489: A Very Awkward Christmas
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...
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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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20 of 496 episodes488: The Popcorn Oscars
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...
487: What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
What exactly the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? What do they do? Why do they matter? I'm answering these questions ad more this week...
486: Last Minute Tax Tips
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...
485: The Future of Popcorn Finance
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...
484: Everything But Money
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...
483: Setting My 2025 Goals
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...
482: Top 3 Movies of 2024
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...
481: 2024 Year-End Tax Tips
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...
480: Control Your Spending By Discovering What You Truly Want
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...
479: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke
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...
478: Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Going Higher?
Why aren’t mortgage rates dropping alongside interest rates? Last month, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates, but mortgage rates actu...
477: What Things Have Actually Gotten Cheaper Despite Inflation?
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...
476: The Most Common Money Fears
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...
475: I Wanted to Check Out... But the Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again
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...
474: Your Money is Always Political
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...
473: Does a 529 Plan Hurt Our Kid's Chances for a Scholarship?
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...
472: Your Job May Be Able to Pay Off Your Student Loans
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...
471: September Inflation is Looking Good... Except for Eggs?
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...
470: The $27,000 of Credit Card Debt That Almost Took Me Out
$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...