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691: Jennifer Hemphill, Author of "Her Money Matters"

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to welcome back today’s guest, Jennifer Hemphill, who is a friend of the So Money show. You can listen to her first episode, #117, but...

690: Elaine Pofeldt, Author of "The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business"

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you someone who aspires to earn a million dollars a year or more as an entrepreneur? Or, maybe you’re already making this much money. Today’s ...

689: Ask Farnoosh, How do I get a book published?

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Will you talk more about the strategy to save a million dollars to retire? What type of savings account should I use if this is my goal?Should my wife...

688: Mrs. Frugalwoods, Author of "Meet The Frugalwoods"

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m excited to welcome back a former So Money guest, Liz Thames, also known as Mrs. Frugalwoods. I always love having former guests back on t...

687: Tanja Hester, Early Retiree + Founder of Our Next Life Blog

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m interviewing Tanja Hester, who has been retired now for just a couple months. Here’s the thing, though, she’s only 38 years old.Tanja...

686: Ask Farnoosh, What are your thoughts about investing in cryptocurrency?

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What are your thoughts about investing in cryptocurrency?Once you have an idea to start a business, how do you get started? Should you research, write...

685: Drs. Renée and Nii Darko, Paid off 6 Figures of Debt in 3 Years

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you woke up with $662,000 of student loan debt?Yes, you heard that right, $662,000 in just student loan debt.Well, that’s what ...

684: Mary Wheeler, Founder of Abundant Wealth Solutions

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m sharing a story with you of a remarkable young woman who got out of $30,000 worth of debt in 96 days.  That’s right.Mary is a Financia...

683: Ask Farnoosh, What advice do you have for couples moving in together?

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What advice do you have for a couple moving in together? Some expenses aren't so black and white.What should I prioritize in 2018, career development ...

682: Leisa Peterson, Life Coach

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're a few weeks into the New Year and I'm guessing you might have made a resolution or two? If your resolution was to be better with money or create...

681: Amy Lacey, Founder of Cali'flour Foods

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our topic today is… pizza. Specifically, plant-based, vegan cauliflower pizza crust. Intrigued? So was I.Today’s guest, Amy Lacey started making c...

680: Ask Farnoosh, How do I involve my spouse in our retirement planning without scaring him off with the numbers?

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What are good ways to pay off my mortgage faster?How do I involve my spouse in our retirement planning without scaring him off with the numbers?I feel...

679: Tricia Brouk, Director, Choreographer & Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tricia Brouk is our guest today and she does it all: she works in film, tv, theatre, and is a writer, director, and choreographer. She’s also the fo...

678: Abby Chao, Co-Founder + COO of CollegeBacker

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The topic today is college savings. So many of you write-in asking,"Farnoosh, where should I save for my child's college education? Is a 529 still the...

677: Ask Farnoosh, Does closing a checking or savings bank account affect your credit score?

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I have two daughters, 12 and 14... how do I teach them to invest?Does closing a checking or savings bank account affect your credit score?Is a Roth IR...

676: Isa Herrera, Master of Physical Therapy & Founder of Pelvic Pain Relief

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Health is wealth, right? Many of you have New Year’s resolutions to be healthier in 2018. So, I thought it would be appropriate to bring on a guest ...

675: Primoz Bozic, Online Business Coach

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From earning $7/hr abroad in his country Slovenia to running a six-figure online business, our guest today is So Money. Online business coach Primoz B...

674: Ask Farnoosh, What are signs that a seller is being scammy on a resale site?

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What are signs that a seller is being scammy on a resale site? How do I identify items around the house worth selling? I'm on track to get promoted bu...

673: Sheila Bair, Former FDIC Chair

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sheila Bair is the former FDIC Chair and, at one point, was named Forbes 2nd most powerful woman in the world. Her agency was responsible for steering...

672: Katia Beauchamp, Birchbox Co-Founder + CEO

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the first day of the New Year. So, I wanted to start off with a theme that I’m really working for in the New Year, which is making your own...

671: Ask Farnoosh, How do I save for retirement AND pay off my student loans? (rerun)

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Should we use most of our cash savings to pay off our credit card debt? My biggest challenge is budgeting… should I open a bank account with a major...

670: BEST OF 2017: Defying Fear and Embracing Failure: Featuring Akshay Nanavati, James Altucher, Sara LaFleur and Wendy Sachs

27 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re exploring fear and failure on the show today. It’s not my intention to end the year on a sour note. Instead, we’re going to review all the...

669: BEST OF 2017: Women, Work & Money Featuring

25 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is our third show dedicated to reviewing the best of the year. Today, we are focusing on the intersection of women, work and money.As you can ima...

668: Ask Farnoosh, "My employer retirement accounts have high expense ratios. What are my other options?" (Rerun)

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I've met my financial goals... can I spend some of my money on something "fun?" My parents think I shouldn't.My boyfriend and I just moved in together...

667: BEST OF 2017: HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY, Featuring advice from So Money guests Ali Brown, Latham Thomas, Simon Sinek, Deepak Chopra

20 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Who wants a raise? Who wants to make more money? That’s all of us, right? Today’s theme is how to make more money. I'm talking the MOST money you...

666: BEST OF 2017: HOW TO RETIRE RICH: Featuring advice from So Money guests Kristy Shen, Grant Sabatier, Chris Reining and Emily Guy Birken

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and I’m not talking about the holidays. We’ve reached that time of year again where I highlight some of...

665: Ask Farnoosh, 2017 was going to be my year to conquer my finances but I didn't... Help!

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I swore 2017 would be my year to conquer my personal finances but I didn't even come close... help!My family lives on the east coast and wants us to a...

664: Lauren Slayton, Founder of Foodtrainers®

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the end of the year, I thought we’d like to hear from one of the country’s top health and nutrition coaches. Lauren Slayton is the ...

663: Laura Cowan, Estate Planning Attorney

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You know, it's never a perfect time to talk about things like life insurance, estate planning and wills. It's kind of a downer. But, your financial li...

662: Ask Farnoosh, We're recent grads - what do we need to know about finances?

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My boyfriend and I are recent grads, and we don't have too much experience with personal finances. Should we get a financial planner? What do we need ...

661: Chris Reining, Early Retiree

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Reining retired at 37 after making his millions. He worked at his dream job initially in information technology earning $75,000 a year. He admit...

660: Josh Sundquist, Paralympic Skier

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Sundquist was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer when he was just 9-years-old and told he had a 50% chance of living. From there he spent one year...

659: Ask Farnoosh with John Bahnken, President, Citizens Bank Wealth Management

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My husband and I just got married ...should we combine our retirement planning?How often should I check on my retirement savings?Answering these quest...

658: Gunnar Lovelace, CEO and Co-Founder of Thrive Market

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you're looking to stock up your pantry this holiday season, learn how to get $60 worth of free organic groceries and free shipping at Thrivemarket....

657: Carlvin Dorvilier, So Money Millennial

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine losing both your parents at age 15, then fast-becoming the head of household with two other siblings, paying a mortgage, car insurance and col...

656: Ask Farnoosh, Help... my husband & I want to reach our goal of financial freedom!

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My husband and I want to reach our goal of financial freedom... should we buy a duplex and rent out half while living in the other half or buy a home ...

655: Sarah Shaw, Entrepreneur & Designer

22 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What makes someone a SERIAL entrepreneur? How about starting six businesses over the span of 20 years that have gone on to generate many, many million...

654: JJ Ramberg, MSNBC Host + The Startup Club Author

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

People sometimes ask how we plan to teach my kids about money and while I think it's important to teach things like delaying gratification, saving, ne...

653: Ask Farnoosh, Protecting your credit this holiday with co-host Brittney Castro, CFP

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In light of Equifax and other data breaches, how do I balance convenience and security? How to budget for holiday gifts and limit spending? Answering ...

652: Latham Thomas, Founder of Mama Glow

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how to get two hours of sleep in 20 minutes? So Money guest Latham Thomas is a superwoman. She's been named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Sup...

651: Erica Duran, Business Coach and Host of The Erica Duran Show

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Duran is an expert in minimalist luxury. Can you even put those two words in the same sentence? Minimalist and luxury? Don’t they negate each ...

650: Ask Farnoosh, Best advice for negotiating a promotion at work?

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How should a person start the conversation concerning a promotion at work? What's the best education fund for my daughter's college savings? If I swit...

649: Kelly Richmond Pope, Education Innovator & Forensic Accounting Expert

08 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re going to dig into what actually has people create crime. Not just any crime but financial crime. What is actually behind it... the motivation,...

648: Jack Finio, Fund3 Co-Founder

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What is Bitcoin? I’ve been getting more pitches about Bitcoin in the last 30 days than I have in last three years. It's one of those things that mad...

647: Ask Farnoosh, I can't pay off my credit card debt... help!

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast makes me rethink my relationship with money, yet I still can't seem to pay off $14,000 worth of credit card debt. What's a good first step...

646: Andy Molinsky, Author of "Reach"

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Robbins likes to say that, "The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you can comfortably deal with." So, let...

645: Sheelah Kolhatkar, "Black Edge" Author

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how Wall Street works? I mean, really? We see how Wall Street is portrayed in dramatic movies, like Wolf of Wall Street and The Big Short,...

644: Ask Farnoosh, Should I stop saving to pay off my student loans or keep saving?

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Should I stop saving to pay off my student loans or keep saving?Are you supposed to pay off debt after you get your paycheck or pay your necessities f...

BONUS: John Bahnken, President, Citizens Bank Wealth Management

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special BONUS episode on the heels of my new partnership with Citizens Bank. I normally don’t publish new episodes on Thursdays, but this ...

643: Dave Fanger, CEO & Founder of Swell Investing

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Question: how do you decide what stocks or funds to buy?For me, financial health is key. It’s an important marker, but do we care so much about a co...

642: Claudia Chan, Author of "This Is How We Rise"

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is gender equality really possible? Claudia Chan, our So Money guest today, has made it her life's mission to close the gender equality gap and has in...

641: Ask Farnoosh, Help! My parents never invested in their retirement... how can I help?

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My parents never invested for retirement, how can I help them? Is buying a condo a good investment for me? How do you personally save, invest and budg...

640: Jerry Kolber, Co-Founder & Executive Producer at Atomic Entertainment Group

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like watching television? Ever wonder who are the minds behind these shows? Friend and former colleague, Jerry Kolber is the co-founder and exe...

639: Emma Johnson, Author of "The Kickass Single Mom"

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our topic today is single motherhood and how to make it work financially, romantically, professionally. Emma Johnson is an expert on all of those fron...

638: Ask Farnoosh, How do I fight the urge to keep up with The Joneses?

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you fight the urge to keep up with the Joneses? Should I take a new job opportunity or negotiate the terms at my current job? How do I play cat...

637: Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner

11 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Back by popular demand, Eric Roberge is in the house. If you listened to last Friday’s episode of Ask Farnoosh, you know Eric was my esteemed co-hos...

636: Brian Maloney, Founder of CUSP NYC

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today has been a close friend and a key member of my support system since my early days of living in New York City. Brian Maloney is here. B...

635: Ask Farnoosh, What steps should I take to protect myself after the Equifax credit hack?

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What steps should I take to protect myself after the Equifax credit hack? Is it worth it to take on student loan debt in my 40s? Will my fiancé's med...

634: Dorie Clark, "Entrepreneurial You" Author

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's blast from the past week on So Money. On Monday we invited back our friend Rebecca Jarvis, the chief business, technology and economics correspon...

633: Rebecca Jarvis, No Limits Podcast Host

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Excited to announce that this week we're doing a podcast cross-over with No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis. Have you heard of this amazing new podcast? Re...

632: Ask Farnoosh, Should we use cash savings to pay off our credit card debt?

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Should we use most of our cash savings to pay off our credit card debt? My biggest challenge is budgeting... should I open a bank account with a major...

631: Simon Sinek, Motivational Speaker & Bestselling Author

27 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today popularized the concept of "Why." It stemmed from a TED Talk back in 2009 that has now become the third most watched talk of all time ...

630: Melyssa Griffin, Entrepreneur and Host of Pursuit With Purpose

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Raise your hand if you think making a million dollars would make your life better.  Today's guest earned 7-figures in one year, running a successful ...

629: Ask Farnoosh, How do I turn earned income into passive income? (Replay)

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Ask Farnoosh with special guest Jacquette Timmons, a financial behaviorist, originally aired as episode 285. We answer your bigge...

628: Pervaiz Shallwani, Host of Feed Me TV

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

From covering the police beat in New York City beat to reporting on the best wines across Long Island's vineyards, our guest today is a journalist who...

627: Dr. Partha Nandi, Ask Dr. Nandi Author & Host

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How healthy are you? How do you define health? We often discuss the correlation between health and wealth on the podcast and today's is prepared to gi...

626: Ask Farnoosh, How do I save money while still being social?

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you teach kids to invest? How can I save money while trying to be social? How much should I budget for eating out and miscellaneous expenses wh...

625: Alisyn Camerota, CNN Anchor & Author of "Amanda Wakes Up"

13 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a top news anchor on CNN, someone who has to report on what’s happening in the world right now LIVE? And, by the ...

624: Deepak Chopra, Alternative Medicine Advocate & Author

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is probably the best guest I could think of to have on a day like this. It is the one and only Dr. Deepak Chopra. He’s the founder o...

623: Ask Farnoosh, Help... my student loan lender says they won't accept principle-only payments!

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How much of my savings should I invest in my index fund? My student loan lender says they won't accept principle only payments... any other ideas on h...

622: Leandra Medine, Founder of Man Repeller

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you are in interested in fashion, culture or feminism, you’ve probably heard of the media site Man Repeller, and/or its founder Leandra Medine. I...

621: Scott Oldford, Infinitus Founder

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is one of the MOST interesting people under the age of 30 that I’ve ever met. Let me just share his brief bio for you in his words…...

620: Ask Farnoosh, My S.O. is a spender and I'm a saver... how do we align our values?

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My S.O. is a spender and I'm a saver (I'm also the breadwinner)... how do we align our values? What's your number 1 tip for successfully managing busi...

619: Ana Homayoun, "Social Media Wellness" Author

30 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ten years ago kids when our guest Ana Homayoun would ask her students for their biggest distractions they’d list friends, sports and their pets. Now...

618: Grant Sabatier, Millennial Money Founder

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest became a millionaire in just five years and all by the age of 30. Grant Sabatier is the founder of Millennial Money and he’ll be shari...

617: Ask Farnoosh, How should I prepare for my financial future as a single person? (Replay)

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Ask Farnoosh, special guest Sophia Bera and I answer your biggest questions about financial advice for single women, trust...

616: Adam and Sheila Torabi, Farnoosh's Parents (Replay)

23 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s interview is an experience I will never forget. I’m actually surprised that it took me this long to bring my parents onto the show. They h...

615: Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics (Replay)

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of my favorite authors on the planet. He’s provided me with so much invaluable insight throughout the years, as I’ve been w...

614: Ask Farnoosh, Should I keep separate or joint investment accounts with my spouse?

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Should I keep multiple 529 plans with the same provider? Is it best to keep joint or separate investment accounts with your spouse? Answering these qu...

613: Jillian Michaels. Fitness Expert & Coach (Replay)

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fasten your seatbelt, today’s guest is about to take us on a superhighway fast lane to success, as she shares her rise to mogul status in the health...

612: Tim Gunn, Project Runway Mentor

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies and gentleman, this episode will forever be an absolute dream come true for me. The day that we had the Emmy Award-winning co-host of Lifetime’...

611: Ask Farnoosh, I want to help my fiancé pay off his debt... what do we prioritize?

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My fiancé has student loan and credit card debt. I'm willing to help him pay it off but what should we prioritize? And what do you think of prenuptia...

610: Douglas Boneparth, The Millennial Money Fix Co-Author

09 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is a a 32-year old certified financial planner who deeply knows the financial struggles of his generation. Douglas Boneparth and his wif...

609: Nicole Moore, Love & Relationship Coach

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is a love and relationship coach who dedicates her life to helping women truly know and feel their worth so they can go out there and ...

608: Ask Farnoosh, Should I relocate my family for a new job opportunity?

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Should I relocate my family for a job that pays more even though my husband would have to find work? A major retailer is interested in buying a produc...

607: Brian Balthazar, VP of Programming & Development for Scripps Networks

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dream of having your own TV talk show or be on reality TV? Come on, you know you want to be a star! My guest today has a played a leading role ...

606: Karen Rinaldi, Author of "The End of Men"

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After two decades editing and publishing best-selling books, our guest today is out with her first novel, a book entitled The End of Men. Karen Rinald...

605: Ask Farnoosh, How much of my income should I allocate towards savings, investing, real estate, etc.?

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My husband just inherited $100K and we're not sure where to invest the money... any suggestions? Would love your opinion on target date funds... thoug...

604: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, $1MM Blogger

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

She hated writing as a student, and now has an award-winning blog that's en route to generating $1.5 million this year.  And she's 27 with a goal to ...

603: Susie Moore, Creator of the Side Hustle Academy

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Would you walk away from a job that paid $500,000 a year? And we're talking about a job that isn't terrible. It's not your passion, but come on, it's ...

602: Ask Farnoosh, Any suggestions for a family buying their first home with bad credit?

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A family member wants to buy their first home but they have bad credit... any suggestions? I'm paying off my credit card three to 5 times a month in o...

601: Joanne Bradford, Chief Marketing Officer of SoFi

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go from being a C-student to c-suite at a company? Chief Marketing Officer Joanne Bradford of SoFi is on So Money sharing her journey of ho...

600: Lisa Woodruff, Professional Organizer

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Organization is not a destination but a journey. Our guest today says you are never going to be "completely organized" ... and that's ok! She is Lisa ...

599: Ask Farnoosh, Should I "jump ship" into a new career field?

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Should I "jump ship" into a new career field? I feel totally overwhelmed by my credit card debt... help! Our mortgage company doesn't accept bi-weekly...

598: Joe DePaulo, CEO and Co-Founder of College Ave Student Loans

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe DePaulo, CEO and co-founder of College Ave Student Loans joins us for this conversation on college affordability today. College Ave Student Loans ...

597: James Altucher, Serial Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

He's back ladies and gentleman. Excited to have James Altucher join us. He is a top podcaster and has written several bestselling books.He and I actua...

596: Ask Farnoosh, I have a bank account for each expense... am I getting too granular with savings?

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I have a savings bucket for almost every expense category... am I getting too granular with managing and budgeting my money? My wife is going from ful...

595: Akshay Nanavati, Fearvana Author

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Can you imagine going from fighting drug addiction, alcoholism, to then combatting PTSD to today, writing a book where the Dali Lama writes the forwar...

594: Harris Faulkner, Co-Host of Fox News' Outnumbered

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking media and money today. You may recognize today's guest from TV news as the co-host of Outnumbered on Fox News (which airs weekdays at 12...

593: Ask Farnoosh, How do you and your husband divide & conquer your finances?

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What's an appropriate age to start teaching my son about investing and how much should I allow him to invest? How do I budget for my children's extra ...