So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

This week on Ask Farnoosh: Should you switch banks if you're only earning 2% on your savings account? When does it make sense to invest in home upgrades? Should a listener sell her house now or later? And what's the rule of thumb for asset allocation in your retirement portfolio? Is investing in 95% stocks too high? Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletter Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediate...

Our guest today is Mariam Naficy, a veteran entrepreneur who has founded and scaled successful companies, including Eve.com, the world’s first online cosmetics retailer, Minted , the online marketplace of premium design goods created by independent artists and designers and Tonic.xyz , a curated fine art gallery focused on blockchain art.  Born to Iranian and Chinese parents, Mariam's childhood in...

We are in conversation with entrepreneur, certified master coach, international speaker, and author and host of Permission to Offend , Rachel Luna . We discuss the ways we can stand up for what we believe in, even if it doesn't win us a popularity contest, the role of faith in your financial life, and determining your worth and wealth. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to...

This week on So Money: A listener has a question about losing her house in a divorce and the financial considerations to make before breaking up. How to invest for yourself and your kids under one roof? My best advice for college students seeking a return on their experience? How did I structure my business? And more. Plus, several giveaways for Tough Titties. Be sure to listen for your name! (Q&A...

Today we're discussing the climate economy, and how capitalism can be a tool for driving solutions for a greener planet. Guest Molly Wood, longtime business and technology journalist turned venture capitalist. She shares her insights into the many moving parts and hurdles behind bringing climate solutions to the forefront, innovations she's excited to see and why she's ultimately optimistic about...

Today is Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It’s an important day that reminds us to reflect on the ongoing work that’s still needed to create true equity. Today: our conversation focuses on financial equity and the role mental health plays in supporting our journey to financial independence. And if you’re a person of color, you may have a...

This week, we're joined by Georgia Lee Hussey, co-founder of Modernist Financial , to help answer audience questions about student loan repayments (should I pay them down fast or not?), the most tax-efficient ways to invest for retirement and what to do when a male co-worker earns more than you (but is more junior and has fewer qualifications?) Apply for Farnoosh's mentorship program here. Learn a...

From silent burnout to imposter syndrome, mothers impacted by the caregiving overload of Covid-19 and now are stepping into a post-pandemic world with a host of challenges. Guest Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast , a top-rated podcast with nearly 2 million downloads. She is also an entrepreneur to her core – having built and grown multiple businesses to multipl...

Farnoosh sits down with good friend Laura Belgray, author of the new book Tough Titties, a memoir about a misfit (Laura) coming of age in 80s/90s New York City, screwing up at life, and finally finding success with her first million-dollar year at age 50. Or, as her own husband calls it, “loser Sex and the City.” Pre-order Laura's book (last day!) to receive her bonuses. And listen to the end of t...

This week, an unemployed listeners ask about the risks that come with "too much" time passing while attempting to find work. Also: Farnoosh's top investing book picks and the 411 on stock splits. To learn about Farnoosh's private coaching circle, click here . Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

More businesses were started in the pandemic than ever on record…and if you were on of those entrepreneurs who built a product or service based business out of necessity or a passion and want to learn how to keep it going strong, our guest Melissa Houston has advice on creating profit-friendly business, paying yourself first and outsourcing financial help to the right people. More about Melissa: S...

Guest Firoozeh Dumas is the author of the New York Times bestseller Funny in Farsi, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. I first discovered Firoozeh and her book in my early twenties. Funny in Farsi gave me permission to be unapologetically Irooni . In today's episode, we'll explore the joys and challenges of embracing a multicultural identity, the transformative power of storytelling, and the pr...

Audience questions this week: What's more financially beneficial: a cash-out refinance or a home equity loan? How to ramp up investing for retirement in your 50s? And what are some ways to eliminate credit card debt sooner than later? Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic to receive Farnoosh's free online program, Scared Smart. Book Farnoosh for a virtual speaking event here. For help getting out of...

Guest Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer and the host of Mentally Stronger.  She joins to share her 5 lifestyle mistakes that keep you from growing mentally stronger -- and financially better off. More about Amy: She is an international bestselling author. Her books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold...

Uptalk. Vocal fry. Ums and Ahs. Have you been told to change the way you talk? The sound or tone of your voice? Samara Bay, speech coach to the stars and author of the popular book, P ermission to Speak: How to Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting with You, joins for a conversation about voice bias, how to find the power in your voice and why "ums" are a gift. This episode originally aired Apri...

This week, listeners ask about salary bands, paying off student loans early and how to follow the "rules" of investing. Plus, Farnoosh shares tips from her appearance on Live! with Kelly and Mark today re: job hunting strategies. Grab $300+ worth of giveaways when you pre-order Farnoosh's new book, A Healthy State of Panic. Book her to speak at your event or group. Learn more about Farnoosh's upco...

What if your boss became your employee? Would it be awesome ...or a disaster? My guests today -- Margie Fox and Meghan Flood -- can only attest to its win-win factor. Margie is the former co-founder of the award-winning creative agency Maloney & Fox. She was Meghan's first employer out of college. Now, Meghan runs the design agency Marine Lane and has hired Margie to be her partner and consigliere...

Wouldn't it be nice to have an essential roadmap to help you feel more confident, clearer, and intentional in your goals at every stage of your career and your life? Guest Shanna Hocking has written a new book called One Bold Move a Day , which reveals that practical hands-on roadmap to achieving your own professional goals with intention and joy. This includes bold mindset shifts leading from whe...

This week on Ask Farnoosh, 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. Subscribe to Farnoosh's newsletter Get $300 in bonuses when you pre-order A Healthy State of Panic Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early...

Zarna Garg  i s one in a billion, an Indian immigrant mom stand-up comedian who believes brown women everywhere have a right to laugh at anything and anyone they want–including the sacred cows: brown men and their mothers. This week her Amazon Prime special dropped, taking the comedy world by storm with her perspectives on matchmaking, entitled kids, clueless husbands and tyrannical mother in laws...

Energetic, loud, and funny, Nathan Macintosh is a comedian and writer originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia now living in New York. Most recently performing for his second time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC, Nathan has also appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS, Conan on TBS, and in January released his first self produced special 'Money Never Wakes' which was hig...

More So Money listeners are experiencing layoffs. Farnoosh provides important next steps to protect your money, health insurance and more. Plus: Are there any risks to money market funds? Mentioned: Apresgroup.com Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletter. Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on...

How we think and feel about money has major influence on our ability and desire to earn, invest and manage our money. Joining the show to help us work through some of our limiting financial beliefs is Dr. Risa Ryger, a Clinical Psychologist, International Speaker, and Author with 30 years of clinical and coaching experience. She is known as an Expert in Change, as she incorporates neuroscience to...

Ever equate wanting money with greed? Guest Elise Loehnen takes us into her new, forthcoming book On Our Best Behavior: The Price Women Pay to Be Good, where she explores ancient ideas of morality that still control and distort women’s lives and financial decisions today. About Elise: She is a writer, editor, and podcast host who lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Rob, and their two sons, Max...

Farnoosh dives into how she is recession-proofing her finances, along with special co-host Nicole Stanley, founder of Arise Financial Coaching . Plus: Optimizing your time and job search post-layoff. Farnoosh picks a reviewer of the week for giveaways. Listen to Nicole's past interview where she talks about battling financial anxiety and building her family’s net worth to over $250K on an annual s...