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449: It's Pretty Easy to Spend a $600,000 Inheritance - Part 2 May 14, 2024

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Is achieving financial freedom really as simple as it seems?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing Part 2 of Haley and Justin’s story. They walk us through the rest of their personal finance story after receiving a life-altering lawsuit settlement and the hard lessons they learned along the way. Moreover, how they managed to get their finances back on track and how they’re trying to help others avoid the same personal finance mistakes in their own money journeys.

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448: PFN - Interest Rates Aren't Going Down Any Time Soon May 14, 2024

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An afternoon of Bluey delayed this episode, but I figured it's better late than never! Today's lets talk about the Federal Reserve and their decision to keep interest rates right were they are... at least for now.

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447: It's Pretty Easy to Spend a $600,000 Inheritance - Part 1 May 08, 2024

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What would you do if you inherited $600,000 in your 20s?

I’d like to say that I would’ve been responsible if I got that amount of money in my 20s, but in all honesty, I probably would’ve saved a little and spent a lot. That's exactly what happened to Haley and Justin Brown-Woods when they inherited $600,000 from a grandparent. They didn't just spend it all—they racked up a ton of credit card debt too. That set them on a wild ride of debt repayment and led to the birth of their podcast, 'The Price of Avocado Toast.' In today's episode, they're sharing Part 1 of their story. Don’t forget to listen to Part 2 next Tuesday!

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446: PFN - March Inflation Update - Housing is Still an Issue & Car Insurance Rate Hikes Are Having a Big Impact May 02, 2024

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You've probably noticed that I took a couple of weeks off from Popcorn Finance News, but this week I'm back at it, and I have more than one number to share! Three weeks ago, the Labor Bureau released inflation data from March, and I've been going over those numbers ever since. So today, I'll share the most interesting pieces of information I found after analyzing five years' worth of inflation data, including if grocery prices are going down and how car insurance rates have risen. We'll discuss this and more in today's episode of Popcorn Finance NEWS!

Today’s Number is 3.5%

This is the inflation rate for March 2024

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445: Use These 3 Accounts to Help Your Kids Start Investing Apr 30, 2024

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What were conversations surrounding money like when you were a kid?

Many of us grapple with financial fears, whether it's a scarcity mindset or simply not knowing how to handle money, largely due to the lack of financial education in our childhoods. That's why I invited Naseema McElroy, host of the Financially Intentional Podcast, to join me on the show today. She's here to discuss her three-account system and how we can prepare the next generation for financial success.

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444: 52% of Americans Say Money Has a Negative Impact on Their Mental Health Apr 23, 2024

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Is money wreaking havoc on your mental health?

Money affects all aspects of our lives, so it shouldn’t be surprising that it can directly impact our mental health. That's why on today’s show, I wanted to continue the conversation about money and mental health with the help of Jill Sirianni, one-half of The Frugal Friends podcast and a licensed clinical social worker. Jill shares insights on how we can better manage our mental health, especially when facing stressors that are beyond our control and why doing so is so important.

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443: How Does an HSA Work? Apr 16, 2024

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Should I be investing in a HSA instead of a 401(k)?

Last week, we tackled some HSA questions from a listener. Today Andrew Giancola, host of The Personal Finance Podcast, is back to dive into the finer details of HSAs, including how to access your money and how he uses one for retirement.

Part 1: Ep. 441

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442: PFN - What's the Highest Tax Bracket & Why You Should Keep an Eye on Your CD Apr 11, 2024

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There is a cap on how much in taxes the Federal Government can take from your paycheck and it is not as high as you think. Plus, you should use this episode as a reminder to check in on those CDs you opened last year. You might find a drop in your interest rate. We’ll discuss this and more in today’s episode of Popcorn Finance NEWS!

Today’s Number is 37%

This is the highest Federal tax bracket... but only if you make more than $578,126

Today’s Article

How High-Yield CDs Turn Into 0.05% CDs While You’re Not Looking written byImani Moise

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441: What is an HSA (Health Savings Account)? Apr 09, 2024

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What is an HSA and do I need one?

A listener wrote in with some great HSA questions including whether or not they are a good option for retirement. Andrew Giancola, host of The Personal Finance Podcast, is joining me to breakdown all things HSAs!

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440: PFN - Billions of Dollars in Tax Refunds & Time For a Little Spring Cleaning Apr 04, 2024

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Did you know that over 65% of tax filers get a refund? Have you started spring cleaning your bank account? We’ll discuss this and more in today’s episode of Popcorn Finance NEWS!

Today’s Number is 65%

About 65% of tax filers received a tax refund in 2023.

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