So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Katherine Power caught the business bug as a young child, working on her parent’s horse farm and her grandmother’s clothing store. She’s now running a fast-growing media, marketing and consumer empire. Our guest today is also a recent Fortune 40 Under 40 honoree. She’s the co-founder and CEO of Clique whose platforms include Who What Wear , Byrdie and MyDomaine .  Take a listen in as Katherine con...

I'm tired of paying rent and bad landlords. How can I get ready to buy my first home or apartment in an expensive city? Can I invest in an index fund or should I wait until my student loans are fully paid off? My parents get stressed when I ask them about investing. Can you share any advice? Answering these questions of yours and more on today's Ask Farnoosh with special co-host George Itzhak, NBC...

Do you think that everything in life happens for a reason? Our guest today thinks so...especially when reflecting upon his own life. Dr. Habib Sadeghi is the co-founder of the Be Hive of Healing Integrative Medical Center in Los Angeles. He’s known as the Healer to the Stars and has helped celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay’s Chris Martin improve their emotional well-being.  To say he’s...

How many of you use a physical journal to track your goals or just share how your day went? Journaling is a total art and our guest today, Cathryn Lavery, has found a way to make this old school past time new and fresh again. In fact, she’s built an 8-figure empire called BestSelf Co., selling paper journals and other organizational tools for productivity and focus. But 2017, Cathryn says, was the...

I can't bring myself to spend my money on material items, even though my financial life is in good shape. Help! What is a reasonable price to pay an accountant who is preparing your taxes? Should I first invest in retirement or index funds? Answering these questions of yours and more with special co-host Danielle Robinson, Executive Director, Jackson Charitable Foundation. To learn more about Dani...

This episode is probably my quickest interview yet...but it should come as no surprise, as today’s guest is the one and only Peter Shankman, author of Faster Than Normal . Indeed, this interview was fast…and anything but normal. And that’s why I think you’ll love it. Peter, as he describes in his bio, is a "spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attent...

Today’s show is a little bit of a throwback for me because it involves going down memory lane. I’ve not only been a subscriber of this magazine, but you might know I was also an employee, an intern in fact, in the past. It’s where I got my first start in the biz and in journalism. Joining me on today's show is the new editor-in-chief of Money Magazine, Adam Auriemma. Since taking on this prominent...

My husband and I will be quitting our jobs later this year to travel globally for a year. Aside from savings and insurance, what should we consider? My husband and I contribute to our retirement, savings and children's 529 plans. Should we be adding to these buckets or putting our money elsewhere? What are risks to consider when renting out part of your home? Answering these questions and more wit...

I have a question for you: What would it be like to have a bank balance with 9 zeros? A billion dollars? What does it take to reach that amount? Our guest today, Mitch Cohen, co-wrote a book answering that question. It’s called The Self-Made Billionaire Effect. There are more billionaires walking the planet today than ever before. Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Sara Blakely. According to Forbes , 20...

If you like financial podcasts then I think you’re going to be happy to know that today we are featuring a very successful top female financial podcast host and certified financial professional, Shannah Compton Game. She’s the host of Millennial Money . It’s a daily podcast catering to millennials and young adults, boasting over three and half million downloads since launching about three years ag...

What's your advice regarding the stock market? How do I protect my gains from the last 7-8 years? What’s your advice on asking for a raise while working for a non-profit? How do I continue my salary negotiations when I’ve already had the conversation about 10 times and I keep hearing “yes, you’re in line once the budget frees up? Answering these questions of yours and more with co-host and CFP Amy...

How much are you paying in 401(k) fees? A lot of us listening to this show, we have 401(k), or 403(b)’s and the like. These are retirement plans typically offered through our employers. Have you really ever taken the time to figure out how much you’re being charged in fees to invest to these portfolios? Today’s guest is Josh Jenkins-Robbins. His mission in his career, and in his life really, is to...

Do you feel like you’re quarter-assing your way through life and work? Our guest today is Abby Lou Walker, a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur. Her pivot came as she discovered she was unfulfilled at work and taking her stress and disappointment home to her family where she was the mom of two young children...and as she described, quarter-assing her way through work and life. Never fe...

Is my debt to income ratio too high to be considered for a mortgage? What ways are good ways to payoff my mortgage faster? My new job offers a 3% match for our 401K. What are my best options for my current 401k ($150K+)?  Do I rollover into the new plan? An IRA? Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's Ask Farnoosh with co-host and former So Money guest Erin Lowry of Broke Millen...

I’m excited to welcome back today’s guest, Jennifer Hemphill, who is a friend of the So Money show. You can listen to her first episode, #117 , but today she’s back because she has some exciting news: Her book, Her Money Matters: The Missing Truths From Traditional Money Advice, launched on February 13.    For those of you who didn’t hear her first episode, here’s a little bit about Jen: She’s an...

Are you someone who aspires to earn a million dollars a year or more as an entrepreneur? Or, maybe you’re already making this much money. Today’s guest has some incredible insights for all of us. Elaine Pofeldt is the author of the new popular book, The Million Dollar One Person Business . It’s about entrepreneurs who earn more than a million dollars a year on their own without any staff employees...

Will you talk more about the strategy to save a million dollars to retire? What type of savings account should I use if this is my goal? Should my wife and I continue to rent or does it make more sense for us to buy a home? Any guidance on how to get a book published? Answering these questions of yours and more with co-host Apryl Pope of Apryl Pope Financial . To learn more or share a question for...

Today, I’m excited to welcome back a former So Money guest, Liz Thames, also known as Mrs. Frugalwoods. I always love having former guests back on the show so we can catch up and share what they’ve been up to. I introduced you to Mrs. Frugalwoods, the blogger behind frugalwoods.com, way back in episode 239 when she was pursuing retirement, hoping to achieve financial independence by 33 years-old....

Today, I’m interviewing Tanja Hester, who has been retired now for just a couple months. Here’s the thing, though, she’s only 38 years old. Tanja and her husband both worked as political consultants making six figures each. Both of them loved their work and found it fulfilling. However, after watching her father lose his mobility early in his life due to a degenerative neuromuscular disability, Ta...

What are your thoughts about investing in cryptocurrency? Once you have an idea to start a business, how do you get started? Should you research, write a business plan? What are practical first steps? I'm leaving a job where I recently combined my 403b and annuities in one place. Should I leave the money there or take it to the new job? Answering these questions of yours and more with co-host and...

What would you do if you woke up with $662,000 of student loan debt? Yes, you heard that right, $662,000 in just student loan debt. Well, that’s what happened to Drs. Renée and Nii Darko. After meeting in medical school and completing rigorous surgical residencies, Renée and Nii woke up to see their total debt balance had ballooned to the high six figures after years of deferment and forbearance....

Today, I’m sharing a story with you of a remarkable young woman who got out of $30,000 worth of debt in 96 days.  That’s right. Mary is a Financial Coach who runs her own business called Abundant Wealth Solutions where she helps people eliminate their student loan debt and achieve financial freedom. Mary didn’t always have a strong grasp on her finances, though. She actually grew up in the project...

What advice do you have for a couple moving in together? Some expenses aren't so black and white. What should I prioritize in 2018, career development or having a baby? Answering these questions of yours and more with co-host Adenrele 'Addy' Adewusi of MaddyMoney.com . To share a question for an upcoming Friday show or learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com . Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming...

We're a few weeks into the New Year and I'm guessing you might have made a resolution or two? If your resolution was to be better with money or create a happier life then you already know you're in the right place. But our guest today is an expert at this. She's also a renowned life coach. Leisa Peterson helps people get out of their own way when it comes to money so that they can live a life full...

Our topic today is… pizza. Specifically, plant-based, vegan cauliflower pizza crust. Intrigued? So was I. Today’s guest, Amy Lacey started making cauliflower pizza crust in her kitchen in order to find healthier alternatives to her favorite foods after being diagnosed with lupus. With the help of her daughter, Caroline, she created a proprietary recipe that her friends and family loved so much, th...