So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

Join the So Money Members Club to gain access to Farnoosh on the go and a front-row seat to her monthly workshops.Today's episode addresses questions from the audience about career transitions. One listener is concerned that making a job switch could impact the finances in her relationship, as she is the sole breadwinner at the moment. Another listener struggles to pivot in her 40s, worried about the risks of "starting over" in a new career. Finally, one friend in the audience wants to know how to become more ready for retirement. Where should she park $400,000 in cash? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how our financial well-being impacts our mental health and how generational trauma may be at the root of stress and anxiety about money. Guest Sahaj Kohli is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy and the author of the new book But What Will People Say: Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re dedicating this entire episode to probably the biggest question I get from listeners: Should I work with a financial planner? We’re addressing your top concerns and questions about working with a financial advisor with guest Pam Krueger, a seasoned financial journalist and the creator and co-host of MoneyTrack, which ran on PBS stations nationwide.Pam is also the founder of Wealthramp, a platform that has matched over 20,000 individuals with fiduciary advisors and financial planners since 2019 and boasts client retention rates exceeding 98%. Wealthramp's vetted advisor network spans the country and offers diversity in geography, specialization, gender, and fee structure. No matter your income or asset level, Wealthramp is flexible, and can accommodate your needs with various project scopes and fee options.I'm excited to announce my collaboration with Pam and Wealthramp to connect So Money audience members with top-notch, fee-only financial advisors. Visit wealthramp.com/farnoosh to s

Join Farnoosh's private community to up-level your finances at SoMoneyMembers.Last day to join Book to Brand in NYC.This week's questions: Does it ever make sense to withdraw early from a 401k to pay down debt? What investing fees should we watch out for? Is my target date fund OK, or should I expand my investments? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The average worker believes they need over $1 million to retire comfortably. How can small business owners secure this lofty financial goal for themselves and their employees with less stress? Guest Jean Smart is the founder and CEO of Penelope, a fintech company that is disrupting retirement solutions for small and micro businesses. Penelope (named after her daughter) was inspired by her personal experiences, as Jean is the daughter of Korean immigrant business owners who were not prepared for their own retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jannese Torres is an award-winning Latina money expert. She became an accidental entrepreneur after a job loss inspired her to turn her food blog into a six-figure business. Throughout the years, her passion for entrepreneurship led her to notice a gap in the conversation around money. Her debut book, Financially Lit, offers culturally relevant and relatable personal finance advice to make you feel seen, heard and understood. Whether it’s the guilt you feel from being the first person to “make it” while members of your family are still struggling or the way financial trauma manifests itself in negative and limiting beliefs around money, Torres is here to guide you through it all. Check out Jannese's first interview on So Money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Registration for Farnoosh's investing workshop closes soon. Secure your spot here.This week: Helping a listener who's overwhelmed by credit card bills; Should a listener quit her job if she is the breadwinner? And should another listener take an early retirement package if they still need to make money? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So Money has officially won the 2024 Webby for BEST LIVE EPISODE RECORDING with comedian, actress and author Michelle Buteau. Relive the magic of that episode today, as Michelle shares her struggles and wins, rising through the world of show business and comedy. Learn about her investments, savings strategies and financial hopes for her two children. (This episode aired originally on August 21, 2023) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her new book The 50/50 Solution, creator of the Wealthy Single Mommy community Emma Johnson showcases the robust research proving that, in the vast majority of cases, equal timesharing is the best outcome for everyone in a family where the adults no longer live together. The 50/50 Solution will show you that equal parenting time leads to better physical, emotional, and mental health for children of divorce, higher career earnings for single mothers, fathers who are more engaged and whose rights as parents are preserved and far less parental and legal conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for Farnoosh's Investing Masterclass on April 29Prospective Authors: Join Farnoosh at Book to Brand in NYC - few seats left!Join the Waitlist for the So Money Members ClubToday's show: The benefits of credit cards, recommended stock portfolio allocations and resources for helping kids learn about money. Plus: How to execute a Roth IRA? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Richards is a Certified Financial Planner™ and creator of the Sketch Guy column, which appeared weekly for a decade in The New York Times. He is the author of The Behavior Gap and host of the new podcast 50 Fires (I'm a guest!). We cover a range of complex financial topics in this episode from "enoughness" to finding meaning in your career and making investments that are "worth it."Listen to Carl's previous appearance on So Money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My career has never been this ONE thing, and I sometimes worry that it seems like I’m scattered. My guest today wants us all to feel validated and secure in pursuing multiple pursuits simultaneously. Christina Wallace is the author of The Portfolio Life, in which she shares how we can develop an identity that is so much broader than just how we monetize our time today. Christina is also a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, where she teaches entrepreneurship and leads the HBS Startup Bootcamp. She is also the co-founder of Nothing Ventured Productions, where she and her co-founders provide access to micro-investments in Broadway theatre. Christina and I will talk more about investing in theatre, crafting your portfolio life, and the applications of AI in our daily lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode originally aired on March 8, 2024.Learn more about Farnoosh's private book workshop Book to Brand here.This week: Questions about how much is 'enough' to store in a checking account versus a savings account, the pros and cons of 529 prepaid college tuition plans, and whether a listener should sell her home if the equity can provide her family with more financial flexibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're exploring Loud Budgeting, a financial trend that originated on TikTok. How does it work? Is it a good strategy for everyone?Guest Stephanie Vaught is the founder of Social Money Finance, a personal finance company specializing in helping Gen X women make empowered financial decisions. She is also the co-founder of The Creators' Nest in Detroit, MI.This episode originally aired on Feb 14, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode originally aired on March 4, 2024. What did you learn about money growing up? What were the messages you received about money from parents, your friends, media and your culture? Our guest Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez is the author of Cultura and Cash, in which she shares her journey as the daughter of Mexican immigrants and the money scripts she needed to rewrite as an adult to claim financial security.Gigi is a TikTok influencer and financial educator who, during The Great Resignation, quit her 10-year corporate career to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults. In our conversation, she highlights some of the advice from her book Cultura and Cash on how to avoid some of the financial pressures from family and culture and how to define financial security on your own terms. You can follow Gigi @TheFirstGenMentor.This episode originally aired on March 4, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show includes tips for opening a good rewards credit card, why it's wise to keep an old credit account open, and salary negotiation advice.VOTE for SO MONEY to win a WEBBY AWARD.Join the WAITLIST for enrollment in Farnoosh's So Money Members Club.Sign up for Book to Brand by Friday, April 5, midnight ET, and receive DISCOUNTED pricing.Follow Farnoosh on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist and author of the NYT bestseller Supercommunicators Charles Duhigg shares science-backed ways to communicate effectively about money, work, and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to career and finances, what do women really want to achieve? What's holding them back? Guest Wendy Petties, also known as the Relationships Whisperer, is a Psychologist, MBA, and Sex Educator who uses this eclectic trio of skills to guide women toward financial empowerment and personal fulfillment. Wendy's personal story is also a testament to resilience. From filing bankruptcy to achieving millionaire status in record time, she's transformed her life by increasing the pleasure in her relationships—with herself, others, and money. Wendy is the creator of the Sexy Money® System, the magic formula she used to turn her financial struggles into abundance. Take her free online assessment here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Farnoosh's free workshop on how to strike a big book deal here.Learn more about the So Money members club and our monthly workshops here.Today's show: The stay-at-home-girlfriend is in trouble. Cosmopolitan has the scoop. Also, how to prepare for the spring home buying season, pivoting in your career in your 40s, Roth rollover rules and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Karen Holland, founder of GiftingSense.org, is on a mission to prepare today’s school-aged children to think before they buy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.