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July 24, 2019

136: Budget Bites - Using Cash Envelopes to Control Your Spending

Allison's Budget Bites! Learn more at InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudget. How Not to Die When Buying Things on Craigslist PopcornFinance.com/94 Frugal Friends Ep 064 - https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/how-to-use-cash-envelopes-effectively Frugal Friends Ep 065 -https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/getting-into-paying-off-over-27k-of-credit-card-debt-w-chris-browning-of-popcorn-finance Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Special Music Thanks to All Night…

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July 18, 2019

135: Pop-Up Debate! Is the Wedding DJ Overrated?

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/135 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…

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July 16, 2019

134: Saying No to the Engagement Ring

The engagement ring is seen as the universal symbol of love and commitment. But, it is also a huge expense and some, like today's guest, are opting to skip it all together. Author and speaker Stefanie O'Connell joins me today to discuss why she decided to turn down her engagement…

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July 10, 2019

133: Getting Rid of That Car Debt!

There are few moments that feel better than paying off debt. Last November I paid off my car and of course I had to document the process. Join me as I reflect on this surreal moment. Have you recently paid off a car or are you close to finally being…

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July 2, 2019

132: When Will I Be Debt Free?

I received a great question from Tessa about how to calculate a debt payoff date when your payments are not consistent. This was a tough question so I went over a couple of options. Here's a link to the debt snowball calculator I reference in this episode. https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/finance/debt-snowball-calculator/ Ask me…

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June 29, 2019

Popcorn Finance 2 Year Anniversary

It's crazy to think that it has been two whole years since I released the very first episode of Popcorn Finance. I just wanted to put out this small bag of popcorn to thank you all for your support and to reflect back on the past two years.

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June 26, 2019

131: Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk

Help nominate Popcorn Finance for a Plutus Award! Visit PopcornFinance.com/Plutus, enter your name and email, and then hit submit, THAT'S IT! Thanks for your help! Would you rather talk to your parents about sex than their finances? Well 9% of people surveyed said that they would, which is crazy. But…

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June 18, 2019

130: Moving to the Hood to Pay Off $120,000 of Debt

Help nominate Popcorn Finance for a Plutus Award! Visit PopcornFinance.com/Plutus, enter your name and email, and then hit submit, THAT'S IT! Thanks for your help! Aja McClanahan joined me from the FinCon floor to discuss how she and her husband made a big decision to move to the hood to…

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June 11, 2019

129: Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want

Here is another interview from my time at FinCon. I met up with Episode 030 Guest Nick True on the conference floor. Nick brought up the topic of why it's important to distinguish what you really want from the frivolous wants that bring no real satisfaction. Connect with Nick on…

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June 5, 2019

127: Pt.3 The 100 Book Reading Challenge

Sarah Wilson, aka Budget Girl, has set a mind blowing goal to read 100 books in 2019. In comparison my 20 book reading challenge is just sad. Over 3 episodes we discuss some of our favorite personal finance books along with some that were just for fun. Connect with Sarah…

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June 4, 2019

125: Pt.1 The 100 Book Reading Challenge

Sarah Wilson, aka Budget Girl, has set a mind blowing goal to read 100 books in 2019. In comparison my 20 book reading challenge is just sad. Over 3 episodes we discuss some of our favorite personal finance books along with some that were just for fun. Connect with Sarah…

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June 4, 2019

126: Pt.2 The 100 Book Reading Challenge

Sarah Wilson, aka Budget Girl, has set a mind blowing goal to read 100 books in 2019. In comparison my 20 book reading challenge is just sad. Over 3 episodes we discuss some of our favorite personal finance books along with some that were just for fun. Connect with Sarah…

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May 28, 2019

124: Vacations Stress Me Out!

Vacations have always been a stressful time for me, specifically financially. Learn what I did to reduce the amount of money stress I was feeling every time I hopped on a plane. Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

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May 22, 2019

123: Budget Bites - Meal Prep Your Way to Savings

Allison's Budget Bites! Learn more at InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudget. Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Special Music Thanks to All Night by Ikson https://soundcloud.com/ikson/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/bE2rrcUKnok

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May 21, 2019

122: The Man without a Credit Score

The credit score. We all strive to have the best one possible. But what is it like to live without a credit score at all? I sat down with Steve Stewart to talk about what life is like without a credit score and to find out where his went. Connect…

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May 14, 2019

120: Stacks House, A Pop-Up with a Purpose with Farnoosh Torabi

Ask me a question! PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail I got the chance to visit Stacks House, a pop-up in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, to speak with co-founder Farnoosh Torabi about why Stacks House was created, the need to empower women financially, and her dive in to stand up comedy. Connect with…

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May 7, 2019

119: The Art of Allowance

Ask me a question! PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail John Lanza, author of The Art of Allowance, joins me to share some of his best tips and strategies to help your child build a strong relationship with money through an allowance. Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/119 Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance…

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May 2, 2019

118: Budget Bites - Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Allison's Budget Bites! Learn more at InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @InspiredBudget. Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Special Music Thanks to All Night by Ikson https://soundcloud.com/ikson/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/bE2rrcUKnok

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April 30, 2019

117: Advancing Your Career and Paying Off Debt with Rich Jones

Ask me a question! PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Rich Jones, one half of the Paychecks and Balances team, joins me to share how he got out of debt not by becoming ultra frugal, but by finding the right career, advancing, and using his higher salary to knock out his debt. Rich also shares…

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April 29, 2019

EPISODE 100!!!

It's finally HERE! Episode 100!!! It's only about 16 episodes late but hey, it's better late than never, right?! HAHAHA! Ask me a question! PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

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April 22, 2019

Tiny Living Series: Life on a Boat

This series is brought to you by Airbnb Visit PopcornFinance.com/Airbnb to start hosting & receive a $100 cash bonus if you generate $500 in booking value by May 31st. Terms and conditions apply. Send me your questions or thoughts at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail The last stop on our Tiny Living Tour is…

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April 15, 2019

Tiny Living Series: Tiny House Movement

This series is brought to you by Airbnb Visit PopcornFinance.com/Airbnb to start hosting & receive a $100 cash bonus if you generate $500 in booking value by May 31st. Terms and conditions apply. Send me your questions or thoughts at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail This past August I flew out to Phoenix, Arizona…

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April 14, 2019

The Nest PHX Tiny Home Tour

This past August I flew out to Phoenix, Arizona to stay in my very first Tiny House. While there I had the opportunity to sit and talk with the owners, Cassandra and Gilbert. Together we discuss tiny house living, Airbnb and minimalism as part of the Tiny Living Series -…

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April 9, 2019

Tiny Living Series: RV Living

This series is brought to you by Airbnb Visit PopcornFinance.com/Airbnb to start hosting & receive a $100 cash bonus if you generate $500 in booking value by May 31st. Terms and conditions apply. Send me your questions or thoughts at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Eric Sirianni from PodcastCrafter.com sat down with me back…

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