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Jan. 1, 2020

163: Pop Up Debate Rewind with Bethany Bayless

I had so much fun in Round 2 of my Pop-Up Debate with Bethany Bayless (http://themoneymillhouse.com) that I thought I'd share our first ever debate! Weigh in on who you thought argued their side best in the comment or on Instagram at @PopcornFinancePodcast! Today's bag of popcorn is brought to…

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Dec. 24, 2019

162: Pop-Up Debate! Gift Cards v. Cash - What Is The Perfect Gift?

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! In this episode I'm joined by Bethany Bayless, co-host of The Money Millhouse podcast. Our…

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Dec. 17, 2019

161: Facing Your Financial Fears

Debt can seem like an unending burden. Antwan called in expressing this exact feeling about his student loans. One of my favorite guests, Allison Baggerly, is back to help Antwan and all of you listening take on your debt! Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile!…

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Dec. 15, 2019

Counting Down Our Top 3 Podcasts

It can be so hard to find a podcast that you really enjoy. So Darbi Masters and I sat down at the FinCon booth at Podcast Movement to count down 3 of our favorite podcasts! Find our complete lists at https://PopcornFinance.com/159 Popcorn Finance is a short form podcast where we…

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Dec. 10, 2019

160: Don't Feel Guilty About Using Your Savings

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…

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Nov. 20, 2019

157: Should I Invest or Pay Off Debt?

If you are in the process of trying to pay down debt, should you still contribute to your 401(k), or should you focus all of your power on paying down debt first and then contribute? This particular question is asked on a daily basis in the debt free community and…

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Nov. 12, 2019

156: What is a Robo Advisor?

Robo-advisors is becoming one of those hot buzzwords that you’re hearing thrown around everywhere. In the finance industry, automation is everything, so it’s no surprise that these services are creating that buzz. What is a Robo-Advisor? Do I need one? Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/156 Today's bag of popcorn is…

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Nov. 6, 2019

155: How to Find a Financial Planner + Giveaway Winners!

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Cons & Kernels! Check out their delicious popcorn with flavors such as Sweet Sriracha, Cinn City, and Peanut Butter & Honey by visiting https://consandkernels.com/shop! Today I will be announcing the two winners of Anthony ONeal’s book, Debt Free Degree, and sharing…

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Oct. 30, 2019

Quick Pop #13 - Anthony O'Neal

Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Anthony O'Neal! Anthony is back for a quick and fun rapid fire question challenge! Special Book Giveaway!!! Enter to win a copy of Anthony's book, Debt Free Degree, by calling in to Popcorn Finance and saying hi or asking a money question! That's it!…

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Oct. 29, 2019

152: Debt Free Degree

Be a part of a Popcorn Finance episode by visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail! You can stay anonymous if you want :) Student loan debt has become a real crisis in the United States. Today's guest, Anthony O'Neal, is on a mission to help future generations graduate college debt free. Together we discuss…

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Oct. 23, 2019

151: How Do I Save and Pay Off Debt at the Same Time?

Be a part of a Popcorn Finance episode by visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail! You can stay anonymous if you want :) Balancing saving while paying off debt can be a very difficult task. Allison Baggerly and I are coming to you from the Nashville Airport to give you some advice thanks to…

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Oct. 16, 2019

150: The Pros and Cons of Online Bank Accounts

Be a part of a Popcorn Finance episode by visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail and letting me know one of your financial fears. -You can be anonymous if you want :) We are following up on last week's discussion with my list of the Pros and Cons of online only bank accounts. Full…

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Oct. 9, 2019

149: Can I Trust Online Bank Accounts?

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Instacart! Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! I received an email from Jordan wanting to know my thoughts on some of the new online only accounts that are popping up.…

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Oct. 2, 2019

148: Stop Overspending with the One Percent Rule

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Instacart! Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! There is no one way to master your finances. There are so many ways to get your finances under control. Today Glenn James…

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Sept. 24, 2019

147: How to Stop the Credit Card Offers in the Mail

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Instacart! Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! I get so many credit offers in the mail and I'm sick of it! In today's episode I will walk you through how…

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Sept. 17, 2019

145: How Do I Get My Food Budget Under Control?

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Instacart! Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! Keeping my food budget under control can be so difficult some months. Erin Chase from 5DollarDinners.com stopped by for a bag of popcorn…

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Sept. 11, 2019

144: I Got My First Real Job, Now What?

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Rakuten! To get cash back on your everyday purchases visit Https://PopcornFinance.com/CashBack Today Steven Hughes and I are answering a question that I received from Anna. We spend so many years as a broke student that once we finally get a real…

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Sept. 4, 2019

143: Pop-Up Debate! Are You For or Against Tiny Living?

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Rakuten! To get cash back on your everyday purchases visit Https://PopcornFinance.com/CashBack VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/143 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…

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Aug. 28, 2019

142: Dear Debt

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle Mental health and money aren't two topics that you hear discussed together very often. Today's guest, Melanie Lockert, has made it her mission to create a space where these…

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Aug. 20, 2019

141: Plutus Nominated Episode - The Why of FI with Jillian Johnsrud

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle I'm posting today's episode from my hotel room in Toronto Canada. I think I may be losing my voice, but I still wanted to put out an episode for…

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Aug. 13, 2019

140: How Do I Stay Motivated to Save?

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle Paying off debt can be an emotional journey, so it makes sense that it would be tough to keep that momentum going once your debt is gone. Today I…

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Aug. 6, 2019

139: Is Debt Consolidation a Scam?

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle Debt consolidation is one of those topics that makes me nervous. It can be a useful tool, but is also full of traps. Today’s guest Leslie Tayne is here…

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Aug. 2, 2019

138: Should I Give Up Power of Attorney?

Cameron Huddleston is back yet again to answer another Power of Attorney question! This time from the side of the person giving up the power. Should you be nervous? What are some things to consider? Connect with Cameron at https://Cameronhuddleston.com Learn more about Cameron and her book on her first…

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July 30, 2019

137: Should I Be My Parent's Power of Attorney?

Cameron Huddleston is BACK thanks to a question from Michelle. As a follow up to Cameron's first appearance back on episode 131 (https://PopcornFinance.com/131), Michelle was contemplating if she wanted to take on the role of Power of Attorney for her mother and needed a little more information to help her…

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