Popcorn Finance

401(k) Q&A Time! This week we are taking a look at the 401(k) match. What is it, Why does it exist, and What to do if you don't get one? To check out the sources I've been using for these 401(k) Q&A episodes check out the link below. https://popcornfinance.com/401ksources Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagra...

We are poppin' back in to our 401(k) discussion with your questions! This week we are helping a listener who is terrified to invest and breaking down how many 401(k) plans you can actually have.   Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finan...

Let's be honest... we are all a little preoccupied with the election. So this week I thought I'd share a clip from one of the most controversial episodes of This Is Awkward to date! A listener wrote in and shared with us that her husband resents the debt she brought in to the relationship and is now unwilling to help. Check out this clip and then listen to the full episode of This Is Awkward using...

What is the difference between a traditional 401(k) and the Roth 401(k)? Today we are going to walk through what makes these plans different. It's Hispanic Heritage Month and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the Latinx experts that have been a part of Popcorn Finance. Click the link below to check out their work and to listen to their appearance on Popcorn Finance. https://PopcornFinance.c...

The 401(k) can seem confusing and like you will never understand how they work.  In this episode I will break down the rules of the 401(k) and some details you should know. It's Hispanic Heritage Month and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the Latinx experts that have been a part of Popcorn Finance. Click the link below to check out their work and to listen to their appearance on Popcorn Fi...

If you’ve ever built up a savings account, you've probably been hit with guilt when you have to pull money out.  We put so much time and effort into this process of saving up money that when something comes up, like a medical bill or car expense, it feels very defeating to have to spend that money. Pedro Moura joins me to discuss how to deal with these feelings.   Check out my new podcast This Is...

Are you saving or investing for retirement?  Erin Lowry from BrokeMillennial.com joins me to discuss why it is so important to change the language we use when we talk about preparing for retirement. Catch up with Erin on Instagram at @BrokeMillennial or check out her book Broke Millennial Takes on Investing on Amazon or your local library.   Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link...

Talking about money with your partner can be difficult even under the best conditions.  Add in a pandemic and it can seem nearly impossible.  Andy Hill of the Marriage, Kids and Money podcast joins me to discuss how we've been handling these conversations in our lives. You can learn more about Andy Hill and the Marriage, Kids and Money podcast at Marriagekidsandmoney.com/Playbook   Check out my ne...

We need to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars over our lifetime in order to retire.  But have you ever been curious how the companies we invest in benefit from our money? I reached out to Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief of Investopedia, and Kinsey Grant, host of Business Casual, to better understand the impact of our investments.   You can learn more about Kinsey and Business Casual at https://...

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 the best argument! This is all recorded live and on the spot...no practice...no redo...probably some popcorn...and definitely a lot of laughs! Today Kinsey Grant is back and ready to de...

The term ethical investing is becoming more and more common these days.  But what does this truly mean?  Kinsey Grant, host of Business Casual, joins me to breakdown what exactly makes and investment ethical and how you can start using your money to make a difference.  You can learn more about Kinsey and Business Casual at https://www.businesscasual.fm   Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward us...

This week things are getting awkward!⁠ ⁠ On the Popcorn Finance feed I'm bringing you a special dose of This Is Awkward, my other not so secret podcast that I host with Allison from Inspired Budget.⁠ ⁠ This week we hear from Michelle who has a sister that doesn’t enjoy giving gifts...even for Christmas. Michelle’s mom disagrees and makes an interesting financial demand.⁠ ⁠ Check out more episodes...

The 401(k).  You've probably heard about this plan over and over again.  But, do you know how this plan came to be?  Today we will break down the birth of the 401(k) plan. Check out the entire Investing 101 Series at PopcornFinance.com/Investing101!   Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodca...

What happens when you are a new parent and are only taking home $17,000 a year?  Caroline Vencil (carolinevencil.com) shares how she took control of her finances even though she only had a modest income to work with. Also Caroline shared a link for a free tool you can use to get started on managing your finances -  CarolineVencil.com/PopcornFinance Today's episode is sponsored by Statement Cards!...

I got to work with CNBC on a quiz to help you learn more about handling your finances.  This reminded me of a conversation that I had with Erin Lowry from BrokeMillennial.com. Should I invest if I'm in debt?  Stick around to listen and check out the CNBC quiz below! Catch up with Erin on Instagram at @BrokeMillennial.   CNBC Quiz https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/07/smart-money-moves-to-make-during-the...

Episode 200! What more can I say!?  None of this would be possible without you all listening each week.   So I'm dedicating this episode to all of you! Past guests featured in this episode Allison Baggerly - Episode 168 Brad Barrett - Episode 097 Cait Flanders - Episode 095 Jamila Souffrant - Episode 056 & Episode 004 (Listen at your own risk) Jen Smith - Episode 045 & Episode 094 Rich & regular -...

The lifestyle we choose to live can have a significant impact on when we can retire.  That may sound simple, but it's not always that obvious.  In today's episode I will give you some concrete examples of how small changes can have a big impact on when you can retire. ======= Want to be a part of episode 200? Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-829 or at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail with your respon...

Last week we discussed how investing protects our money from losing value.  This week I'll be walking you through a simple way to figure out how much money you may need to retire. ======= Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward ======= Want to be a part of episode 200? Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-829 or at PopcornFinance.com/Voicem...

The goods and services that we all buy get more expensive with each year thanks to inflation.  Today I will walk you through how investing for your retirement can help fight off this invisible destroyer of wealth. ======= Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward ======= Want to be a part of episode 200? Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-8...

Allison of InspiredBudget.com joins me to answer a listeners question.  Annah wrote in asking how to handle the fact that her goal of paying her car off in two years is causing her to run out of money each month. Hear more from Allison at https://www.instagram.com/inspiredbudget ======= Check our new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward ======= Want t...

Investing can be a very scary concept.  Caleb Silver of Investopedia.com joins me to share some tips on what to keep in mind when you start investing for the first time. To learn more about Robo Advisors check out Episode 156 https://podfollow.com/popcornfinance/episode/99f7b7ba34a0ae8dffd39907a6aa527f653ccd35 You can visit Investopedia.com to learn even more about understanding the world of inves...

Today we are celebrating reaching 3 years of Popcorn Finance together! Want to be a part of episode 200? Leave me a voicemail at (707) 200-829 or at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail with your response to the following questions: What has been your favorite episode? Who has been your favorite guest? What is something that you have learned while listening to Popcorn Finance? Bonus extra credit if you al...

When there is so much financial uncertainty in the world i like to sit down and create an emergency budget.  It's not that I think that something bad is going to happen, but I like to be prepared in the event that it does.  On today's episode I share with you how to create an emergency budget. ======= Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkw...

Getting rich by investing in the stock market sounds great.  But too often we hear stories of how wealthy you can become by making just a few quick, smart trades.  Caleb Silver from Investopedia.com joins me to break down the difference between stock trading and long term investing. There's also a special guest appearance from Lauren Silbert of TheBalance.com to help us understand the power of the...

This has been a very difficult week both mentally and emotionally. So I've decided to share a recent episode from my new podcast This Is Awkward to help continue the necessary conversations around race and inequality. You can check out This Is Awkward at the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward ======= This Is Awkward Episode 007 In today’s episode we have the difficult, yet necessary...