So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

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...

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...

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. Learn m...

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,...

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 fin...

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 . Learn more about Far...

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. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! 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 fil...

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. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary w...

Guest Karen Holland, founder of GiftingSense.org , is on a mission to prepare today’s school-aged children to think before they buy. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to learn how to build your career without breaking yourself? Build and maintain your professional reputation? Become a subject matter expert and a more effective communicator? These are big goals but our guests today, the authors of a forthcoming book called MicroSkills , say the key is to break a complex task into small, learnable skills that can be practiced, and incorporated real-ti...

Sorry, friends! I'm currently dealing with an injury, so this is an encore of one of my favorite episodes, which originally aired on February 23, 2024. Thanks for your patience!! Read the Amazon scam article in  The Cut ; Download Farnoosh’s  cribsheet for When She Makes More This week from the mailbag: Thoughts on playing the lottery, investing in real estate syndication, selling a home...

Whether online or in-person, today's episode offers road-tested strategies and scripts for winning the job interview. How to discuss a gap in your resume? How to test if the company is the right culture fit? How to discuss pay? Our guest is Hanna Howard, Senior Work Editor for CNBC Make It . Howard hosts a new online course venture called Smarter by CNBC Make It. The first paid course,  How t...

Setbacks are unavoidable in business, finance, career, and relationships. While uncomfortable, they provide an opportunity to redefine success and gain a renewed perspective. Some of the world’s most prominent leaders attribute their setbacks to the reason they found success. Their lowest moments paved the way for their creative rebirth. But why does this happen? Guest Amy Shoenthal spent the...

Farnoosh begins with the question: Are we in a silent recession? You can read more about the story she references here. Other questions: What are the rules and costs for moving money from a brokerage account into a Roth IRA? Any risks to having a single bank that houses all your accounts? And how to find a good accountant? Reserve a spot at Farnoosh's Book to Brand workshop in NYC and get an early...

*Recorded live at M.M. LaFleur in New York City on February 27th** Farnoosh interviews Sarah LaFleur , founder of the NY-based fashion brand, on how she pivoted the women's wear company during Covid, business lessons from her start-up days, the evolution of workwear, and more. More about Sarah: She founded M.M.LaFleur in 2013 with a mission to help women take the work out of getting dressed so the...

With the business tax filing deadline fast approaching, today's show shares advice on simplifying the bookkeeping process. Guest Nicole Barham is the founder and CEO of  Design Your Wealth  and creator of 5 Minute Bookkeeper , which shows solo entrepreneurs how to do a whole year of bookkeeping in an hour or less.  Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to...

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 savings account, the pros and cons to 529 prepaid college tuition plans and should a listener sell her home if the equity can provid her family with more financial flexibility? Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Bran...

Career satisfaction is at an all-time low. Certified Professional Coach Eliana Goldstein offers advice on how to create more meaning and money in your career. Check out Eliana's Career Upgrade Program and use the code SOMONEY for $100 off.  Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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 top rewrite as an adult to claim financial security. Gigi is a TikTok influencer, f...

We're comparing various financial products today. From target-date funds to index funds, CDs, High-Yield Savings Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts. Special guest Georgia Lee Hussey, founder of Modernist Financial, joins with advice. Plus: Ways to effectively contribute to political causes during this election year. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bir...

From selling Girl Scout cookies to running multiple businesses, guest Stephanie Cartin shares her lifelong journey as an entrepreneur. Today, she is the co-host of the Entreprenista Podcast and the co-founder of Entreprenista , a media company and membership community, The Entreprenista League, dedicated to providing resources and support for women founders and leaders. She’s co-founded multiple c...

With just weeks until the 2023 tax filing deadline, this episode addresses some of the biggest mistakes filers make - some quite costly — and how to avoid them. Our guest is Hannah Cole , founder of Sunlight Tax , and a a tax expert specializing in working with creative businesses and mission-driven solopreneurs. Hannah is also the host of  the Sunlight podcast . We discuss the top mista...

Read the Amazon scam article in The Cut ; Download Farnoosh's cribsheet for When She Makes More This week from the mailbag: Thoughts on playing the lottery, investing in real estate syndication, selling a home you inherited, and how much financial transparency is necessary in a marriage? Referenced on the episode: Interview with co-founders of  GoodEgg Investment. Learn more about Farnoosh's...

Is blind optimism or pessimism interfering with your ability to build the financial life you want? Today's conversation turns to compelling research and insights in a new book called Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, & Practice of Exceptional Well-Being by Sue Varma. Dr. Varma shares the key to thinking like a practical optimist, being more resourceful and realistic, and practicing thoughtful...