to 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 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
Ep 245245: Am I Too Broke to Budget?
When cash is running low, the last thing you want to do is set up a budget! Don’t you need money before you can plan how to spend it? Not exactly! In this episode, budgeting pro Allison Baggerly returns to show you how being broke is actually the BEST time to create your money plan. Need Budgeting Help? Connect with Allison: Website - https://inspiredbudget.com Instagram - @inspiredbudget CNBC Grow Article https://grow.acorns.com/popcorn-finance-chris-brownings-early-retirement-investing-strategy 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
Ep 244244: Pay Yourself to Splurge
Can you save as well as splurge? In this week’s episode, financial writer and author of Money Hacks Lisa Rowan says you bet. Find out what her simple hack for getting the best of both world’s is. Today's Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Trust & Will. Head to 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 Check out Lisa’s book http://www.lisarowan.com/book 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
Ep 243243: Trading vs Investing
Trading vs Investing – is there a difference? Today we answer that exact question with help from Caleb Silver of Investopedia.com and Lauren Silbert of TheBalance.com. Find out what Caleb has to say about the two different approaches and learn a simple calculation from Lauren to find out how long your investments will take to double. 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
Ep 242242: What is an ETF?
Listener Tame wrote in wanting to know the difference between an ETF and a Mutual Fund. This is a great question and Editor in Chief of Investopedia, Caleb Silver, is back to help us better understand ETFs aka Exchange Traded Funds. Full Show Notes Here Check out the entire Investing 101 Series at PopcornFinance.com/Investing101! Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Statement Event, a 1-day virtual conversation exploring the relationship between gender equity and financial power. Register for free at https://www.statementevent.co 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
Ep 241241: Investing is Like Baking a Cake
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
Ep 240240: Being a Boring Investor Earned Me 24%
NFTs, Bitcoin, & GameStop. All of these investments have gotten so much attention over the past year or so that you may feel like you are doing something wrong if you haven't throw some of your money at these options. This week I want to talk to you about being a boring investor and how my boring approach earned me over 24% in 2020. Check out the entire Investing 101 Series at PopcornFinance.com/Investing101! 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