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 26, 2023 • 11 mins
What is an annuity and is it something I should add to my retirement plans?
This week Jill Schlesinger, CFP and host of the Jill on Money podcast, joins me to help explain the ins and outs of annuities and whether or not there is an actual use for them.
Other episodes featuring Jill - Ep.371, Ep.372, Ep.380, Ep.397, Ep.398
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September 19, 2023 • 12 mins
What exactly does a financial planner do?
This week I’m answering another listener question with CFP and host of the Jill on Money podcast, Jill Schlesinger. We get into the nitty-gritty of when you should turn to a financial planner and when you can just handle things on your own.
Other episodes featuring Jill - Ep.371, Ep.372, Ep.380, Ep.397!
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September 12, 2023 • 10 mins
Is investing supposed to be this hard to wrap my head around?
I’ve been sitting on a backlog of listener questions and so for the next few weeks on Popcorn Finance, I’ll be answering your money questions with the help of my guest and personal finance expert, Jill Schlesinger. Jill is a certified financial planner CFP® and the host of the personal finance podcast, Jill On Money. This week’s questions come from a listener who is over...
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September 5, 2023 • 20 mins
What luxury item would you be willing to spend your hard-earned cash on?
Have you ever been scrolling online and stumbled upon something that caught your eye, but then you saw the price and your immediate reaction was, "Ain't no way I'm spending that much!" That is the essence of this segment from my other podcast This is Awkward with my friend and cohost Allison Baggerly. Today we’re deep-diving into the world of luxury shopping a...
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August 29, 2023 • 10 mins
How does money's emotional impact affect how we address our finances?
At first glance, personal finance can seem like a technical and unemotional topic, but in reality, it’s a subject that can stir up a lot of feelings related to trauma, shame, and guilt. To help discuss the broader effects our relationship with money has on our finances I’m joined by Paco de Leon, founder of The Hell Yeah Group on Popcorn Finance today. In this ...
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August 22, 2023 • 11 mins
Has tipping culture gotten out of control recently?
We’ve always had a strong tipping culture in the U.S. but recently the conversation surrounding tipping has gotten more heated. It would appear that I’m not the only one who has noticed an influx of businesses utilizing a tip prompt or option at checkout that never had that option beforehand. Hence, in today’s episode of Popcorn Finance, I'm sharing a snippet from my recent NBCLX ...
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August 15, 2023 • 12 mins
Do I have to invest in every new stock or cryptocurrency in order to reach my retirement goals?
The short answer is no. Investing doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. In fact, alarm bells should start ringing when you come across any investment advice that promises you’ll “get rich quick” with their fool-proof strategy. Hey Berna aka the internet’s financial hype woman and personal finance educator, Berna Anat is on Popc...
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August 8, 2023 • 13 mins
Would you rather have a perfect credit score or $100,000?
Kevin Matthews, a former financial planner, joins me on the podcast today to discuss why credit scores are not the be-all and end-all and what other areas of our finances deserve just as much if not more attention.
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August 1, 2023 • 10 mins
Why do Target Date Funds get such a bad rap?
Investing educator extraordinaire, Amanda Holden is on the show to talk about the pros and cons of Target Date Funds and why you should consider investing in one. Additionally, Amanda shares what it takes to be a good investor, and spoiler alert, it doesn't involve day trading stocks.
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July 25, 2023 • 10 mins
Is an income-driven repayment plan keeping you in debt longer?
Nika Booth, student loan expert and creator of Debt Free Gonna Be is back on the show to talk about income-driven repayment plans. Are they your best option? Is the possibility of student loan forgiveness worth it?
Nika has a wealth of knowledge about student loans, so check out our other student loan episodes covering updates on Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan...
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July 18, 2023 • 11 mins
Will closing my credit card negatively affect my credit score?
This week we hear from a listener who wants to close a credit card but they are afraid of what this might do to their credit score. There are 5 different components that determine credit scores and I’m breaking those down from most to least important to determine whether closing a credit card could result in any short or long-term negative impacts to your score.
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July 11, 2023 • 8 mins
Student loan forgiveness has been canceled, so now what are your options?
It’s official, student loan forgiveness has been canceled and although this is not the outcome many people hoped for, this news probably won’t come as a big surprise if you listened to ep.385 with Nika Booth. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the Biden administration's response to the supreme court’s decision and what steps you should start taking now in order...
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July 4, 2023 • 23 mins
What do you do when you go out to eat with your parents and they are the world's worst tippers?
Today I’m sharing an awkward story I’m sure a lot of us can relate to from my other podcast, This is Awkward. This listener’s dilemma centers around the fact that their parents haven’t changed their tipping habits in over 20 years. They don't want to offend their parents but also don't want their poor tipping habits to continue. They'v...
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June 27, 2023 • 10 mins
Could AI soon be used to help you make your next important financial decision?
If you’ve had a chance to try out AI tools like ChatGPT you know just how powerful they are. Today we're taking on the hot topic of AI and discussing whether or not I think we’ll see it used in future financial planning. There’s a lot of talk about the ethics of AI and I’ve previously explored that in episode 364, but could there also be some positive b...
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June 20, 2023 • 13 mins
Are you prepared for student loan payments to resume this summer?
Back at the beginning of the year, Nika Booth aka Debt Free Gonna Be, gave us an update on where Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness plan currently stands. She's back on the show to share some updates, including the date the payment pause will end and what the newest news about the potential Supreme Court ruling could mean for your unpaid student loans. Nika also share...
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June 13, 2023 • 11 mins
Are you finding it hard to stick to a budget?
You’re not alone and the reason could be you’re just not using the best method for your lifestyle. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to budgeting. You have to find what works best for you. That could mean that you like to use pen and paper instead of Excel like my guest and co-host of This is Awkward podcast, Allison Baggerly. In today’s episode, Allison shares her top tips o...
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June 6, 2023 • 10 mins
Who else has been inundated with scam calls lately?
Fraud and scam calls are nothing new but they are becoming more prevalent nowadays. They’re getting more clever by using tactics like phone spoofing or impersonating reputable businesses. That’s why in this episode of Popcorn Finance, I’m sharing my tips on how to stay safe and avoid getting swindled by scam callers.
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May 30, 2023 • 9 mins
Is aggressively paying off your debt causing other areas of your life to suffer?
Years ago my wife and I accumulated over $27k worth of debt and it haunted me every day until I paid it off. Credit card interest rates are some of the highest and debt can feel like a dark cloud hanging over you until it's paid off. However, after reading an article from Elizabeth Gravier that outlines four signs that you’re paying off your debt too ...
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May 23, 2023 • 8 mins
What happens to the money saved in my 529 plan if my kid doesn’t go to college?
This episode is all thanks to a question I received from a listener from my recent episode with Marc Russel (378) asking about what happens to the money saved in a 529 plan if your child decides they don’t want to go to a 4-year college or higher education at all. The good news is, you have options, and that money doesn’t have to go to waste. Fin...
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May 16, 2023 • 10 mins
How should we be thinking about risk when it comes to our investments?
Investing has been a major topic of discussion these past few years with the rise and fall of crypto, NFTs, and the Gamestop saga of 2021. It can be hard to cut through all the noise of get-rich-quick investment tips, so how do we know how much risk we ACTUALLY should be taking with our investments? Jill Schlesinger, a certified financial planner CFP® an...
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