Popcorn Finance

363: Time to Set Those 2023 Financial Goals

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.…

362: 2023 Student Loan Forgiveness Update

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...

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

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...

360: Does Timing Credit Card Payments Save Interest?

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...

359: What Are Your Goals For 2023?

Some changes are coming to Popcorn Finance in 2023!   Send Me Your 2023 Goals! Send me a message at Call 707-200-8259 Send an email to   Connect with me Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving...

358: How Can I Save For Retirement and Help My Mom?

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 , to help a listener find a way to balance her mom's financial needs and her own...

Should I Rent or Buy A Home?

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..…

Saving for College - 529 Plans vs I Bonds

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...

355: Savings for College with a 529 Plan

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...

354: My Sister-in-Law Somehow Always Forgets Her Wallet

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...