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HEY!!!!! So it's been a minute (which might be a slight understatement) and I've returned with a gift for you all! Want to submit a question...

The Oscars are just a few days away, so grab a bag of popcorn and join me & Trashwire Editor Alexis Gentry as we hand out some of our own aw...

What exactly the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? What do they do? Why do they matter? I'm answering these questions ad more this week...

Are you all set for tax season this year? With the tax deadline just around the corner, CPA Keila Hill-Trawick is back on the show with some...

I know that I can't be the only one feeling stressed out a month and a half into 2025. Appreciate the patience from all of you as I get back...

What if your money problems aren’t really about money at all? We’ve talked about the connection between money and emotions on this show befo...

I'm horrible at setting goals so I asked my friend and former This Is Awkward co-host, Allison, to sit down with me and help me figure out w...

What was your favorite movie of 2024? I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up the year than by inviting Trashwire Editor and Movie Criti...

Is it too early to be thinking about tax season? We’re nearing the end of 2024, which means tax season is right around the corner. To help y...

How can I stop mindlessly spending money? Today I’m back with part 2 of my chat with Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends Podcast! If you mi...

How do we stop tying our spending choices to our sense of self? With the holidays coming up, it’s easy to overspend and feel guilty later—I...

Why aren’t mortgage rates dropping alongside interest rates? Last month, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates, but mortgage rates actu...

What are some things that have gotten cheaper over the years despite inflation? Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and I’m sure I’m not t...

What’s your biggest fear when it comes to money? I recently came across an article titled The Most Common Money Fears, written by someone I...

When the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again so it's time for another episode. The urge to just completely check out this week was very...

A listener let me know about a political ad that showed up in one of my episodes that I did not sign off on. So what better time than hours...

Could saving for your kid's college cost them a scholarship? This week we are answering this question that was sent in by a listener with th...

Can my job help me repay my student loans AND save for retirement? Popcorn Finance listener Alexis sent in a question wanting to know more a...

Inflation is looked pretty stable for September. This episode let's take a look at some of the prices that are looking better and which ones...

$27,000 worth of credit card debt consumed my every waking moment for years. Today I'm taking a trip down memory lane and sharing my journey...

Interest rates are going down for the first time in over four years. This week I'm breaking down why the Federal Reserve decided now was the...

Can I save for the future while still being able to enjoy my money now? A while ago I got a question from Kurt, a listener who has done an a...

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 ce...

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 th...

The latest inflation data is actually looking pretty good. Today we are going to dive into the July 2024 inflation numbers to see if inflati...

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 a...

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...

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 "M...

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...

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 favor...

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 c...

Are streaming services killing movie theaters? Today let’s discuss this theory along with a few others I found in an article from Screen Ran...

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 Tr...

I just wanted to say thank you to ALL of you for helping me keep Popcorn Finance going for 7 years! Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Ne...

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 nec...

How connected is the relationship between money and mental health? In Episode 444, licensed social worker and co-host of the Frugal Friends...

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 detail...

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 podcas...

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 financi...

Is it possible to make travel more affordable in 2024? The world has opened up significantly since 2020, and people are eager to travel agai...

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 u...

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...

What would you do if you inherited $600,000 in your 20s? I’d like to say that I would’ve been responsible if I got that amount of money in m...

You've probably noticed that I took a couple of weeks off from Popcorn Finance News, but this week I'm back at it, and I have more than one...

What were conversations surrounding money like when you were a kid? Many of us grapple with financial fears, whether it's a scarcity mindset...

Is money wreaking havoc on your mental health? Money affects all aspects of our lives, so it shouldn’t be surprising that it can directly im...

Should I be investing in a HSA instead of a 401(k)? Last week, we tackled some HSA questions from a listener. Today Andrew Giancola, host of...

There is a cap on how much in taxes the Federal Government can take from your paycheck and it is not as high as you think. Plus, you should...

What is an HSA and do I need one? A listener wrote in with some great HSA questions including whether or not they are a good option for reti...

Did you know that over 65% of tax filers get a refund? Have you started spring cleaning your bank account? We’ll discuss this and more in to...