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363: Time to Set Those 2023 Financial Goals Jan 31, 2023

What are your money goals for 2023?

In today’s episode, listeners sent in their personal finance goals they hope to achieve this year. The goals range from wanting to save for a family home to finally paying off credit card debt. I hope this episode serves as a reminder that you can set yourself goals any time of year and 2023 is the perfect year to start your personal finance journey!

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362: 2023 Student Loan Forgiveness Update Jan 24, 2023

What is happening with student loans in 2023?

Are student loan payments still paused and when does the student loan forgiveness plan start? If you’ve been wondering why there hasn’t been any news on student loan forgiveness then you’re not alone. Debt expert, personal finance content creator, and the Founder of Debt Free Gonnabe, Nika Booth is on the show this week to explain what’s going on. Nika is sharing why there has been a lack of updates and what happens if the plan is rejected by the supreme court.

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Learning Lab: Taking Control of Your Student Loan Debt

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361: Help! I Can't Stop Comparing Myself to People with More Money Jan 17, 2023

How can we avoid the comparison trap when it comes to our finances? In today’s episode Shannah Game, host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast, and Certified Financial Planner is on the show to discuss how we can avoid getting stuck in a comparison trap and how to find what we truly want for our lives.

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360: Does Timing Credit Card Payments Save Interest? Jan 10, 2023

Does making more frequent credit card payments actually make a difference?

That's what two listeners wanted to know this week. In this episode we will take a look at how credit card interest is calculated and if the timing of your payments can actually save you money on interest.

Sources

https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-does-credit-card-interest-work

https://www.valuepenguin.com/how-credit-card-interest-apr-calculated

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359: What Are Your Goals For 2023? Dec 19, 2022

Some changes are coming to Popcorn Finance in 2023!

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358: How Can I Save For Retirement and Help My Mom? Dec 12, 2022

What do you do if you parents don't have enough saved for retirement and you're stating to feel the pressure?

This week I'm joined by Marsha Barnes, founder of the The Finance Bar, to help a listener find a way to balance her mom's financial needs and her own financial future.

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357: Should I Rent or Buy A Home? Dec 05, 2022

Has homeownership become another unattainable aspect of the American dream? For decades owning a home has been dubbed a right of passage in your adult life. However, with prices of homes skyrocketing over the past few years, owning a home might not even be possible for many young people. To add some perspective to this age-old debate of whether you should rent or buy a home, I’m sharing some key factors to consider and help in your decision-making process.

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356: Saving for College - 529 Plans vs I Bonds Dec 01, 2022

Should you believe the hype around I Bonds? In episode 355, Marc Russell of Better Wallet joined me on the show to discuss 529 plans and whether or not they’re a good option for an education fund for your child. In today’s episode, Marc is sharing whether or not the recently popularized I Bonds are worth the hype or if your college savings is better off in a 529 Plan.

Listen to my previous episode with Mark: 355: Savings for College with a 529 Plan

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355: Saving for College with a 529 Plan Nov 28, 2022

Are you a new parent, who’s already thinking about your kid’s future education and where to put the savings for it?

No need to worry because I’ve got you covered in today’s new episode with Marc Russell, the founder of BetterWallet and the BetterWallet podcast. Marc previously worked as a licensed stockbroker and financial advisor and is now a full-time entrepreneur and financial educator. He’s on the show today to discuss the ins and outs of 529 plans.

In today’s episode, you’ll find out how 529 plans work and vary by state, what you can and can’t use them for, plus the tax benefits you could expect from starting one.

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354: My Sister-in-Law Somehow Always Forgets Her Wallet Nov 21, 2022

Have you ever had a friend or family member conveniently forget to bring their wallet when out to dinner? It’s Thanksgiving Week here in the US, and this marks the start of the holiday season which is always filled with some of the most awkward conversations of the year.

To mark this occasion I’m sharing one of my favorite awkward stories from my other podcast, This is Awkward. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to deal with a friend or family member who keeps taking advantage of your kindness and your hard-earned cash.

From everyone here at Popcorn Finance, Happy Thanksgiving!

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LinksThis is Awkward: Episode 58 My cohost, Allison Baggerly

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353: How Long Will Interest Rates Keep Rising? Nov 17, 2022

Why are interest rates STILL rising and how long can we expect this to keep happening? Listen to today’s episode to find out, plus hear what the Federal Reserve Chairman has to say about the state of inflation.

Previous Episode on Rising inflation Rates: 339

What is a Basis Point?: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci1E0nnJx6j

Sources Fed Fund Rate History https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/openmarket.htm

Federal Reserve Press Release https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/monetary20220921a1.pdf

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352: Why You Should Build a Personal Brand Today Nov 14, 2022

Have you been limiting your job opportunities because you don’t have a personal brand? Building a personal brand is not just for influencers and celebrities, in fact, my guest today thinks we should all have one in order to further our careers. Mandi Woodruff-Santos of Mandi Money Media and the Brown Ambition Podcast is back on the show to share why having a strong professional brand is just as important as a resume and why you need to start building one today.

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351: What is a Care Credit Card and How Are Hospitals Using Them? Nov 10, 2022

Why are hospitals pushing for you to pay with a Care Credit Card more now than in recent years? Find out the sneaky tactic hospitals are using to stop you from negotiating your medical bills with Christy Snodgrass, former RN turned healthcare activist. Christy talks about both the allure and potential danger these cards pose for people unable to pay off their medical bills.

Listen to my previous episodes with Christy about our healthcare system: 344, 345, 349, & 350

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350: Big Changes Coming to the Medical Bill Collections Process Nov 07, 2022

Is it an empty threat when a hospital says it will send your medical bill to collections? Find out the answer in today’s new episode with Christy Snodgrass, healthcare activist and former registered nurse. In this episode, Christy outlines the big changes coming in January 2023 concerning the collections process, including how your credit score could be affected.

Listen to my previous episodes with Christy about our healthcare system: 344, 345, & 349

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349: Finding Hope in a Broken Health Care System Nov 03, 2022

Why are healthcare professionals leaving the industry in droves? To shed some light on why that may be is returning guest, Christy Snodgrass, a former registered nurse turned healthcare activist. In this episode, Christy shares what led her to leave her job and instead work towards changing our broken healthcare system.

Look out for more upcoming episodes with Christy, as there is so much more to cover with as big of a topic as healthcare!

Listen to my previous episodes with Christy about lowering your medical bills: 344 & 345

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348: Will Inflation Make Taxes Lower Next Year? Oct 31, 2022

Did you know that the IRS adjusts tax brackets annually to offset inflation? So why is it making headlines right now? Find out the answer, plus how and when your taxes could be affected in the final installment of my mini tax series.

Listen to my previous episodes on taxes here: 346 & 347

Links

Article: America's tax brackets are changing thanks to inflation

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347: How Do I Calculate My Taxes? Oct 27, 2022

Did you know that 9 states don’t have state income tax? We’re continuing the tax talk in today’s episode because honestly, taxes in the US are ridiculously over-complicated. So in order to help get your head around them easier, I’m going over federal income tax and its tier system.

Links

Tax calculators

IRS - https://apps.irs.gov/app/tax-withholding-estimator
H&R Block® - https://www.hrblock.com/tax-calculator
Nerdwallet - https://www.nerdwallet.com/taxes/tax-calculator

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346: The Secret to US Tax Brackets Oct 24, 2022

Did you know this one tax deduction could save you tons of money on your taxes? Tax season may seem far away but after getting sent an article on how tax brackets are changing because of inflation, I thought we could all brush up on how taxes work in the U.S.

Today we’re talking about tax brackets, deductions, and returns. Look out for future episodes about taxes since it’s a subject that needs more than one bag of popcorn to fully pop!

Article: America's tax brackets are changing thanks to inflation

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345: How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills - Part 2 Oct 20, 2022

How far are you willing to go to lower your medical bills? This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Christy Snodgrass, a registered nurse turned advocate and activist. Christy shares how to avoid getting price gouged and what tactics hospitals use to shake down patients into paying higher fees. She also shares her favorite resources to help you better negotiate your medical bills.

Listen to part 1 here!

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Links

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https://www.impactinhealthcare.org

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344: How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills - Part 1 Oct 17, 2022

Did you know that 80% of hospital bills have errors? Me neither! Christy Snodgrass, a registered nurse turned advocate and activist, knows first-hand how stressful unexpected and large medical bills can be. That’s why she’s on the show today to share her step-by-step guide on how to negotiate your medical bills and potentially not have to pay a dime.

Keep an eye out for Part 2 of my conversation with Christy to learn more about the ins and outs of negotiating your medical bills.

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343: How You Talk To Your Kids About Money Matters Oct 13, 2022

Do you remember your first thought or feeling about money? In today’s episode, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a Financial Therapist, is sharing how the language and messages we received about money as kids can affect how we interact with money as adults. Plus, listen to find out Lindsay’s advice on how to best approach talking about money with your kids.

Check out the rest of my conversation with Lindsay from episodes 327 & 328.

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Links

Lindsay's Money Personality Quiz https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz

Lindsay's Book - The Financial Anxiety Solution https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Financial-Anxiety-Solution/Lindsay-Bryan-Podvin/9781646040070

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342: Update on Student Loan Forgiveness and Taxes Oct 10, 2022

Will your state be taxing student loan forgiveness? The student loan situation is constantly changing so this week I’m giving you an update on how each state is handling taxing forgiven student loans.

This is a follow up to Episode 335: Popcorn To-Go: Could Student Loan Forgiveness Have a Big Tax Surprise? https://pod.fo/e/13dcfb

Resources

The College Investor https://thecollegeinvestor.com

Debt Free Gonna Be https://debtfreegonnabe.com

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341: Will Moving My Credit Card Debt to a Personal Loan Hurt My Credit Score? Oct 06, 2022

Could consolidating your credit card debt into a personal loan hurt your credit score? This is the question we are discussing today as we tackle part 2 of a question sent in from a listener.

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340: Should I Use a Personal Loan to Pay Off My Credit Cards? Oct 03, 2022

With interest rates rising paying down credit card debt is a great idea. But is using a personal loan a smart way of eliminating credit card debt. This week a listener wrote in with this exact question so I will help walk them through what they should know before paying off their credit cards with a personal loan.

Sources

Average credit card APR - https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/average-credit-card-apr/

Federal Reserve Consumer Credit Data - https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/current/

The Personal Finance Podcast - https://www.thepersonalfinancepodcast.com/get-rid-of-your-debt-once-and-for-all-with-chris-browning/

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339: Interest Rates Are Going Up Again Sep 29, 2022

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.pdf

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338: Do I Need to Put a Down Payment on My New Car? Sep 26, 2022

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.

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337: I'm Confused By IRA Contribution Rules, Help! Sep 19, 2022

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.

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336: My Favorite Hack to Get a Pay Raise at Work Sep 12, 2022

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!

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335: Popcorn To-Go: Could Student Loan Forgiveness Have a Big Tax Surprise? Sep 08, 2022

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 Barbara, California!

Sources These 13 States May Hit Borrowers With Up to $1,100 in State Tax Liability on Forgiven Student Loans. How to Know if Your Debt Cancellation Will Trigger a Bill - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/26/13-states-may-hit-borrowers-with-state-tax-liability-on-forgiven-student-loans.html

What if You Just Paid Off (Or Paid Down) Your Federal Student Loans? https://www.huffpost.com/entry/student-loan-forgiveness-refund_l_6307b70de4b0f72c09def6b5

Student Aid Website - https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement

How to Qualify for Biden's New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan - https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/24/politics/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-qualify/index.html

How Do I Get My Student Loans Forgiven? Qualifying for Biden's Debt Relief, Explained - https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/08/25/how-is-student-loan-debt-forgiven/7884574001

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334: Should I Reimburse My Ex? Sep 05, 2022

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

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Popcorn To-Go: How to Get a Refund On Your Student Loans Sep 01, 2022

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 beautiful Big Sur, California!

Sources

What if You Just Paid Off (Or Paid Down) Your Federal Student Loans?

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/student-loan-forgiveness-refund_l_6307b70de4b0f72c09def6b5

Student Aid Website - https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement

How to Qualify for Biden's New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan - https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/24/politics/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-qualify/index.html

How Do I Get My Student Loans Forgiven? Qualifying for Biden's Debt Relief, Explained - https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/08/25/how-is-student-loan-debt-forgiven/7884574001

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