So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Bonus: Live from Stacks House with Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, I had the great honor of greeting Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz at Stacks House and interviewing her in front of a live audience. We're grateful ...

886: Ramit Sethi, Author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ramit Sethi, author of the New York Times bestseller I Will Teach You To Be Rich, has become a financial guru to millions of readers in their twenties...

885: Ramin Setoodeh, Author of Ladies Who Punch

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“When Barbara Walters was in her 30s and 40s, her father was a nightclub owner and he gambled away his family’s fortune on these investments and a...

884: Ask Farnoosh: Passed Up for a Promotion on Maternity Leave. What now?

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Answering listeners questions including: Navigating your job after being passed up for a promotion while on maternity leave. Should you stay and wait ...

883: Marc Lichtenfeld, Author of Get Rich With Dividends

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Lichtenfeld is the Chief Income Strategist of The Oxford Club, a private club located in Washington, D.C. with over 157,000 members representing ...

882: Tamanna Roashan, Founder of DressYourFace

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tamanna Roashan is a superstar entrepreneur with two and a half million Instagram followers. If you love makeup and beauty, then you may have heard of...

881: Ask Farnoosh: Maximizing tax deductions, paying down student loans and evaluating stock options

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: How to maximize tax deductions, paying down student loan debt and evaluating stock options.Special co-host and listener Michael Reynolds, f...

880: Kate Snow: Anchor NBC Nightly News Sunday

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are in conversation with Kate Snow, one of the most accomplished television journalists. You've probably seen her on NBC News. She's the weekday an...

879: David Bach, Author of The Latte Factor

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

David Bach is one of the most trusted financial experts and bestselling financial authors of our time. He has written nine consecutive New York Times ...

878: Ask Farnoosh: Which is more important, paying down student loans or investing?

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ask Farnoosh, host Farnoosh Torabi answers you money questions related to retirement investing, student loans, controlling emotional spen...

Bonus: Ask Farnoosh: Roth IRAs, Saving for College and Preparing for a Market Downturn

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For all your Ask Farnoosh fans out there, I'm releasing an advance bonus episode! Woohoo!!!Our special co-host today is Joy Stephens, a Certified Fina...

877: Susan Hyatt: Author of BARE and certified master life coach

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today says self-care is the key ingredient to actually overcoming your obstacles and pursuing your passions,  We are welcoming Susan Hyatt ...

876: Tina Hay, Founder of Napkin Finance

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to learn about money in 30 seconds or less? I would. Well, our guest today is the Founder and CEO of a company that's doing just th...

875: Ask Farnoosh: How to help my aging parents with money?

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Ask Farnoosh recorded from Los Angeles, amidst the launch of Stacks House in Los Angeles, the financial pop-up that Farnoosh co-founded. T...

874: Tori Dunlap: Founder, Her First $100k

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tori Dunlap believes she was put on this planet for one reason and one reason only, to fight for wealth equality.   Tori She is the Founder of Her Fi...

873: Lindsey Pollak, Author of The Remix

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsey Pollak is a leading expert on the millennial generation and today’s multi-generational workplace. She’s often called a translator, advisin...

872: Ask Farnoosh: Financial Planning in Marriage

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, host Farnoosh Torabi tackles listeners' questions about making money moves in a relationship, purchasing life insurance when y...

871: Erin Lowry, Broke Millennial Takes on Investing

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Investing is not just for the wealthy. It is for broke millennials, too. We're welcoming back on the show my friend Erin Lowry, a personal finance exp...

870: Alex Banayan, Author of The Third Door

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Alex Banayan, who grew up in Southern California. The son of Iranian immigrants who had financial struggles and wished for Alex to ...

869: Ask Farnoosh: Where to invest $50,000?

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Guest co-host Lily Chen joins Farnoosh on this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh. Lily is a medical doctor and podcast host from Sydney, Australia. She i...

868: Kate Northrup, Author of Do Less

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who wants to hop off the I’m so busy train? It is possible to have a thriving career without feeling burnt out. It’s possible to raise your kids w...

867: Ida Rademacher, Vice President at The Aspen Institute

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ida Rademacher is the Vice President at the Aspen Institute, as well as the Executive Director of the Aspen Financial Security Program. The Aspen Inst...

866: Ask Farnoosh: How to juggle career and family when husband is out of town?

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Christina Hamati joins Farnoosh to answer listeners' money questions. Christina is an avid listener. She works at a Fortune 100 financial f...

865: Sarah Fallaw, The New Millionaire Next Door

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is more familiar with The Millionaire Next Door than anyone else. She is Sarah Fallow, the daughter of the late Thomas Stanley, the bo...

864: Stacks House Co-Founders, Kindra Meyer and Patience Ramsey

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to come play with the money? We are in conversation with Stacks House co-founders Kindra Meyer and Patience Ramsey. Really excited to anno...

863: Ask Farnoosh: How Can I Stop Feeling Guilty When I Spend?

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode tackles questions related to earning more money and managing guilt around spending. Check out www.somoneypodcast.com for the trans...

862: Chanel Reynolds, Author of What Matters Most

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If your partner died today, would you have your shit together? Today’s guest is Chanel Reynolds. She’s the author of the brand new book What Matte...

861: Chris Taylor, Senior Money Correspondent, Reuters Money

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are in conversation today with one of the top financial journalists in the country. We have Chris Taylor on the show. He’s an award-winning journ...

860: Ask Farnoosh: How to financially support parents in their retirement?

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question touch on ways to financially supporting parents in their retirement, how to set up a Roth IRA, deciding whether to take a lower p...

859: Jonathan Walker, Executive Director of Elevate's Center for the New Middle Class

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most financially fragile demographics in this country is women who have none prime credit scores. They are a part of the new middle class a...

858: Kara Perez, Founder of Bravely

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today discovered her love of money, courtesy of her quarter-life crisis. Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely, which she started in 2017. At...

857: Ask Farnoosh: All About That Roth IRA

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On International Women's Day, Farnoosh invites financial expert Megan Gorman to co-host. Topping the list of questions: how to save for retirement and...

856: Tonya Rapley, Founder of MyFabFinance.com

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tonya Rapley is the millennial money expert and creator of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance. In 2014 she was deemed the “New Face of Wealth Bu...

855: Rachel Rodgers, Founder of HelloSeven.co

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're unpacking some of the real reasons, the real issues behind why women struggle to achieve financial independence. My guest today is the one and o...

854: Ask Farnoosh: Saving for a Home, Buying Life Insurance and Boosting Credit

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Co-host Allison Task, coach and author of Personal Revolution joins Farnoosh to answer your top money questions related to real estate, life insurance...

853: Dr. Anna Cabeca, Author of The Hormone Fix

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anna Cabeca is a triple board certified Ob/Gyn physician who found herself feeling exhausted, depressed, and diagnosed with early menopause as the...

852: Maria Aspan, Author of Startup Money Made Easy.

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of starting a business? Wondering how much money you’ll need? Well, our guest today says it’s not as much as you might think. Our guest t...

851: Ask Farnoosh: How to Financially Prepare for Baby?

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How to financially prepare for a baby? Do I need to contribute to a Roth IRA if I have a 401(k)? How can I re-emerge in the workforce as a mom who too...

850: Casanova Brooks, Real Estate Expert and Author

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Casanova Brooks, a young man who battled cancer in his teens, lost his home, lost his job and experienced the death of his mother a...

849: Casey Erin Clark, Vital Voice Training Co-Founder

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is the right way to speak? How and why can your voice be a mask to help you accomplish the goals you hope to achieve? Today we are chatting with ...

848: Ask Farnoosh: Help! My partner won't talk about our finances.

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ask Farnoosh, listeners ask about how to manage money in your relationship when a partner doesn't like to talk about money, how to proper...

847: Cate Luzio, Founder of Luminary

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So often we hear about startups taking investor dollars, or venture capital, or taking on debt to start a business. Our show today highlights one woma...

846: David Burns, The Business Monk

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re getting philosophical - financially philosophical - on the show today. Our guest is David Burns, founder of The Business Monk. Those are two w...

845: Ask Farnoosh: Is it OK to pause 401(k) to save for a home?

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin joins Farnoosh to co-host this week's Ask Farnoosh. Lindsey is a listener of the show and founder of www.mindmoneybalance.com. Sh...

844: Susan Packard, Co-Founder HGTV and Author

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all know what emotional intelligence is for the most part, I think, but what about emotional fitness? We're talking to Susan Packard. She's the aut...

843: Todd Herman, Author of The Alter Ego Effect

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a secret identity? Our guest today says you might want to consider adopting one. Today, I’m welcoming Todd Herman to the show. Todd is t...

842: Ask Farnoosh: Is a Master's Degree Worth It?

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ask Farnoosh...You ask: How can I parlay my financial expertise into a freelance writing side gig? Do you have a strategy for paying off ...

841: Annie Dickerson and Julie Lam, GoodEgg Investments

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests today are going to share some real estate secrets. The two of them are cofounders of Goodegg Investments, where they help everyday people i...

840: Melissa Leong, Author of Happy Go Money

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many people have studied the connection between money and happiness. A recent Purdue University study revealed that people making $200,000 are no happ...

839: Ask Farnoosh: Best Way to Save for a House?

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Special co-host Grant Sabatier, founder of Millennial Money and author of the forthcoming book Financial Freedom, joins Farnoosh to answer your bigges...

838: Linda Davis Taylor: CEO, Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know over 70 percent of wealth doesn’t last beyond three generations? That means if you’re currently working hard to build wealth and crea...

837: Dan Pink, Author of WHEN: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When is your PEAK time of the day? Knowing this can make a huge impact on your finances, your health and so much more. Today I’m interviewing Daniel...

836: Ask Farnoosh: Should I pause my 401(k) to pay for a matchmaker?

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Ask Farnoosh ... Slowing down retirement savings to better afford a matchmaker? What does Farnoosh think? Also, how to get kids excited abo...

835: Jaclyn Mellone, Host of Go To Gal podcast

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no surprise that our guest today and I became fast friends. She and I share a similar drive when it comes to our careers, but we also don’t w...

834: Johnny Harris: Creator and Host of Borders on Vox.com

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist and known for his super famous Vox series "Borders." He and his wife Lizzie gave birth to their ...

833: Ask Farnoosh: How Do I Know if I'm Being Paid Fairly?

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Farnoosh this week is Megan Gorman, founder of Chequers Financial Management. She is a Forbes contributor and has her own blog, The Wealth Int...

832: Sharon Epperson, CNBC Senior Correspondent

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today was suddenly stricken with a brain aneurysm in 2016, an occurrence that is typically fatal. But CNBC senior correspondent Sharon Epper...

831: Veronica Dagher, Host of WSJ's Secrets of Wealthy Women podcast

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the next few decades, America will experience one of the biggest wealth transfers in history: $30 trillion dollars. Women will be the ones receivin...

830: Ask Farnoosh: My husband secretly racked up $65,000 in debt. What do I do?

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about financial infidelity on Ask Farnoosh today. A listener asks what she should do about her husband who secretly amassed $65,000 in debt......

829: Gemma Hartley: Author of Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Hartley is the author of the new book  Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward. The book was inspired by a viral article that Gemma...

828: Sara Bliss, Author of Take the Leap

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is this the year you’re going to go for it? It’s New Year’s eve and you might be on the precipice of a big change in 2019, but only if you reall...

827: Ask Farnoosh: My friend's birthday dinner is pricey. What to do? (A replay)

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EP 755 Replay: Farnoosh and co-host Kara Stevens, founder of The Frugal Feminista, discuss your biggest money questions including how to manage money ...

826: Best of 2018 The Fire Movement

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever dream of retiring early? Or just having enough in the bank so you can truly live a life on your terms? We’re looking back at the year and we ha...

825: Best of 2018 Health & Wealth

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is dedicated to looking back at all of the great interviews we’ve had over the course of this year, related to health and wealth. ...

824: Ask Farnoosh & Broke Millennial Author Erin Lowry (Replay)

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on February 16, 2018.Is my debt to income ratio too high to be considered for a mortgage?What ways are good ways to payo...

823: Best of 2018: Extreme Money Makeovers

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I always thought there should be a reality show called Extreme Money Makeovers that follows a person or a couple on their journey to resuscitating the...

822: Best of 2018: Financial Feminism & Workplace Equality

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no doubt that 2018 will go down in history as a major turning point for women’s equality, particularly in the workplace. The #metoo and #time...

821: Ask Farnoosh: Why are Roth IRA's so great?

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Addressing your money questions, including why (or why not) to invest in a Roth IRA, the best way to manage an inheritance and how to achieve an M.B.A...

820: Jenny Shih: Business & Productivity Coach

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Shih is a top business coach who helps women optimize their business, time and productivity. Jenny, herself, works a 30 hour week and earns $650...

819: Susie Carder: From Bootstrap to Big Time

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today knows a thing or two about how to defy the odds, triumph in life despite economic challenges and grow a multimillion-dollar business. ...

818: Ask Farnoosh: Managing Money in Your Business

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Brittney Castro is a Certified Financial Planner and she’s here to help us answer your money questions - AND spend a good bit of time talking about ...

817: Dr. Diana Burley, Cybersecurity Expert & Professor

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking to one of the world’s most accomplished and active individuals in the world of cyber security: Dr. Diana Burley, named one of eight ...

816: Farnoosh Brock, Author of The Serving Mindset

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What can I say? It kind of felt like I had my kindred spirit on the podcast, or my name twin at the very least. Farnoosh Brock, author of The Serving ...

815: Ask Farnoosh: Home renovations, Investing $5k, and Money Books for Husbands Who Makes Less

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of great, important questions on Ask Farnoosh today pulled from Instagram and Farnoosh's website. Listeners want to know about recommendations fo...

814: Andy Hill, Founder of Marriage, Kids and Money

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re going to talk about something that doesn’t get mentioned much here: marriage counseling. Specifically, we’re going to talk about ho...

813: Jen Roberts, Head of Chase Pay and Digital Products at JP Morgan Chase

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you started holiday shopping yet? Today’s episode has some advice for you, as you embark on the spending frenzy. As part of So Money’s yearlo...

812: Ask Farnoosh: Investing 101, Side Hustles and More

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to make the most of your side hustle income? What are some great books on investing? If you applied for a job and didn't get it...should you try a...

811: Amy Nelson, Founder of The Riveter

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Like many moms, our guest today - Amy Nelson - did not want to quit her profession. But felt there were many forces at play keeping otherwise career-a...

810: Tim Chen, Co-founder and CEO of Nerdwallet

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re in conversation with Tim Chen, the founder and CEO of NerdWallet.com, who started the personal finance website out of a personal experi...

809: Ask Farnoosh: My husband left me. How can I protect my finances?

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Co-host Barbara Sloan and Farnoosh address your big money questions, including managing your finances after a divorce,  the ins and outs of a reverse...

808: Dan Schawbel, Author of Back to Human

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re welcoming back Dan Schawbel to the show. Some longtime listeners might remember Dan from way back in Episode 24. Dan is a friend of mine...

807: David Neagle: Founder, Life Is Now, Inc,

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Making more is a matter of the mind, our next guest says. David Neagle is the founder of the multimillion-dollar global coaching company Life Is Now, ...

806: Ask Farnoosh: I'm moving to NYC. How much should I save?

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pareasa Stewart, a So Money devotee, joins Farnoosh to discuss ways to save up for a big move to New York, how people can play catch up in their retir...

805: Joanne Lipman, Author of That's What She Said

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

“I was a 22-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter. One of my first stories, I went to go interview a businessman. He locked the door of his office a...

804: Sol Orwell, Co-Founder of Examine.com

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Sol Orwell and he’s an entrepreneur, world-traveler and philanthropist. Born Ahmed Farooq he decided to name himself after George...

803: Ask Farnoosh: Should I use an investing app like Stash?

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Farnoosh and co-host Eric Roberge, a frequent So Money guest, Certified Financial Planner and founder of Beyond the Hammock, discuss your financial qu...

802: Leah Gervais, Urban20Something.com Founder

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to know when your side-hustle deserves your fullest attention? And it’s time to give your day job your 2-weeks notice?Our guest today, Leah Gerv...

801: Sarah Jenks, Founder of Live More Weigh Less™

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever struggled with your weight … you may have thought to yourself, "My life would be better if I was just thinner." Or, "Life is just 2...

800: Ask Farnoosh: Best Ways to Invest?

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh and special co-host Leyla Shams, an avid So Money listener, dive into your money questions including: "What are th...

799: Dr. Daniel Crosby: Author, The Behavioral Investor

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to investing, you’ve probably heard the phrase, ‘Buy what you know.’ Do you believe it? I’m asking because today’s guest belie...

798: Adeola Omole, 7 Steps to Get Out of Debt and Build Wealth

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What if you had $70,000 worth of consumer debt and losing your job amidst all of that financial stress?Today, I’m interviewing Adeola Omole on the s...

797: Ask Farnoosh: When should I tell my employer that I'm expecting?

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Farnoosh is joined by So Money listener Reuben Subramaniam, founder of K2 CollaboratorsQuestions on today's episode include:Advice for saving money on...

796: Tracy Matthews, Founder of Flourish & Thrive Academy

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is going to share how to recover - and thrive - after losing everything. At one point, Tracy Matthews had a successful handmade jewelr...

795: Dr. Bonnie Koo, Physician and Founder MissBonnieMD

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How does a six-figure income turn into six-figures of debt?Our guest Bonnie Koo was making six-figures by age 23 working on Wall Street. A career pivo...

794: Ask Farnoosh: I have extra income. What should I do with it?

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Ask Farnoosh ....Weighing the costs of graduate school, finding money for a start-up, optimizing extra income, and financial advice for p...

793: Jenn Edden: Sugar Addiction Expert

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is in the midst of selling her belongings and packing her family of five into an RV, spending the next year traveling the country. Tod...

792: Suze Orman, Author of Women & Money

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Suze Orman is here!This interview is probably one of my favorites for a lot of reasons. It was fascinating to hear Suze's views on women and money tod...

791: Ask Farnoosh: Financial Planning for a Special-Needs Child

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Farnoosh, what are your thoughts on 0% financing offers for new cars? Is hiring a financial advisor a waste of money? How best to plan for a child wit...

790: Karen Bergreen: Stand-Up Comic

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been following me on Instagram or get my newsletter, you might know that I recently took stand up comedy classes here in NYC at Manhattan ...

789: Angela Duckworth, Author of Grit

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Would you consider yourself gritty? Grit is being able to pursue long term goals, even if that pursuits take years. Grit is when you view your life li...