So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

The "tradwife," short for "traditional wife" is a fast-growing lifestyle that emulates the 1950's housewife and can be seen everywhere on social media today. You may have encountered a tradwife on TikTok or Instagram; she's typically a full-time domestic caregiver, bows to her husband, and has little to no financial independence. Some accounts are a parody. Many are real. Some consider this a move...

This Friday: Farnoosh's financial and career advice for a 28-year-old Millennial who hopes to have kids one day, planning for retirement when you're in your 60s and have credit card debt, pensions, Roth IRAs and more. 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.

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 . Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming lit...

**Last day to secure a spot (for a while) in Farnoosh's So Money Members Club ** It’s Valentine’s week, and my birthday week, so I’m kicking things off with a show topic that’s near and dear: Why women need to have their own money. Everyone should have their own money, but this message needs to be emphasized more for women who may sometimes feel it’s not their strength or role to make money or man...

**Be a founding member of Farnoosh's private So Money Members Club** This Friday: Farnoosh shares 5 strategies that have helped her build wealth over the years, and answers to audience questions about backdoor Roth IRAs and how to manage corporate stock options. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

**Join Farnoosh's SO MONEY MEMERS CLUB and be a founding member. Enrollment ends soon.** Today: Imagine you arrive at retirement with no savings. Imagine living entirely off of your social security paycheck, which currently averages $1,900 a month. Guest Anne Tergesen is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and offers insights from the article she co-wrote recently, " Here's What It's Like to Re...

** Be a founding member of the So Money Members Club ** Today's show: How to bring your whole self to work...safely and successfully? How can Black women and people of color redefine their career framework on their own terms? Regina Lawless is the author of the new book Do You: A Journey of Success, Loss and Learning to Live a More MeaningFULL Life .  Her mission is to help high-achievin...

Be a founding member of Farnoosh's So Money Members Club. This week on Ask Farnoosh: the truth about maintaining healthy credit, how to pay off student loans and credit cards at the same time, and is it wise to start a 401k at work if you don't plan to stay on the job for too long? Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on...

Noah Kagan is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of AppSumo and author of the new book, Million Dollar Weekend: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours . We delve into the top business ideas ripe for scaling in 2024, and how to know if you're personally ready for 8-figure success. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration...

** Be a founding member of the SO MONEY Members Club ** Today's guest is Vrinda Gupta, CEO & Co-Founder of Sequin , a women’s financial guidance and high interest banking membership club designed by women, for women. She is a globally recognized credit expert who helped launch the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card at Visa Inc. and received her MBA from Berkeley Haas. Receive 40%...

** Click here to be a founding member of the So Money Members Club ** Today's show: Investing advice for entrepreneurs, how to secure life insurance, socially responsible investing tips, and how to best manage a low-performing pension. Some resources mentioned on the show: Morningstar Sustainability Ratings , Sustainalytics , WealthSimple , Betterment , and Ellevest . Learn more about Farnoosh's u...

Join Farnoosh's Investing Masterclass Tomorrow 01.25.24 Harlan Cohen is a New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and journalist who has visited over 500 high school and college campuses. He is the author of 7 books. His titles have over 1 million copies in print (titles include: Win or Learn: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection into Your Ultimate Success . Harlan has over 1 millio...

** Register for Farnoosh's investing workshop. ** Have you ever asked yourself, “What if I’m a tightwad and my significant other is a spendthrift?” or vice versa? Guest Scott Rick, a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, knows many people do. His book Tightwads and Spendthrifts is a science-based guide to understanding and transforming how we manage money, b...

>> Join Farnoosh's Investing Workshop happening January 25, LIVE. << This week's Ask Farnoosh: Farnoosh shares some of the financial philosophies and beliefs she's changed over the years. There are several questions about starting a business, including how to set up (LLC or S Corp?), what to charge for services, and how to convince a partner to support the risk of starting a business....

** Register for Farnoosh's Live Investing Workshop This Month ** Our guest today is communications coach Dia Bondi , who wrote a new book called Ask Like An Auctioneer . In the book, Dia outlines a framework that will help us strategically and confidently ask for more. Dia is not your ordinary communications coach. She's been working with senior leaders and venture-backed founders, helping them re...

Today's episode is about how to tap into your intuition, tune out everyone else’s expectations, and reach your goals with resilience and grace. Guest Shirin Eskandani is a New York Times  featured mindset and mindfulness coach. Much of the work she does today is informed by her experience as an opera singer. Shirin has won multiple awards and performed at Carnegie Hall and the Metropolit...

This week: How Farnoosh manages money in her marriage, Mint app alternatives, teen money advice and career advice. Register for Farnoosh’s Investing Workshop - Limited Seating! Learn More about Pitch Please in NYC CNET’s Top Mint Alternatives 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 in...

How can you harness your curiosity to grow your career? What are the most important questions to ask yourself when attempting to manage your money well? Guest Danielle Robay is a TV host, journalist, and content creator known for her open-hearted questions + compelling interview style. Noted by Forbes as a “game changer,” she is recognized for creating the podcast “ PRETTYSMART, ” the bestselling...

In conversation with Allure Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jessica Cruel, who is not only a beauty expert, but is passionate about personal finance. She shares her adventures in homeownership and investing and offers listeners her top beauty buys at the drugstore. More about Jessica Cruel: As the editor-in-chief of  Allure , she leads the development of multi-platform editorial content for digital,...

This new episode features audience questions about job hunting in your 40s (with a Ph. D.), intelligent investments in your health, and the tax implications of whole life insurance withdrawals. Plus, Farnoosh shares tips on daily habits that can lead to savings. Sign up for  Farnoosh’s newsletter Follow on Instagram Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Order Farnoosh's new book,  A Healthy S...

Our guest today says The American Dream is dead. She also says the key to being rich is being lazy. Financial guru Vivian Tu offers plenty more hot takes and an inside look at her new book, Rich AF:The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life .  You may know Vivian as the wildly popular financial creator on TikTok where she squashes the age-old “crusty” notions of financial welln...

With a new year upon us, there is much to look forward to … and we know that life can be unpredictable, difficult, and sometimes sad. That’s why I begin the year with our guest Cyndie Spiegel , author of insightful books, including A Year of Positive Thinking , which has sold over 300,000 copies and published in multiple languages. Her newest book is Microjoys: Finding Hope, Especially When Life i...

How does Farnoosh define “success?” How does she decide which projects are worth her time, resources, and energy? Plus: listeners have questions about their options when a prospective employer makes a low initial offer, the pros and cons to filing taxes jointly with your spouse and what to do with a $25k inheritance. This episode first aired on August 20, 2023. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming...

For one of the final episodes of 2023, I wanted to experience some laughter and levity and revisit the So Money stories and interviews that made us laugh about money and the financial lens through which we sometimes see the world. Guests include comedians Zarna Garg , Nathan Macintosh , and Michelle Buteau. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registrati...

Our 2023 reflection series continues, and today, I’ve compiled a recap of some of the best interviews of the year centered around the concept of change. From preparing for climate change to navigating the influence of AI in the job market and rethinking the way we prepare young adults for the real world, some of my favorite episodes this year focused on how the world’s evolving and changing. Episo...