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. PopcornFinance.com/Instacart Becoming an Instacart shopper is great for anyone looking to […]
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. PopcornFinance.com/Instacart Becoming an Instacart shopper is great for anyone looking to make […]
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. Becoming an Instacart shopper is great for anyone looking to make extra cash in your free time. […]
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 on how to reduce your food budget! PopcornFinance.com/Instacart Becoming an Instacart shopper is great for anyone looking to make […]
Today Steven Hughes and I are answering a question that I received from Anna. We spend so many years as a broke student that once we finally get a real paycheck its hard to know what we should be doing with all that money. Steven and I give Anna, and […]
Welcome to another Pop-Up Debate! This is a special episode where I am joined by a 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 […]
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 event and why it is important […]
The Plutus Awards are right around the corner and Popcorn Finance was selected as a finalist for two awards. One of those nominations was for Best Series for the Poppin’ with F.I.R.E. series I did earlier this year. So today I’m bringing you one of my favorite episodes from that […]
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 Young. 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. PopcornFinance.com/Gazelle Buy certified, pre-owned devices for a fraction of the price!Offering everything […]
The engagement ring is seen as the universal symbol of love and commitment. But, it is also a huge expense and some, like today’s guest, are opting to skip it all together. Author and speaker Stefanie O’Connell joins me today to discuss why she decided to turn down her engagement […]
Would you rather talk to your parents about sex than their finances? Well 9% of people surveyed said that they would, which is crazy. But why is talking to our parents about money so scary and what can we do to get the conversation started? Author of Mom and Dad, We […]
Aja McClanahan joined me from the FinCon floor to discuss how she and her husband made a big decision to move to the hood to cut back their expenses and pay off over $120,000 of debt. Connect with Aja at https://principlesofincrease.com
Here is another interview from my time at FinCon. I met up with Episode 030 Guest Nick True on the conference floor. Nick brought up the topic of why it’s important to distinguish what you really want from the frivolous wants that bring no real satisfaction. Connect with Nick on […]
Sarah Wilson, aka Budget Girl, has set a mind blowing goal to read 100 books in 2019. In comparison my 20 book reading challenge is just sad. Over 3 episodes we discuss some of our favorite personal finance books along with some that were just for fun. Pop-Up Debate! – […]
The credit score. We all strive to have the best one possible. But what is it like to live without a credit score at all? I sat down with Steve Stewart to talk about what life is like without a credit score and to find out where his went. Meet […]
I got the chance to visit Stacks House, a pop-up in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, to speak with co-founder Farnoosh Torabi about why Stacks House was created, the need to empower women financially, and her dive in to stand up comedy. Pop-Up Debate! In this special episode format […]
John Lanza, author of The Art of Allowance, joins me to share some of his best tips and strategies to help your child build a strong relationship with money through an allowance. Meet Today’s Guests John Lanza is the Chief Mammal of The Money Mammals. A pioneer in youth money-smarts, […]
Rich Jones, one half of the Paychecks and Balances team, joins me to share how he got out of debt not by becoming ultra frugal, but by finding the right career, advancing, and using his higher salary to knock out his debt. Rich also shares some amazing career advice that […]
Erin Lowry from BrokeMillennial.com is back to help us tackle a question that I’m hearing more and more these days; Should I invest if I’m in debt? Pop-Up Debate! In addition to our conversation on investing Erin has agreed to the ultimate challenge, a Pop-Up Debate! In this special episode […]