So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Erin Lowry is the founder of the Broke Millennial book series and the new BROKE MILLENNIAL WORKBOOK out this month. In our convo, we talk about how to figure out if and when you're making "enough," being the CFO in your household (without all the financial stress) and how to determine which money 'experts' to trust online and off. Join Farnoosh's newsletter and grab your free gift: http://www.farn...

New York Times Bestselling author  Ramit Sethi  shares the behind-the-scenes of his new Netflix series,  How to Get Rich  . 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.

This week on Ask Farnoosh: The pros and cons to HYSAs, investing strategies for those 50 and older and when it makes sense to roll over an old 401(k). Subscribe to Farnoosh's newsletter and Pre-Order her new book. 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.

**Giveaway Episode** New York Times bestselling author, founder of Awe Luv Media , speaker and a professional troublemaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones is back on the show with details of her next book -- a picture book! --  Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess , the story of how young Luvvie discovers what happens when doing something nice means breaking some rules. Luvvie and Farnoosh discuss how to make 'goo...

How to embrace the joy in the chaos and find magic in the mess? Guest Dr. Neeta is the founder of Global GRIT Institute, a wellness education platform for optimizing wellbeing, and author of the new book That Sucked, Now What? , a real-talk guide to personal growth that draws on embracing the suck while breaking through to lasting, audacious resilience.  A new definition of resilience The Fly Forw...

This week's Ask Farnoosh: The pros and cons to overpaying a credit card for the sake of budgeting for big expenses; how to create an exit strategy from an industry that you don't love; should I work with a financial planner if I don't need investing help? Plus: Farnoosh's favorite money apps. Join Farnoosh's weekly newsletter and never miss out on news, updates and freebies. Learn more about Farno...

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. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcomi...

Jake Cohen is a "nice Jewish boy who loves food." He is the author of the bestseller JEW-ISH: A COOKBOOK: Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mensch and the forthcoming I Could Nosh: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day. More about Jake: He studied at The Culinary Institute of America, during and after which he spent time working the line at NYC institutions, DANIEL and ABC Kitchen. Eventua...

In this milestone episode (1500!!) Farnoosh reflects on the show's evolution and offers advice related to investing, being left with debt after a spouse's death and how to make the most of a 401(k). Plus: Farnoosh breaks down why she took out a HELOC this year. Join Farnoosh's email community and get a free e-book, So Money Secrets. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Br...

Today is a full circle moment on So Money with guest Carly Cylinder, founder of the floral design studio FLOUR LA and long-time listener who says the show's advice helped her eliminate debt and get a better handle on her money. Carly offers advice on how to bootstrap your way to running a thriving small business. Her company started out as a delivery service based out of her small apartment and la...

This is a bonus episode where Farnoosh stops by the Fake The Nation podcast to talk with host Negin Farsad and artist and resident wealth expert Danielle Gurschlag about the latest episode of Succession. Subscribe to FTN and never miss a recap. 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...

Dan Sheeks, founder of SheeksFreaks and author of First to a Million is back! He discusses. his ultimate teen money hack for parents , strategy he says is the BEST way for a parent to prepare their children to crush their financial future. More about Dan: He is a high school Business/Marketing teacher, real estate investor, and personal finance advocate in Denver, CO. His students have competed at...

Financial expert and author Bobbi Rebell joins with advice on smart ways to think about money when you've achieved all your big goals like paying down debt, saving and investing. Plus: How to prepare young kids (and older teens) for financial success and ways families can begin to build generational wealth. Check out Bobbi's latest book Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helpi...

So Money friend and founder of The Financial Diet , Chelsea Fagan drops by to share an exciting update: she's written a book! But not a personal finance book. A gripping novel! It's entitled, A Perfect Vintage . The synopsis: Lea Mortimer has everything under control. As a highly sought-after consultant specializing in transforming dilapidated French country estates into boutique hotels, she relis...

Personal finance expert Allison Baggerly shares proven solutions for budgeting, changing your money mindset, and reaching your financial goals from her new book Money Made Easy. More about Allison: On her blog and popular Instagram account, Inspired Budget, Allison Baggerly teaches her budgeting method to thousands of followers. Her advice stems from her own personal journey to pay down $111,000 i...

Is it "safe" to quit your job right now? How to create a financial road map to leave your job with confidence? Today's show offers a step-by-step blueprint for quitting your 9 to 5 with the intention to create your own business. Amy Porterfield, author of the NYT Best Selling book, Two Weeks Notice: Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World , joi...

For Iranians and millions others who observe Nowruz, the New Year is a time spent reflecting on the past and setting goals for a new beginning. Ana Homayoun, Iranian-American founder of Green Ivy Consulting and Farnoosh exchange memories of celebrating Nowruz as kids, their favorite traditions, and why this new year takes on a new meaning with the ongoing revolution in Iran. More about Ana: For ov...

Mastering money has little to do with math. Instead, behavior is the most important side of investing, says today’s guest Morgan Housel, author of one of the highest-selling financial book  The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness . We discuss many of his insights including the underestimated power of luck and risk, how the only way to stay wealthy is being both fr...

Negotiation expert Alexandra Carter, author of Ask For More , joins to talk about negotiating when you’re in a transition phase (switching jobs, recently laid off, heading back to work after a break), what we *should* negotiate for but rarely do and why being scared in a negotiation means you’re doing it RIGHT! More about Alex: She is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clini...

Guest Marc Russell is the creator of BetterWallet, where he teaches families all around the world how to make money work for them through practical investing. His journey began as a foster child for 13 years. He was eventually adopted by a low-income family who prioritized education. Marc then self-funded his college education (Penn State) and then climbed the ranks at some of the largest financia...

How can prospective home buyers set themselves up for success in what appears to be another seller's market this spring? Listeners want to know about the ins and outs of spousal Roth IRAs, borrowing against a stock portfolio, negotiating work benefits and whether it's wise to pay off a mortgage early or invest in stocks instead? Farnoosh picks two listeners to win a copy of Glow in the F*cking Dar...

**Listen to learn how to win a free copy of the book!** NYT Bestselling author and Oprah favorite, Dr. Shefali joins to share insights from her newest book, The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship. She shares the 3 biggest lies parents believe when it comes to raising children, how mothers, fathers and caregivers can connect more deepl...

What if we could find sweet relief from rising grocery prices and eat delicious and healthy meals that save both money and time? Popular blogger Toni Okamoto is here with advice and insights from her cookbook  Plant-Based on a Budget: Quick and Easy . Toni’s relatable approach is all about “progress over perfection.”  Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird...

This week: Is it worth it to transfer savings out of your current bank to a high-yield savings account (HYSA)? Given a new law, is it wise to rollover unused 529 dollars into a Roth IRA? How can parents raise kids to be "so money?" Subscribe to Farnoosh's new podcast: Better Business . Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletter here and instantly get a copy of So Money Secrets, a compilation of the best ad...

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be spotlighting leading women entrepreneurs and field experts throughout March. We kick off with Aliza Freud who Founder and CEO of  SheSpeaks , an online marketing platform that builds and operates largely women-led influencer communities on behalf of Fortune 500 brands. She shares what compelled her to start her company in the thick of the great recession...