Popcorn Finance

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Want to...

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...

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...

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. Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to...

$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. Subscribe...