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July 29, 2020

198: How Much Do I Need to Retire?

Last week we discussed how investing protects our money from losing value. This week I'll be walking you through a simple way to figure out how much money you may need to retire. ======= Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward ======= Want to…

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July 15, 2020

196: My Car Payment is Ruining My Budget

Allison of InspiredBudget.com joins me to answer a listeners question. Annah wrote in asking how to handle the fact that her goal of paying her car off in two years is causing her to run out of money each month. Hear more from Allison at https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbudget ======= Check our new…

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July 8, 2020

195: Starting to Invest

Investing can be a very scary concept. Caleb Silver of Investopedia.com joins me to share some tips on what to keep in mind when you start investing for the first time. To learn more about Robo Advisors check out Episode 156 https://podfollow.com/popcornfinance/episode/99f7b7ba34a0ae8dffd39907a6aa527f653ccd35 You can visit Investopedia.com to learn even more…

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June 30, 2020

194: 3 Years of Making Popcorn Together

Today we are celebrating reaching 3 years of Popcorn Finance together! Want to be a part of episode 200? Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-829 or at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail with your response to the following questions: What has been your favorite episode? Who has been your favorite guest? What is…

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June 24, 2020

193: Creating an Emergency Budget

When there is so much financial uncertainty in the world i like to sit down and create an emergency budget. It's not that I think that something bad is going to happen, but I like to be prepared in the event that it does. On today's episode I share with…

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June 17, 2020

192: Trading vs Investing

Getting rich by investing in the stock market sounds great. But too often we hear stories of how wealthy you can become by making just a few quick, smart trades. Caleb Silver from Investopedia.com joins me to break down the difference between stock trading and long term investing. There's also…

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June 10, 2020

191: Commitment to Fight Racism

This has been a very difficult week both mentally and emotionally. So I've decided to share a recent episode from my new podcast This Is Awkward to help continue the necessary conversations around race and inequality. You can check out This Is Awkward at the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward ======= This…

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June 4, 2020

What is Popcorn Finance All About?

What is Popcorn Finance? Visit https://PopcornFinance.com/Podcast to Listen! If you are new around here, or you just don't know much about Popcorn Finance, I wanted to give you a proper introduction.⁠ ⁠ My name is Chris Browning and I created Popcorn Finance nearly a 3 years ago back in June…

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June 3, 2020

190: Bartering to Reach My Savings Goals

We would all like to see our savings account grow, but at times it can be hard to find ways to free up the cash to reach that goal. Yanely joins me on the podcast to share how she bartered her way to reaching her savings goals. Today’s Guests Yanely…

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May 20, 2020

Quick Pop! Answering All of Your Tiny Home Questions

Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement. In this quick & fun rapid fire question session we answer all of your burning tiny home questions! . . . . . Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward! https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter…

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May 12, 2020

187: Transitioning to Life in a Tiny House

I love Tiny Homes, but they are not for everyone. Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement is back to discuss how tiny living isn't for everyone and what you need to keep in mind if you are considering purchasing a tiny home of your own. . . . . .…

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May 6, 2020

186: Preparing for the Unexpected with Sharon Epperson

A brain aneurysm put today's guest's financial plan to the test. Sharon Epperson, CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, shares her story as an example as to why putting emergency plans in place for your finances is crucial for you and your family. Today’s Guests Sharon Epperson Twitter - Twitter.com/sharon_epperson Instagram…

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April 21, 2020

184: Will I Have to Pay My Stimulus Check Back?

There are still a lot of questions around these stimulus checks such as; Will I have to pay this stimulus check back? and How do I update my bank account information? I'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode. Still confused about what this stimulus check is all…

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April 14, 2020

183: Will I Be Getting a Stimulus Check?

You've seen it all over the news, most of us will be receiving a $1,200+ stimulus check. In today's episode I will be breaking down your questions: Will I Be Getting a Check? How Much Will I be Getting? Still confused about what this stimulus check is all about? Contact…

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March 26, 2020

Building an Emergency Budget

We are in unprecedented times and this calls for us to be more prepared than ever before. One exercise that I’ve practiced recently is building an emergency budget. This is a budget that strips out everything that isn’t completely necessary to help make your finances a little more manageable in…

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March 26, 2020

Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

A question I’ve gotten several times over the past week is, should I refinance my mortgage with interest rates falling? The answer is... it’s complicated.

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March 26, 2020

The Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve is a misunderstood system. I’ll try my best to break down what they do.

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March 20, 2020

The Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates

The federal reserve cut interest rates, what does this mean and how will it impact my finances? I did an Instagram live earlier in the week but it went much longer than I expected. So I decided to record this quick video series to break down those explanations into smaller…

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March 16, 2020

175: Why is it So Hard to Buy a Tiny Home?

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details. You all know that I LOVE tiny homes, so it was amazing to get to sit down with Brian Hawkins of Tiny…

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March 4, 2020

172: Investing 101 - What is a Money Market Account?

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details. Editor in Chief of Investopedia.com, Caleb Silver, is back to break down Money Market Accounts! Episode Page: https://popcornfinance.com/172 . . . .…

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Feb. 26, 2020

171: Automation Can Help You Save Thousands of Dollars

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details. America Saves Week is kicking off on February 24th with a push to get you to save more through automation. Learn the…

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Feb. 19, 2020

170: The Perfect Number of Bank Accounts

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance! We hear a LOT about budgets but not about how we should structure our bank…

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Feb. 12, 2020

169: Do You Share Your Salary with Your Co-Workers?

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance! Anonymous blogger Purple joins me to discuss how a quick conversation at work about salaries…

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Jan. 22, 2020

166: The Popcorn Finance 2019 Movie Draft!

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance! What goes better with a fresh bucket of popcorn than a great movie and 2019…

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