Popcorn Finance
An award winning short form podcast discussing finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn
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September 3, 2024 • 8 mins
How do I figure out how I should be spending my money if I don’t even know what I want my life to look like?
In episode 452, I spoke with certified financial planner Shannah Game about navigating comparison traps. One of her biggest tips was to find your "why" and get clear on it. But what if, like me, you have no idea where to start to figure out your "why" when planning for your future? Fortunately, Shannah shared her steps for d...
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August 27, 2024 • 8 mins
Why did Japan’s interest rate hike have such a big impact on the U.S. stock market?
Earlier this month I discussed the stock market chaos that led to a sharp drop in prices. I mentioned that Japan’s decision to raise interest rates played a part in this, but how? This episode I’m diving into Japan’s long history of deflation and its impact on the U.S. stock market.
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August 21, 2024 • 9 mins
The latest inflation data is actually looking pretty good. Today we are going to dive into the July 2024 inflation numbers to see if inflation is actually going down. I'm also taking a closer look at a few items that have gotten cheaper over the past couple of years.
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August 14, 2024 • 12 mins
In less than a week the stock market lost about 5% of its value in the US. In Japan it saw a drop of over 17%!
But what does this all mean and should we be concerned?
Today I will walk you through what went down and give you a little context to understand how much this will impact your retirement accounts.
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August 6, 2024 • 9 mins
What should I prioritize, paying down my debt or building my emergency fund?
Years ago, I faced the same dilemma. So to help everyone in the same boat, I’m breaking down the pros and cons of paying down debt versus building an emergency fund so that you can decide what’s the best option for you and your financial goals. -This episode originally aired on 11/1/2021 as #269
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July 30, 2024 • 15 mins
Were you a MoviePass subscriber?
Alexis Gentry always nails it with her movie picks. So when she told me to watch the new Max documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" all about the rise and fall of MoviePass, I had to see it. As a former subscriber, I'm glad I did. Tune in as Alexis and I share all our thoughts about this documentary on today's episode.
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Ep. 413: Best and Worst Movies of ...
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July 25, 2024 • 14 mins
What movie can you watch over and over again?
Alexis Gentry is back to answer even more of my movie questions! We're sharing some rapid-fire answers to fun questions like first movie crush, most-watched movie of all time, best movie theater experience, and more.
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Ep. 413: Best and Worst Movies of 2023 - Part 1
Ep. 415: Best and Worst Movies of 2023 - Part 2
Ep. 457: Best Movies of ...
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July 23, 2024 • 12 mins
What's your favorite movie from your childhood?
Join me and Alexis Gentry, movie critic and editor at Trashwire, as we share our top 3 favorite movies from when we were kids. These are the movies whose lines are still stuck in our heads and have been played so many times that the VHS barely stayed together.
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Ep. 413: Best and Worst Movies of 2023 - Part 1
Ep. 415: Best and Worst Movie...
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July 16, 2024 • 8 mins
Is hustle culture actually setting us back?
In our monthly finance segment on NECN, Natalie and I got into the problems that come with the constant grind of hustle culture. We also unpack why it is so important to create your own definition of success that doesn’t revolve around what you earn
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July 11, 2024 • 11 mins
Are streaming services killing movie theaters?
Today let’s discuss this theory along with a few others I found in an article from Screen Rant. To help me break things down I’m joined by fellow movie lover and actual movie critic Alexis Gentry.
Screen Rant Article: 6 Reasons So Many Movies Are Struggling At The Box Office In 2024
Listen to our 2024 mid-year movie breakdown: Ep. 457
Best and Worst Movies of 2023: Part 1, Part 2
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July 9, 2024 • 14 mins
What’s been your favorite movie of the year so far?
Back in January, I kicked off the year with Alexis Gentry, movie critic and editor at Trashwire, to break down our favorite movies of 2023. Now that we're halfway through 2024, it felt like a good time to check in and discuss our favorite films of 2024 so far.
Listen to our Best and Worst movies of 2023: Part 1, Part 2
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July 3, 2024 • 11 mins
I just wanted to say thank you to ALL of you for helping me keep Popcorn Finance going for 7 years!
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June 25, 2024 • 12 mins
Do you really need whole life insurance? Life insurance is a good idea for most of us, but paying for it for the rest of your life isn't necessary. Today I answer a question I got in from Jackie who was curious about what the difference was between term life insurance and whole life insurance.
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June 18, 2024 • 6 mins
How connected is the relationship between money and mental health?
In Episode 444, licensed social worker and co-host of the Frugal Friends podcast, Jill Sirianni, discussed managing our mental health when it feels like the world is against us. This week, I want to share a bonus segment from that conversation, where Jill explains how our relationship with money impacts our mental health and why quick fixes aren’t beneficial in the ...
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June 13, 2024 • 9 mins
May Inflation data was just released, so let's spend a few minutes catching up on what happened back in April. Plus I'm sharing a few details on a special project that I've been working on.
Inflation TikTok Series
What is Inflation & Why Does it Even Exist?
Inflation's Impact on My Apartment
Deflation - What stuff has actually gotten cheaper in my apartment
Greedflation
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June 4, 2024 • 11 mins
How can we avoid the comparison trap when it comes to our finances? In today’s episode Shannah Game, host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast, and Certified Financial Planner is on the show to discuss how we can avoid getting stuck in a comparison trap and how to find what we truly want for our lives. -This episode originally aired on 1/17/2023 as #361
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May 28, 2024 • 11 mins
Ever wish you could turn back the clock to share financial wisdom with your younger self in hopes that it would put you on the right financial path?
My guest today is Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, author of Financial Adulting and founder of The Fiscal Femme, and we're discussing all the things we wish we knew about finances before we stepped out into financial adulthood.
In this episode, we discuss
How to safeguard yourself against m...
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May 22, 2024 • 13 mins
Is it possible to make travel more affordable in 2024?
The world has opened up significantly since 2020, and people are eager to travel again. But how attainable is it to go on trips nowadays? If you’d love to travel more but are unsure if your budget allows for it, I have traveler extraordinaire and all-around savvy adventurer, Bianca Alba on the show to talk about how to make traveling a bigger part of your life without breaking ...
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May 14, 2024 • 15 mins
Is achieving financial freedom really as simple as it seems?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing Part 2 of Haley and Justin’s story. They walk us through the rest of their personal finance story after receiving a life-altering lawsuit settlement and the hard lessons they learned along the way. Moreover, how they managed to get their finances back on track and how they’re trying to help others avoid the same personal finance mistakes in...
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May 14, 2024 • 6 mins
An afternoon of Bluey delayed this episode, but I figured it's better late than never! Today's lets talk about the Federal Reserve and their decision to keep interest rates right were they are... at least for now.
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