Popcorn Finance

This week we hit 400 Episodes!

To celebrate I'm answering a great question sent in by Sil whose brother has found himself in an annuity that he wants to move into his 401(k). In this episode I'll discuss whether or not this is even possible and four options for getting your money out of an annuity.

Listen to Ep# 399 first before you listen to today's episode to learn all about annuities.

Articles on Annuities

https://www.fool.com/knowledge-center/can-an-annuity-be-rolled-over-to-a-401k

https://www.cnbc.com/2013/12/09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-getting-out-of-an-annuity

https://smartasset.com/retirement/how-to-get-out-of-an-annuity

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What is an annuity and is it something I should add to my retirement plans?

This week Jill Schlesinger, CFP and host of the Jill on Money podcast, joins me to help explain the ins and outs of annuities and whether or not there is an actual use for them.

Other episodes featuring Jill -  Ep.371, Ep.372, Ep.380, Ep.397, Ep.398

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What exactly does a financial planner do?

This week I’m answering another listener question with CFP and host of the Jill on Money podcast, Jill Schlesinger. We get into the nitty-gritty of when you should turn to a financial planner and when you can just handle things on your own.

Other episodes featuring Jill - Ep.371, Ep.372, Ep.380, Ep.397!

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Need an Advisor? Here's 13 Questions to Ask

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Is investing supposed to be this hard to wrap my head around?

I’ve been sitting on a backlog of listener questions and so for the next few weeks on Popcorn Finance, I’ll be answering your money questions with the help of my guest and personal finance expert, Jill Schlesinger. Jill is a certified financial planner CFP® and the host of the personal finance podcast, Jill On Money. This week’s questions come from a listener who is overwhelmed by the idea of investing for retirement on her own. 

Jill’s Guide on 13 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor

Popcorn Finance episodes you should check out

Ep.241: Investing is Like Baking a Cake

Ep.307: Should I Invest in Target Date Funds

Ep.240: Being a Boring Investor Earned Me 24%

Ep.306: How to Create an Investment Plan

Other episodes featuring Jill - Ep.371, Ep.372 & Ep. 380! 

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What luxury item would you be willing to spend your hard-earned cash on?

Have you ever been scrolling online and stumbled upon something that caught your eye, but then you saw the price and your immediate reaction was, "Ain't no way I'm spending that much!" That is the essence of this segment from my other podcast This is Awkward with my friend and cohost Allison Baggerly. Today we’re deep-diving into the world of luxury shopping and asking ourselves whether or not we’d be willing to spend our money on this week’s hand-selected luxury item.

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How does money's emotional impact affect how we address our finances?

At first glance, personal finance can seem like a technical and unemotional topic, but in reality, it’s a subject that can stir up a lot of feelings related to trauma, shame, and guilt. To help discuss the broader effects our relationship with money has on our finances I’m joined by Paco de Leon, founder of The Hell Yeah Group on Popcorn Finance today. In this episode we talk about the shame and guilt that can surround our finances, how we can uncover where those feelings originated, and how to address and move past these issues.

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Has tipping culture gotten out of control recently?

We’ve always had a strong tipping culture in the U.S. but recently the conversation surrounding tipping has gotten more heated. It would appear that I’m not the only one who has noticed an influx of businesses utilizing a tip prompt or option at checkout that never had that option beforehand. Hence, in today’s episode of Popcorn Finance, I'm sharing a snippet from my recent NBCLX segment with Natalie Lizarraga in which she asked what my thoughts are regarding tipping.

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Do I have to invest in every new stock or cryptocurrency in order to reach my retirement goals?

The short answer is no. Investing doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. In fact, alarm bells should start ringing when you come across any investment advice that promises you’ll “get rich quick” with their fool-proof strategy. Hey Berna aka the internet’s financial hype woman and personal finance educator, Berna Anat is on Popcorn Finance this week to break down why it’s important to bring our finances back to basics before we start throwing money at the newest investing trend. Listen to hear why the seemingly boring way of investing is actually your best bet when it comes to returns and long-term goals.

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This episode originally aired on 11/29/21 as episode #273

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Would you rather have a perfect credit score or $100,000?

Kevin Matthews, a former financial planner, joins me on the podcast today to discuss why credit scores are not the be-all and end-all and what other areas of our finances deserve just as much if not more attention.

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Buy Kevin’s Book – Burning to Blueprint: Rebuilding Black Wall Street After a Century of Silence

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Why do Target Date Funds get such a bad rap?

Investing educator extraordinaire, Amanda Holden is on the show to talk about the pros and cons of Target Date Funds and why you should consider investing in one. Additionally, Amanda shares what it takes to be a good investor, and spoiler alert, it doesn't involve day trading stocks.

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Links Check out Amanda’s investing course: Invested Development

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