Popcorn Finance

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!    The wrong savings account could be costing you thousands of dollars.  Learn how in today's episode! Here is a link to the article discussed in today's episode https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/bank...

Understanding your personality may shine some light on your money habits.  I'm joined by Amber Hawley, licensed marriage and family therapist, & Maelisa Hall, licensed psychologist, to discuss how big a role your personality may play in how you think about and handle your money. 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...

I had so much fun in Round 2 of my Pop-Up Debate with Bethany Bayless (http://themoneymillhouse.com) that I thought I'd share our first ever debate! Weigh in on who you thought argued their side best in the comment or on Instagram at @PopcornFinancePodcast!   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 you...

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!    In this episode I'm joined by Bethany Bayless, co-host of The Money Millhouse podcast.  Our topic... What is the perfect gift, Gift Cards or Cash? You get to decide who wins the debate! VOTE FOR...

Debt can seem like an unending burden.  Antwan called in expressing this exact feeling about his student loans.  One of my favorite guests, Allison Baggerly, is back to help Antwan and all of you listening take on your debt!   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://Mi...

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. Full Show Notes at https://PopcornF...

Finding a new podcast that you will actually enjoy can be a lot of work.  So, I sat down with Darbi Masters to countdown our Top 3 favorite podcasts! Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/159 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...

The Year of Less was one of my favorite books of 2018 and I got the chance to with the author, and all around amazing person, Cait Flanders.  We discuss her book, emotions and money, and her meticulous record keeping. Catch up with Cait on Instagram at @CaitFlanders.   Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/158 Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Cons & Kernels! Check out their deli...

If you are in the process of trying to pay down debt, should you still contribute to your 401(k), or should you focus all of your power on paying down debt first and then contribute?  This particular question is asked on a daily basis in the debt free community and the personal finance industry.  Let's tackle this topic on today's episode! Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/157 Today's...

Robo-advisors is becoming one of those hot buzzwords that you’re hearing thrown around everywhere. In the finance industry, automation is everything, so it’s no surprise that these services are creating that buzz. What is a Robo-Advisor? Do I need one? Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/156 Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Cons & Kernels! Check out their delicious popcorn wit...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Cons & Kernels! Check out their delicious popcorn with flavors such as Sweet Sriracha, Cinn City, and Peanut Butter & Honey by visiting https://consandkernels.com/shop! Today I will be announcing the two winners of Anthony ONeal’s book, Debt Free Degree, and sharing details on a new month long giveaway from our new partner, Cons and Kernels! I’ll also be...

Pam is an expert when it comes to finding and winning scholarships. She is best known for helping her son win over $700,000 in scholarships! Pam shares her best tips to help you get the scholarships you need. Find out more about Pam at https://www.thescholarshipshark.com Pam's Favorite Scholarship Databases Bigfutures.org Salliemae.com/scholarships  Scholarships.com  Fastweb.com Find more info and...

Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Anthony O'Neal!  Anthony is back for a quick and fun rapid fire question challenge! Special Book Giveaway!!! Enter to win a copy of Anthony's book, Debt Free Degree, by calling in to Popcorn Finance and saying hi or asking a money question! That's it! Leave your message by 1) Visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or 2) Calling the Popcorn Finance Hotlin...

Be a part of a Popcorn Finance episode by visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail! You can stay anonymous if you want :) Student loan debt has become a real crisis in the United States.  Today's guest, Anthony O'Neal, is on a mission to help future generations graduate college debt free.  Together we discuss dream schools and erasing the stigma around community college. Connect with Anthony...

Be a part of a Popcorn Finance episode by visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail! You can stay anonymous if you want :) Balancing saving while paying off debt can be a very difficult task.  Allison Baggerly and I are coming to you from the Nashville Airport to give you some advice thanks to a question from Alyssa.   Hear more from Allison at http://InspiredBudget.com or on Instagram @Inspir...

Be a part of a Popcorn Finance episode by visiting https://PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail and letting me know one of your financial fears. -You can be anonymous if you want :) We are following up on last week's discussion with my list of the Pros and Cons of online only bank accounts. Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/150 Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Rakuten!  To get cash...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Instacart!  Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! I received an email from Jordan wanting to know my thoughts on some of the new online only accounts that are popping up.  In this episode I go over what I look for when opening a checking account online. Full Show Note...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Instacart!  Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! There is no one way to master your finances.  There are so many ways to get your finances under control.  Today Glenn James from My Millennial Money shares a rule that he uses to stop himself from overspending.  Full S...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Instacart! Earn some extra cash in your free time by becoming a Shopper with Instacart by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Instacart! 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. Full Show Notes at https://PopcornFinance.com/147 Connect with me I...

Send me your questions or thoughts at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Erin Chase!  Erin is back for a quick and fun rapid fire question challenge! Also take a listen to Erin on Episode 145 - Keeping my food budget under control can be so difficult some months. Erin Chase from 5DollarDinners.com stopped by for a bag of popcorn and to share some of her favorite tips...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Rakuten!  To get cash back on your everyday purchases visit Https://PopcornFinance.com/CashBack VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE AT https://PopcornFinance.com/143 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 dec...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle Mental health and money aren't two topics that you hear discussed together very often. Today's guest, Melanie Lockert, has made it her mission to create a space where these discussions can be had. Melanie and I discuss her talk at a recent Plutus Voices even...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle I'm posting today's episode from my hotel room in Toronto Canada.  I think I may be losing my voice, but I still wanted to put out an episode for you. I mentioned last week that Popcorn Finance was named as a finalist for two Plutus Awards.  One of those nom...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle Paying off debt can be an emotional journey, so it makes sense that it would be tough to keep that momentum going once your debt is gone.  Today I tackle a question that I received from Tamie on this very topic with some help from financial coach Ericka Youn...

Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Gazelle! Get $10 off your next Purchase at Gazelle by visiting https://popcornfinance.com/Gazelle Debt consolidation is one of those topics that makes me nervous. It can be a useful tool, but is also full of traps. Today’s guest Leslie Tayne is here to walk us through some of the pros and cons. Connect with Leslie at https://taynelaw.com Full Show Notes...