So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

This episode originally aired on August 3, 2022. Happy Labor Day! Actor and comedian Leah Rudick shares her fast-climb to social media fandom, the opportunities that have stemmed from her viral videos, the business of comedy, and much more. Leah's first standup special, “Everything is Fine!” can be seen on the Seed & Spark streaming platform. Her standup was featured in the most recent season of C...

Alex Gailey, writer and student loan expert for NextAdvisor and Peter Dunn, Founder of YourMoneyLine and host of the Pete the Planner radio show , join to answer the biggest questions surrounding the new student debt relief program. President Joe Biden  announced  he will eliminate $10,000 worth of student loan debt for qualifying borrowers, and up to $20,000 in debt to those who borrowed money un...

Guest Erin Confortini is a Gen Z personal finance educator on TikTok where -- in a matter of months -- she (@ MilestoMoney ) has attracted over 180k followers. She and Farnoosh discuss what TIkTok users want to know about money, how Erin how she earns $7,000 a month on TikTok (in addition to her full-time income) and her advice on building an audience on this fast-growing social media platform. Wa...

We're exploring some of the top=searched personal finance terms today, including passive income, real estate investing and how to become a millionaire by age 30. Guest Sharon Tseung, founder of DigitalNomadQuest.com , joins to provide her behind-the-scenes climb to millionaire status after quitting her job in 2016. More about Sharon: She is an investor and creator who teaches people how to build p...

The White House announced it will erase up to $10,000 in federal student debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year -- or $250,000 for married couples. What does Farnoosh think? Also: Keep a pension or change to a 401(k)? How to buy a home in the U.S. if you're not a US citizen and have no credit. Plus: Pros and cons to robo-advisers. Check out the Recession Help Desk. Read more about rob...

More than 60% of American Adults suffer from loneliness, making it the fastest growing epidemic on the planet!) And it often goes unchecked. Today we’re exploring loneliness and its impact on our well-being, including financial well-being. with guest Unni Turrettin i, author of  Betraying the Nobel: The Secrets and Corruption behind the Nobel Peace Prize  (Pegasus Books, 2020), and the award-winni...

With airlines cutting back on flights and experiencing massive delays, flying is a little (or a lot) messy right now. Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy , gives his best advice on how to navigate the airlines and get the most out of your travel dollars right now. Brians talks about how to claim your refund if your flight is delayed or canceled, how to save money on travel insurance, how to use...

This episode originally aired on Friday, July 1, 2022. Questions about getting out of the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, investing for a child’s future (outside of college), Roth IRA penalties, and negotiating more money at your job right now. Farnoosh's CNET article referenced; What to Do After You Lose Your Job. 7 Timely Money Moves Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop B...

Welcome to So Money with host Farnoosh Torabi, award-winning financial correspondent, best-selling author, and television personality. This podcast brings candid conversations about money with the world’s top business minds, authors, and visionaries. It addresses financial well-being at the intersection of race, gender, climate change, relationships, and our changing world. On Frida...

This episode aired originally on July 20, 2022. How can data drive the best money decisions? Guest Nick Maggiuilli visits with some of the data-driven financial insights from his new book  Just Keep Buying . Whether you’re deciding to buy a house, invest or make a big purchase, this episode is a must-listen! Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registrat...

This episode aired originally on July 11, 2022. Guest Jordan Grumet , hospice doctor and financial expert shares his many conversations with people who were approaching the end of their lives, their regrets, brights spots and fears. What do they really wish they'd done with their money? Jordan is the author of Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and...

Farnoosh answers listeners questions regarding family planning in an uncertain economy, taking advantage of employer stock purchase plans (ESPPs), and will the Inflation Reduction Act actually reduce inflation? 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.

The job market appears to be holding up with a 3.5% unemployment rate, but it's uncertain how long that will last in a cooling economy. Guest Jesse Rothstein, Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy  and  Economics at University of California, Berkeley offers his take on the current health of the job market and what we can expect in the coming months. Read more in Farnoosh's latest piece or CNET: ...

Are you overwhelmed by all the moving pieces that are required when writing, editing, and publishing a book (not to mention - landing that book deal!)? Guest Richelle Fredson, Farnoosh's book proposal coach and founder of The Book Proposal Blueprint shares invaluable advice. Richelle has been in the publishing industry for over 19 years. She was the Director of Publicity and Book Marketing, as wel...

This week, Farnoosh unveils The Recession Help Desk , a new Friday feature tied to helping the So Money audience with current economic challenges. On today's show: Is it better to pay off debt or add to savings, as we head into a recession? Is it OK to tap a Roth IRA to supplement emergency savings? What are the pros and cons of physician mortgages? And more. Send your questions to RecessionHelp@C...

Actor and comedian Leah Rudick shares her fast-climb to social media fandom, the opportunities that have stemmed from her viral videos, the business of comedy, and much more. Leah's first standup special, “Everything is Fine!” can be seen on the Seed & Spark streaming platform. Her standup was featured in the most recent season of Comedy Dynamics’ “Coming to the Stage,'' available on Pluto TV. She...

Chelsea Fagan, founder and CEO of The Financial Diet joins to share the behind-the-scenes of her wildly popular multimedia company for women looking to talk about money. She shares her thoughts on living with intention, saying no to conventional life choices like having kids and working a corporate job. And why not all financial advice is good advice. From crypto investing to MLMs, Buy Now Pay Lat...

Following Thursday's GDP report showing the economy contracted in the second quarter, Farnoosh offers her take on the likelihood of a recession. Plus: How to be a competitive home buyer right now? How to buy a second home in a different state? Are HELOCs a good idea? Watch this episode on YouTube! Subscribe to the So Money newsletter! Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to...

The Great Resignation that launched in the pandemic continues, as another 20% of workers plan to quit their jobs in 2022, according to researchers at consulting firm PwC. If you're planning to join the "I Quit" movement due to burn out, our guest today says you may want to rethink your move. Burnout doesn't necessarily end when you quit or start a new job. Cait Donovan is the host of FRIED: The Bu...

Millennials are all grown up. Some are approaching 40 years of age and wondering, "Why am I not further along?" Guest Charlotte Cowles joins to share insights from her recent New York Times feature entitled, Why Millennials Are Facing More Anxiety Than Ever . In the piece, Charlotte profiles more than 30 millennials from around the United States about their finances. She writes, "Their anxieties w...

Farnoosh answers audience questions related to baby delivery costs, how to afford maternity leave when you're self-employed, how to choose a 529 plan and how a 401(k) rollover works. Also: Should one family sell their home and move if they don't like the school district in their town? Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted...

How can data drive the best money decisions? Guest Nick Maggiuilli visits with some of the data-driven financial insights from his new book  Just Keep Buying . Whether you’re deciding to buy a house, invest or make a big purchase, this episode is a must-listen! Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

CNET real estate writer Alix Langone joins to share insights from her new piece entitled, " Should You Buy a Home in 2022?" We discuss key factors include mortgage rates and price trends, financial and personal goals, as well as future housing trends and predictions. Plus: The skinny on ARMs or Adjustable Rate Mortgages. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early b...

Farnoosh answers audience questions about how to pay off student loans in your 60s or beyond, affording childcare so that you can continue working and the pros and cons of stock splits. Plus: what to do with your 401(k) after quitting your job? Want to watch this podcast on YouTube? Check out www.youtube.com/cnetmpney . Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and advice....

Guest Georgia Lee Hussey, co-founder of Modernist Financial , shares her take on the building blocks of wealth. Money is only one pillar, she says. We also need to value our time, relationships and personal skills.  Subscribe to Farnoosh’s weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and advice and receive a free copy of SO MONEY Secrets, a selection of the best money advice from Farnoosh’s p...