So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
1,533 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratings*** Named a Best Podcast By The New York Times, Time Magazine, Real Simple and MSNBC *** Host Farnoosh Torabi is an award-winning financial strategist, TV host and bestselling author. With over 25 million downloads, So Money is dedicated to sharing inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today's financial leaders, bestselling authors and entrepreneurs. One day, hear an intimate money conversation with industry greats like Queen Latifah, Barbara Corcoran or Margaret Cho. Another day learn the basics of cryptocurrency and its impact on our wallets. On Fridays, tune in as Farnoosh answers our most pressing financial questions about saving, investing and building wealth. Advice and insights always delivered through a lens of equity, inclusivity and the changing world we live in.
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81: Bernardo Mendez, Relationship Coach on Living Your Great Life
April 02, 2015 07:00 - 28 minutesWhether you are single or in a relationship, living in a flashy metropolis or a quiet suburb, you have probably experienced how difficult it is to find your second half these days. I mean, who has the time to date? (A true personal story: when I first started dating my hubby-to-be, I thought for sure he would give me the boot because I was chronically overscheduled and overbooked. Thankfully, he didn’t and now we have a beautiful son.) But time is a REAL challenge when it comes to finding the...
80: Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche
April 01, 2015 07:00 - 29 minutesMany of my guests on the show have told me how important it is to start talking with kids about money… early and often. And one of my recent guests, Ron Lieber, the author of “The Opposite of Spoiled” has taken it a step further. He suggests that we help children learn how to associate money with a work activity…. that is ideally above and beyond their regular household chores. (i.e. don’t give them that allowance for free… have them earn it!). Today’s guest is a great case-in-point. She grew...
79: Ryan Lee, Internet Entrepreneur on Starting Your Own Business
March 31, 2015 07:00 - 41 minutesHave you ever watched when kids play … and wished that you had the same bold, fearless attitude towards… pretty much everything? It seems that no matter what, they always seem to bounce back with more energy than before! Today’s guest is fearless. He’s a serial entrepreneur, a proud father of four and a lucky carrier of the “success gene” (unofficially) which, he says, has helped him and other generations in his family quickly get back up on their feet after “hitting a bump on the road”. His ...
78: Frank Curzio Gives Advice for Beginner Investors
March 30, 2015 07:00 - 46 minutesI’m excited to welcome our first stock expert and active investor on the show, Frank Curzio. By now, you probably know that I subscribe to the passive philosophy when it comes to investing – that’s right I love my index funds! However, a lot of you have expressed interest in participating directly in the stock market… so I thought that Frank would be a fantastic resource for you and could give you another prospective on investing so you can decide which one is right for you. I’ve known Frank ...
77: Ask Farnoosh: Should I Bank on Social Security?
March 29, 2015 07:00 - 17 minutesShould I bank on social security? And what financial moves should I make now before I move overseas? Lots of great questions on this edition of Ask Farnoosh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
76: Ask Farnoosh: How Much Should I Save for Retirement
March 28, 2015 07:00 - 22 minutesFarnoosh answers your biggest money questions. Today: What's the ideal age to retire and how much should I have? and How do you How do you approach that first investment or business move when you've made a bit of money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
75: Marni Battista on Making Money Work in Your Relationship
March 27, 2015 07:00 - 27 minutesI’m excited to welcome our first LOVE guru on the show. Her name is Marni Battista. She is the founder and CEO of DatingwithDignity.com, a million dollar plus company specializing in helping her clients to FIRST fall in love with themselves, create a life they love, and THEN find someone amazing to love. As a divorcee herself, Marni truly understands what it feels like to be lonely and sick of wasting time on dates that go nowhere. I actually interviewed Marni extensively for my book, When Sh...
BONUS: Is College Worth $200,000?
March 27, 2015 00:06 - 9 minutesLet's say you or your child gets accepted to Stanford or Harvard, an elite private college that consistently ranks in the tippity top of higher ed rankings and where graduates tend to get the best jobs with the best pay. But here's the catch: It'll cost close to $200,000 to attend. In the grand scheme of life, is it worth it? I posed this question to a recent guest on my podcast, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a financial expert who's published a great book called "College Secrets: How to Save Money,...
74: Paul Sullivan, NYT Columnist on Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy
March 26, 2015 07:00 - 35 minutesToday’s episode: What it means to live a truly wealthy life. Told by a man who’s job it is to report on the country’s ultra rich, how they think, act, save, spend and invest. Paul Sullivan writes the Wealth Matters column for The New York Times and is the author of the new book The Thin Green Line: The Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy. The thin green line is an interesting phrase…implies that there may not be such a huge barrier between the haves from have nots. We’re going to dive into tha...
73: Kabir Sehgal, Author of Coined: The Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us
March 25, 2015 07:00 - 36 minutesToday’s guest makes me feel terribly under accomplished. He is a modern day Renaissance man. His name is Kabir Sehgal. I was introduced to Kabir by a mutual friend who thought he’d be a perfect fit for the show because he just wrote a New York Times bestselling book about the history and biology of money. The book is called Coined: The Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us. In it, Kabir explores how and why money has come to play such a central role in everyday life and unveils...
72: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox and Affording College
March 24, 2015 07:00 - 41 minutesIf you are thinking about going to grad school… or have children heading off to college soon, you’re probably wondering 'How the heck can I afford it? How do I plan for it?’ The cost of higher education in the US has skyrocketed more than 500% over the past 30 years, all while salaries and labor market have stagnated. Today’s guest, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, who is the CEO of TheMoneyCoach.net and a New York Times bestselling author of “College Secrets: How to Save Money, Cut College Cost, Gradu...
71: David Pottruck, Former CEO of Charles Schwab Talks Setbacks and Success
March 23, 2015 07:00 - 41 minutesToday’s episode is another great reminder that no matter how painful a life blow or a career setback, you can still recover… and not just survive but flourish and lead a richer, happier life. Today’s guest was let go as the CEO of a major financial services company after having invested in it his whole life. In his own words, “I was embarrassed. I was humiliated and I was devastated.” But as they say “when one door closes, another door opens.” As a result of simply having more time on his han...
70: Ask Farnoosh: How Can I Monetize My Website?
March 22, 2015 07:00 - 23 minutesIn today's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your questions about monetizing a website, whole life insurance and the best way to withdraw your pension in retirement when you're married. For more visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
69: Ask Farnoosh: How Much Net Worth Should I Have?
March 21, 2015 07:00 - 16 minutesShould I lease a car? What should my net worth be? What medical marijuana companies are hot? I have a ton of money, so should I pay of my student loans or invest? Today's Ask Farnoosh questions run the gamut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
68: Jeff Olson: CEO of Neurium Talks Happiness, Money and Prosperity
March 20, 2015 07:00 - 36 minutesThree years ago the United Nations sanctioned March 20th as International Day of Happiness – day to drive awareness for the need for happiness in our worlds. Today’s guest is a major supporter of this event. He is the founder of Live Happy magazine, Jeff Olson, and for the second year in a row, Live Happy has joined the U.N. with its own mission to lead a global movement to inspire the world to think, act and live happy with the #HappyActs Challenge. For more, check out HappyActs.org. Jeff Ol...
67: Jaime Tardy, Founder of The Eventual Millionaire
March 19, 2015 07:00 - 38 minutesFor most of us, including yours truly, having strict deadlines can be very helpful in achieving our goals… And for today’s guest, Jaime Tardy, a 9-month deadline put her quickly into action to become financially free. She became pregnant and had a limited amount of time to pull her financial life together before welcoming her new baby. And she did it! At the same time she managed to quit her 6-figure full-time job with an expense account with confidence! Today Jaime owns her own business and ...
66: Gretchen Rubin and Mastering Financial Habits
March 18, 2015 07:00 - 23 minutesIf you’re someone interested in the psychology of money and learning more about yourself and why you do what you do when it comes to money, you’ll enjoy today’s episode. Today’s guest is author Gretchen Rubin, who started her career in law and was clerking at the Supreme Court when she realized that she really wanted to be a writer. Since then, she’s become one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on habits and happiness of our time. She is the author of several books, includ...
65: Susan Beacham, Founder of Money Savvy Generation
March 17, 2015 07:00 - 39 minutesToday’s guest is a leading expert on money, kids and financial literacy and the creator of the Money Savvy Pig. She is also a banking and investment management veteran who worked with high net worth individuals for over 2 decades and advised them on what they should and shouldn’t do with their money. Her name is Susan Beacham. Susan founded her own company, Money Savvy Generation, in the late 90’s after seeing how much her own children wanted to learn about money. Since then, her company has ...
64: John Lee Dumas on Going From Success to Significance
March 16, 2015 07:00 - 28 minutesoday’s guest is a podcasting legend who’s inspired millions to act on their entrepreneurial dreams – including YOURS TRULY. He is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, an award winning and uber successful podcast where he interviews incredibly inspiring entrepreneurs 7-days a week… His name is John Lee Dumas. John started his career in the US Army where he served for 7 years, 3 in active duty and 4 in the Army Reserves, before becoming a civilian at age 26. He then dabbled in a variety ...
63: Ask Farnoosh: How Can I Hide Money to Score Financial Aid?
March 15, 2015 07:00 - 20 minutesIn this episode of AskFarnoosh questions regarding how to buy disability insurance, saving on childcare and how to hire a tax preparer. Also, where can you legally "hide" money to position yourself in the best way possible to receive financial aid for college? for more visit SoMoneyPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
62: Ask Farnoosh: How to Manage $200,000 in Student Loans
March 14, 2015 07:00 - 23 minutesOn today's episode of Ask Farnoosh, answering your questions about reducing the interest on a six-figure student loan figure, choosing a travel rewards card and how to afford graduate school. Is it always worth it? For more visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
61: Michael O'Neal: Living Large as a Solopreneur
March 13, 2015 07:00 - 39 minutesOne of my recent guests on the show, Amanda Steinberg, the founder of DailyWorth.com, said that she "ate struggle for breakfast" throughout her life. And that’s a trend that I’m starting to see across the board… among many highly successful people. Today’s guest is no exception. From losing both of his parents seven months apart to losing all of his savings and his house, he endured what many of us fear the most – hitting rock bottom. But he never stopped. He never made excuses. He just kept ...
60: Tim Ferriss on Life Experiments, Financial Failure and Investing Right
March 12, 2015 07:00 - 51 minutesTim Ferriss joins So Money to talk career, investing, experimentations, rejection, Billy Joel and so much more. Learn how Tim volunteered his time to amazing connections and opportunities in his 20's, when he first graduated from college, how Billy Joel influenced him many, many years ago to become the man he is today and where Tim prefers to invest his money and why. For more, visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59: Robert Coorey and How to Feed a Starving Crowd
March 11, 2015 07:00 - 37 minutesToday’s guest joins us all the way from Australia. He’s an incredibly successful online marketing expert and a best-selling author of Feed a Starving Crowd… which he currently offers for free on his website (below). He’s known for his practical advice for entrepreneurs and wannabe entrepreneurs who would like to launch an online business. Recently he’s been listed by Startup Australia as one of Australia's Top 50 Entrepreneurs. And he currently serves as the Director of Global Business at E-W...
58: Mark and Lauren Greutman: Erasing $40,000 in Debt
March 10, 2015 07:00 - 40 minutesI’m excited to welcome our first couple to the show, the amazing Mark & Lauren Greutman, the co-founders of a personal finance website, markandlaureng.com. Having gone through financial hardships, they are now on a mission to spread the word about money and financial health – the things they wish they had known years ago. I love their story – their tenacity and determination is so inspirational! www.somoneypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
57: Nicole Lapin on Being a Rich Bitch
March 09, 2015 07:00 - 34 minutesFast forward a decade later, she has become a much admired financial journalist and a money expert. In addition to having worked as a business anchor at CNN and CNBC, she has contributed to MSNBC and TODAY show and served as a business anchor for Bloomberg Television. She now owns her own productions company and is the money correspondent for The Wendy Williams Show and The Insider. Today’s guest is Nicole Lapin. She’s just launched a new book called Rich Bitch… a 12-Step Plan in which she sh...
56: Ask Farnoosh: How to Become More Money Conscious?
March 08, 2015 08:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode of Ask Farnoosh, how to plan your estate when you're divorced with two children, saving for retirement for the first time at 50 years old and how to save properly for your child's college education? For more, visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55: Ask Farnoosh: Should ethics play a role in financial decisions?
March 07, 2015 08:00 - 20 minutesWhat role should our ethics play in our financial decisions? Farnoosh answers your biggest money questions on this latest episode of Ask Farnoosh. For more visit SoMoneyPodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54: Shama Hyder and The Zen of Social Media Marketing
March 06, 2015 08:00 - 24 minutesToday’s guest is a Millennial superstar and a visionary strategist for the digital age. She is the CEO and founder of the Marketing Zen Group, an integrated online marketing and PR firm. She is the best-selling author and highly acclaimed speaker who is frequently invited to share the stage with the world’s top leaders and luminaries, such as President Obama and the Dalai Lama. How cool is that?! But that’s not all… She is the recipient of the prestigious Technology Titan Emerging Company CEO...
53: Jack Canfield and Achieving Wealth with The Success Principles
March 05, 2015 08:00 - 34 minutesI’d bet most of you - or all of you - have heard of or read The Chicken Soup for the Soul series. The book has sold more than 500 million copies in print since it first published in the early 1990s. I recall that series of books being mentioned on Oprah countless times growing up, didn't you? Maybe you have also read The Success Principles, first published a decade ago. Today’s guest is the author, the man and motivational speaker behind all those wildly successful books: Jack Canfield. He is...
52: Ric Edelman and Choosing a Financial Planner
March 04, 2015 13:00 - 30 minutesWhether you’re ready to work with a financial advisor and not sure how to go about it… or just trying to figure out if you should work with one, today’s episode is going to be a valuable resource for you! It’s packed with awesome tips and advice from our guest, Ric Edelman. Ric is the founder and CEO of Edelman Financial Services, one of the largest independent financial planning firms in the US with 40 offices nationwide. He’s been ranked 3 times as the #1 independent financial advisor in th...
51: Helaine Olen, Author of Pound Foolish
March 03, 2015 08:00 - 34 minutesOne of my #SoMoney guests last week, Chris Brogan, astutely noted that there was a direct correlation between being yourself and making money, And I think that is extremely true, although it does involve taking risks, having the guts to go against the grain, be different, and speak your mind even if your opinion is unpopular. Today’s guest is a New-York based journalist who is admired by many, for speaking her mind… Her name is Helaine Olen, author of the highly acclaimed book Pound Foolish: ...
50: Linda Descano, President and CEO of Women & Co.
March 02, 2015 08:00 - 27 minutesToday’s guest is a personal finance and marketing powerhouse who rose through the ranks at one of the largest financial institutions in the world! Linda Descano is now the Head of Content and Social Media at Citigroup. She also serves as the President and CEO of Women & Co., which is a Citi-sponsored personal finance go-to-resource for women. Linda is a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a regular contributor to leading media...
49: Ask Farnoosh: Tired of Paying for My Girlfriend. Help!
March 01, 2015 08:00 - 19 minutesHow to invest for a secure future? And what to do if you feel taken advantage of - financially - in your relationship? Lots of interesting - and smart = questions on today's episode of Ask Farnoosh. Check out SoMoneyPodcast.com for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48: Ask Farnoosh: How Do We Split Bills if I Make More?
February 28, 2015 08:00 - 20 minutesIn this installment of Ask Farnoosh, answers to your questions about paying off a mortgage, how to pay bills in a relationship where there is a wide income disparity between partners and how to start investing at a basic level. For more check out SoMoneyPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47: Ron Lieber, NYT Columnist on How to Unspoil Your Kids
February 27, 2015 08:00 - 29 minutesAre your kids spoiled? Be honest. Could your children be a little more patient and grounded? Today’s guest has written a great book about how to more or less unspoil your child. Ron Lieber is here today. He is the personal finance columnist for the New York Times and new author of the book The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous and Smart About Money. A few takeaways from the interview: -- Why it’s in some ways harder than ever to raise kids who appreciate the value o...
46: Chris Brogan and Achieving Goals Once and For All
February 26, 2015 08:00 - 25 minutesEven though this is NOT something we like to admit, we know all too well that our New Year’s resolutions do not always pan out the way we want! In fact, stats show that right around this time of year, most of us simply abandon them. If you wondered why or more importantly, what can help, you will enjoy today’s episode. Chris Brogan is the CEO of Owner Media Group, a highly sought after speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of 8 books, including The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth, ...
45: Chris Ducker and Making Plans to Retire at 50
February 25, 2015 08:00 - 38 minutesToday's guest in an international superstar. Chris Ducker is the founder and CEO of Virtual Staff Finder and the Live2Sell Group of Companies. He is well known as a "Virtual CEO.” He is a frequent keynote speaker. We were both keynotes, in fact, at FinCon14 in New Orleans last year. Chris is British and lives in the Philippines with his family. And he’s written a fantastic book. It’s inspired me to be more efficient with my business…Chris’ book Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff ...
44: Manisha Thakor and Achieving MoneyZen
February 24, 2015 08:00 - 39 minutesI’ve been privileged to have many amazing women on the show! And today’s guest is no exception. Manisha Thakor is a founder of MoneyZen.com and a financial literacy advocate for women, who co-authored two critically acclaimed personal finance books: On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance and Get Financially Naked: How to Talk Money With Your Honey. Manisha is a Chartered Financial Analyst who spent over 20 years working in the financial services industry. In 2009, she l...
43: J. Money : Founder of BudgetsAreSexy.com
February 23, 2015 08:00 - 38 minutesJ. Money is one of the most influential financial bloggers of our time and the founder of 2 personal finance websites BudgetsareSexy.com and RockstarFinance.com. He also coaches people interested in blogging and online business for both pay, and not! Like many of us, J. struggled with money and made some poor choices early on. So what did he do? He decided to blog about. In 2008 he started his personal finance blog, BudgetsareSexy.com, to track his spending and keep himself accountable. And t...
42: Ask Farnoosh: Is Outsourcing Worth It?
February 22, 2015 08:00 - 22 minutesIn this installment of Ask Farnoosh, questions about retirement planning, paying down debt in your 60s and the benefits of outsourcing. Visit SoMoneyPodcast.com for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
41: Ask Farnoosh: How to Save on My Wedding?
February 21, 2015 08:00 - 17 minutesFarnoosh answers questions about how to save on a wedding, paying down debt after a job loss, investing for retirement and much more. Head to SoMoneyPodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
40: Amanda Steinberg: Founder of DailyWorth.com Talks Women, Wealth & Leadership
February 20, 2015 08:00 - 28 minutesIf you’re a woman seeking more financial guidance, inspiration and a supportive community, you’ll love today’s episode. We have the founder and CEO of DailyWorth.com the web’s premiere financial media company for women – Amanda Steinberg. She launched the company in 2009 while pregnant with her second child. She went from being a computer programmer to building a powerful business that makes an extraordinary social impact. People told her she was nuts for venturing out on her own. And here we...
39: Ryan Levesque and How to "Ask" Your Way to Millions
February 19, 2015 08:00 - 46 minutesToday’s guest started investing when he was 10 years old and managed to grow his $5,000 inheritance to pay for two years of college. My guest today is Ryan Levesque. Ryan is a marketing expert and business coach who started his business in 2008 armed with nothing but a $450 laptop, an Ivy-league education and an insatiable curiosity to understand why people buy... which led him to creating the “Ask Formula”. He describes it extensively in his new book “Ask” that he has generously offered for ...
38: Mr. Money Mustache: Rebel with a Financial Cause
February 18, 2015 08:00 - 44 minutesWithout a doubt, today’s guest is going to make you smile… He is a thirty-something retiree who now writes a personal finance blog with a cultish following, goes on 2-month long vacations, and occasionally takes on cool carpentry projects to keep his creative juices flowing! Sound too good to be true? Well, he’s the real deal. It’s Mr. Money Mustache… Three takeaways from this interview: -- How Mr. Money Mustache was able to retire at age 30! And the rules behind his religion also known as mu...
37: Josh Elledge and Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone
February 17, 2015 08:00 - 40 minutesToday’s guest is going to give us the kick in the pants that we often need to get outside our comfort zone, to face the fear, get in the seat of creation and do even greater things. Get ready to become uncomfortable! His name is Josh Elledge. He is a consumer savings expert and founder & chief executive angel of savingsangel.com®, the most comprehensive coupon and sale matching service available…. the site helps folks cut our monthly grocery bill in half! In 2014, Josh also launched 90 Days ...
36: Pat Kiernan: NY1's Morning News Anchor Talks Real Estate, Costco, Kelly Ripa and More.
February 16, 2015 08:00 - 33 minutesPat Kiernan is the morning news anchor at NY1 News, the most beloved anchor in The Big Apple and well known for his "In the Papers" feature, where he summarizes the content from the New York City’s daily newspapers. AND – for those of you not in New York City –Pat’s expanded his reach by creating a website patspapers.com, which delivers each weekday morning a curated summary of his favorite news stories across the United States. A few key takeaways from our interview: -- How Pat stays competi...
35: Ask Farnoosh: What Should I Do With $10,000?
February 15, 2015 08:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode Farnoosh responds to audience questions about credit card debt, investing books, Roth IRAs and whether she'd ever consider interviewing her parents on the podcast! For more, check out SoMoneyPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34: Ask Farnoosh: Should I work for a brand name company? Or with a start-up?
February 14, 2015 08:00 - 19 minutesToday we have questions about paying off student loans completely versus using extra money to invest, whether to take a personal finance course and how to figure out whether to work for a large, brand name company or a start-up where there may be more hands-on experience and learning. Visit SoMoneyPodcast.com for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33: Barbara Stanny and Building Sacred Success
February 13, 2015 08:00 - 31 minutesBarbara, author of Sacred Success, has made it her mission to revolutionize women’s relationship to money. She shares her journey to financial independence in hopes of inspiring and motivating YOU to become smart (or smarter) with money. Three takeaways from this interview: - Why a financial journey is far more enjoyable when you can add some spirituality to it. - Barbara’s specific advice for women who want to become financially empowered and free. - Why being willing to do what you fear is ...