Are mutual fund fees hidden or just hard to find?  One thing is for certain, the information on them is printed extra small! In this week’s episode, Caleb Silver of Investopedia is back to discuss the different types of mutual fund fees, how much of your returns go towards paying fund managers, and how to choose a mutual fund that makes paying fees worth it. Thanks to Regina for sending in the great question!   Today’s Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Trust & Will. Head to https://TrustandWill.com/Popcorn for 10% OFF & FREE SHIPPING on a trust or will!   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   Come Join Me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance    This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward 

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267: The Hidden Fees of Mutual Funds

Is there a one size fits all solution?  In last week’s episode, we discussed the topic of our social security system running out of money, and today I’m back discussing some possible solutions to the issue. Some ideas are more popular than others, and some carry less risk. If you’re curious about what the future holds for your own golden age, be sure to check out this episode.   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

266: How Do You Fix Social Security?

Are you concerned that Social Security won’t be there for you in the future? It’s understandable if you are with the latest news from the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report. The Social Security program is projected to exhaust its trust by 2033. Find out what this means for the future of the program and why the program is struggling in this week’s episode. Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

265: Is Social Security Running Out of Money?

For a lot of us, the topic of money was never spoken about with our parents, and the pattern of avoidance has continued with our own kids. While we want our children to handle their money well, we might not know where to start. In this week’s episode, John Lanza, author of The Art of Allowance discusses his method of encouraging our kids to make wise choices about their money, as well as how to get them used to budgeting before they need to pay bills of their own.   Come Join Me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

264: How Do I Teach My Kids About Money?

Emergency funds, student loans, car payments and retirement plans - what should take first priority in your master financial plan? If your list of money items to tackle is long, it can be easy for decision paralysis to set in and for you to put off making any decisions at all! In this week’s episode, I answer a listener’s question about the first path to take after a personal budget is in place.     Come Join Me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

263: How Do I Decide What to Do Next Financially?

This week I am back on KFI AM 640 to discuss the $5.8 billion in student loans that are scheduled to be forgiven.   Come Join Me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/PopcornFinance   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

262: $5.8 Billion in Student Loans to Be Forgiven

Has helping a friend ever gotten weird for you? Friendly favors are usually no big deal, but what about when there’s money involved? Financial gains, no matter the amount, can certainly make things tricky. And when past favors between friends are tallied up and used as ammunition, resentment can brew. In this week’s episode, I share with you a call that Allison Baggerly, my co-host from the This Is Awkward Podcast and I received about an affiliate marketing money situation that got weird fast.   Today's Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Trust & Will. Head to TrustandWill.com/Popcorn for 10% OFF & FREE SHIPPING on a trust or will!   This Is Awkward Check out my new podcast This Is Awkward using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

261: You Could At Least Give Me Half!

Looking to purchase a big ticket item?  Whether it’s a home or a vehicle purchase that’s on your radar, your credit score will be taken into consideration before being granted the loan! So what kind of score is needed to receive the best interest rate? In this week’s episode I answer a listener’s question about how perfect your credit score really needs to be to receive that prime rate. Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail    Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

260: What Credit Score Do I Need for the Best Interest Rate?

Have you experienced FOMO with the many investment opportunities floating around?   Hearing about the large sums of money people have made overnight can make us anxious to get in on the investment action ourselves - so anxious we can throw caution to the wind and simply hope for the best. Jessica Moorhouse is a millennial money expert, speaker, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, award-winning blogger, host of the More Money Podcast and founder of the Millennial Money Meetup®, and in this week’s episode she tells us why it is crucial to educate ourselves before throwing our hard earned money towards investments.   Connect with Jessica Instagram - @jessicaimoorhouse Website - jessicamoorhouse.com   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail    Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

259: You Don’t Have to Invest in Everything

Have you ever felt insecure about your financial situation? If so, you aren’t the only one. In this week’s episode I discuss how high cost of living, student loans and planning for retirement are putting pressure on millennials' bank accounts and wallets, as well as a simple trick to help reign in some of your spending.   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance   This Is Awkward Check out my other podcast, "This Is Awkward", using the link below. https://podfollow.com/this-is-awkward

258: Are Millennials More Financially Insecure?

Has inflation been on your mind lately? It’s no secret that certain prices are rising, and I recently returned to KFI AM 640 radio to answer questions relating to whether we should be worried, what is causing prices to rise in the first place, how inflation is affecting Social Security and the indicators we use to measure inflation. Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail    Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

257: How Inflation Affects Social Security

Do you ever feel like you are too focused on money? Once our basic costs of living are covered, making extra money to spend, save, or invest can raise some interesting emotions in ourselves. Questions of self-worth and being deserving of wealth can bubble up. This week, Finance and Lifestyle writer Connie Conpoint is back to discuss how to be comfortable with wealth building and how to separate money and career from self-worth.   Connect with Connie  Instagram - @conpoint Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail    Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

256: Am I Too Greedy?

Do you have a will in place yet? When you think of estate planning, things like your house, car, and money probably come to mind. In reality, the plan for what happens when you are gone encompasses so much more, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. In today’s episode, Ifeoma "Iffy" Ibekwe explains what actually goes into an effective estate plan. Iffy is the CEO and Principal Attorney of Ibekwe Law, and has devoted her career to educating others on the importance of planning ahead and not leaving your trust and will to chance.   Connect with Iffy Instagram - @iffyibekweesq For a Complimentary Estate Planning Consultation - Ibekwe Law   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail  Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

255: How to Protect Your Health and Your Wealth

Whether you’re looking to buy a house or purchase a new car, one thing is certain – your credit score will be looked at! So how do you create a credit score to be proud of? A listener recently asked me this exact question, and in today’s episode I discuss the 5 main factors that go into determining your credit score, as well as the myth that keeping a balance on your card is a good idea.   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

254: How do I Grow my Credit Score?

Should you wait until the end of your career to celebrate your retirement? This week’s guest says no! Connie aka Conpoint, is a finance and lifestyle writer who started her money journey in 2018 and is on track to reach Financial Independence/Early Retirement in her 30s. In this episode she explains how celebrating the mini-money goals you achieve on the path to your final retirement is not only fun, but keeps you motivated to hit that final target! Connect with Connie Check Out Connie’s Instagram here   Today’s Bag of Popcorn is brought to you by Statement Cards Check out Statement Cards here   Have a Question? Send me a message at PopcornFinance.com/Voicemail   Connect with me Instagram - @PopcornFinancePodcast Twitter - @PopcornFinance Facebook - Popcorn Finance

253: My 20% Retirement Party

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