So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Episodes
592: Adam Braun, Founder of Pencils of Promise & MissionU
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think a college degree is really that important anymore? Will college even be around in 10 years? The institution, as we know it, is starting t...
591: Sarah LaFleur, Founder & CEO of MM.LaFleur
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From -$2,000 in her bank account to generating a projected $75 million in sales, entrepreneur Sarah LaFleur is on the show today sharing her trials, t...
590: Ask Farnoosh, How do I negotiate between two job opportunities?
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
'm weighing two job opportunities... one has a great salary with okay benefits and the other has great benefits with an okay salary. What should I do?...
589: Azita Ghanizada, Hollywood Actress
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is a successful actress who arrived in Hollywood over a decade ago with a one-way ticket and her mother's beaten-up suitcase. Since th...
588: Jenel Stevens, Professional Stuntwoman & Personal Trainer
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it's like to be a stunt person on the set of TV show or movie? We have a unique guest on the podcast today, professional stuntwoman J...
587: Ask Farnoosh, How do I find a mentor and how many should I have?
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to find mentors when you don't know many people in your professional industry? I quit my job because I couldn't handle it anymore ...
586: Patrick McGinnis, "The 10% Entrepreneur" Author
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that you could keep your 9-5 job AND be an entrepreneur? Our guest today says being a business owner doesn't have to be an all or n...
585: Ali Brown, Entrepreneur + Host of Glambition Radio
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest once went to the ATM where she found out she only had $18.56 to her name. Ali Brown is here to talk about how she went from near-broke t...
584: Ask Farnoosh: How bad would it be to close my accounts & start over at a new bank?
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Help... I'm always treating myself and others and now I'm having trouble living within my means. What can I do? How do I focus on paying off my federa...
583: Lolly Daskal, "The Leadership Gap" Author
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What can you do today so that you will be smarter tomorrow? Our guest today is someone The Huffington Post has called "The Most Inspiring Woman in the...
582: Alice Finn, "Smart Women Love Money Author"
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about this a lot on the show before. There's the gender wage gap but there's also the gender investment gap. I've talked about this at le...
581: Ask Farnoosh, Help! I lent someone money and now they declared bankruptcy... what can I do?
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Help... I lent someone money and now they declared bankruptcy. What can I do? What is considered a low expense ratio? Should I pay for my wedding phot...
580: John Kapetaneas, Journalist who paid off $100K of debt in 2yrs
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has been dubbed The Student Loan Assassin, paying off over $90,000 in loans plus another $10,000 in credit card debt in just 24 months...
579: Jo Piazza, Author of "How to Be Married"
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A new topic for us today. We're talking about marriage. I'm obsessed with this topic. I wrote a book, When She Make More, about female breadwinners in...
578: Ask Farnoosh, How do I reposition myself after a year-long break from work?
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How should I reposition myself after taking some time off from work? How should I save for a home... can I tap into my 403b account? What is a great b...
577: Mia Saini Duchnowski, Oars + Alps Co-Founder
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A couple months back I purchased a gift for my husband through this company Oars + Alps, a men's athleisure and natural grooming brand. The brand is b...
576: Mike Nugent, Former NFL Player
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a treat to anyone who follows pro football. A couple months ago I received an email from NFL player Mike Nugent saying he was a fan...
575: Ask Farnoosh, "Should I help my fiancé pay off debt?"
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My boyfriend and I just got engaged and we're wondering how to go about combining our finances? He has some student loans and credit card debt and I h...
574: Wendy Sachs, "Fearless and Free" Author
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re on the cusp of making a transition in your career or dream of one day making a shift, but aren’t sure how to make the most of it, today'...
573: Danielle LaPorte, "White Hot Truth" Author
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This guest has been on So Money before and she's been a total hit so I'm very excited to have her back. Danielle LaPorte is here to talk about her new...
572: Ask Farnoosh, "Taking care of aging family members has caused us to go into debt...Help!"
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Help... caring for elderly family members is causing my husband and I to build up debt, what should we do? How do I budget when my income is variable ...
571: Kathryn Minshew, Founder & CEO of The Muse
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today received 148 rejections from investors when trying to launch her online company. She hardly gave up. Kathryn Minshew is the founder an...
570: Emily Guy Birken, Author of "End Financial Stress Now"
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do your finances stress you out? Not a huge shocker, money is one of the top leading causes of stress and our guest today wants to address it head on....
569: Ask Farnoosh, What are other ways to make money long-term to supplement my income?
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Ellevest platform too good to be true? What are other ways I can make money long-term to supplement my income? My wife and I are nervous for ou...
568: Lyss Stern, Divalysscious Moms Founder + CEO
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode goes out to all of the moms out there working, staying at home, doing it all. Our guest today is Lyss Stern, she's the founder of Divalys...
567: Erin Lowry, "Broke Millennial" Author
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a broke millennial? Broke and millennial. Some might argue that those two words are one and the same. Our guest today is out with a fresh take...
566: Ask Farnoosh, What hard skills should young professionals learn in order to have job security?
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What hard skills should young professionals learn in order to have job security? How much should you actually pay for rent? Where should I put $1,000 ...
565: Chris Winfield, Productivity Expert & Entrepreneur
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't want to be able to work LESS and accomplish MORE? Our guest today is Chris Winfield, a productivity expert on a mission to help everyone g...
564: Mike Michalowicz, "Profit First" Author
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine selling two multi-million dollar companies, becoming an angel investor and then losing it ALL. That's exactly what happened to serial entrepre...
563: Ask Farnoosh, How do I switch departments at work without making it awkward with my boss?
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do I switch departments at work without making it awkward with my boss? I'll be taking on student loans later this year as I go back to school for...
562: Rachel Schneider, Co-Author of The Financial Diaries
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you have no savings and you suddenly incur a huge expense like a medical bill or car repair. What happens if you have a job in retai...
561: Lauren Singer, Founder of Trash is for Tossers
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How much trash do you think you toss each day? How many plastic items do you own? Check your fridge and cupboards. My guess is we amass more waste tha...
560: Ask Farnoosh, Why are people discouraging me from paying off my mortgage?
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why are people discouraging me from paying off my mortgage if it will be financially liberating for me? I just got laid off... do I take unemployment ...
559: Josh Spodek, Author of "Leadership Step by Step"
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Spodek has quite the resume. He holds FIVE Ivy League degrees including a PhD in Astrophysics, he's led seminars in leadership, entrepreneurship ...
558: Jen Sincero, Author of You Are A Badass at Making Money
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From subsisting on Taco Bell and living in a garage at 40...to becoming a #1 New York Times bestselling author and coach earning more than she ever im...
557: Ask Farnoosh, Once I pay off my credit card debt should I lower the spending limits?
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Once I pay off my credit card debt can I lower the spending limits... how will this affect my credit? My income is variable... what happens if I open ...
556: How to Afford Quitting Your Job with Kristen Field
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought of quitting your job? Maybe you're too stressed and you need to get out now before you find the next thing? Or maybe you just wa...
555: Scott McGillivray, Real Estate Expert
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You know I LOVE real estate. I encourage you to share your questions for Ask Farnoosh. It's a topic I love. So I'm really excited to bring back today'...
554: Ask Farnoosh, Help! My parents are in their 50's with NO retirement savings.
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can you help your parents if they're behind on their retirement savings? Should you put extra payments toward your mortgage? What should you ask f...
553: Deepa Purushothaman, National Managing Director of Deloitte's Women's Initiative
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You all know by now that I'm a big believer that when women earn more and participate in leadership roles the world is a better place. Today's guest i...
552: Nicole Lapin, Author of "Boss Bitch"
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to be your own boss? My guest today is author of the new book "Boss Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Take Charge of Your Career." Nicole La...
551: Ask Farnoosh, How much should I spend on my mortgage payment & interest rate?
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My dad thinks renting is a waste of money but am I too young to become a homeowner? What exactly is home equity? If my wife and I want to buy a home i...
550: Ilana Levine, Host of Little Known Facts Podcast
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you knew this about me? I was a total theatre junkie in high school and college. I acted, I directed. I minored in theatre. I think that if I wa...
549: Leanne Jacobs, Author of "Beautiful Money"
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How would you describe your money, or your relationship, with money in one word? Some of us might use the word “complicated." Others might say their...
548: Ask Farnoosh, How do my husband and I begin to tackle credit card and student loan debt in our marriage?
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should I try and buy a home? How should my husband and I tackle our student loan and credit card debt? My company is making us sign new contracts... i...
547: Ann Shoket, Author of "The Big Life"
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to learn how to make our mess our mojo today! I'm excited to bring back a lovely guest who's released a new book called The Big Life: Embr...
546: Vera Gibbons, Financial Journalist
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot happening in the political world, to put it lightly. It's hard to keep up. I have a hard time just consuming the morning news. It’s ...
545: Ask Farnoosh, Should I put money I was gifted in a money market account?
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should I put money that was gifted to me in a money market account? What type of supplemental retirement account is best? What will happen if you requ...
544: Jeff Tennery, Founder & CEO of Moonlighting App
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the year for you to earn MORE? It's no secret I'm a huge fan of making as much money as you can and want…and leverage a side-hustle to boost i...
543: Beth Kobliner, Author of "Make Your Kid A Money Genius"
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you write in to Ask Farnoosh and ask questions about how to set your children up for their financial futures or how to best teach them about m...
542: Ask Farnoosh, How can I lower the interest rate on my mortgage?
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can you lower your interest rate on your mortgage? What's my favorite app for teaching college kids how to be responsible with their money? Should...
541: Amanda Steinberg, Author of "Worth It"
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How much is your self-worth tied to your net worth? Do you even know what your net worth it? Our guest today is on a mission to help people, especiall...
540: Emelyn Northway & Dorie Smith, Of Mercer Co-Founders
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As the saying goes: "Dress for the job you want, not the one you have.”But, ok. What if you can’t exactly wear Prada to work each day? And the aff...
539: Ask Farnoosh, Help! My boyfriend wants me to move to Australia...will this hurt my career?
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should I move from NYC to Australia and will I be able to find a job there? Should I roll over my 401k from my old employer into my new 401k or a Roth...
538: Emily Williams, Success Coach + Entrepreneur
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you went through a quarter life crisis? I sure did. It was more like a quarter life hyperventilation/nervous breakdown. I was in a ...
537: Ted Gonder, Co-Founding CEO of Moneythink
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a big believer in never underestimating a child's ability to learn about money at an early age. Researchers at Cambridge University discovered t...
536: Ask Farnoosh, Will a credit card debt consolidation loan affect my credit?
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will a credit consolidation loan affect your credit score? Should you try investing in index funds if you're already investing in mutual funds? Or s...
535: Lisen Stromberg, Author of "Work Pause Thrive"
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm the worst self-employer. I'm only giving myself like 4 weeks of maternity leave. And the only way I'm affording this is working my butt off in the...
534: Erica Keswin, The Spaghetti Project Founder
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How involved are you within your company? Do you like the culture there? Do you connect with your coworkers or do you feel like you're just going in e...
533: Ask Farnoosh, "My employer retirement accounts have high expense ratios. What are my other options?"
10 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about what your other retirement account options are if your employer's have hi...
532: Sallie Krawcheck, Author of "Own It"
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to bring back our guest today. She's talking about a new era of feminism. That's been a big topic of conversation since the Women's Mar...
531: Grace Bonney, Founder of Design*Sponge
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I received a book shortly after the election results that put a big smile on my face...I really needed it. The book is In the Company of Women. You ha...
530: Ask Farnoosh, What's the best way to find stocks on sale?
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about how to find stocks on sale, what to do with the extra income you're earni...
529: Rachel Blumenthal, Rockets of Awesome Founder
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Blumenthal is the founder of Rockets of Awesome, which is this really smart company that I’ve actually engaged with. How it works is if you’...
528: Kristy Shen, Canada's Youngest Retiree
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are obsessed with young retirees on So Money. And when I read about today's guest, I booked her immediately. Kristy Shen believes to be Canada's yo...
527: Ask Farnoosh, Should I purchase a car out-of-state to avoid paying higher taxes?
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about whether it's worth it to purchase a car out of state to avoid paying high...
526: Amanda Kludt, Editor-in-Chief of Eater
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about reverse-engineering your career and other opportunities. If you've ever caught yourself saying, "Someday that'll be me," or ...
525: Jessica Mah, Founder & CEO of inDinero
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest was coding by 8 years old, starting her first business at 12, dropping out of high school at 15 and then launching her primary business,...
524: Ask Farnoosh, Do I have to list that I'm a temp on my resume?
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about if you should put that your position is a temp position on your resume w...
523: Barbara Reich, Professional Organizer + Founder of Resourceful Consultants
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How organized are you? I could spend hours at The Container Store. I love creating a place and space for everything...My mind works best when the spac...
522: Tanya Van Court, Founder & CEO of iSow
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I love celebrating birthdays and the holidays but no matter how much I try to insist that family and friends DO NOT buy gifts for Evan we still end up...
521: Ask Farnoosh, I want to take leave from work for a few months...how do I budget for this?
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about how long after you declare bankruptcy can you apply for a home loan, budg...
520: Kyle Taylor, Creator of ThePennyHoarder.com
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today went from $50,000 in debt and blogging about it ...to ,in just six short years, earning $20 million in revenue with said blog that has...
519: Cindy Whitehead, CEO of The Pink Ceiling
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After the election, I made a vow to continue to promote successful women on the show and today is no different. Cindy Whitehead is a trailblazer for f...
518: Ask Farnoosh, I want to get my child set up with a credit card...help!
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about getting your children set up with a credit card, the best apps for people...
517: David Bach, Author of "The Automatic Millionaire"
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Here to set us straight in 2017 is one of my original So Money guests, David Bach. You know him well. David was featured during the podcast’s inaugu...
516: Lynn Perkins, CEO & Co-Founder of UrbanSitter
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Moms and dads: Imagine a world where you can find a qualified sitter for your child in 3 minutes. That's faster than when my Uber arrives most times. ...
515: Ask Farnoosh, Can I convert my Coverdell ESA into my 401k or IRA?
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the last Ask Farnoosh of 2016 I answer your biggest questions about Employee Stock Purchase Programs, converting a Coverdell Education Savings Acco...
514: Best of 2016, Investment Advice
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's our last installment of our 2016 highlights. This has been really fun, going back and listening to some of the top interviews of the past year. T...
513: Best of 2016, Health & Wealth
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're heading into week two of our Best of 2016 So Money series. Today’s topic is Your Health and Wealth. There's lots of correlation between stayin...
512: Ask Farnoosh, My in-laws to-be have offered to pay my student loans. Help!
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about what to do if you're expected to get Christmas gifts for everyone in your...
511: Best of 2016, Starting a Business
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The second installment of the year end wraps is on the topic of entrepreneurship and advice for aspiring business owners or brands. I know a lot of yo...
510: Best of 2016, Negotiating & Earning Your Worth
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The year is soon to wrap and we want to finish 2016 on a high note. I'm continuing a very fun tradition that began last year on the show. For the next...
509: Ask Farnoosh, How to prevent fraud this holiday season?
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I have special and former So Money guest Dr. Brad Klontz joining me to talk about the best ways to prevent frau...
508: Gloria Feldt, Co-Founder and President of Take The Lead
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Going from teen mom and high school drop out to later the president of Planned Parenthood and being named Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year…. O...
507: Bobbi Rebell, "How To Be a Financial Grown Up" Author
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a financial grown-up? (I hope you are)…And if you would say so, what was your grown-up MOMENT? Mine was probably when I stopped being on my ...
506: Ask Farnoosh, Where should I save money for a big expense like a wedding?
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about whether you can starting saving for a car if you still have student loans...
505: Sarah Jones, Founder of Introverted Alpha
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you consider yourself introverted? Is or was dating somewhat of a challenge for you? Sarah is helping introverted men in particular find lasting lo...
504: Géraldine Lepère, Founder of Comme Une Française
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm busting out my French on today’s episode. This week I’m releasing two interviews with two extraordinary self-made female online entrepreneurs,...
503: Ask Farnoosh, Should I consider refinancing my student loans with a variable interest rate?
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about lowering your available credit line, refinancing student loans in favor o...
502: Charisse Conanan Johnson, Financial Wellness Expert
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Charisse Conanan is a financial wellness expert but has a lot of experience as well starting businesses. She is going to take us behind the scenes of ...
501: Jenny Blake, Author of "Pivot"
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you bored at work? Feel like you’re destined for more or something totally different? Like, you’re job is not so money. Today’s guest knows ...
500: Ask Farnoosh, 6 Pieces of Advice That's Made Me Richer
25 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks So Money's 500th episode! Can you believe it? To celebrate, I'm sharing the 6 pieces of advice that's made me richer from previous guests ...
499: Nicole Feliciano, "Mom Boss" Author
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
By now you’ve heard of the expression #GirlBoss. It’s the title of Sophia Amoruso’s NYT bestselling book and soon to be Netflix series. (By the ...
498: Bari Tessler, Financial Therapist
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Does the thought of money make you sick? Does it make you sad? Happy? Overconfident? Indifferent? Our emotions can run rampant when it comes to the to...
497: Ask Farnoosh, Should I be concerned that Robo-Advisors aren't FDIC insured?
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about lifestyle changes that come with taking a pay cut, securing a private loa...
496: Rachel Mansfield, Food Blogger and Social Media Consultant
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I stumbled upon Rachel Mansfield on Instagram. She tagged me in a picture…Not what I was expecting to see when I saw the photo…I was tagged in a ...
495: Al Ko, General Manager of Mint
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As you know I’m working with one of my favorite financial tools – Mint.com – writing weekly for the blog. As part of our partnership I had the a...
494: Ask Farnoosh, What are the best budgeting apps and are they safe to use?
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about strategizing to save money for grad school, maximizing your savings, my ...
493: Melanie Lockert, Creator of Dear Debt Blog
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the questions I get for Ask Farnoosh are about student loans and student loan debt. It's a problem that's plaguing our country and with the ri...