Popcorn Finance

We would all like to see our savings account grow, but at times it can be hard to find ways to free up the cash to reach that goal.  Yanely joins me on the podcast to share how she bartered her way to reaching her savings goals. Today’s Guests Yanely Espinal Twitter - Twitter.com/MissBeHelpful Instagram - Instagram.com/MissBeHelpful   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @Po...

Words for a difficult time Excerpt from an op-ed piece written in the LA Times by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar entitled "Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge" https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-05-30/dont-understand-the-protests-what-youre-seeing-is-people-pushed-to-the-edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Quick Pop Episode with and actual Popcorn Finance listener, Claudia! Want to be on a future Popcorn Finance episode? Send me a DM on Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast, Facebook - Popcorn Finance, or email at Questions@PopcornFinance.com answering the following questions. Why would you like to join me on Popcorn Finance? Who has been one of your favorite guests? What has been one of your f...

Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement.  In this quick & fun rapid fire question session we answer all of your burning tiny home questions! . . . . .  Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward! https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Special Music from Fun Time...

I love Tiny Homes, but they are not for everyone. Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement is back to discuss how tiny living isn't for everyone and what you need to keep in mind if you are considering purchasing a tiny home of your own.   . . . . .  Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward! https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Connect with me Instagram -@PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFin...

A brain aneurysm put today's guest's financial plan to the test.  Sharon Epperson, CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, shares her story as an example as to why putting emergency plans in place for your finances is crucial for you and your family. Today’s Guests Sharon Epperson Twitter - Twitter.com/sharon_epperson Instagram - Instagram.com/sharoneppersoncnbc   Connect with me Instagram -...

I get so many credit offers in the mail and I'm sick of it! In today's episode I will walk you through how to put a stop to that credit card junk mail. List of Sources for Today’s Episode OptOutPrescreen.com What are prescreened offers? – https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0148-prescreened-credit-and-insurance-offers The Fair Credit Reporting Act – https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fair-cred...

There are still a lot of questions around these stimulus checks such as; Will I have to pay this stimulus check back?  and How do I update my bank account information? I'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode. Still confused about what this stimulus check is all about?  Contact me at https://popcornfinance.com/contact . . . . .  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode https://www.irs...

You've seen it all over the news, most of us will be receiving a $1,200+ stimulus check. In today's episode I will be breaking down your questions: Will I Be Getting a Check? How Much Will I be Getting? Still confused about what this stimulus check is all about?  Contact me at https://popcornfinance.com/contact . . . . .  Join us for Popcorn Finance Game Night Every Monday at 6pm pt / 9pm et! Popc...

Join us for Popcorn Finance Game Night Every Monday at 6pm pt / 9pm et! PopcornFinance.com/GameNight   Life as we all know it has changed and it is understandable to feel anxious and fearful.  So to hopefully help you all (and myself) deal with this situation a little bit better, licensed therapists Maelisa Hall & Amber Hawley are joining us to share some tips on how to handle our stress.   Today’...

Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief of Investopedia, goes in to detail on how the current economic slow down we are experiencing in 2020 caused by COVID-19 compares to the Great Recession of 2007-2009. You can visit Investopedia.com & TheBalance.com to learn even more about understanding the world of investing. You can also follow Investopedia on IG (@Investopedia) and Twitter (@Investopedia). . . . . ....

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details.   Berna Anat aka Hey Berna is back for a Pop-Up Debate!!!  Our topic... What is the Superior Breakfast Experience? The best part is that you get to decide who wins the debate! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ON INSTAGRAM https://www.inst...

Editor in Chief of Investopedia.com, Caleb Silver, is here to help breakdown another investing term that we've been hearing a lot in these uncertain times, The Bear Market.  What is a Bear Market and how should we react when we find ourselves in one. You can visit Investopedia.com to learn even more about understanding the world of investing. . . . . .  Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward! ht...

The Federal Reserve is a misunderstood system. I’ll try my best to break down what they do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details. Let's be honest... Mondays kinda suck.  You spent your weekend trying to get all you could done while trying to grab a few minutes of peace and now all of a sudden you have to get up early and attend a series of boring meetings....

What does the Fed rate cut mean? The federal reserve cut interest rates, what does this mean and how will it impact my finances?   Mortgage Refi Resources https://www.creditkarma.com/home-loans/i/when-is-refinancing-mortgage-worth-it/ https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/refinance-calculator/calculate-refinance-savings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details. You all know that I LOVE tiny homes, so it was amazing to get to sit down with Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement!  All though tiny homes are much more affordable than a traditional home, a lack of financing options still puts...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details. President & CEO of SaverLife, Leigh Phillips, stops by for a bag of popcorn and to share some tips on what you should do with that tax refund you just got. Plus there is a chance for you bring in a little extra cash to help you...

I've launched a brand new podcast with my good friend and past guest Allison Baggerly (creator of Inspired Budget). It's called This Is Awkward and just launched today!  After you listen please come over and subscribe! https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details. Editor in Chief of Investopedia.com, Caleb Silver, is back to break down Money Market Accounts! Episode Page: https://popcornfinance.com/172 . . . . .  Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward! https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkw...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Empower! Get $5 when you use offer code POPCORN and reach your savings goal. Visit https://empower.me/popcorn for more details. America Saves Week is kicking off on February 24th with a push to get you to save more through automation.  Learn the impact that automation can have on your finances. Check out more amazing resources at https://americasavesweek...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance!  We hear a LOT about budgets but not about how we should structure our bank accounts.  Sahirenys Pierce joins me to share her ingenious system called the High Five Banking Method she uses to keep he...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance!    Allison from Inspired Budget is back to help me take on another listener question.  This week Caroline is calling in with a question about how to get her husband on board when it comes to discuss...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance!    I've been guest hosting the Money with Friends podcast for the past four months and I thought I'd share one of my favorite episodes with you.  We went in depth on a great piece from the Wall Stre...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Mint Mobile! To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to https://MintMobile.com/PopcornFinance!    What goes better with a fresh bucket of popcorn than a great movie and 2019 gave us a ton to pick from.  Joe Saul-Sehy, host of The Stacking Benjamins podcast, joins me for a very special Popcorn...