395: Money Is Emotional
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How does money's emotional impact affect how we address our finances? At first glance, personal finance can seem like a technical and unemotional topic, but in reality, it’s a subject that can stir up a lot of feelings related to trauma, shame, and guilt. To help discuss the broader effects our relationship with money has on our finances I’m joined by Paco de Leon, founder of The Hell Yeah Group on Popcorn Finance today. In this episode we talk about the shame and guilt that can surround our finances, how we can uncover where those feelings originated, and how to address and...
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394: How Often Should I Be Tipping?
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Has tipping culture gotten out of control recently? We’ve always had a strong tipping culture in the U.S. but recently the conversation surrounding tipping has gotten more heated. It would appear that I’m not the only one who has noticed an influx of businesses utilizing a tip prompt or option at checkout that never had that option beforehand. Hence, in today’s episode of Popcorn Finance, I'm sharing a snippet from my recent NBCLX segment with Natalie Lizarraga in which she asked what my thoughts are regarding tipping. Join Me on YouTube! Want to submit a question to the show? Send...
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393: I’m Overwhelmed with Investment Decisions
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Do I have to invest in every new stock or cryptocurrency in order to reach my retirement goals? The short answer is no. Investing doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. In fact, alarm bells should start ringing when you come across any investment advice that promises you’ll “get rich quick” with their fool-proof strategy. Hey Berna aka the internet’s financial hype woman and personal finance educator, Berna Anat is on Popcorn Finance this week to break down why it’s important to bring our finances back to basics before we start throwing money at the newest investing trend....
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392: The Credit Score is Overrated
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Would you rather have a perfect credit score or $100,000? Kevin Matthews, a former financial planner, joins me on the podcast today to discuss why credit scores are not the be-all and end-all and what other areas of our finances deserve just as much if not more attention. Connect with Kevin | Buy Kevin’s Book – Join Me on YouTube! Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to Send me a message at or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on or ! ...
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391: Should I Invest in Target Date Funds?
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Why do Target Date Funds get such a bad rap? Investing educator extraordinaire, Amanda Holden is on the show to talk about the pros and cons of Target Date Funds and why you should consider investing in one. Additionally, Amanda shares what it takes to be a good investor, and spoiler alert, it doesn't involve day trading stocks. Connect with Amanda | Links Check out Amanda’s investing course: Join Me on YouTube! Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to Send me a message at or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Thank you for listening to today’s episode!...
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390: What is Student Loan Income Driven Repayment?
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Is an income-driven repayment plan keeping you in debt longer? Nika Booth, student loan expert and creator of Debt Free Gonna Be is back on the show to talk about income-driven repayment plans. Are they your best option? Is the possibility of student loan forgiveness worth it? Nika has a wealth of knowledge about student loans, so check out our other student loan episodes covering updates on Biden’s student loan forgiveness plans and the student loan payment pause. Other episodes with Nika: & Connect with Nika | | Join Me on YouTube! Want to submit a question to the...
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389: Will Closing This Credit Card Hurt Me?
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Will closing my credit card negatively affect my credit score? This week we hear from a listener who wants to close a credit card but they are afraid of what this might do to their credit score. There are 5 different components that determine credit scores and I’m breaking those down from most to least important to determine whether closing a credit card could result in any short or long-term negative impacts to your score. Read my Men’s Health article: Overblown Join Me on YouTube! Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to Send me a message at or Call 707-200-8259...
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388: Student Loan Forgiveness Has Been Canceled
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Student loan forgiveness has been canceled, so now what are your options? It’s official, student loan forgiveness has been canceled and although this is not the outcome many people hoped for, this news probably won’t come as a big surprise if you listened to ep.385 with Nika Booth. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the Biden administration's response to the supreme court’s decision and what steps you should start taking now in order for you to be prepared for when repayments resume. Also, be sure to look out for an upcoming episode with Nika Booth about repayment plans and keep up to...
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387: This is Awkward - My Parents Are Horrible Tippers
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What do you do when you go out to eat with your parents and they are the world's worst tippers? Today I’m sharing an awkward story I’m sure a lot of us can relate to from my other podcast, This is Awkward. This listener’s dilemma centers around the fact that their parents haven’t changed their tipping habits in over 20 years. They don't want to offend their parents but also don't want their poor tipping habits to continue. They've tried dropping hints and leaving extra cash to no avail. Listen to find out how me and my cohost, Allison Baggerly would approach this awkward...
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386: Could ChatGPT Be Your Next Financial Advisor?
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Could AI soon be used to help you make your next important financial decision? If you’ve had a chance to try out AI tools like ChatGPT you know just how powerful they are. Today we're taking on the hot topic of AI and discussing whether or not I think we’ll see it used in future financial planning. There’s a lot of talk about the ethics of AI and I’ve previously explored that in , but could there also be some positive benefits to it being used more in personal finance? Join Me on YouTube! Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to Send me a message at or Call...
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