Popcorn Finance

Chris Browning

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An award winning short form podcast discussing finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn

4 DAYS AGO

2024 Year-End Tax Tips

Is it too early to be thinking about tax season? We’re nearing the end of 2024, which means tax season is right around the corner. To help you stay ahead of the chaos, I’ve invited Keila Hill-Trawick, CPA and founder of Little Fish Accounting, back on the show to share her top tax prep tips that you can start using now to make the process smoother and less stressful when April rolls around. Connect with Keila Hill-Trawick Instagram | Website | The Fish Food Podcast Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com 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

9 min
DEC 12

Control Your Spending By Discovering What You Truly Want

How can I stop mindlessly spending money? Today I’m back with part 2 of my chat with Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends Podcast! If you missed part 1, we talked about their top tips for spending guilt-free, all from their new book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. This time, we’re diving into a topic I think a lot of us can relate to: how to stop mindless spending. Jen and Jill share how to break the cycle of mindless spending and start shaping our money habits around what really matters to us. Other Episodes with Jen & Jill: Ep. 094, Ep. 444, Ep. 454, Ep. 479 Connect with Jen & Jill Instagram | Website | Book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com 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

11 min
DEC 10

479: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

How do we stop tying our spending choices to our sense of self? With the holidays coming up, it’s easy to overspend and feel guilty later—I know I do. That’s why I’m bringing back Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends Podcast to discuss their new book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. We’re breaking down how to spend without guilt and how to stop letting money define your identity. Other Episodes with Jen & Jill: Ep. 094, Ep. 444, Ep. 454 Connect with Jen & Jill Instagram | Website | Book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com 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

12 min
DEC 3

478: Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Going Higher?

Why aren’t mortgage rates dropping alongside interest rates? Last month, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates, but mortgage rates actually went up. One key reason is that mortgage rates aren’t directly tied to those set by the Federal Reserve. Today, we’re taking a closer look at this and exploring why mortgage rates often move independently of the Fed’s rate changes. Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 475 Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com 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

9 min
NOV 26

477: What Things Have Actually Gotten Cheaper Despite Inflation?

What are some things that have gotten cheaper over the years despite inflation? Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who could use a break from work, the news, and everything in between. For this week’s episode, I decided to do something a little different. Over the summer, I worked on a project that involved analyzing years’ worth of inflation data, and I discovered some surprising facts. So today, I’m sharing a few things that have actually gotten cheaper over the years—despite rising inflation! Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com 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

8 min
NOV 19

476: The Most Common Money Fears

What’s your biggest fear when it comes to money? I recently came across an article titled The Most Common Money Fears, written by someone I know well—Melanie Lockert, a Brooklyn-based freelance personal finance writer and the author of Dear Debt. Melanie has been on the show before, and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to invite her back to discuss her article and how our fears can hold us back from reaching our financial goals. Episodes Mentioned Ep. 142: Dear Debt Connect with Melanie Article: The Most Common Money Fears | Book: Dear Debt | Instagram | Twitter | Website Subscribe to the FREE Popcorn Finance Newsletter - PopcornFinance.com/Newsletter Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com 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

12 min
NOV 14

475: I Wanted to Check Out... But the Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again

When the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again so it's time for another episode. The urge to just completely check out this week was very strong, but when I have the opportunity to look at a bunch of numbers and charts I just can't pass it up. Let's learn what is going on in the economy together this week! Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com 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

9 min
NOV 5

474: Your Money is Always Political

A listener let me know about a political ad that showed up in one of my episodes that I did not sign off on. So what better time than hours before the 2024 election to discuss how our money is always political. Want to submit a question to the show? Send an email to questions@popcornfinance.com 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

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Jul 18

Nettievie03

I’ve been listening to this podcast since 2020. I’m still learning and still enjoying it! Just wanted to thank you for all the knowledge you and your guests share! It makes me feel normal in a sense. Knowing that so many others don’t know everything about finance like we feel we should and knowing it’s okay to start or continue at our pace rather than follow everyone else’s.
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Apr 18

TC Marsh

I absolutely love this podcast! Chris does a brilliant job explaining things in a way that is easy to understand and I love how quick the episodes are. Keep ‘em coming, Chris.
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Mar 1

What we doin?

I love the idea of micro dosing financial info. Chris has great content in a digestible bite size format.
Short and to the point

Feb 10

MNGaines

I have been listening to this podcast for some time. The content is always helpful and to the point! I look forward to new episodes and am so glad Chris has added an additional episode per week. Keep up the good work!

An award winning short form podcast discussing finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn

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Chris Browning
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Popcorn Finance

2024 Year-End Tax Tips

Control Your Spending By Discovering What You Truly Want

479: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

478: Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Going Higher?

477: What Things Have Actually Gotten Cheaper Despite Inflation?

476: The Most Common Money Fears

475: I Wanted to Check Out... But the Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again

474: Your Money is Always Political

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Quick & Easy to Understand Advice

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Short and to the point

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2024 Year-End Tax Tips

Control Your Spending By Discovering What You Truly Want

479: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

478: Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Going Higher?

477: What Things Have Actually Gotten Cheaper Despite Inflation?

476: The Most Common Money Fears

475: I Wanted to Check Out... But the Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again

474: Your Money is Always Political

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Quick & Easy to Understand Advice

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