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492: Eric Dunn, CEO of Quicken Inc.

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one of those people who relies on technology to help track your spending and pay your bills in a timely manner? Perhaps you're using the softw...

491: Ask Farnoosh, How do I know working hard and saving now will pay off down the road?

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about which debt you should tackle first, breaking your lease in favor of a mo...

490: Kute Blackson, Author of YOU.ARE.THE.ONE

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kute Blackson is a charismatic visionary and transformational teacher. He was born in Ghana, the son of a Japanese mother and Ghanaian father, who was...

489: Bushra Azhar, Persuasion Strategist

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how to get pretty much anything you want? Negotiating well is one of the tenets of being SO MONEY so to that end I’ve invited one of t...

488: Ask Farnoosh, Help, I want to learn more about how to invest.

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about maintaining a good credit score here in the U.S. if you live abroad but...

487: Rachel Cruze, Author of "Love Your Life Not Theirs"

26 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that social media has been taking over our lives inn good ways and bad. For example, while social media can be a great way to share use...

486: Natasa Lekic, Founder of New York Book Editors

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine growing your income 10 times over in just a few short years? Maybe even working fewer hours along the way? Today's guest has done just that, a...

485: Ask Farnoosh, Should I have different accounts for different savings goals?

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about having multiple accounts for different spending and savings purposes, o...

484: Kat Cole, Group President of FOCUS Brands

19 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kat Cole first caught my eye when she appeared on the TODAY Show not so long ago. She's the President of Cinnabon. At 19 years old Kat got her first j...

483: Emme, Supermodel and Advocate

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Emme is a well-known supermodel. People Magazine has named her twice as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People" and Ladies’ Home Journal chose her as ...

482: Ask Farnoosh, Do I really need to keep my receipts?

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about whether or not you should hold onto your receipts, when it's okay to loo...

481: Ric Edelman, Author of "Rescue Your Money"

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you confident with your investment strategy? Do you wish you knew more about how to invest? Today's guest is going to help us because he's an expe...

480: Aaron Task, Digital Editor at Fortune Magazine

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Task is a friend and former colleague from TheStreet.com and Yahoo! Finance. Now, he's the Digital Editor of Fortune where he oversees editoria...

479: Ask Farnoosh, Should I extend my credit or just apply for a new credit card?

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about whether to apply for a new credit card vs. increasing your credit line,...

478: Courtney Daniel, Founder of Courtney Daniel Designs

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Daniel is bringing back the lost art of a hand-written note. She went from fulfilling the needs of celebrities as a personal assistant to the...

477: Dr. Shefali, New York Times Bestselling Author + Psychologist

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you watch Super Soul Sunday on OWN? It’s one of the things I miss since cutting cable. But I can catch some of it online (thankfully!) Our guest ...

476: Ask Farnoosh, I'm not connecting with my financial advisor, can I manage my Roth IRA on my own?

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about leaving your financial advisor and managing your Roth IRA on your own, ...

475: Matt Mayberry, Author of "Winning Plays"

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Mayberry had his dreams crushed at the young age of 22. Imagine dedicating your whole life to becoming an NFL player, actually making it to the b...

474: Jillian Michaels, Fitness Expert and Coach

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fasten your seatbelt, Jillian Michaels is about to take us on a superhighway fast lane to success, as she shares her rise to mogul status in the healt...

473: Ask Farnoosh, How do you negotiate your salary when an employer demands wage requirements before an offer?

23 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about how early retiree's afford health insurance, negotiating your salary wh...

472: Michael Ian Black, Author of "A Child's First Book of Trump"

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Election Day is right around the corner and for parents out there, have your kids started to express interest in the upcoming election? Mine is only t...

471: Catherine Alford, Mompreneur

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Alford, a friend of So Money, is back to talk about protecting one of the most high-anxiety investments - college tuition. She was on So Mon...

470: Ask Farnoosh, Where should I keep the money I'm saving to buy a home?

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about helping your siblings get out of debt, insuring prized possessions in y...

469: Luvvie Ajayi, Author of "I'm Judging You"

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Luvvie Ajayi is a blogging veteran, author, speaker, comedian and pop culture enthusiast. She's out with a brand new book, I'm Judging You: The Do Bet...

468: Richard Ludlow, Executive Director of myRA program

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you save for retirement if you don't have a lot of money and your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan like a 401(k)? Today's guest, Richar...

467: Ask Farnoosh, How can we split equity shares on our condo equally amongst family?

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about prioritizing your personal finances when trying to save for your first ...

466: Mary Beth Storjohann, Founder of Workable Wealth

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Beth Storjohann is a CFP® who founded Workable Wealth. She's shaking up the traditional views of financial planning by leveraging technology to ...

465: Sarah Kaler, Women's Leadership + Business Coach

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Kaler is an executive leadership coach and business mentor. For over 17 years she's worked with business leaders across various industries. In p...

464: Ask Farnoosh, Will my credit be affected if I lower my student loans through a program offered to me?

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about looking for a new job when helping your family during a rough patch, stu...

463: Hilary Hendershott, Host of Profit Boss Radio Podcast

31 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hilary Hendershott is a a fellow podcaster and host of the Profit Boss Radio Podcast. The weekly podcast is a fantastic resource for women who want to...

462: Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Ariely 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 working in...

461: Ask Farnoosh, I'm being underpaid, how should I go about asking for a raise?

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about saving for your child's college education, purchasing a car while avoidi...

460: Mad FIentist, Early Retiree Financial Blogger

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

So many of you have written in suggesting today's guest for the show. Excited to say the Mad FIentist aka Brandon is here. He's a personal finance blo...

459: Lauren Greutman, "The Recovering Spender" Author

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel the uncontrollable urge to spend? I used to do this very expensive thing in college as a way to distract myself from studying. I would go to...

458: Ask Farnoosh, Should I open a store card as my second credit card?

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about establishing credit, opening up a credit card vs a store credit card, pr...

457: Christine Hansen, Sleep Coach

17 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We've heard so much about the importance of sleep as of late... earlier this summer I had Arianna Huffington on the show talking about the #SleepRevol...

456: Sheri Atwood, Founder and CEO of SupportPay

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Money can be a leading cause of divorce and even after you split, it can continue to be a major source of arguments, especially with children involved...

455: Ask Farnoosh, How will the presidential election impact our finances?

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about how the upcoming presidential election will affect our finances, whether...

454: Douglas McCormick, Author of Family Inc.

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Douglas McCormick is the author of the new book Family Inc.: Using Business Principles to Maximize Your Family's Wealth. In the book, he provides a ro...

453: Dr. Daniel Crosby, Author of "The Laws of Wealth"

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert. He's the author of a new book that came out earlier this summer, The Laws of Wealth...

452: Ask Farnoosh, Should I take a pay cut for a new job opportunity?

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about considering new career opportunities that offer less pay, top resource...

451: Luisa Zhou, Business Coach for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Of course you are, that's why you listen to So Money. Today's guest Luisa Zhou is a business coach for aspiring entr...

450: Andrew Zimmern, Chef + TV Host

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Stir-fried donkey anyone? Our guest today would call that delicacy. Andrew Zimmern is here! He is a three-time James Beard Award-winning TV personalit...

449: Ask Farnoosh, Should I cancel my first credit card I got in college?

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about whether or not you should cancel your first credit card from college, ...

448: Neelam Sethi, Parenting Expert

27 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest has some experience raising super successful children. Have you heard of Ramit Sethi or Nagina Sethi Abdullah? They're siblings and both...

447: Jason Nazar, Co-Founder + CEO of Comparably

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Nazar is the co-founder and CEO of Comparably, a young website that's trying to make workplace compensation transparent! Want to learn how much ...

446: Ask Farnoosh, Pros + Cons to consider when filling out a W2 or W4 form?

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about tax withholding allowances, medical insurance plans for self-employed pe...

445: Wendell Potter, "Nation on the Take" Author

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes in life a little voice inside tells you, “You need to quit your job immediately, effective now and take on a brand new path.” Today's gu...

444: Angie Martinez, Radio Personality

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Angie Martinez is known as "The Voice of New York." Her afternoon radio show has consistently been ranked #1 with more young listeners than any other ...

443: Ask Farnoosh, What are your thoughts on gift giving culture?

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about gift giving culture, looking for a new job when you're currently getting...

442: Mr. and Mrs. 1500, Early Retirees

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. and Mrs. 1500 are soon-to-be early retirees at age 43. Their real names are Carl and Mindy. They're documenting their journey to financial indepen...

441: Katie Lane, Creator of Work Made for Hire Blog

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Lane is helping artists and freelancers protect their rights and get paid fairly for their work. She's an attorney and negotiation coach based i...

440: Ask Farnoosh, How do I know it's time to leave my job for the next opportunity?

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about knowing when it's time to move on to the next career opportunity, setti...

439: Alexandra Dickinson, Founder + CEO of Ask For It

06 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Alexandra Dickinson is on a crusade to close the gender wage gap. She's the founder and CEO of Ask For It, a boutique consulting company that is work...

438: Hal Elrod, The Miracle Morning Author

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hal Elrod has an incredible story. Imagine if you died and then lived to tell the tale? That's exactly what happened to him. He died at age 20 after b...

437: Ask Farnoosh, Help! I need to make more money!

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about finding secondary income streams, budgeting, real estate, student loans...

436: Cary Carbonaro, Author of "The Money Queen's Guide"

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Cary Carbonaro is a Certified Financial Planner. She's the author of the book "The Money Queen's Guide: For Women Who Want to Build Wealth and Banish ...

435: Arianna Huffington, Author of "The Sleep Revolution"

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going to learn how to sleep our way to the top with the Arianna Huffington, who has a new bestselling book out called, The Sleep Revolut...

434: Ask Farnoosh, How can I cut down on extra spending?

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about financial certifications, wiping out debt, getting ready for retirement ...

433: J L Collins, Author of The Simple Path to Wealth

22 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

J L "Jim" Collins is a prolific financial blogger who began writing more or less in retirement. In 2011 he wrote a series of letters to his daughter a...

432: Melissa Kieling, Co-Founder & CEO of PackIt

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is a single mom of three children who – soon after a divorce, losing her house and losing her car – managed to focus on a brilliant ...

431: Ask Farnoosh, First time homebuyer looking for mortgage lending options... help!

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about mortgages for first-time homebuyers, getting out of debt quickly, what to...

430: Ramona Singer, Bravo's RHONY Cast Member

15 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Real Housewife of New York City star Ramona Singer is in the So Money clubhouse today! It’s strange to call her a Housewife because she is anything ...

429: Howard Eisenberg, Author + Poet Laureate

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever read What To Expect When You're Expecting? Or seen the movie? Or seen the book at the bookstore? I’m 99% sure you’re familiar with t...

428: Ask Farnoosh, My credit score differs between Experian + TransUnion, what gives?

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about credit score discrepancies, investing in a rental property, paying off de...

427: Matt Kepnes, Nomadic Matt Travel Blogger

08 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn’t it be a nice to make a living off of traveling the world? Our guest today is doing just that and he shares how…Matt Kepnes is the creator...

426: Nely Galán, Author of "Self Made"

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest has been dubbed the "Tropical Tycoon" by The New York Times Magazine. Nely Galán, a women empowerment advocate and Emmy Award-winning t...

425: Ask Farnoosh, How can I get equal credit at work as my male counterpart?

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about getting equal credit at work with your male counterpart, making sure yo...

424: Kimberly Palmer, "Smart Mom, Rich Mom" Author

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kimberly Palmer has been on So Money before on episode 274 take a listen if you haven't before... She's joining us again. She's the work and jobs edit...

423: Daniel Shapiro, "Negotiating The Non-Negotiable" Author

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Shapiro is going to solve all of our negotiation blunders and teach us how to actually (maybe) achieve world peace! He's the founder and director ...

422: Ask Farnoosh, How much $ should I put aside for taxes for my side hustle?

27 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about paying off credit card debt, putting aside money for taxes if you have a...

421: Jennifer Gefsky, Co-Founder of Après

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Gefsky is the co-founder of Après, a digital recruiting platform that connect women looking to re-enter the workforce. (Après means "after"...

420: Christine Hassler, Life Coach

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Hassler is a life coach and author of several best-sellers including Expectation Hangover, The 20 Something Manifesto, and 20 Something, 20 ...

419: Ask Farnoosh, Financial advice for single women?

20 May 2016

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...

418: Jason Vitug, "You Only Live Once" Author

18 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Vitug, founder and CEO of Phroogal.com, a financial education service for millennials, is back on So Money. Go back and check out his first epis...

417: Whitney Hansen, Millennial Money Coach

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney Hansen is a personal finance coach and entrepreneur who specializes in helping millennials eliminate debt in order to achieve financial indepe...

416: Ask Farnoosh, How do I save for a big purchase down the road?

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about non-compete clauses, my recommendation if you're looking to save money f...

415: Adam and Sheila Torabi, Farnoosh's Parents

11 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This interview today that you’re about to hear is an experience I will never forget. I’m actually surprised that it took me this long to bring my ...

414: Maya Penn, Teen TED Talker & Entrepreneur

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Maya Penn is just 16 years old and has accomplished a lot already. She has probably done more in her life thus far than I have done in my 36 years and...

413: Ask Farnoosh, Are there benefits to having 2 individual mortgages?

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about financial planning fees, dipping into your emergency savings, having ind...

412: Jessica Herrin, Founder of Stella & Dot

04 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is the founder of Stella & Dot, Jessica Herrin. She's out with a new book, that came out yesterday. It's called "Find Your Extraordinary...

411: Wendy E. Simmons, "My Holiday in North Korea" Author

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited for today's guest. She's a writer, photographer and world traveler. Wendy Simmons is out with a new book that you should run -- not wal...

410: Ask Farnoosh, How can I make my credit score good again?

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I answer your questions about making acomeback on increasing your credit score, the biggest financialmistakes college freshman make...

409: Jay Fleischman, Student Loan Lawyer

28 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is a consumer protection lawyer and has done so for over 20 years. Most recently, he's focused on helping people with student loan probl...

408: Patti Pao, Founder & CEO of Restorsea Skincare

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is the Founder and CEO of Restorsea. Patti Pao has an extensive beauty background having launched over 400 products for popular brands i...

407: Shane and Jocelyn Sams, Creators of Flipped Lifestyle

26 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guests are the dynamic duo behind FlippedLifestyle.com. Shane and Jocelyn Sams are former teachers and went on to build a business that allowe...

406: Jeanette Pavini, Savings Expert at Coupons.com

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is a two-time Emmy Award winning consumer reporter. Jeanette Pavini has completed more than 10,000 money-saving news stories. For eight ...

405: Ask Farnoosh, What should I do with a $30,000 windfall?

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about what to do with a $30,000 windfall, whether couples should keep their credit...

404: Courtney Young, Founder of Think Young Media Group

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode on Startup Week here on So Money. Our last guest is a writer and entrepreneur from Southwest Louisiana who is now living i...

403: Eli Kariv, Co-Founder of The Coding Space

20 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited for today's startup guest. He's a fellow Penn State alum and co-founder of The Coding Space. Eli graduated from the Smeal College of Bu...

402: Jason Grad, Founder and CEO of Bstow App

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to startup week. Today's guest is the founder and CEO of Bstow, a forthcoming app that will be launching soon. It rounds up your spare ch...

401: Julia Shapiro, Hire an Esquire CEO & Co-Founder

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's Startup Week on So Money. We're going to talk to some amazing entrepreneurs that are in the startup phase of their businesses. This themed week...

400: Ask Farnoosh, Your Last Minute Tax Questions Answered

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, special guest Sophia Bera and I answer your biggest questions about last minute tax information, what to do if...

399: Denise Duffield-Thomas, Money Mindset Mentor

14 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is the money mindset mentor for the new wave of online female entrepreneurs. I'm excited to welcome Denise Duffield Thomas to today's sh...

398: Scott McGillivray, Host of HGTV's Income Property

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is a skilled contractor and award-winning TV host and executive producer on the HGTV/DIY hit series Income Property. Scott McGillivray h...

397: Kristin Bentz, Talented Blonde

12 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is the Talented Blonde aka Kristin Bentz. Kristin began her career in the luxury retail and hotel industry and then moved on to Wall Str...

396: Kate Gardiner, Social Media Entrepreneur

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest has a unique title - she's an audience engagement specialist who founded DSTL, a new York based audience engagement consultancy that ser...

395: Ask Farnoosh, Is a 401k a bad investment?

08 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about opening up a Roth IRA, if a 401k is a good investment, expenses to take...

394: Dr. Roshini Raj, Gastroenterologist + Media Personality

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is a board certified gastroenterologist and internist. Dr. Roshini Raj is joining us. She has her medical degree from NYU School of Medi...

393: Cynthia DiBartolo, Founder of Tigress Financial Partners

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest has an amazing story. This woman has worked for some of the biggest names on Wall Street. Cynthia DiBartolo's resume consists of jobs at...