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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In episode 37 of This is Awkward we discuss the proper response when someone is a no show for a wedding after they sent an RSVP that they were attending. One couple went so far as to create an invoice to send their no show guests for the cost of…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

In episode 35 of This is Awkward we hear from a caller who's friend doesn't want to split the money they make from a sign up bonus. Should stuff like this be split 50/50 or does it even matter? Listen to This Is Awkward at https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Have an awkward money…

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.…

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…