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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February 28, 2025 • 17 mins
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 awards and highlight some of the movies that we loved from 2024.
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Instagram | Website | Tiktok
Previous movie episodes you should checkout
Top 3 Movies of 2024: Ep 482
2024 mid-year movie breakdown: Ep. 457, Ep.458
Best and Worst Movies of 2023: Part 1, Part 2
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February 27, 2025 • 7 mins
What exactly the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? What do they do? Why do they matter?
I'm answering these questions ad more this week in a special brand new type of Popcorn Finance episode!
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February 18, 2025 • 10 mins
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 last-minute tips to help you get organized and make this tax season a little less stressful.
Connect with Keila
Website | Instagram | The Build to Enough Podcast
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February 11, 2025 • 7 mins
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 into our regular rotation here on Popcorn Finance. Today I just wanted to give you all a quick update on what's been going on and share a couple of new ideas I'm working on for the future of the podcast.
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January 28, 2025 • 12 mins
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 before, but today we’re diving even deeper. Today’s guest is Jessica Moorhouse—host of the More Money podcast and author of the brand-new book Everything But Money: The Hidden Barriers Between You and Financial Freedom. Jessica joins me to talk about her book, how trauma can impact your finances, a...
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January 21, 2025 • 13 mins
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 what money goal I wanted to try and hit this year.
Connect with Allison
Website | Instagram | Twitter | Podcast
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December 31, 2024 • 22 mins
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 Critic Alexis Gentry back to the show to share our top movies of 2024. Months have passed since our mid-year movie review, so let’s see if any of our picks have changed!
Listen to our 2024 mid-year movie breakdown: Ep. 457, Ep.458
Best and Worst Movies of 2023: Part 1, Part 2
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December 17, 2024 • 9 mins
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 you stay ahead of the chaos, I’ve invited Keila Hill-Trawick, CPA and founder of Little Fish Accounting, back on the show to share her top tax prep tips that you can start using now to make the process smoother and less stressful when April rolls around.
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December 12, 2024 • 10 mins
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 missed part 1, we talked about their top tips for spending guilt-free, all from their new book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. This time, we’re diving into a topic I think a lot of us can relate to: how to stop mindless spending. Jen and Jill share how to break the cycle of mindless spend...
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December 10, 2024 • 12 mins
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 know I do. That’s why I’m bringing back Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends Podcast to discuss their new book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. We’re breaking down how to spend without guilt and how to stop letting money define your identity.
Other Episodes with Jen & Jill: Ep. 094, Ep....
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December 3, 2024 • 8 mins
Why aren’t mortgage rates dropping alongside interest rates?
Last month, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates, but mortgage rates actually went up. One key reason is that mortgage rates aren’t directly tied to those set by the Federal Reserve. Today, we’re taking a closer look at this and exploring why mortgage rates often move independently of the Fed’s rate changes.
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November 26, 2024 • 8 mins
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 the only one who could use a break from work, the news, and everything in between. For this week’s episode, I decided to do something a little different. Over the summer, I worked on a project that involved analyzing years’ worth of inflation data, and I discovered some surprising facts. So toda...
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November 19, 2024 • 12 mins
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 know well—Melanie Lockert, a Brooklyn-based freelance personal finance writer and the author of Dear Debt. Melanie has been on the show before, and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to invite her back to discuss her article and how our fears can hold us back from reaching our financ...
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November 14, 2024 • 8 mins
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 strong, but when I have the opportunity to look at a bunch of numbers and charts I just can't pass it up. Let's learn what is going on in the economy together this week!
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November 5, 2024 • 7 mins
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 before the 2024 election to discuss how our money is always political.
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October 29, 2024 • 10 mins
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 the help of Certified Financial Planner Marguerita Cheng.
Connect with Marguerita Cheng
Book: More Than Money | Twitter
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October 22, 2024 • 9 mins
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 about a section of the Secure Act 2.0 that allows employers to match student loan repayments just like they do with retirement contributions. I’m breaking down this section of the Secure Act 2.0, explaining how it works, and sharing how you can find out if your employer offers this benefit.
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October 17, 2024 • 8 mins
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 are getting worse.
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October 8, 2024 • 12 mins
$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 of getting out of credit card debt thanks to a question from Eric.
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September 25, 2024 • 11 mins
Interest rates are going down for the first time in over four years. This week I'm breaking down why the Federal Reserve decided now was the time lower interest rates and the latest inflation data showing that things might actually be headed in the right direction.
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