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Interest rates are rising again, but why? This week I will break down the latest round of interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve and the reasoning behind why interest rates will continue to rise. Sources Fed Fund Rate History https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm Federal Reserve Press Release https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/monetary20220921a1.pd...

Is putting a big down payment on a new car a good idea? A listener wrote in wanting to know the best way to approach her next car purchase. I spent waaayyy too much time in my favorite program (Excel!) creating a calculator to run through some possible scenarios. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfi...

IRS rules are confusing and it can make contributing to an IRA complicated. This week Megan wrote in wanting to know how she could contribute to an IRA for last year without getting in to trouble. So let me walk you through some of the complex rules around IRA contributions and some things that you need to keep an eye on. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit...

Sometimes in order to get the raise you want, you need to use a couple of jedi mind tricks. Mandi is back to share one of her all time favorite hacks to help you secure that nice big raise! Connect with Mandi Instagram | Twitter Join the Mandi Money Makers fall cohort  https://www.mandimoney.com/makers-waitlist Book a one-on-one coaching session  https://www.mandimoney.com/coaching-sessions   Join...

Could the latest round of student loan forgiveness come with a tax bill from your state? Today I’ll be taking you through 13 states that could impose an income tax on your loan forgiveness. This week I am on the road as I drive all over my home state of California. I packed my mic and a bag of popcorn to breakdown the latest round of student loan forgiveness from a parking lot in beautiful Santa B...

What happens when you and your partner separate but you both put money in to your home? We hear from a listener who received an invoice from her ex for a few home upgrades that he made to her home. Should she pay them or should she refuse? Listen to the full episode at https://www.awkwardpodcast.com/50-should-i-reimburse-my-ex  Have an awkward money situation that you would like us to discuss on T...

Are you regretting a payment you made to your student loans before the upcoming student loan forgiveness was announced? This week I’ll outline an option you might have available to get those payments back. This week I am on the road as I drive all over my home state of California. I packed my mic and a bag of popcorn to breakdown the latest round of student loan forgiveness from a parking lot in b...

President Biden just announced the details of his student loan forgiveness program. So will you be one of the millions struggling with student loan debt to get a little relief? This week I am literally on the road as I drive all over my home state of California. I packed my mic and a bag of popcorn to breakdown the latest round of student loan forgiveness from a parking lot in beautiful Big Sur, C...

I'm on a break from making popcorn this week, but who doesn't like seconds. Here is a second serving of one of my favorite episodes. Purchasing a home is a huge financial milestone, but that doesn't mean that it is right for everyone. This week I am joined by Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez to discuss our thoughts on why renting can be a great financial move and the pressure so many of us feel to bec...

We’ve been hearing a lot about a possible recession, but how could this affect your job? Mandi is back with some great tips to help us all learn how to recession proof our careers. Connect with Mandi Instagram | Twitter Join the Mandi Money Makers fall cohort https://www.mandimoney.com/makers-waitlist Book a one-on-one coaching session https://www.mandimoney.com/coaching-sessions Join Me on YouTub...

You've been working hard, but how do you make your case for a raise. Mandi Woodruff-Santos of Brown Ambition joins us to share some practical advice to get your boss on your side and more money in your bank account! Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Money Confidential. Hosted by money expert Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez, Money Confidential features new episodes about your money,...

Today we're diving deeper into what exactly happens in those therapy sessions with financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. We'll be discussing: The most common emotions and beliefs that financial therapists treat when it comes to our money. How much does money equate to our own happiness? Connect with Lindsay Instagram | www.mindmoneybalance.com Links Lindsay's Money Personality Quiz https://www...

Have you ever thought about seeing a financial therapist? Lindsay Bryan Podvin gives us a peek in to what her financial therapy sessions look like and how it differs from traditional therapy. We'll also dive in to the stumbling blocks that we all face in our finances and how to move past them. Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Money Confidential. Hosted by money expert Stefanie...

Your Summer travel is probably going to cost more this year. Data from the US Travel Association found that the cost of travel in June of this year is up 17.5% since June of 2021. Editor in Chief of TheBalance.com, Kristen Myers, is back to break down travel cost data and what we can expect for the rest of 2022. Sponsors Today's show is brought to you by Money Confidential. Hosted by money expert...

Have you ever considered that you might be paying your debt down too fast? I get it, who wants to pay a single cent more in interest than you absolutely have to when it comes to paying off your debt? However, there are actually some real reasons for you to pause and re-think your debt payoff strategy, especially when looking at the timeline of your projected debt payoff date. Links Check out the f...

Apple plans to incorporate their own version of a "buy now pay later service" directly into your iPhone's operating system later this fall. I recently joined Natalie Lizarraga on NBCLX to discuss whether or not this service will be helpful or harmful to your wallet as well as to your credit score. Sponsors Today's show is brought to you by Money Confidential. Hosted by money expert Stefanie O’Conn...

There's one word that I'm sure we've all heard more times than we can count for the past year, and that's Inflation.   As you know, prices are pretty much up on everything. Since April of 2021. Inflation has been steadily increasing and is significantly higher than the usual 2%.   In this episode we're breaking down:   What's going on with inflation and why is 2022 being compared to the eighties?...

Transitioning from dependent teen to a financially independent grown up can be extremely tough, not only for that individual, but also for their parents. Today's guest is Bobbi Rebell and she's on a mission to help parents create financial grownups. We're breaking down how to discuss money and plan for the future from both the parents and the children's perspective. So whether you're a parent or n...

The stock market can be a really confusing and complicated topic to try and cover. There's trillions of dollars that are traded every single year on the stock market. But only a fraction of that trading is done by regular people like you and me. So who is actually driving all of the movement we are seeing in the stock market today? Caleb is the Editor in Chief of Investopedia and host of The Green...

I've talked a lot about recessions and bear markets lately, but I wanted to dive deeper into the investing world for today's episode. Caleb Silver joins me again to discuss volatility in the stock market, recessions, and more. Caleb is the Editor in Chief of Investopedia and host of The Green Investor and The Investopedia Express podcasts. Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by my ot...

Investing can and should be simple. One of the simplest investment options out there is the index fund. I've been working on a new analogy using cake to help us all better understand how index funds work. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail...

Where do the terms Bear and Bull Market come from? These labels are hundreds of years old and in this episode we'll break down two of the most popular theories. Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instag...

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? Connect with Caleb Catch up on Caleb's most recent content here | Twitter | LinkedIn Links Visit Investopedia.com to dive deeper the world of investi...

What do you do for a living right now? If you could go back and choose a different path, whether it be entrepreneurship or a completely different career, what would you choose to do for work? Julien and Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular are back with me today and we're diving deeper into the dissatisfaction of the way the working world works. We're talking strategies to overcome career frustra...

I'm going to be completely transparent here: I would have done things much differently in my career path had I known about what my guests today are calling the "15 Year Career Plan." Joining me today are Julien and Kiersten Saunders of Rich & Regular. They are the authors of the newly released book, Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, and they're here to reframe the way you think abo...