So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

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 Living a Regret-Free Life. It will be released i...

Farnoosh answers audience questions about how to invest in a turbulent market, the value of I-Bonds, pivoting to a new career and how to ask for a raise because you suspect a male colleague earns more. Subscribe to Farnoosh’s weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and advice and receive a free copy of her e-book SO MONEY Secrets, a selection of the best money advice from Farnoosh’s podc...

Fran Hauser joins to share insights from her new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career , a go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their career. More about Fran Hauser: She is passionate about leveling the playing field for women. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publi...

This episode aired originally on June, 1, 2022. Adam Seessel, investing expert and author of the new book Where the Money Is , joins with his best advice for navigating the stock market right now. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney . Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and advice. Catch her weekly money videos on YouTube.   Lear...

This Friday: 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 Book to Brand. Early bird registration is n...

Farnoosh speaks with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr on the systemic problems that lead to motherhood burnout, the working mom penalty and how the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade further threatens a women's financial freedom. More about Dr. Kerr: Her In 2018 she left a 20 year career in academia to help prevent burnout in other moms through her expertise as a behavior change scientist, speake...

Financial expert Kevin Matthews joins to talk about the Fed's interest rate hike and how it will (or won't) tame inflation, as well as advice for frustrated home buyers and crypto enthusiasts. More about Kevin: He is a number #1 bestselling author and former financial advisor. He has helped hundreds of individuals plan for their retirement in addition to managing more than $140 million in assets d...

This week, Farnoosh invites finance friend Bola Sokunbi to help answer listener questions about retirement savings, home buying and making more money. Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, bestselling author and speaker. She is the founder of Clever Girl Finance , a financial education platform, and community for women empowering them to achieve financial welln...

Today, a very candid conversation with three guests on how corporate America can be more effective at closing wealth gaps. This episode is a recording of a live panel I moderated last month at an event called Disruptive Discourse. The event was organized by the team ofColor, a financial wellness company that works with employers to help them provide better financial solutions to workers. Our panel...

In honor of Juneteenth, we are in conversation with Xavier Ramey , an award-winning social strategist, speaker, conflict mediator and CEO of Justice Informed . Xavier works with clients to catalyze strategies for inclusion, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, & community engagement.  I first met Xavier last month, as we were invited to speak at the OfColor Disruptive Discourse event , a...

So many financial questions stemming from the week's Fed rate hike. The Federal Reserve raised the fed funds rate by a whopping 75 basis points, the steepest increase since 1994, in an effort to stem inflation. Is this the right move? What will rising rates mean for our finances? Is a recession now more likely and, if so, how will that affect investments, savings and more? Want more articles and v...

Entrepreneur and investor Kathryn Finney joins to share lessons and take-aways from her new book Build the D*mn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business if You're Not a Rich White Guy. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney . Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and advice. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book...

We Are Rosie founder Stephanie Nadi Olson joins to talk about how her firm connects Flex Talent with Fortune 500 marketing teams. The future of freelance, the need for providing full-time benefits to freelance workers and Stephanie’s thoughts on a possible recession and how it may impact the labor force. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration...

This week's Ask Farnoosh offers advice on retirement investing, Backdoor Roth IRAs, avoiding capital gains tax when selling investment properties, and whether it's wise to pursue a home purchase, as the economy heads into a possible recession. 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 i...

Ramit Sethi, entrepreneur and author of the NYT Bestselling book, I Will Teach You to Be Rich , joins Farnoosh to discuss the state of jobs and why now may be a wise time to start a business. Also, what are some of the best ways couples can manage money together? Ramit also shares advice on how to find hidden money in your budget. Check out Ramit's course Earnable and subscribe to his podcast I Wi...

Amanda Holden is the founder of Invested Development , where she's taught over 20,000 women how to invest. She began her career working in investment management at the start of the last recession. With stocks now off their recent highs, Amanda offers her best strategies for investing and making smart money moves ahead of the next possible recession. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary wo...

Farnoosh shares thoughts on a recent article about households earning $250,000 but living paycheck to paycheck. Audience members want to know: Can I retire early? What to do with an inheritance? How can doctors and healthcare workers improve their finances without leaving the industry? How to be fiscally responsible with a new raise? Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.co...

Adam Seessel, investing expert and author of the new book Where the Money Is , joins with his best advice for navigating the stock market right now. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney . Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and advice. Catch her weekly money videos on YouTube.   Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary worksh...

This episode is a replay. It originally aired on March 16, 2022. What's your money story? We're discussing "narrative intelligence," a powerful technique that can help us rewrite and reclaim our money stories and, in turn, our financial livelihoods. My guest is Christina Blacken, a public speaker, performer, and founder of The New Quo . The New Quo is a leadership development and equity consultanc...

This episode originally aired on Friday, April 29. This week's Ask Farnoosh answers audience questions related to splitting expenses when living with a significant, what to do with extra money after you have all your financial bases covered and whether it's recommended to take out a personal loan to pay for a wedding. Plus: Farnoosh's take on the new Netflix docu-series Bad Vegan and details on CN...

Audience Week continues with listener Lauren Hatchett, a 20-something year-old school teacher who wants to know how to financially prepare for her big move to New York City later this summer. It's a longtime dream for her and her husband to live in NYC, but what do they need to know about affording housing and all the other added expenses? Farnoosh weighs in with personal experience and insights....

Longtime So Money audience member Andrea de Roode joins to share her journey to leaving her full-time job to pursuing her side business full time. She has questions about how to manage her money and retirement as an entrepreneur. How to plan for monthly spending when income is inconsistent? Should she rollover her 401(k) to an IRA? More about Andrea: She and her husband started their Maui Tea Farm...

A wide range of questions from the audience today including how to transition as a federal employee to the corporate job world, whether it's worth it to invest in a company 403b plan, the best online brokerages and important financial steps for newcomers to the U.S. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast...

We're departing from the "norms" of the podcast and dedicating this episode to a discussion surrounding WeCrashed , the Apple TV+ miniseries that depicts the rise and fall of WeWork and its embattled CEO and co-founder Adam Neumann (played by Jared Leto). The series also stars Anne Hathaway as his wife Rebekah Paltrow Neumann. The show has all the themes worthy of a discussion on a money podcast:...

Stemming from Friday's episode which focused on the possibility of a recession, Farnoosh invites money coach Nicole Stanley to share her advice on how to manage the stress and anxiety around the volatility and uncertainty hanging over the stock market and economy. How to build confidence right now? How to re-examine your budget to feel more in control? Nicole is the founder of Arise Financial Coac...