Popcorn Finance – Details, episodes & analysis

$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 to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected]  Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail  Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interest rates are going down for the first time in over four years. This week I'm breaking down why the Federal Reserve decided now was the time lower interest rates and the latest inflation data showing that things might actually be headed in the right direction. Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected]  Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail  Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's your favorite movie from your childhood? Join me and Alexis Gentry, movie critic and editor at Trashwire, as we share our top 3 favorite movies from when we were kids. These are the movies whose lines are still stuck in our heads and have been played so many times that the VHS barely stayed together. Listen to these other episodes featuring Alexis: Ep. 413: Best and Worst Movies of 2023 - Part 1 Ep. 415: Best and Worst Movies of 2023 - Part 2 Ep. 457: Best Movies of 2024... So Far Ep. 458: Why Are Movie Theaters Dying? Follow me on Letterboxd to find out what I’m watching and my reviews! Connect with Alexis Instagram | Website | Tiktok Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected]  Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail  Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok  Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It felt like Silicon Valley Bank Failed so quickly, what happened?   In this special bonus episode let's break down three big factors that led to the seemingly overnight forced closure of Silicon Valley Bank.   Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block! Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023! https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock  Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected] Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about Silicon Valley Bank and what happened over the weekend. The FDIC has stepped in and along with the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to try and stabilize a rough few days for the banking industry. In this episode I will lay out what we know so far.   Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block! Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023! https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock  Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected] Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be honest, do you only use a handful of passwords for everything in your life?  This episode is a reminder that you probably need to take a look at the passwords that you are using! Robb Dunewood from the Tech Jawn podcast is back on the show to share just how important it is to keep your information safe online and how password managers work to outsmart hackers and sophisticated computers from figuring out your passwords.   Listen to Robb’s other episode on Popcorn Finance: 364 Could an Algorithm Stop You From Getting Your Next Apartment? Follow RobbWebsite | Twitter | Podcast | Instagram The Tech Jawn podcast Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block!  Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023!  https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected] Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can your financial problems manifest into physical health problems if left unaddressed?  My guest today is Jason Vitug,  wellness advocate, author, and CEO of Phroogal and he believes that there is a clear correlation between mental health and financial wealth. In today’s episode, Jason talks about his new book, Happy Money Happy Life, and how everything in our life is connected. Jason is passionate about sharing his philosophy that money isn’t the goal; money is the tool to help achieve the goals. Listen to find out what steps Jason took to clean up his financial, physical, and mental health. Connect with Jason Instagram | Twitter | Website  Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block!  Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023! https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock  Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected] Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do rising interest rates mean we should abandon our investment plans?  The short answer is no and in this week’s episode, I’m sharing a snippet from a recent interview from my weekly segment on NBCLX where I explain why. Higher interest rates could mean you’re paying more on your mortgage or credit card debts however, it also means potential for higher returns on your short-term investments. Listen to find out what short-term investment options you might want to consider.  Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block!  Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023!  https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock  Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected] Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you up-to-date on the changes being made to our tax system this year?  This week we’ll be discussing 4 changes going into effect this tax season. These changes include a new tax filing deadline, updates to tax credits and charitable donations, plus a warning for all crypto investors. Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block!  Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023! https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock    Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected] Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is an algorithm the reason your rental applications aren’t getting approved? Robb Dunewood, the host of the popular podcast The Tech Jawn, is on the show today to talk about algorithms and the ways in which they are created that can negatively affect black and brown communities. Robb helps define what an algorithm is and breaks down a recent lawsuit against one of the leading algorithm-based tenant screening services used by landlords across the country. Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by H&R Block!  Get 15% off Do-It-Yourself Online Tax Filing Products with H&R Block through April 18th, 2023! https://PopcornFinance.com/HRBlock  Follow Robb Website | Twitter | Podcast | Instagram The Tech Jawn podcast   Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to [email protected] Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail or Call 707-200-8259 Connect with me Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Help support the show by leaving Popcorn Finance a rating or review on Apple or Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices