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38| I Can’t Keep Up Financially
In today’s episode we hear from someone who doesn’t make as much money as their partner, nor did they grow up with as much family wealth. Now that they are living together, they are faced with how to have an uncomfortable conversation about how...
51| I Haven't Gotten a Raise in 3 Years! What Do I Do?
A listener wrote in because they haven’t had a raise in the past 3 years. They feel undervalued and with inflation on the rise, they are seeing the effects on their budget. Should they approach their boss, and if so, what’s the best way to...
41| About Those Student Loans...
In today’s episode we hear from someone who has an awkward encounter with their mom about paying for college. We discuss the conversation that took place and how we have ultimately changed the way we see our parent’s past decisions. Join Us On...
35| You Could At Least Give Me Half
In today’s episode we hear from a caller who has a friend that wants them to use their affiliate link for something and isn’t willing to split the money they make from the link. This brings up a good question: when it comes to affiliate links,...
22| Should I Pay My Mom?
In today’s episode we hear from an anonymous person who isn’t sure how to have the money conversation with her mom. Did we forget to mention that her mom watches her two children during the day? We discuss how to approach this touchy subject with...
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About the Hosts
Chris Browning
Host
Chris Browning is the creator and host of the award-winning, short-form podcast Popcorn Finance & the call in money advice show This is Awkward. Chris began producing podcasts in 2017 when he created Popcorn Finance, a podcast discussing finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn.
Through podcasting, Chris has reached thousands of listeners with over 1 million total podcast downloads. His passion for personal finance began in college where he earned his degree in Finance. After taking just one finance class, Chris realized just how little he actually knew about managing his own money. He knew he couldn't be the only one who felt this way.
Chis has spent over a decade working as a financial analyst & bookkeeper and over 5 years podcasting. He has received numerous honors including the Consumer Excellence Award in Media in 2021 and best new podcast from the Plutus Awards in 2018. Chris has been featured by and contributed to CNBC, PBS, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and Forbes. You can also find Chris providing personal finance advice in his weekly segment on NBCLX.
Chris also the Host and Producer of the short form series Money Burst presented by Truliant Federal Credit Union.
Allison Baggerly
Host
Allison is a blogger, influencer, speaker, and the founder of Inspired Budget. As a teacher and small business owner, Allison combined her passion for teaching and finances to help others learn how to start budgeting. Since starting Inspired Budget in 2017, Allison has been able to retire as a teacher and take her desire to help others full time. Now she is helping women all over the world get started with budgeting when they feel lost and overwhelmed. She has built a tribe of over 100K Instagram followers that turn to her for budgeting advice and inspiration to save more than they ever imagined.