Popcorn Finance

How should we be thinking about risk when it comes to our investments?

Investing has been a major topic of discussion these past few years with the rise and fall of crypto, NFTs, and the Gamestop saga of 2021. It can be hard to cut through all the noise of get-rich-quick investment tips, so how do we know how much risk we ACTUALLY should be taking with our investments? Jill Schlesinger, a certified financial planner CFP® and the host of the Jill On Money podcast is back on the show to share her simple, no-nonsense advice to investing for your future.

Listen to my other episodes with Jill -  Ep.371 & Ep.372! 

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Have you heard of the recent closure of First Republic Bank?

Similar to Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic was placed under FDIC control and then quickly sold. In this episode we'll cover why this happened, who bought First Republic, and what happens next.

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Do you have a child in your life that you want to help pay for their college tuition?

Tuition costs can range anywhere from $10k-$40k depending on if you attend a public or private college. Even on the lower end of the scale, that’s a lot of money to save and as someone who doesn’t have any kids but has a niece, I wanted to pick the brain of Marc Russell, the founder of BetterWallet to see if there’s any way I could help contribute to her college savings fund. Listen to today’s episode to get the details on contributing to a 529 plans as a non-parent,, taxes and everything in-between.

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Things are not looking good for student loan forgiveness.

It looks like widespread student loan forgiveness might not be happening. But there's still some good news on the horizon. In this episode, we're diving into the latest developments on public student loan forgiveness (PSLF) and what they could mean for you with Nika Booth.

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Learning Lab: Taking Control of Your Student Loan Debt

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Have you been getting inundated with scam calls or fraudulent emails lately?

Scammers are constantly finding new ways to try and get your personal and banking information. That’s why in today’s episode of Popcorn Finance I’m sharing the common scams found in your inbox and what to do when you get a scam call. Additionally, find out my top tips for how you can better protect yourself against these scams, including why it’s important to enable two-factor authentication for your most sensitive online information.

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If you need more time to file your taxes there is a simple and free option.

Let's talk about why you'd want to file a tax extension, when you should make a payment, and the things you need to know if you decide to ask for some more time to get your taxes in.

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How has your budget strategy changed since inflation kicked in? 

Allison Baggerly, the creator of Inspired Budget and my cohost on the This is Awkward podcast is joining me today! She’s on the show to talk about how to budget amidst rising costs and how to avoid getting caught in comparison traps when it comes to our money. Allison also has a new book Money Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money that is out now!

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It feels like we get a million tax forms in the mail every year.

In this special bonus H&R Block Tax Tip episode lets breakdown 3 of the most common 1099 forms that you should be on the look out for each year.

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Have you ever quit your job in pursuit of your dreams?

The idea is great in theory, but what if your dreams don’t work out or you run out of money? Jill Schlesinger, a certified financial planner CFP® and the host of the Jill On Money podcast is back on the show to talk about how she did her own money reset and how she made the leap as a risk-averse person. Listen to find out more about her story and the stories highlighted in her new book, The Great Money Reset!

Listen to Part 1!

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How did the pandemic change your perspective on work, money, and life? 

It’s been 3 years since the start of the pandemic and my guest today, Jill Schlesinger, a certified financial planner CFP® and the host of the Jill On Money podcast, is sharing how the pandemic became a catalyst for people to change all aspects of their personal and financial lives. Jill shares real-life examples of these changes found in her new book, The Great Money Reset. I have been a fan of Jill’s since college and I could not wait to get her on the show after all these years. 

Look out for more upcoming episodes with Jill, since we discuss so much more that simply couldn’t fit into just one episode. 

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