So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

ok How will the pandemic impact real estate? Is now a smart time to buy? Sell? Rent? What housing trends might we see in the wake of Covid 19? Real estate guru Ilyce Glink joins Farnoosh to share insights and reports from the latest real estate activity around the country. Ilyce is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated columnist, blogger, author, radio talk show host, TV reporter, and owner of T...

Letting go of expectations - personal, professional and financial - is a great challenge for many of us right now. This podcast focuses on how to continue to create forward momentum for yourself, even as it may not feel like much is in our control right now. Guest Erika Gerdes is an authenticity advocate speaker, coach and writer. She is the designer of The Art of Undoing, which helps people undo...

Host Farnoosh Torabi addresses listeners' questions about home buying, managing money in a relationship and safely rolling over a 401(k) into an IRA. Plus, exciting news: So Money has been nominated for a 2020 Webby Award! You can vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2020/podcasts/general-series/business Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early b...

How has the pandemic influenced the influencer market? With the downturn in the economy many businesses have pressed PAUSE on marketing and our guest Katie Sturino, entrepreneur and social media influencer shares insights and personal experiences. How is she managing her personal finances and business in this market and what is her advice for business owners and brands as they turn to the internet...

Shaun T is a world-renowned health and fitness motivator, husband, father of twins, TV host and social media influencer (over 3 million followers). On today's episode Shaun T shares his financial experiences from childhood, how he built his fitness empire and his advice for staying motivated and focused on health in these challenging times. He is the creator of the best-selling fitness programs IN...

Listeners send in their most pressing financial questions amid the pandemic and economic slowdown. Will the 10% early withdrawal penalty be waived if I withdraw early from my pension? Can I negotiate my credit card payments? Should I continue plans to attend graduate school in the fall? Should I put my start-up plans on hold? Ask your questions for the Friday episodes via Direct Message on Instagr...

Life throws us all curveballs - especially now. Guest Heather Chauvin shares how to handle them and emerge triumphant. Being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer was the kick in the pants that my guest today says she needed to prioritize her finances and build a richer life.  With cancer treatments exceeding $1,000 a week, her family of five was barely able to make ends meet. Within a few years of Heathe...

As CEO of his company, Dan Price went from earning $1 million a year to $70,000 to now $0…as his business Gravity Payments struggles to stay afloat amidst the current economic crisis You may remember Dan who joined us on the show back in 2015 to share news of how he'd raised the minimum salary at his company to $70,000 and he, himself taking a massive pay cut to $70,000. Now, facing a 55% drop in...

From home affordability to student loan repayment to retiring early,  Farnoosh and special co-host Georgia Lee Hussey address the latest questions from So Money listeners, amidst the economic crisis. Georgia is Founder and CEO of Modernist Financial, which is on a mission to build a world where progressive people feel permission to enjoy today, while also investing in our common future. Georgia is...

From expanded unemployment benefits to the stimulus check and the Paycheck Protection Plan, the federal government's $2.2 trillion stimulus plan or the C.A.R.E.S. Act is starting to make an impact on society, as consumers and business owners struggle to make ends meet in the pandemic. What's in the plan, specifically, and what will it mean for our personal finances? We welcome Certified Financial...

My guest today is a wealth manager who says despite the downturn in the market, his clients didn't lose any money. How is that possible? Caleb Guilliams is the founder and CEO of BetterWealth, a company committed to showing people how to have more efficiency and control over their money today while maximizing their future wealth potential. At an early age, Caleb read every financial book he could...

Is it OK to take out a student loan right now - even if you don't *need* it - to help cover living expenses in case the pandemic leads to more financial stress in your life? Also what is the best way to support the economy and local small businesses if savings is low or your job isn't secure? Host Farnoosh Torabi answers your latest money questions. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary wo...

Gina DeVee is a women’s empowerment and success coach with a new book coming out later this month called The Audacity to Be Queen. While the launch, she says, has been impacted by the health crisis, she’s finding that the content of her book is serving as a guide now more than ever - to help her work through the uncertainties and discover the gifts. In The Audacity to Be Queen, DeVee invites moder...

In uncertain times, we grow even more uncertain about our choices, our self-worth, and direction in life. I wanted to invite back one of my best friends and mentors Susie Moore to share her wisdom and reflections on how we all can feel more in control during of our lives right now. Susie has a new book that is deeply relevant, considering all that we are experiencing right now. The book is called...

Farnoosh address some of your latest money questions surrounding all the economic uncertainty and turmoil. From job loss to investing, refinancing a mortgage and more. What are the best money moves right now? 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.

Now more than ever, couples are faced with tough financial circumstances. Are you ready and willing to work through this with your partner? Lindsay Bryan-Podvin is a biracial financial therapist, speaker, and author who is passionate about helping high-earning couples recommit to their relationships using shame-free money coaching. It's her mission to teach all her couples how to stand in their po...

We are in conversation with the one and only David Bach, financial expert and 10-time New York Times Bestselling author. I trust and appreciate David's advice and his perspectives SO MUCH, ever since he wrote his first book The Automatic Millionaire and saw him appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show. David has since become a friend, a mentor and a frequent guest on So Money. He has kindly stopped by thi...

How to continue to pay rent if I've lost my job? Can I afford to continue investing? Where is the market headed and how might it impact my job security? Farnoosh and special co-host Georgia Lee Hussey, CFP and Founder of Modernist Financial, join to answer your top financial questions right now. Plus, hear who won a free 15-minute money session with Farnoosh! Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming l...

We’re discussing on the show today something that may feel completely unimaginable right now — how to earn MORE money in 2020. Many of us started the new year with ambitions to get a raise or increase business revenue. Now, we may have lost hope. My guest today is staying optimistic and has some interesting perspectives on how to frame your mind around earning your worth this year and any time. Ka...

Staying indoors is currently best for the public's health, but how can we be sure to take care of our personal health at the same time? Finding time to workout and eat healthy can feel especially challenging during these stressful and overwhelming times. And as the saying goes, health is wealth. Tracy Campoli offers some great advice for listeners, as well as her own journey to building her busine...

Farnoosh has been giving some counterintuitive advice lately related to our finances amidst the health crisis. And she's not apologizing! This week she answers more of your top questions including: Should I invest or pay down debt? Should I take money out of my house downpayment fund and place it in the stock market? How can I make money from home right now? Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming li...

Many families will be home for weeks and months to come, attempting to work and parent under one roof. Our guest Pamela Pekerman is a serial entrepreneur, founder of Hustle Like a Mom, and a regular on local morning shows. She's been working from home for many years -- but the past week she's also been parenting at the same time. Hear her advice on how to create structure and sanity at home and ho...

Kimberly Lucht  is a business coach who helps women make their first six figures doing what they love. Degree-trained in psychology, she previously directed and tripled the growth of a woman-focused non-profit. Now she’s committed to helping female entrepreneurs have their first six-figure year through in-person workshops, online programs, and one-on-one coaching. One of the focal topics of the ep...

While it may not feel all that appropriate to talk about money at a time when human lives are at stake, the coronavirus is taking a toll on our finances...and fear hath taken over. The stock market suffered one of its worst declines this week and many of you have been writing in asking about how to manage your investments, as well as how to prepare for the likelihood of a recession. This episode i...

Our guest today is Nicole Symcox, a highly sought-after licensed psychotherapist who helps her clients deal with trauma and - in many cases - put them on the road to recovery to a happier, healthier financial relationship and financial life. It is true that psychological trauma impacts our finances. It’s complex. It impairs our ability to make healthy financial decisions and to feel connected to o...