Popcorn Finance

By Chris BrowningBusiness Investing

Popcorn Finance episodes

May 30, 2022 310: Should I Invest in I Bonds?
I Bonds and their super high interest rates are such a hot topic right now, but should we be investing in them?

Kate Dore, a certified financial planner and reporter on CNBC's personal finance team, joins me to break down the pros and cons of I Bonds!

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LinksArticle: "Here's where I bonds may work in your portfolio, according to financial advisors."

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12 min
May 26, 2022 309: 401k Rollover Options
In today's UnPopped Kernels episode, I'm discussing the different types of 401k rollovers and which one is right for you!

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5 min
May 23, 2022 308: The Pros and Cons of Rolling Over Your 401(k)
The company I work for was bought. Should I rollover my old 401k plan? This is the question I received from Tiger who wanted to know some of the pros and cons of rolling over an old retirement account. In this episode we’ll break down what a rollover is and some reasons why you may or may not want to do one.

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11 min
May 19, 2022 307: Should I Invest in Target Date Funds?
Investing extraordinaire, Amanda Holden (@dumpster.doggy) is back with me for today's UnPopped Kernels episode and we're taking a deeper look at target date funds to help you determine if investing in them is the right money move for you.

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12 min
May 16, 2022 306: How to Create an Investment Plan
Investing doesn't have to feel complicated.
Even though investing is one of the best ways to build your wealth and save for retirement, it's easy for people to become so overwhelmed by all the different concepts, techniques and strategies that they end up not even starting in the first place.

To help breakdown the world of investing into a simple actionable plan that works for you, I'm excited to have back one of the smartest top educators in the investing space, Amanda Holden (aka @dumpster.doggy)

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15 min
May 12, 2022 305: Imagining Life Without Work
Do you truly know who you are outside of your job? What would you do with your time if you didn't have to go into work on Monday morning?

Delyanne The Money Coach is back with me for today's UnPopped Kernel episode and we're discussing the importance of imagining life without work to help us not only make the most of retirement, but also to avoid burn-out throughout our working years.

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Links Compound Interest Calculator Reframing How You Think About Work - Hullokimi TikTok

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12 min
May 09, 2022 304: I'm Saving But I Feel Broke
I was lucky enough to tackle a really interesting listener question alongside Delyanne The Money Coach in today's episode! Delyanne Barros is a powerhouse in the personal finance arena and is the host of CNN's brand new podcast, "Diversifying." In this episode, we hear from Kurt who has done an incredible job at saving and investing his money, but he's left wondering where the balance is in all this effort and discipline, especially since he feels broke despite having a hefty amount of cash in his 401k. Does he really have to wait until he's 65 to start enjoying his money? Tune in to find out how we tackle Kurt's dilemma! Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve. To find out how much you could save on your auto loan, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn. Connect with Delyanne Instagram | TikTok |Check out her podcast with CNN Links Compound Interest Calculator Join Me on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/PopcornFinance 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 Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

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13 min
May 08, 2022303: Fidelity Will Let You Buy Bitcoin in Your 401k - Is That a Good Idea?
Fidelity announced that they will allow 23,000 employers to add Bitcoin as an invesment option within their 401k plans. Is this a good thing for investors? In this episode I'll break down how and when Bitcoin is being added to 401k plans and the pros and cons of including crypto currencies in retirement plans.

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Fidelity is offering 401(k) investors access to bitcoin, the first retirement plan provider to do so https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/26/fidelity-offers-401k-investors-access-to-bitcoin-a-retirement-plan-first.html
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11 min
May 02, 2022302: What I Wish I Knew About Money Before I Became an Adult
Ever wish you could turn back the clock to share financial wisdom with your younger self in hopes that it would put you on the right financial path?
My guest today is Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, author of Financial Adulting and founder of The Fiscal Femme, and we're discussing all the things we wish we knew about finances before we stepped out into financial adulthood.

In this episode, we discuss

How to safeguard yourself against misleading financial advice

How to seek out financial knowledge for yourself and gain control of your financial narrative

How to avoid shame and comparison when it comes to money

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April 28, 2022 301: Ask Me Anything! - Part 2
You all sent in so many great questions for our 300th episode celebration that I decided to answer even more on episode 301! This time I'm answering questions like "Anyone you’d love to have on but scared to ask?" & "What 3 items are a must have if you moved in to a tiny house?" Sponsors Today's bag of popcorn is brought to you by Auto Approve  To find out how much you could save on your auto loan, get your free quote at autoapprove.com/popcorn Check Out the Extended Version on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/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 - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance Thank you for listening to today’s episode. If you enjoyed it, I’d be grateful for your rating and review! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Bright LIfe https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life Play The Beat http://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/play-the-beat Campfire http://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/campfire Be With Me http://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/be-with-me Name http://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name Coffee Break http://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/coffee-break Spatial http://uppbeat.io/t/fugu-vibes/spatial

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