So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Episodes
1076: Ask Farnoosh: Should I Use Student Loans to Invest in the Market?
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Delyanne The Money Coach Barros joins Farnoosh to answer the latest money questions from the audience. Questions include: Is it wise to use student lo...
1075: F.I.R.E. Movement Feature: Our Rich Journey’s Amon and Christina Browning
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to take a closer look and have deeper conversations with some of the minority faces of the FIRE movement.On Monday we spoke with Paula Pan...
1074: F.I.R.E. Movement Feature: Paula Pant, Founder of Afford Anything
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting with a number of people who identify as members of the FIRE movement, which stands for Financial Independence Retire EarlY. T...
1073: Ask Farnoosh: Should I Buy a Home with My Partner? We're Not Married.
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it too risky to buy a home with someone you're not married to? What are some ways to protect yourself if you choose to be a co-borrower on the mort...
1072: Pivoting to a Web-Only Business in the Pandemic with Sarah Farzam, Founder of Bilingual Birdies
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how one small business is transitioning to an all digital-only experience for its kid clientele and expanding its work force and creating job op...
1071: How to Live on the Smallest Budget with Jully-Alma Taveras, Founder of Investing Latina
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the LEAST amount of money you could spend each month, while staying current with bills and other financial responsibilities? Guest Jully-Alma ...
1070: Ask Farnoosh: Making More Money and Investing in Dividend Stocks and SRI
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A teacher asks how she can make more money and another listener wants to know how to begin investing in Socially Responsible Investments, Plus: divide...
1069: Monetizing Your Skills and Life Post-Layoff with Stacia Crawford, Journalist and Entrepreneur
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show with guest Stacia Crawford, we're discussing life after a layoff, monetizing your skills, as well as the behind-the-scenes of producin...
1068: Dealing with Childhood Financial Trauma with Author Leisa Peterson
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Establishing a healthier mindset and management around money requires reconciling with the past, and facing any potential childhood money trauma head ...
1067: Ask Farnoosh: Where to Save for a Goal 10 Years Away?
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Ask Farnoosh, a listener asks about intermediate savings and the best place to either save or i vest that money. Also: consolidating ...
1066: How to Land a Great Job in a Pandemic and Recession with Expert Lauren McGoodwin
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to find meaningful work right now? How to be a true Ally in the workplace and how to reframe your career ambitions in the near future? We're talki...
1065: New York Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rodneyse Bichotte is the first Haitian-American woman elected in New York City, representing Brooklyn as the Assemblymember and State Committee Woman ...
1064: Ask Farnoosh: Best Credit Cards, HELOCs and Buying versus Renting
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ask Farnoosh, host Farnoosh Torabi and guest Georgia Lee Hussey, CFP and CEO of Modernist Financial, address recent questions posed...
1063: Adam Auriemma, Editor-in-Chief of NextAdvisor
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me today is the new Editor-in-Chief of NextAdvisor, Adam Auriemma.NextAdvisor is a brand new personal finance platform that just launched earl...
1062: Black Wealth Matters: Tiffany Dufu, Author of Drop the Ball and Founder of The Cru
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our final installment for Black Wealth Matters, we welcome Tiffany Dufu. She is founder and CEO of The Cru. Their algorithm matches circles of wome...
1061: Black Wealth Matters: Yemi Rose, Founder of OfColor.com
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The newest guest in our #BlackWealthMatters series is entrepreneur Yemi Rose. He is the founder of OfColor, a digital financial wellness platform focu...
1060: Black Wealth Matters: "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand is Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche. She shares her personal challenges with building wealth, all while building a multi-m...
1059: Black Wealth Matters: NBA Sports Agent Dominique Stapleton
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, 15.7% of NFL players have filed for bankruptcy within twelve years of retiring. A Sports Ill...
1058: Black Wealth Matters: Rachel Rodgers, Founder of HelloSeven.co
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome entrepreneur Rachel Rodgers back to the show to talk about how business owners can go beyond the traditional lip service of "supporting" su...
1057: Black Wealth Matters: His and Her Money Founders Talaat and Tai McNeely
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new Northwestern University study based on data from the Federal Reserve estimates that on average for every dollar of accumulated wealth that white...
1056: Black Wealth Matters: Donovan Ramsey, Journalist and Author
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is my former editorial assistant and right hand guy, Donovan X Ramsey, who first appeared on the show in 2015. As a friend and accompl...
1055: Black Wealth Matters: Stephanie Vaught, Founder of Social Money Finance
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Vaught, J.D. is a Gen X Financial Coach and Founder of Social Money Finance, LLC. Her company specializes in teaching effective money manag...
1054: Black Wealth Matters: Queen Latifah
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Queen Latifah made her first big splash onto the music scene at age 19, with the release of her hit rap single “Ladies, First.” For the next three...
1053: Black Wealth Matters: Dr. Nicole Garner Scott, Financial Expert and Entrepreneur
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole Garner Scott is the Atlanta-based founder of Amount Financial Services. She is dedicated to creating financial breathing room for household...
1052: Black Wealth Matters: Minda Harts, Bestselling Author of The Memo
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our Black Wealth Matters series with Minda Harts, founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company for women of color, and author of ...
1051: Black Wealth Matters: Myleik Teele, Founder and Chief Experience Officer of curlBOX
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years many outstanding Black individuals who fought racism and oppression to achieve personal wealth and career success have graced my podcas...
1050: Stimulus Checks, Mortgage Forbearance and Rent Negotiation with Lauren Silbert of TheBalance.com
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From how to spend the stimulus check to mortgage forbearance and rent negotiations, Lauren Silbert, VP and General Manager of personal finance website...
1049: Ask Farnoosh: Your Home Buyer Checklist
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Ask Farnoosh covers more real estate ground, as well as questions about investing for retirement. Farnoosh also shares her homebuyer check...
1048: Behind-the-Scenes of Real Estate with Million Dollar Listing's Tracy Tutor
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sticking with the week's theme of real estate, Tracy Tutor, star of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, joins the show with details of the behind-the-...
1047: ICYMI: All Things Real Estate with Ilyce Glink
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate expert Ilyce Glink answers all of our top questions about buying and selling in the current market. How has the pandemic impacted housing ...
1046: Ask Farnoosh: Should I Change My Investments?
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Farnoosh welcomes back financial advisor and founder of Modernist Financial Georgia Lee Hussey to answer listeners' questions including: Sho...
1045: Financial Survival in a Pandemic with Certified Financial Planner Tom Corley
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For many, 2020 will be characterized as the year of survival. Our guest Tom Corley, CFP, offers financial advice to help us keep head above water as w...
1044: Navigating Grief with Sarah Nannen, Author of Grief Unveiled
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are experiencing grief in all forms these days. Whether it's grieving the loss of a loved one, the loss of connection with others or the loss of a ...
1043: Ask Farnoosh: Should I Offer to Get Laid Off?
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should I offer to voluntarily quit my job right now? Should I save more or invest? And what are some good personal finance resources for teens? Farnoo...
1042: Gaining Financial Confidence with Author Lydia Fenet
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LYDIA FENET knows how to drive a negotiation and ask for what she wants - something that may feel challenging to do right now. As Global Managing Dire...
1041: The Future of College and Millennial Wealth with Scott Galloway, NYU Professor and Co-host of Pivot
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the future of college and millennials, as well as the trickle-down impact of the $2 trillion stimulus on corporations, individuals and the e...
1040: Ask Farnoosh: Getting Divorced in a Pandemic. Help!
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The latest questions from listeners include how to manage finances post-divorce (and during a pandemic), paying down student loans with varying intere...
1039: All Your Real Estate Questions Answered with Ilyce Glink
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ok How will the pandemic impact real estate? Is now a smart time to buy? Sell? Rent? What housing trends might we see in the wake of Covid 19? Real es...
1038: Fighting Limiting Money Beliefs (Especially Now) with Erika Gerdes
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Letting go of expectations - personal, professional and financial - is a great challenge for many of us right now. This podcast focuses on how to cont...
1037: Ask Farnoosh: Should I buy a house? Should I pay off my fiancé's debt? Is it safe to rollover my 401(k) right now?
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Farnoosh Torabi addresses listeners' questions about home buying, managing money in a relationship and safely rolling over a 401(k) into an IRA. ...
1036: The Pandemic's Impact on the Influencer Market with Instagram Star and Entrepreneur Katie Sturino
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How has the pandemic influenced the influencer market? With the downturn in the economy many businesses have pressed PAUSE on marketing and our guest ...
1035: Fitness Guru Shaun T on Building Wealth, Investing in People and Minding Your Health
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun T is a world-renowned health and fitness motivator, husband, father of twins, TV host and social media influencer (over 3 million followers). O...
1034: Ask Farnoosh: Should I still go to graduate school in the fall?
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners send in their most pressing financial questions amid the pandemic and economic slowdown.Will the 10% early withdrawal penalty be waived if I...
1033: Heather Chauvin on Life, Work and Money After Battling Stage 4 Cancer
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Life throws us all curveballs - especially now. Guest Heather Chauvin shares how to handle them and emerge triumphant.Being diagnosed with Stage 4 can...
1032: How One Small Business is Avoiding Layoffs, Gravity CEO Dan Price
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As CEO of his company, Dan Price went from earning $1 million a year to $70,000 to now $0…as his business Gravity Payments struggles to stay afloat ...
1031: Ask Farnoosh: Affording a Home, Repaying Student Loans and Retiring Early in a Recession
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From home affordability to student loan repayment to retiring early, Farnoosh and special co-host Georgia Lee Hussey address the latest questions fro...
1030: What's in the Stimulus Plan...Actually?
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From expanded unemployment benefits to the stimulus check and the Paycheck Protection Plan, the federal government's $2.2 trillion stimulus plan or th...
1029: A Different Way to Save, Advice from BetterWealth Founder Caleb Guilliams
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is a wealth manager who says despite the downturn in the market, his clients didn't lose any money. How is that possible?Caleb Guilliam...
1028: Ask Farnoosh: Taking on Debt to Survive the Pandemic
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it OK to take out a student loan right now - even if you don't *need* it - to help cover living expenses in case the pandemic leads to more financi...
1027: The Audacity to Be Queen with Author Gina DeVee
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gina DeVee is a women’s empowerment and success coach with a new book coming out later this month called The Audacity to Be Queen. While the launch,...
1026: Regaining Control of Your Life with Susie Moore
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In uncertain times, we grow even more uncertain about our choices, our self-worth, and direction in life. I wanted to invite back one of my best frien...
1025: Ask Farnoosh: I can't work due to Covid-19. What now?
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Farnoosh address some of your latest money questions surrounding all the economic uncertainty and turmoil. From job loss to investing, refinancing a m...
1024: Managing Financial Stress in Your Relationship with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now more than ever, couples are faced with tough financial circumstances. Are you ready and willing to work through this with your partner? Lindsay Br...
1023: Living in Italy, Financial Expert David Bach on Managing Your Mind and Money Right Now
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are in conversation with the one and only David Bach, financial expert and 10-time New York Times Bestselling author. I trust and appreciate David'...
1022: Ask Farnoosh: Your Latest Coronavirus Money Questions
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to continue to pay rent if I've lost my job? Can I afford to continue investing? Where is the market headed and how might it impact my job securit...
1021: The Trick to Knowing Your Worth with Kara Loewentheil
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re discussing on the show today something that may feel completely unimaginable right now — how to earn MORE money in 2020. Many of us started ...
1020: Minding Your Personal Health and Wellness with Fitness Guru Tracy Campoli
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Staying indoors is currently best for the public's health, but how can we be sure to take care of our personal health at the same time? Finding time t...
1019: Ask Farnoosh: How to Manage Your Money Amidst the Coronavirus Crisis
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Farnoosh has been giving some counterintuitive advice lately related to our finances amidst the health crisis. And she's not apologizing! This week sh...
1018: Coronavirus & Your Money: Parenting While Working From Home with Pamela Pekerman
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many families will be home for weeks and months to come, attempting to work and parent under one roof. Our guest Pamela Pekerman is a serial entrepren...
1017: Coronavirus and Your Money: Earning More in a Recession with Business Coach Kimberly Lucht
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Lucht is a business coach who helps women make their first six figures doing what they love. Degree-trained in psychology, she previously ...
1016: Ask Farnoosh: Coronovirus Impact on Our Finances with Bankrate's Greg McBride
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While it may not feel all that appropriate to talk about money at a time when human lives are at stake, the coronavirus is taking a toll on our financ...
1015: How Trauma Impacts Financial Wellness with Psychotherapist Nicole Symcox
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Nicole Symcox, a highly sought-after licensed psychotherapist who helps her clients deal with trauma and - in many cases - put them...
1014: Managing Money in Your Relationship with Dr. Joy Lere
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joy Lere is a psychologist who focuses on money and mindset. Through her work she has seen that lack of money knowledge combined with discomfort t...
1013: Ask Farnoosh: What is Farnoosh Doing with Her Money Amidst Coronavirus Threats?
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We begin today's Ask Farnoosh with a page out of Farnoosh's money journal where she shares personal thoughts and honest advice regarding the Coronavir...
1012: How to Avoid Working-Mom Burnout with Kari Clark, Founder of Uplift
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kari Clark founded Uplift out of her own experience. She has two kids (ages 6 and 4) who both made her better at her job and life. Post-kids, she made...
1011: Coronavirus' Impact on Our Finances with Investopedia's Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of impact can we expect from the global spread of the Coronavirus on our personal finances? Guest Caleb Silver shares his perspectives. Cale...
1010: Ask Farnoosh: Is Spending Money on Storage Worth It?
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Ask Farnoosh listeners want to know the cost-benefit of storing furniture and other household items. Also: the benefits of working with...
1009: How Working Moms Can Achieve Career and Financial Fulfillment with Blessing Adesiyan
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Blessing Adesiyan is the founder of Mother Honestly, a platform that inspires, encourages and guides the modern ambitious woman to thrive in and...
1008: Tapping Your Way to Financial Clarity with NYT Bestselling Author Nick Ortner
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tapping has become a fast-growing, simple way to address both the emotional and physical problems that tend to add stress to our lives. Guest Nick Ort...
1007: Ask Farnoosh: How to deal with a spouse's six-figure debt?
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ask Farnoosh, special co-host Priya Malani, the founder and CEO of Stash Wealth joins to answer listener questions. From how to make mone...
1006: How to Get Paid to Speak with Grant Baldwin
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how people become professional speakers and get paid to speak? My guest today is Grant Baldwin, author of the new book The Succ...
1005: How I paid off $111,000 in debt with Allison Baggerly of Inspired Budget
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On her blog and popular Instagram account, Inspired Budget, Allison Baggerly teaches her budgeting method to thousands of followers. Her advice stems ...
1004: Ask Farnoosh: The new FICO score, real estate investing and managing a cash windfall.
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Ask Farnoosh plucks questions from Farnoosh's Instagram followers related to managing a cash windfall, understanding how the new FICO scor...
1003: Designing Your Financial Life with Entrepreneur Tobi Fairley
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you being intentional about the DESIGN of your life?When we think of design...we think home interiors. We think of designing a website. But what a...
1002: Iranian American Journalist Farnoush Amiri on Immigration, Culture Shock and Building a So Money Life
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m a first generation Iranian-American. And so the beginning of this year was especially worrisome when we learned that the our president had order...
1001: Ask Farnoosh: Should I pay off my boyfriend's debt?
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest installment of Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh answers listeners questions related to helping pay down a significant other's student loans. Is it...
1000: So Money Celebrates 1,000 Episodes
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks five years, 12 million downloads and 1,000 episodes. Farnoosh Torabi celebrates this major So Money milestone with a tribute to her dedica...
999: How to Attend Grad School for Free with Danielle Forbes
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you have expressed interest in attending graduate school, so today's episode is all about how to go for FREE.My guest today is a listener who ...
998: Ask Farnoosh: How I negotiated to almost 10 times the initial offer.
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had an experience that was proof positive of all the advice shared on So Money about how to negotiate your worth. The following episod...
997: Creating Passive Cash Flow with Real Estate Pro Michelle Bosch
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Bosch first became interested in real estate investing when her father suddenly passed away. She witnessed how a modest investment in real es...
996: Owning Your Financial Edge with Harvard Professor Laura Huang
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you get the obstacles and adversities that are working against you...to actually work for you? My guest today is Laura Huang, a professor at H...
995: Ask Farnoosh: Money and In-Laws, Timing Your Home Sale Right and Making Money in College
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Friday's Ask Farnoosh addresses some of the recent questions that have come through the pipelines from listeners. Questions related to whether or...
994: Gaining Financial Dominance with Author Lindsay Goldwert
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve talked at length on this show about financially empowering women: how to speak up at work, get paid what you deserve, and take control of your...
993: The Man Who Solved the Market Author Gregory Zuckerman
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of extraordinary investors, names like Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Ray Dalio might come to mind. But how about Jim Simons, founder...
992: Ask Farnoosh: What the heck is a Backdoor Roth IRA?
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special co-host Georgia Lee Hussey, financial planner and founder of Modernist Financial joins Farnoosh to answer your money questions related to savi...
991: Financial Scarcity and Striking Out on Your Own with Entrepreneur Shanna Goodman
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today shares an unexpected story about how a childhood growing up on a family ranch inspired her to get outside of her comfort zone and stri...
990: Zainab Salbi, Founder of Women for Women International
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zainab Salbi is the founder of Women for Women International. It is a grassroots organization that helps women in the most devastatingly damaged commu...
989: Ask Farnoosh: What are some smart ways to earn passive income?
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to earn more money in 2020? Host Farnoosh Torabi provides answers to listeners top money questions...from top side hustles to maximizing retireme...
988: Setting a Date with Financial Destiny with Sigrun Gudjonsdottir
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Iceland was the first country to have a female president, a democratically-elected female president who served for 16 years. Our guest today, Sigrun, ...
987: Minda Harts: Financial and Career Equality for Women of Color
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Minda Harts is the author of The Memo, a roadmap for women of color to not only navigate but change the system they are working within. The top-sellin...
986: Ask Farnoosh: Financial and Career Advice Before You Have Kids (Replay)
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special co-host Jamila Souffrant, founder of Journey to Launch, is back on the show, this time co-hosting and helping answer a wide range of questions...
985: Best of 2019: Farnoosh's Favorite Episodes
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's impossible to pick the "best" interviews of 2019, but these are the episodes that really struck a chord - on many levels - with host Farnoosh Tor...
984: Best of 2019: Money Advice for Millennials
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They say that youth is wasted on the young but the younger guests I had on my podcast this year defied many of the negative stereotypes about Millenni...
983: Ask Farnoosh: How to combine finances with my spouse? (Replay)
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Replay from June 7, 2019This Friday, lots of questions about best ways to invest for retirement and steps for co-mingling finances with a partner. I r...
982: Best of 2019: Stories of Financial Triumph
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to some of the best moments on So Money where guests revealed their financial challenges and how they triumphed from sometim...
981: Best of 2019: Money and Relationships
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re reflecting on some of the best conversations related to money and relationships, strategies and lessons from people who’ve worked through fi...
980: Ask Farnoosh: How much should we pay for housing?
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Farnoosh helps listeners with their questions related to buying a home in a high cost of living area, where to invest and how to negotiate ...
979: Tracy Litt, Certified Mindset Coach and Author
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Litt is a certified mindset coach, best selling author, rapid transformational therapist, and awe-inspiring speaker. She is the founder of The L...
978: Personal Finance for Creatives with Paco de Leon
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is on a mission to make finance fun. Paco de Leon realized that she had a knack for understanding and explaining money in a way that wa...
977: Ask Farnoosh: Should I freeze my kids' credit?
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Farnoosh answers questions related to retirement savings, freezing credit reports and term life insurance.Plus, she selects a new reviewer ...