So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

My guest today is one of the most vibrant and necessary voices in personal finance today. Katie Gatti Tassin is the founder of the wildly popular Money with Katie platform and host of the podcast by the same name. She's back on the show with a brand-new book that is as bold as it is brilliant: Rich Girl Nation . This isn't your average money guide. Katie weaves sharp analysis, real-world context,...

Have you ever felt uncomfortable splitting a dinner bill with friends or hesitated to join a group vacation because of the cost? Maybe you’ve wondered if your friends view money the way you do. Friendships are one of the most rewarding parts of life, yet they come with their own set of challenges—especially when money enters the picture. Today, we’re diving into this problem with someone who has t...

Today’s show offers financial advice for couples. Plus: How to manage savings versus investments? Download Farnoosh’s free guide to Paris in 4 Days. 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.

We’re joined by Dr. Annie Cole, Ed. D., a money coach and financial educator who specializes in helping women master their finances—from budgeting and debt payoff to investing, building wealth, and retiring early. Dr. Annie's story is a powerful one. In her 20s, she was a burnt-out social worker earning just $26,000 a year. Fast-forward a decade, and she had climbed the ranks to a Vice President r...

Ever wonder why we take on debt knowing it will cost us — or why flashing a credit card can feel like flashing status? It’s not just poor math or bad habits. It’s biology, psychology, and marketing, all tangled together. In today’s episode, we unpack the psychology of spending with Wright State University professor and author John Dinsmore , whose new book The Marketing of Debt: How They Get You b...

Today’s show: The benefits of credit cards, recommended stock portfolio allocations and resources for helping kids learn about money. Plus: How to execute a rollover or backdoor Roth IRA? (This episode originally aired in 2024) 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.

Menopause used to be a whispered word, something women were expected to endure quietly. But that’s changing—and fast. Women are reclaiming this stage of life, demanding better care, and rewriting the narrative. And leading the charge is my guest today, Emmy-winning journalist and menopause advocate, Tamsen Fadal. With a career spanning over three decades in television news, Tamsen has transitioned...

Farnoosh speaks with Dr. Ellen Vora, psychiatrist and author of the book  The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response  about the root of our anxieties, how they impact our financial wellness and her holistic approach to healing. Her book is now in paperback! More about Dr. Vora: She received her B.A. from Yale University and attended Columbia University...

On today's Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh answers audience questions about whether a couple is financially on track, should you put your home in a trust, and the difference between money market accounts and money market funds. Referenced on the show: Episode on All-Things Estate Planning and the So Money Members Club. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registr...

We’re diving into the world of real estate investing—not just as a strategy for wealth, but as a movement for women to claim financial independence, build generational wealth, and find community in a traditionally male-dominated space. My guest is Liz Faircloth , co-founder of InvestHer , a global platform and network that helps women invest confidently in real estate, connect with opportunities,...

Comedian Zarna Garg joins Farnoosh live at Loopwell in Montclair to celebrate the release of her memoir, This American Woman . In this candid and hilarious conversation, Zarna shares how she transformed personal crisis into a comedy career—building a thriving business from scratch after her husband lost his job. She opens up about betting on herself in midlife, using clean comedy as a strategic ed...

Download Farnoosh's Free Investing Blueprint to learn how to begin investing for your future. Learn more about her So Money Members Club. In this week’s Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh kicks off with a look at key economic headlines—from McDonald’s reporting a drop in customer traffic to new signs the U.S. economy may be cooling, including a GDP contraction and a spike in jobless claims. She also reflects...

Today’s episode is a special one, pulled straight from inside the So Money Members Club . This month, we hosted a live workshop all about estate planning — a topic that many of our members requested — and we brought in an expert to guide us: Heather Zack , an attorney and financial planner who leads high-net-worth strategy at Commonwealth Financial Network. Whether you're married or not, have kids...

Today's guest is Rachel Rodgers—a powerhouse entrepreneur, bestselling author, and tireless advocate for wealth building, especially for those historically excluded from financial success. You might remember Rachel from her groundbreaking book, We Should All Be Millionaires. She's back with another insightful and empowering book titled Future Millionaire: A Young Person's Step-by-Step Guide to Mak...

This Friday: Top financial headlines from changes to student loans to the dismantling of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. Plus: The best ways to grow and maintain strong credit. To join Farnoosh with Zarna Garg at Loopwell, reserve your spot here. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

How strong and healthy are your relationships? Have you ever considered your relationships as valuable assets—ones that can lead you to a richer, more prosperous life? Today, we're fortunate to be joined by Selena Soo , an acclaimed publicity and marketing expert, and the author of the captivating new book, Rich Relationships . Selena has built an extraordinary career teaching entrepreneurs and le...

This episode aired initially been on Feb 3, 2025. Today, we're diving into the world of travel and points with none other than Brian Kelly, a long-time friend of the show and the founder of The Points Guy . Brian is here to talk about his new book, How to Win at Travel , a guide that helps you unlock all the secrets to mastering the points game, maximizing travel perks, and scoring luxury experien...

This episode is a replay from October 11, 2024. Download Farnoosh's Free Investing Blueprint to learn how to begin investing for your future. Today's show: Is there such a thing as investing "too" much? Can obtaining a home equity loan be helpful when purchasing a second home? How to find a great accountant, and more. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird...

Today, we’re diving into an extraordinary story of defiance and determination—how a group of bold women in Denver turned financial discrimination into a catalyst for change by founding the first women-owned bank in the country. Our guest is Grace L. Williams, a trailblazing financial journalist whose work has appeared in Forbes , The Wall Street Journal , and Harvard Business Review . She brings h...

Are you on the fence about having children? I'm talking to my women listeners out there. If this is you, you're not alone. In today's world, you know better than anyone that women face enormous pressure and endless questions around motherhood. Is this something I really want? Can I afford it? How will this impact my identity, my career, and my happiness? Our guest knows this internal struggle very...

Joining me today for a very special Ask Farnoosh episode is Maggie Johndrow, a seasoned wealth advisor and partner with Johndrow Wealth Management. Maggie brings her signature calm, clear-headed guidance to our turbulent financial times — and let's be honest, we could all use a little Maggie in our wallets right now. In this episode, we tackle some of the most pressing money questions on your mind...

A new survey sponsored by  Hult International Business School  finds that a growing number of employers say they’d prefer to automate entry-level jobs rather than hire a recent college graduate. AI is changing the job market faster than any of us imagined—reshaping not just who gets hired, but whether certain jobs even exist in the future. My guest today is Dan Schawbel , a New York Time...

Right now, the world feels like it’s moving a mile a minute. News cycles are relentless, the pressure to keep up—professionally, personally, financially—is overwhelming. And beneath all that hustle, so many of us are quietly struggling. We feel disconnected, depleted… yet on the surface, everything looks “fine.” That’s why today’s guest and conversation feel especially urgent. Dr. Judith Joseph is...

In this week’s Ask Farnoosh , we’re diving into the ripple effects of the latest tariff threats and what they could mean for your wallet — from rising prices on everyday goods to the broader risk of a recession. Farnoosh explains what’s happening, why it matters, and how to protect your finances now. Plus, answers to your questions, including: Is it wise to switch jobs right now, given the shaky l...

How do you navigate a tricky boss, advocate for a raise, or stay sane when your manager is MIA? On today’s So Money , author and executive coach Melody Wilding returns to share wisdom from her new book, Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge . We explore how to maintain internal boundaries, read between the lines in power dynamics, and own your value—even when leadership i...