Chris Browning is the creator and host of the award-winning, short-form podcast Popcorn Finance where he discusses finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn. Each week Chris breaks down the world of finance in just a few minutes. You can find Chris featured on CNBC, PBS, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and Forbes. Chris also covers personal finance as a columnist for Men’s Health Magazine and hosts the brand-new sleep podcast Talk Sleepy to Me.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, California State University, Fullerton
Accolades
Best New Personal Finance Podcast – Plutus Awards
Expertise in
- Personal Finance
- Financial Analysis and Bookkeeping
- Accessible Financial Education
- Investing and Retirement
- Media Commentary
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