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When you are done answer these questions in the comment box below the podcast you selected:
1. Who was the financial expert?
2. What financial strategy or strategies did they discuss? What did you learn? (Be specific do NOT restate the article/podcast title!)

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Welcome to the Popcorn Finance Back to School Series! Over the next five weeks I am going to be joined by the amazing guests below. Each week we will take a look at college from a different angle. Check back in each Monday for a new episode!
Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast to catch each weekly episode!

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9/10/18 - Week 1
Guest: Wayne Weber, GiftofCollege.com
Saving for College Using a 529 Plan

Wayne is the CEO of Gift of College, a gift registry that allows friends and family to contribute towards a 529 Plan or student loan. Together we will discuss what a 529 Plan is, how to open one up and the outlook of college tuition.

Connect with The Gift of College at:

Instagram: @giftofcollege

Twitter: @giftofcollege

Facebook: Gift Of College

9/17/18 - Week 2
Guest: Pam Andrews, TheScholarshipShark.com
How to Find and Win Scholarships

Pam is an expert when it comes to finding and winning scholarships. She is best known for helping her son win over $700,000 in scholarships! Pam shares her best tips to help you get the scholarships you need.

Pam's Favorite Scholarship Databases

Connect with Pam at:

Instagram: @thescholarshipshark

Twitter: @BiteCollegeDebt

Facebook: Scholarship Shark

9/24/18 - Week 3
Guest: Cody Berman, FlyToFI.com
Choosing a Budget Friendly Major

Cody is a passionate guy who is all about achieving financial independence. One thing is certain, student loans are not going to help you achieve financial freedom. Cody shares some great examples of how your choice in college and major can determine how long you will be paying for your education.

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Guest: Robert Farrington, TheCollegeInvestor.com
10/1/18 - Week 4

Robert Farrington is the founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com, a great resource helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start building wealth for their future. Robert stopped by to help out a special listener by answering his questions about subsidized student loans and interest rates.

Make sure you visit TheCollegeInvestor.com/PopcornFinance for more amazing student loan resources!

Connect with Robert at:

Instagram: @TheCollegeInvestor

Twitter: @CollegeInvestin

Facebook: The College Investor

10/8/18 - Week 5
Guest: Jean Joo & Parker Anderson, CreatorsGroup.com
Is College Right For Everyone?

I met Jean and Parker in Philadelphia after they filmed an amazing video with me for Popcorn Finance (check it out at Instagram.com/PopcornFinancePodcast). Together we have an open and honest conversation about the importance of college, its role in our lives and taking an alternative path.

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Instagram: @ParkerGAnderson

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Welcome to the Popcorn Finance Back to School Series! Over the next five weeks I am going to be joined by the amazing guests below. Each week we will take a look at college from a different angle. Check back in each Monday for a new episode!

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You may remember Jhanilka and Anthony Hartzog from their earlier Paychecks and Balances Personal Finance Spotlight: This Couple Paid Off Six Figures in Debt in 23 Months with the Debt Snowball. They cleared $114,000 in debt! On the show this week, they share their debt story and provide tips to pay off your debt quickly, while still maintaining a lot of the same comforts of your current lifestyle.

Their journey into paying down their debt started when Jhanilka bought Anthony Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University" one Valentine's Day. They dove into the course together and initially didn't have a set date in mind of when they wanted to become debt-free, but after three months into the process they saw how much money they were able to allocate towards debt payments and they made the goal of becoming debt-free by Jhanilka's 30th birthday. The couple mostly focused on playing offense to increase their income and allocated all extra money to pay down their debt.

In this episode, you'll hear how in addition to their 9-5 they both got side jobs at Equinox and started using Apps like "Rover" and "Turo" to maximize their earnings. It was important for them to make big monthly payments towards their debt but also maintain their current lifestyle.

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Show Highlights

Working on a mix of student loan and credit card debt

Using other peoples debt stories and testimonials as inspiration for getting out of debt

Breaking down the numbers and setting a budget. Before you can make strides in paying off your debt you need to know where your money is going, and exactly how much is coming in and out every month

Increasing income rather than cutting back on expenses

Maintaining a relationship while constantly working and having more time apart than ever before

Rewarding yourself along the way when you reach a debt payment goal

Setting lifestyle expectations as a couple and determining what's important to you as a whole and as individuals

Holding off on making big debt payments during this COVID-19 Pandemic

Look for a side hustle that's related to your current career or skillset

Finding a side gig that you actually enjoy

You MUST have an online presence if you plan on maintaining revenue during this pandemic

Key Takeaway: You will inevitably need to cut some costs while trying to get out debt. But, you can also focus on increasing income and using that extra money for debt payments, so that you can maintain a lifestyle similar to the one you have now.

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The Perfect Portfolio - A step-by-step program to build financial freedom. Your teacher, Kevin L. Matthews II, is a Certified Financial Planner, bestselling author, and former financial advisor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Hampton University, obtained a certificate of financial planning from Northwestern University and a certificate in disruptive strategy from Harvard Business School. He was named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors by Investopedia.

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Maintain Your Lifestyle While Paying Off Debt ft. Jhanilka and Anthony Hartzog - PB158

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You may remember Jhanilka and Anthony Hartzog from their earlier Paychecks and Balances Personal Finance Spotlight: This Couple Paid Off Six Figures in Debt in 23 Months with the Debt Snowball. They cleared $114,000 in debt!

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In this episode, we welcome Teri Ijeoma. Best known for making $1000 in a day, Teri is the founder of Trade and Travel, a robust personal finance community with access to expert resources to expedite learning. She teaches people from around the world how to supplement their income through day trading to build a lifestyle they design for themselves.

Teri and Rich talk about the behind the scenes work and long hours that go into building an 8 figure business. It's not all glitz and glamour! Teri shares the career path that ultimately led her to start day trading, her struggle with imposter syndrome, why money is only part of the happiness equation, being protective of your time, the importance of self-care in 2020, and why Teri believes in giving back to her community.

"Doing things for free is actually a form of self-hate." - Teri Ijeoma

This week on Paychecks & Balances:

How going through high school with a single mother motivated Teri to become wildly successful

Why Teri's school field trip to the Chicago Stock Exchange changed her life

Teri's experience interning at Morgan Stanley

How Teri lost money for the first 6 years of trading but kept pushing forward

Struggling with imposter syndrome

The importance of accepting where you're at and celebrating how far you've come

The blessing and curse of being a "high achiever"

How to guard your time and influence

Teri's process for giving back to the community

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Investing for Your Freedom ft. Teri Ijeoma - PB178

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In this episode, we welcome Teri Ijeoma. Best known for making $1000 in a day, Teri is the founder of Trade and Travel, a robust personal finance community with access to expert resources to expedite learning. She teaches people from around the world how to supplement their income through day trading to build a lifestyle they design for themselves.

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Mykail James is the founder of Boujie Budgets and is passionate about teaching Gen Z professionals how to manage their finances without sacrificing their lifestyle. Mykail is a Certified Financial Literacy instructor with an MBA focused on accounting, and her fresh new take on managing money and finances helps people understand money concepts such as budgeting, saving, and investing. Mykail works with organizations such as the Howard University Trio Program and public schools in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia Metropolitan area to provide workshops and interactive lectures to inspire her audience to identify where their money traumas lie and take the steps to financial success.

Mykail joins me today to discuss how she was inspired by her parents to take charge of her finances from a young age and how their practical lessons in financial concepts helped her understand how to budget. She dives into the benefits of fintech and how having a system to help you manage your money decreases stress and enables you to prioritize your spending. Mykail also shares the story of her own tough lesson in managing her cash and lets us in on how she built her credit score back up and how you can do the same.

"If your savings are safe, and your bills are paid it really doesn't matter where you spend your money - just ensure it's benefitting you in the long run." - Mykail James

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What To Listen For

Why Mykail is driven to help her peers understand their finances

A beginners guide to opening a credit card and why it's vital to understand what minimum payments are

How she juggles her job and Boujie Budgets and still has time to enjoy life

Books and podcasts she enjoys that boost her productivity and skills

How a system can help you manage your finances

Four basic steps that will help you manage your money

How to use financial technology (fintech) to create a personalized money management system

How to determine the 'emotional goals' for your money

How to start your financial reset

The secret to keeping your finances at the forefront of your mind

Tools & Resources Mentioned
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The Boujie Budgeter ft. Mykail James - PB167

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Mykail James is the founder of Boujie Budgets and is passionate about teaching Gen Z professionals how to manage their finances without sacrificing their lifestyle. Mykail is a Certified Financial Literacy instructor with an MBA focused on accounting, and her fresh new take on managing money and finances helps people understand money concepts such as budgeting, saving, and investing.

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The side hustle has become such a huge part of our culture. Whether it's driving for Lyft, selling on Etsy or renting out your place on Airbnb, making money on the side has never been easier or more popular. This is why I wanted to dedicated some time to taking a closer look at the side hustle.

I have asked some really amazing individuals to join me on the podcast to share their expertise when it comes to side hustling. Throughout this series you will learn how to hustle while still working a 9 to 5, turn a side hustle in to a full time job, learn from your failures and even how to get ready for tax time.

So make sure you are subscribed to the podcast to catch each weekly episode!

Episode 052: Side Hustling with the Financial Panther

Kevin, creator of FinancialPanther.com, is a lawyer by day, expert side hustler by nig ht. We sit and discuss his passion for taking on side hustles such as Wag!,Postmates and Airbnb, all while still working his full time job.
Episode 054: Tax Tips for Side Hustlers with the Bookkeeping Artist
Starting a side hustle is a great way to bring in some extra income, but it is not tax free. Katherine Pomerantz from BookKeepingArtist.com popped by to share some great tips to help you get your side hustle tax situation in order.

Episode 055: Taking Your Side Hustle Full Time with Maggie Germano

Maggie Germano turned her passion for empowering women in to a side hustle & eventually her full time job. In this episode Maggie shares how despite not being a risk taker, her lack of fulfillment in her day job led her to step outside of her comfort zone & try something new.
Episode 056: The Other Side of the Side Hustle with Jamila Souffrant
Every side hustle you try isn't guaranteed to work out or fit your lifestyle. But that doesn't mean you can't learn something from the experience. Jamila Souffrant, from JourneytoLaunch.com and host of the Journey to Launch podcast, joins me to share her story of a side hustle that didn't go as planned.
Episode 057: Side Hustles Take Real Hustle with Bobbi Rebell
When it comes to the Side Hustle, we often forget that the "Hustle" is the key to your success. Author and award winning TV anchor Bobbi Rebell shares how her desire for a better work life balance pushed her to work hard on her side hustle all while working full time.

Episode 058: Dead Fish Cleanup Hustle with Jason from TheWealthHound.com

Jason shares a side hustle story that would send most people with a strong sense of smell running the other way. Two teenagers, a pick up truck and a beach full of dead fish made for a lucrative new side hustle.

Today we are wrapping up the Popcorn Finance Side Hustle Series with the help of a call from listener Curt. Curt shares a couple of the side hustles he is currently working on along with a few additional tips.

Side Hustles I've Tried

Amazon's Merch program is my latest side hustle endeavor. I was inspired give Merch a try while working on this side hustle series. I applied & was approved months ago, but I just never took action (a.k.a. I've been lazy). So I figured what better time than now to get started.

DoorDash was one of the side hustles that really helped me put a dent in our credit card debt. DoorDash is an on demand food delivery service similar to Postmates & Uber Eats. As a driver you pick up food orders & deliver them to customers. The great thing is that you can turn the app on & work whenever you want with no minimum hours required.

Working just a few hours a handful of days each week I was able to earn an extra $200 a week all on my own schedule. Click Here to sign up & receive a special sign up bonus!

I have been selling on eBay for years now. I've sold everything from iPads to stuffed Angry Birds toys. I never really went all in a made a business of it, but I would sell a few items here & there when the opportunity presented itself. eBay is a great way to get rid of a few things around your home or make a nice side income if you can put a little more time in to it.

I am by no means an expert at the world of eBay selling. If you are thinking about getting serious I would recommend you check out a couple of the people below.

@PopcornFinancePodcast

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The side hustle has become such a huge part of our culture. Whether it's driving for Lyft, selling on Etsy or renting out your place on Airbnb, making money on the side has never been easier or more popular. This is why I wanted to dedicated some time to taking a closer look at the side hustle.

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Investing 101 is your introduction course into all things investing. Think of this like taking a finance class, but in bite size pieces. Each episode in this series is meant to build upon each other in order to teach you the fundamentals of investing.

My goal is that at the end of this series you will feel more confident when the topic of investing comes up. Because the more confident you are, the more likely you will be to go out and ask questions and take charge of building your retirement.

Stocks are one of the most well-known investment vehicles, but, also one of the most misunderstood. Learn what a stock is, how it works, and what is your role as a shareholder. Click Here

Interested in loaning your money out to a business or corporation? Learn the ins and outs of bonds in today's episode. Click Here

Here's a little extra credit for our Investing 101 Series. We covered Bonds in our last episode, but there were a few things that got left out. Take a moment to listen to this extra credit assignment. Click Here

Today we discuss what a stock market index is, why it was created, and a few examples of the most popular stock market indices. Click Here

"You should diversify your portfolio" We've all probably heard this before. But what does this actually mean? Join me today as we discuss what diversification is and why it's important. Click Here

I received a call from Shannon wanting to know how to go about buying her first shares of stock. I know how intimidating the idea of investing can be so I asked Tela Holcomb, a stocks and options trader, to stop by, enjoy some popcorn and give her tips for how a beginner can purchase their first few shares of stock. Click Here

What is a Mutual Fund? How do I buy one? Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief of Investopedia, is here to answer these questions and more! Click Here

Editor in Chief of Investopedia, Caleb Silver, is back to help us understand ETFs aka Exchange Traded Funds!

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Investing 101 is your introduction course into all things investing. Think of this like taking a finance class, but in bite size pieces. Each episode in this series is meant to build upon each other in order to teach you the fundamentals of investing.