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401(k) Q&A! I received one more Roth vs Traditional question that was too good not to answer on the show. Links to sources I used for researching answers to your 401(k) questions can be found at https://popcornfinance.com/401ksources Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Square Card! Whether you’re…

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Square Card! Small business owners have been hit so hard by the effects the pandemic has had on the economy. To better understand these struggles I'm joined by Doran Poma, owner of Haute Beauty Guide by Doran, to learn how she…

Join us for a live recording as we discuss another awkward money story that a listener sent in!

Robert Farrington of TheCollegeInvestor.com is back to help me answer your student loan questions in this special Q&A episode! If you have more questions on student loan forgiveness head over to https://thecollegeinvestor.com/578/ways-to-get-student-loan-forgiveness Have a Question? Ask me at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail! Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link…

The student loan situation has gotten so confusing. Do I need to make payments? Will my student loans be forgiven? Robert Farrington, founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com, joins me to answer these questions and more! If you have more questions on student loan forgiveness head over to https://thecollegeinvestor.com/578/ways-to-get-student-loan-forgiveness Have a Question? Ask…

Dealing with the shame around money can be so difficult, especially around the holidays. So my black friday gift to all of you is this bonus conversation with Money Coach Zina Kumok of www.consciouscoins.com. Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

401(k) Q&A Time! What's better, the Traditional or Roth 401(k)? We tackle this question and more this week! https://popcornfinance.com/401ksources Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

401(k) Q&A Time! This week we are taking a look at the 401(k) match. What is it, Why does it exist, and What to do if you don't get one? To check out the sources I've been using for these 401(k) Q&A episodes check out the link below. https://popcornfinance.com/401ksources Check…

Chris and Allison are going live to record another slightly awkward episode of This Is Awkward!

We are poppin' back in to our 401(k) discussion with your questions! This week we are helping a listener who is terrified to invest and breaking down how many 401(k) plans you can actually have. Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Connect with…

Let's be honest... we are all a little preoccupied with the election. So this week I thought I'd share a clip from one of the most controversial episodes of This Is Awkward to date! A listener wrote in and shared with us that her husband resents the debt she brought…

What is the difference between a traditional 401(k) and the Roth 401(k)? Today we are going to walk through what makes these plans different. It's Hispanic Heritage Month and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the Latinx experts that have been a part of Popcorn Finance. Click the…

The 401(k) can seem confusing and like you will never understand how they work. In this episode I will break down the rules of the 401(k) and some details you should know. It's Hispanic Heritage Month and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the Latinx experts that have…

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…

Are you saving or investing for retirement? Erin Lowry from BrokeMillennial.com joins me to discuss why it is so important to change the language we use when we talk about preparing for retirement. Catch up with Erin on Instagram at @BrokeMillennial or check out her book Broke Millennial Takes on…

We need to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars over our lifetime in order to retire. But have you ever been curious how the companies we invest in benefit from our money? I reached out to Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief of Investopedia, and Kinsey Grant, host of Business Casual,…

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…

The term ethical investing is becoming more and more common these days. But what does this truly mean? Kinsey Grant, host of Business Casual, joins me to breakdown what exactly makes and investment ethical and how you can start using your money to make a difference. You can learn more…

This week things are getting awkward!⁠ ⁠ On the Popcorn Finance feed I'm bringing you a special dose of This Is Awkward, my other not so secret podcast that I host with Allison from Inspired Budget.⁠ ⁠ This week we hear from Michelle who has a sister that doesn’t enjoy…

The 401(k). You've probably heard about this plan over and over again. But, do you know how this plan came to be? Today we will break down the birth of the 401(k) plan. Check out the entire Investing 101 Series at PopcornFinance.com/Investing101! Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward…

What happens when you are a new parent and are only taking home $17,000 a year? Caroline Vencil (carolinevencil.com) shares how she took control of her finances even though she only had a modest income to work with. Also Caroline shared a link for a free tool you can use…

I got to work with CNBC on a quiz to help you learn more about handling your finances. This reminded me of a conversation that I had with Erin Lowry from BrokeMillennial.com. Should I invest if I'm in debt? Stick around to listen and check out the CNBC quiz below!…

Episode 200! What more can I say!? None of this would be possible without you all listening each week. So I'm dedicating this episode to all of you! Past guests featured in this episode Allison Baggerly - Episode 168 Brad Barrett - Episode 097 Cait Flanders - Episode 095 Jamila…

The lifestyle we choose to live can have a significant impact on when we can retire. That may sound simple, but it's not always that obvious. In today's episode I will give you some concrete examples of how small changes can have a big impact on when you can retire.…