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Aug. 30, 2018

075: 3 MoviePass Alternatives with Joe Saul-Sehy

If you're a movie lover like myself and today's guest, Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins, then you will love this episode.  Joe and I discuss three MoviePass Alternatives for those of you who have felt a little less than pleased with the service's latest changes. If you're near the Orlando,…

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Aug. 28, 2018

074: A Tiny Home and Travel Hacking Weekend

Today's episode is coming to you live from the backseat of my car in a grocery store parking lot. Thanks to a flight delay, I'm going mobile to talk to you all about my adventures this weekend staying in a desert tiny home and travel hacking my way around the…

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Aug. 22, 2018

073: How Amanda Paid Off $133,763 in Debt

Amanda from DebtFreeInSunnyCA.com joins me to discuss paying off a huge amount of debt. Amanda and her husband Josh became debt free on July 5th, 2018 after paying off $133,763! In today's episode Amanda shares some big sacrifices she made to pay off her debt and answers a couple listener questions.…

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Aug. 14, 2018

072: Find the Right Mortgage & Buy Your First Home with Mindy Jensen

Mindy Jensen from BiggerPockets.com joins me for a fresh bag of popcorn and to help a listener out.  Holly wrote in wanting to understand the basics of getting a mortgage and what she and her boyfriend should expect financially when buying their first home. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/72   Get…

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July 18, 2018

068: How to Recover from a Financial Fail

A listener called in wanting to know how to recover when you've had a rough month financially. Plus a message from Anthony reminded me of Episode 025 all about how to get free Amazon Kindle Ebooks.  Visit PopcornFinance.com/25 to learn more.   Help nominate Popcorn Finance for a Plutus Award!!!…

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July 4, 2018

066: Investing 101 - A Beginner's Guide to Buying Stocks with Tela Holcomb

The Investing 101 Series is BACK!! I received a call from Shannon wanting to know how to go about buying her first shares of stock. I know how intimidating the idea of investing can be so I asked Tela Holcomb, a stocks and options trader, to stop by, enjoy some…

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June 27, 2018

065: Never Read the Comments

Internet Rule #1: Never read the comments, especially when you know they are going to be about you. Well sadly I broke this rule, but it did lead to today's episode and a look at my next financial goal for 2018. Let me know what one one of your financial…

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June 20, 2018

064: Dream Big, Live Tiny - The Financial Benefits of Tiny Home Living

Have you ever heard of a Tiny Home?  Have you ever considered living in a Tiny Home as a way to reach financial independence?  Alan from DreamBigLiveTinyCo.com joins me to discuss the financial benefits of Tiny Home living. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/64 How to be featured on the show You…

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June 13, 2018

063: How to Choose the Best Travel Credit Card with Lee from Bald Thoughts

Our favorite travel guy, Lee from BaldThoughts.com, returns to help us find the best travel credit card.  Learn where to start, when an annual fee is worth it and Lee's thoughts on cash back versus points credit cards. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/63 How to be featured on the show…

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June 6, 2018

062: How Allison and Her Husband Paid Off $111,000 of Debt

Allison from InspiredBudget.com shares how she and her husband paid off $111,000 in Debt over the course of 4.5 years.  They reached this huge accomplishment while living on two teachers salaries, having two kids and paying for childcare which we all know is crazy expensive.  Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/62 How…

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May 30, 2018

2018 Listener Goals - Vol. 4

Welcome to Vol. 4 in our 2018 Listener Goals Series! Today we are going to be taking a look at some listener goals that are centered around their businesses.  That may mean starting something new, or just trying to make some improvements to what they already have going on.   So…

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May 23, 2018

060: Checking in on Our 2018 Goals

A Twitter conversation with Ambus sparked today's episode.  It's time to check in on those 2018 financial goals we all set back on January 1st.  Whether good or bad, it's always a good idea to see what progress you have made. Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/60 Check out the NEW Popcorn…

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May 16, 2018

059: The Side Hustle Multiplier

Today we are wrapping up the Popcorn Finance Side Hustle Series with the help of a call from listener Curt.  Curt shares a couple of the side hustles he is currently working on along with a few additional tips. Special thanks to Michael for sending in that great message that…

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May 7, 2018

058: Dead Fish Cleanup Hustle with Jason from TheWealthHound.com

Jason shares a side hustle story that would send most people with a strong sense of smell running the other way.  Two teenagers, a pick up truck and a beach full of dead fish made for a lucrative new side hustle. You can learn more about Jason by visiting TheWealthHound.com…

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April 30, 2018

057: Side Hustles Take Real Hustle with Bobbi Rebell

When it comes to the Side Hustle, we often forget that the "Hustle" is the key to your success. Author and award winning TV anchor Bobbi Rebell shares how her desire for a better work life balance pushed her to work hard on her side hustle all while working full…

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Jan. 10, 2018

037: Figuring Out Your Income & Expenses with Marcus Garrett

Here is another fun interview from FinCon 2017. I'm joined by Marcus Garrett, one half of the Paychecks & Balances team. Together we tackle a call from "Pers" on understanding fixed expenses and disposable income.   Full Show Notes at PopcornFinance.com/37   Help support the show for free at PopcornFinance.com/Support…

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Jan. 3, 2018

036: 2018 Listener Goals - #1 Debt

I asked you for your 2018 financial goals and you came through! This episode will be the first in a series highlighting the 2018 financial goals of members of the Popcorn Finance community. In the first episodes we take a look at the 2018 goals centered around paying off debt.…

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Dec. 27, 2017

035: Living Tax Free While Traveling the World ft. Megan Brinsfield

Listener Mack Hackett was the Most Engaged Listener on the Popcorn Finance Anchor Station for four days in a row.  For this amazing feat I promised Mack an episode based around the topic of his choice.   Of course Mack hit me with a topic that I knew nothing about, the…

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Dec. 20, 2017

034: Our $27,000 Debt Story Pt. 2

This week we pick up where we left off a couple of weeks ago on episode 032.  In part 2 of my conversation with "K" we discuss some of the things that got us into over $27,000 in debt and what were those purchases that we really enjoyed. Make sure…

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Dec. 3, 2017

Popcorn Finance Podcast Episode 031 Promo

Episode 031 Preview! https://PopcornFinance.com/31 I had the privilege of sitting down with Liz Weston, CFP of NerdWallet.com and AskLizWeston.com for an interview. I first met Liz when she interviewed me and my wife for an article she was writing on the vicious debt cycle in which many people find themselves.…

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Nov. 29, 2017

031: Sharing Your Debt Story with Liz Weston

I had the privilege to sit down with the one and only Liz Weston of NerdWallet.com and AskLizWeston.com.  I first met Liz when she interviewed me and my wife for an article she was writing on the vicious debt cycle in which many people find themselves.  So when I found out…

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Nov. 22, 2017

030: Mapping Out Your Money with Nick True

Nick True joins me on the latest episode on the Popcorn Finance Podcast.  Nick is the Social Media Manager for FinCon and the founder of MappedOutMoney.com.  I met Nick at FinCon (a conference for financial professionals, bloggers, & podcasters) while he was giving the new attendee orientation. In this episode…

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Nov. 15, 2017

029: Paying Off Over $100K of Debt with The Thrifty Couple

Alex & Cassy from TheThriftyCouple.com join me on today's episode live from FinCon in Dallas, TX.  They share their amazing journey of accumulating and then paying off over $100,000 in debt.  Also in the process of tackling this debt Alex and Cassy developed a debt repayment technique that would eventually turn…

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Nov. 6, 2017

028: HELP! I'm Young with No Credit

Marvin called in wanting to know what a young person just starting out should do to establish credit. Marvin is already ahead of the game & recently obtained a secured credit card. We explore secured credit cards and how paying your rent can also help you establish credit. PopcornFinance.com/28 Connect…

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