So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Episodes
787: Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish there was someone at your company, whose job is to enhance your well-being, happiness and fulfillment at work?Today I’m welcoming Claude S...
786: Dr. Peter Kim, Founder of PassiveIncomeMD.com
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the Iranian culture, if your child becomes a doctor, this is the ULTIMATE trophy for a parent. And while being a doctor comes with a great deal of ...
785: Ask Farnoosh: Should I rent or buy?
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's listener questions touch on home ownership, paying down student loans (versus investing in the stock market) and where to stash cash for a...
784: Raj Jana, Founder of JavaPresse Coffee
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make or take your coffee? Does it spark joy? Our guest Raj Jana has built a thriving business by turning the common experience of making co...
783: Ryan Serhant, Bravo's Million Dollar Listing Star
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you watch Bravo TV or follow New York City real estate, you know all about our next guest. Ryan Serhant is a star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing...
782: Ask Farnoosh: What does my horoscope say about my finances?
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is there any relationship between our Zodiac signs and how we spend, save and make financial decisions?In today's Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh and co-host B...
Bonus: Nikki Arwood, Regional Market Executive, Charles Schwab
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going back to basics today in a special So Money bonus episode, talking about the best ways to start and execute financial goals.Our guest is ...
781: Chanie WIlschanski: CEO of DiscoverED Consulting
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being at the grocery checkout with little kids. You’re desperate to leave because one kid’s crying, the other is hungry. And then, your cr...
780: Jonathan Fields, Good Life Project
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A life of uncertainty is one that is worth living. Welcome to So Money everybody, I’m your host, Farnoosh Torabi, thanks for joining. It may sound s...
779: Ask Farnoosh: What would you do if you won the lottery?
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What would Farnoosh do if she scored $300 million playing the lottery? Can a spender become a saver? And what's the deal with credit cards? If we're n...
778: Lindsey Stanberry, Money Diaries
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever read someone’s diary? Come on, you know you have...or wanted to at least. Today, we’re talking about Money Diaries: Everything you’...
777: Kim Perell, The Execution Factor
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From broke to millions, our guest today is a financial warrior. Today, Kim Perell is the CEO of a digital marketing firm called Amobee, which has rake...
776: Ask Farnoosh: How Can I Retire Early?
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Farnoosh and co-host Lisa Loperfido answer your money questions. Jaden asks how he can retire early by investing. A real estate agent asks how she c...
Bonus: Catherine Golladay, SVP, Charles Schwab Participant Services & Administration
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's your greatest financial concern? For many people the number one source of money stress stems from uncertainties around retirement. Specifically...
775: Kate White, Former Cosmo Editor & Author of The Gutsy Girl Handbook
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Forget lean in. How about be gutsy? Our guest today is former Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief and media giant Kate White. She is a New York Times bestsel...
774: Jamila Souffrant, Founder of Journey to Launch
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today hopes to retire early. Jamila Souffrant and her husband have saved $169,000. They live in New York City. They have 3 children and own ...
773: Ask Farnoosh: A prospective employer wants to know my salary. Do I need to share?
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are prospective employers allowed to ask you how much you make? Do you have to tell them? How to avoid the topic without compromising the job offer? ...
772: Jaclyn Johnson, Founder of Create and Cultivate
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do Gloria Steinem, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, and Chrissy Teigen all have in common? Today, I’m interviewing Jaclyn Johnson, who turned a jo...
771: Mo Bunnell, Author of The Snowball System
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For some entrepreneurs the idea of selling a product or service can feel like selling OUT or selling your soul. But our guest today has a technique fo...
770: Ask Farnoosh: I'm 32. Should I go back to college and get my degree?
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is working towards a Bachelor's worth it later in life? Should I take a loan from my 401(k) to pay off student loans? What are some good resources or ...
Bonus: Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Chief Financial Strategist at Charles Schwab
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do we educate our kids when it comes to money? Welcome to So Money, everyone. I’m Farnoosh Torabi. Today is a special bonus episode, part of a f...
769: Brian Portnoy, Author, The Geometry of Wealth
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can money buy happiness? Really? Today, I’m interviewing behavioral finance expert and author Brian Portnoy. Brian’s new book, The Geometry of Wea...
768: Lauren McGoodwin, Founder of CareerContessa.com
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to find quality career advice these days. The work landscape is always changing. Millennials want more freedom and flexibility. For wom...
767: Ask Farnoosh: My identity was stolen. What do I do?
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's #AskFarnoosh addresses a listener's concerns about identity theft, as well as investing in index funds, renting versus owning and a mother...
766: Srinivas Rao, Author of An Audience of One
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What if we all just stopped trying to be the best… stopped trying to climb the ladder… stopped trying to get the corner office? What if we believe...
765: Petra Kolber, Author of The Perfection Detox
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How many of you are perfectionists out there? Teacher’s pet? Relentless overachiever? Yep, you’re among friends here.Petra Kolber believes that pe...
764: Ask Farnoosh: How to Build My (DIY) Financial Plan?
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special theme for Ask Farnoosh this Friday: Prioritizing your financial goals.Special co-host Eric Roberge is a certified financial planner ...
Bonus: Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist, Charles Schwab
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a special bonus episode of So Money, we're answering some of your biggest questions about investing and the stock market with Liz Ann Sonders, Chie...
763: Alli Webb, DryBar Founder
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re welcoming stay-at-home mom turned Entrepreneur & Founder, Alli Webb. About 10 years ago, Alli started a mobile blowout service where she...
761: Cristina Alger: Author of The Banker's Wife
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cristina Alger is a celebrated fiction writer who just came out with her third book, The Banker’s Wife, a financial thriller that unveils the person...
761: Ask Farnoosh: My 9-year-old has saved for a $370 LEGO. Should I let him buy it?
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A career conundrum, student loan concerns and doubt about an extravagant Lego purchase. So Money listeners get their questions answered by Farnoosh an...
760: Marissa Evans Alden, Co-Founder of Sawyer
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever tried to enroll your child in like an art class, or soccer camp, only to find out that it's completely full, or maybe you just found out about a ...
759: Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon, Hosts of Being Boss
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you combine two business besties, 5 million podcast downloads and a brand new book? Today’s So Money guests, Co-Founders of the...
758: Ask Farnoosh: How to Invest $100,000?
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Farnoosh hosts the show solo (sniff sniff). Don't worry, there's lots of advice and strategy packed in this 30 minutes of Ask Farnoosh. List...
757: Brad Deutser, Author of Leading Clarity: The Breakthrough Strategy to Unleash People, Profit and Performance
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you searching for clarity in your life, either at work or at home? Have you been searching for one of those “Ah ha!” moments that will help yo...
756: Nick Saponaro, The Divi Project
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when Bitcoin surged to over $10,000 per coin? I’ve always been a bit skeptical of the hype. I don’t own any cryptocurrency and when peopl...
755: Ask Farnoosh: My friend's birthday dinner is pricey. What to do?
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Farnoosh and co-host Kara Stevens, founder of The Frugal Feminista, discuss your biggest money questions including how to manage money with...
754: Adam Torabi (Dad!)
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand…My Dad is on the show today with a lot of details surrounding his career comeback. About a year and half ago my dad got laid ...
753: Kristin Wong, Author of Get Money
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today grew up with a scarcity mindset, thinking it was bad to be rich. Flash forward to today, Kristin Wong is a New York Times published wr...
752: Ask Farnoosh: How many credit cards is TOO many?
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How many accounts is considered too many or adverse when it comes to calculating your credit score? What are the best books to teach little ones abo...
751: Christine Lahti, Oscar Winner & Author
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From miming for money in Central Park to winning on Oscar, our guest today has experienced an incredible climb in her personal, professional and finan...
750: Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, Founder of FiscalFemme.com
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How would you describe your relationship with money? If it’s anything less than harmonious, our guest today wants to help. Today I’m interviewin...
749: Ask Farnoosh: We're taking care of my mom and it's expensive!
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can my husband and I plan for our financial future when helping my mom (which should have been temporary after her divorce) is looking permanent? ...
748: Sidney Torres, Star of The Deed on CNBC
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is flipping real estate still a thing? Today, I’m interviewing Sidney Torres. You might know him as the star of CNBC’s show The Deed. Sidney is a ...
747: Kelly Keenan Trumpbour, Founder SeeJaneInvest.com
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever have an idea for a business, but the one thing you didn't have was the money, and so it fell to the wayside, or you lost momentum. Oftent...
746: Ask Farnoosh: Can I afford to be a stay-at-home mom?
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Ask Farnoosh dives into opting-out of the workforce to raise children, the pros and cons of a 401(k) loan, and ways to save while still ...
Bonus Ask Farnoosh with Terri Kallsen from Charles Schwab
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special BONUS episode of Ask Farnoosh, we invite Terri Kallsen, Executive Vice President for Investor Services at Charles Schwab. She and Farn...
745: Laura Vanderkam, Time Management Expert and Author of Off the Clock
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is going to teach us how to get more done and feel less busy - starting now.Today I’m interviewing Laura Vanderkam. She’s one of t...
744: Sunny Lenarduzzi, YouTube Star and Entrepreneur
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how people get their first 100 YouTube subscribers or even their first 100,000 YouTube subscribers? Do you hate being on camer...
743: Ask Farnoosh with Co-Host Harry Campbell, TheRideshareGuy.com
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Should we invest in a pension if our company offers one? Or stick with the 401k? Should I take out student loans if I don't really *need* to? How to n...
742: Ashley Eckstein, Actress, Founder of Her Universe
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We got a special treat for all the Star Wars fans out there today. Our guest is Ashley Eckstein. You might recognize her voice. She is the voice of th...
741: Pete Chatmon, Producer, Director, Writer "Blackish"
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re in conversation with Pete Chatmon. Pete started making films in high school and through a lot of hustle and persistence, he raised half $1 mil...
740: Ask Farnoosh with Real Estate Guru Ilyce Glink
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have a very special themed episode today at Ask Farnoosh. It’s all going to be about real estate. Many of you are in market or interested in buyi...
739: Mical Jeanlys, General Manager of Chase Slate
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mical Jeanlys is the General Manager of Chase Slate. Chase Slate is the financial services partner of this show, and I have the honor of being the bra...
738: Barbara Corcoran, Star of ABC's Shark Tank
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today needs no introduction. She had 22 jobs by the age of 23, she built a 5 billion dollar business with a $1,000 loan, She's a shark on AB...
737: Ask Farnoosh: Does Leasing a Car Make Sense?
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think leasing a car ever makes financial sense? How can we cut costs on our wedding? How do we prioritize our saving and financial planning? Lo...
736: Danielle Town, Author of Invested
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Danielle Town, a New York Times best selling author as of two months ago! The funny thing is Danielle’s best selling book is abou...
735: Aditi Shekar, Founder and CEO, Zeta
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is at the forefront of financial technology: Aditi Shekar. Aditi is the CEO and founder of Zeta, a platform on a mission to help couples...
734: Ask Farnoosh with Gretchen Caldwell, CFP
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From managing an inheritance to bailing on a real estate purchase, we've got you covered on today's Ask Farnoosh. I'm tackling your biggest money ques...
733: Matt Manero: You Need More Money Author
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought, “If I can just make $100,000 a year, everything will be better.” Or, maybe you already earn six figures, and you feel like ...
732: Scott Wapner, CNBC Host and Author
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Five years ago, two billionaires named Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn duked it out on national TV and the clip went viral. They hurled accusations and ins...
731: Ask Farnoosh: I'm switching careers. How should I negotiate salary?
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Ask Farnoosh, career and life coach and bestselling author Allison Task joins us to navigate your biggest money and career questions. F...
730: Savannah Sellers, NBC Journalist
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a second what it would be like to win an Emmy award at the young age of 24. Sounds like an impossible dream, right? Not for our next guest...
729: Gaby Dunn, Host of Bad with Money
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been completely exasperated wondering, “Why am I so bad with money?” Maybe it was because you overspent, depleted your savings account, o...
728: Ask Farnoosh: What's the best way to track my expenses?
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to track my expenses? How do you get any work done with 2 little kids? This Friday, Farnoosh and co-host Kimmie Greene, head of c...
727: Vicki Robin, Your Money or Your Life Author
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Which is more important: your money or your life? Over 25 years ago, our next guest asked the world this fundamental question, and her book became an ...
726: Cousins Maine Lobster, Shark Tank Winners
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had one too many drinks with friends and come up with an absolutely brilliant business idea that you then launch and six years later bec...
725: Ask Farnoosh: I quit my job. Should I cash out my investments?
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This Friday, Farnoosh and co-host Catherine Alford, family finances expert, tackle your biggest money questions. We have questions related to real est...
724: Natalie Bacon, Ex-Lawyer & Online Entrepreneur
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine having $200,000 in law school debt only to realize years later that you don’t actually want to be a lawyer. Natalie Bacon switched careers a...
723: Kara Stevens, Founder of TheFrugalFeminista.com
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Would you marry someone if they told you they had thousands of dollars worth of debt and a really bad credit score...all things you had NO idea about?...
722: Ask Farnoosh with Sandra Grahame: What's the best way to invest $1,000?
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.comI’ve got baby fever really, really bad. I’ve been thinking that after we finish paying off our cr...
721: Kari Skogland, Director, The Handmaid's Tale
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know only 7% of film directors in the U.S. are women? That gap is hopefully narrowing soon, as women in the movie industry (and everywhere) ar...
720: Libby Leffler, VP of Membership at SoFi
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today negotiated with the tooth fairy as a kid. So, you can only imagine her success now as an adult.Libby Leffler is our guest today. After...
719: Ask Farnoosh, Help! I'm terrible at trying to save money and prepare for the future.
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Help! I'm terrible at trying to save money and prepare for the future.As a female entrepreneur considering marriage, what are the basics I need to kno...
718: Tami Halton Pardee, Real Estate Mogul
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has sold over $3 billion worth of real estate, so if you're thinking about buying or selling or doing anything with property (as I kno...
717: Fran Hauser, The Myth of the Nice Girl Author
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a nice person? And do you feel this is an asset or a liability when it comes to climbing in your career or business? If you’re too nice, do ...
716: Ask Farnoosh, I have no kids... how should I budget?
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My self-employed husband spends 33-35% of his gross income on business expenses. Is this a lot?What is the priority ranking for a double income no kid...
715: Emellie O'Brien, Founder of Earth Angel
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is no stranger to film and TV. Emellie O’Brien has worked on The Amazing Spiderman 2, Showtime’s Billions, and the CBS drama Madam...
714: Kara Swisher, Tech Journalist and Co-Founder of Recode
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re in conversation with Silicon Valley’s “most feared and liked journalist,” according to New York Magazine. Kara Swisher, technology...
713: Ask Farnoosh, How do you stop yourself from being a compulsive shopper and start saving money?
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you tackle finances with your fiance when your boyfriend makes half of what you make?How do you stop yourself from being a compulsive shopper a...
712: Dan Harris, Co-Anchor ABC News & Author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can meditation improve our finances and career? I’ve never tried it but our guest today says, in some ways, yes. You may know Dan Harris as the co...
711: Carol Roth, Founder of FutureFile
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If something happened to you today, would your family know your last wishes? Would they even know your computer password? Today’s guest, Carol Roth,...
710: Ask Farnoosh, How can I use inheritance to improve my credit score?
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I received an inheritance. Back in my mid-20's I missed some student loan payments, which lowered my credit score. How can I use the inheritance to im...
709: Geneen Roth, This Messy Magnificent Life Author
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine losing all of your life savings? And the cause? Bernie Madoff. You know that crook who lost over $50 billion of his clients’ investments in ...
708: Marla Mattenson, Relationship Expert
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It would normally cost you six-figures to work with this relationship coach. Her clients include millionaire entrepreneurs, academy award winning acto...
707: Ask Farnoosh, Is the "for grads" So Money course for me?
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My employer is providing me with non-qualified stock options but I don't know what the implications are. Any advice on what I should do?What secured c...
706: Libby Moore, Former Chief of Staff for Oprah Winfrey
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine working day-to-day, side-by-side with Oprah. That was our guest’s life for 11 years. Libby Moore, Oprah Winfrey’s former Chief of Staff, j...
705: Katherine Power, CEO of Clique
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine Power caught the business bug as a young child, working on her parent’s horse farm and her grandmother’s clothing store. She’s now run...
704: Ask Farnoosh, I'm sick of paying rent... how can I prepare to buy my first home?
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm tired of paying rent and bad landlords. How can I get ready to buy my first home or apartment in an expensive city?Can I invest in an index fund o...
703: Dr. Habib Sadeghi, The Clarity Cleanse Author
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think that everything in life happens for a reason? Our guest today thinks so...especially when reflecting upon his own life. Dr. Habib Sadeghi...
702: Cathryn Lavery, Co-Founder BestSelf Co.
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How many of you use a physical journal to track your goals or just share how your day went? Journaling is a total art and our guest today, Cathryn Lav...
701: Ask Farnoosh, How much should my accountant be charging me to prepare my taxes?
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I can't bring myself to spend my money on material items, even though my financial life is in good shape. Help!What is a reasonable price to pay an ac...
700: Peter Shankman, Founder of HARO and Author of Faster Than Normal
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is probably my quickest interview yet...but it should come as no surprise, as today’s guest is the one and only Peter Shankman, author ...
699: Adam Auriemma, Editor-in-Chief of Money Magazine
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is a little bit of a throwback for me because it involves going down memory lane. I’ve not only been a subscriber of this magazine, b...
698: Ask Farnoosh, What are risks to consider when renting out part of your home?
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My husband and I will be quitting our jobs later this year to travel globally for a year. Aside from savings and insurance, what should we consider?My...
697: Mitch Cohen, Author of "The Self-Made Billionaire Effect"
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I have a question for you: What would it be like to have a bank balance with 9 zeros? A billion dollars? What does it take to reach that amount? Our g...
696: Shannah Compton Game, Millennial Money Expert
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you like financial podcasts then I think you’re going to be happy to know that today we are featuring a very successful top female financial podc...
695: Ask Farnoosh, What's your advice regarding the stock market?
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's your advice regarding the stock market? How do I protect my gains from the last 7-8 years?What’s your advice on asking for a raise while work...
694: Josh Robbins, Chief Strategy Officer of America’s Best 401k
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How much are you paying in 401(k) fees?A lot of us listening to this show, we have 401(k), or 403(b)’s and the like. These are retirement plans typi...
693: Abby Walker, Author of "Strap On A Pair" + Founder of Vivian Lou Insolia®
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you’re quarter-assing your way through life and work?Our guest today is Abby Lou Walker, a former corporate executive turned entrep...