Popcorn Finance

When there is so much financial uncertainty in the world i like to sit down and create an emergency budget.  It's not that I think that something bad is going to happen, but I like to be prepared in the event that it does.  On today's episode I share with you how to create an emergency budget.

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Getting rich by investing in the stock market sounds great.  But too often we hear stories of how wealthy you can become by making just a few quick, smart trades.  Caleb Silver from Investopedia.com joins me to break down the difference between stock trading and long term investing.

There's also a special guest appearance from Lauren Silbert of TheBalance.com to help us understand the power of the Rule of 72.

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This has been a very difficult week both mentally and emotionally. So I've decided to share a recent episode from my new podcast This Is Awkward to help continue the necessary conversations around race and inequality.

You can check out This Is Awkward at the link below.

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This Is Awkward Episode 007

In today’s episode we have the difficult, yet necessary conversation surrounding how every person can adopt a commitment to fight racism both in their home and in this world.

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Click the link below to get access to all the resources and Instagram accounts that we mentioned in this episode.

shorturl.at/ivW48 

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Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget 

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Special Music By

Confused (Afternoons LP) by Loxbeats

https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats/confused

I Don't Need U 2 Say Anything by Le Gang

https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang/i-dont-need-u-2-say-anything

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We would all like to see our savings account grow, but at times it can be hard to find ways to free up the cash to reach that goal.  Yanely joins me on the podcast to share how she bartered her way to reaching her savings goals.

Today’s Guests

Yanely Espinal

Twitter - Twitter.com/MissBeHelpful

Instagram - Instagram.com/MissBeHelpful

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Words for a difficult time Excerpt from an op-ed piece written in the LA Times by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar entitled "Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge" https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-05-30/dont-understand-the-protests-what-youre-seeing-is-people-pushed-to-the-edge

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Special Quick Pop Episode with and actual Popcorn Finance listener, Claudia!

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Send me a DM on Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast, Facebook - Popcorn Finance, or email at [email protected] answering the following questions.

1. Why would you like to join me on Popcorn Finance?
2. Who has been one of your favorite guests?
3. What has been one of your favorite episodes?

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Special Music from

Fun Time by Dj Quads: https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Jazzaddict's Intro by Cosimo Fogg (201) https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

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Special Bonus Quick Pop Episode with Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement.  In this quick & fun rapid fire question session we answer all of your burning tiny home questions!

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Listen to my new podcast This Is Awkward!

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Special Music from

Fun Time by Dj Quads: https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Jazzaddict's Intro by Cosimo Fogg (201) https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

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I love Tiny Homes, but they are not for everyone. Brian Hawkins of Tiny House Movement is back to discuss how tiny living isn't for everyone and what you need to keep in mind if you are considering purchasing a tiny home of your own.  

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A brain aneurysm put today's guest's financial plan to the test.  Sharon Epperson, CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, shares her story as an example as to why putting emergency plans in place for your finances is crucial for you and your family.

Today’s Guests

Sharon Epperson

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Instagram - Instagram.com/sharoneppersoncnbc

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I get so many credit offers in the mail and I'm sick of it! In today's episode I will walk you through how to put a stop to that credit card junk mail.

List of Sources for Today’s Episode

OptOutPrescreen.com

What are prescreened offers? – https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0148-prescreened-credit-and-insurance-offers

The Fair Credit Reporting Act – https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fair-credit-reporting-act-fcra.asp

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