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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1348: How Fear Can Drive Financial Excellence with Katie Gatti, Host of The Money with Katie Show
April 25, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutesKatie Gatti Tassin is the personality behind the blog, podcast, and newsletter brand, Money with Katie. She started writing about money in 2020 after a few years of independent personal finance consulting and consuming all the personal finance content she could get her hands on. Since then, Money with Katie has grown to a community near-100,000 strong, and she focuses on teaching #RichGirls how to make their money work for them. On the show Farnoosh and Katie discuss: Katie's rise to financi...
1347: Ask Farnoosh: How to Avoid Getting Low-Balled at a New Job
April 22, 2022 14:31 - 24 minutesThis week on Ask Farnoosh, a frustrated listeners shares how employers and recruiters refuse to share salary information but insist you ask for what you want to make. How can you work around this and avoid being low-balled? Also: Should I use emergency savings to cover living expenses? How can couples (with kids) prioritize savings goals? (A replay from February 11, 2022) Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney. Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for...
1346: The Problem with Hustle Culture with Author Caroline Dooner
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutesBestselling author Caroline Dooner joins with an important message as we enter a new year: Let's get some rest! She is the author of Tired as F*ck: Burnout at the Hands of Diet, Self-Help, and Hustle Culture. Book summary: Offering a frank and funny critique of the cultural forces that are driving us mad, author Caroline Dooner examines how treating ourselves like never ending self-improvement projects is a recipe for burnout. We have become unknowingly complicit in perpetuating our own exhau...
1345: Simple Ways to Invest in Art on a Budget with Liz Lidgett
April 18, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutesGuest Liz Lidgett is an art advisor, writer and gallery owner. As Founder of Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, she works with people to find the perfect piece of art for their style, space, and budget. Farnoosh and Liz discuss ways to spot worthwhile art "investments" on a budget, how to build a successful business as an emerging artist right now, NFTs and more. Plus: Details on Farnoosh's recent art purchase that 10x'd in value in one year. This episode is a replay from February 14, 2022. Art...
1344: Ask Farnoosh: Saving For Retirement for First Time in 40s (Help!)
April 15, 2022 12:16 - 27 minutesThis week's Ask Farnoosh answers listeners' questions related to negotiating salary when your employer recently got acquired. When is a good time to ask for a pay increase? Also: How to start investing for retirement for the first time if you're in your 40s? Can you add your child to your business' payroll? What are the benefits? Plus: Insights into I-Bonds, a popular savings vehicle that helps during inflationary times. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somone...
1343: Overhauling Finances, Career and Childcare in the Pandemic (One Couple's Story)
April 13, 2022 13:03 - 32 minutesToday we go behind the scenes of one household that shifted their careers, income streams and childcare in the pandemic ... and the changes have been for the better. Lee Bonvissuto is our guest. She is an entrepreneur and Founder of Present Voices, where she helps people access and articulate their best ideas in their most important moments through communication coaching, consulting, and community. In our conversation, Lee speaks candidly about the decisions that she and her partner made in t...
1342: The On-Going Financial Struggles of Working Moms in the Pandemic
April 11, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutesBrynne Conroy is founder of Femme Frugality and the book The Feminist Financial Handbook. She joins to share the financial and professional hardships endured during the pandemic, as a single mother to two young children. And why the battle is not nearly over. Read Brynne's personal essay at Too Ambitious. 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 You...
1341: Ask Farnoosh: Money Advice for My 30s?
April 08, 2022 12:42 - 34 minutesHow to save and invest in your 30s? How badly will a car refi damage my credit score? How to best afford a new home for my parents? This week's Ask Farnoosh addresses audience questions with guest co-host Georgia Lee Hussy, CFP and founder of Modernist Financial in Portland, Oregon. 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 ...
1340: Making a Financial Impact Without Spending Money
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutesElisa Camahort Page is an entrepreneur, speaker and author. She is also co-founder of BlogHer, an online community for women bloggers. On the episode, Elisa shares how to align your personal values with your financial mission and create profit and progress. How to make a social impact when your income is inconsistent? How to use social capital and time to move the financial needle for yourself and your community? [Random: We also dive in being a vegan and the cost of following that diet!] Wan...
1339: Money, Meditation and Manifesting Wealth with Dina Kaplan
April 04, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutesGuest Dina Kaplan is Founder of the The Path, which teaches meditation for the modern mind. The Path has taught thousands of people to meditate around the world and at festivals including SXSW and Sundance. She offers advice on how through meditation and elevating consciousness, we can attract more richness in our lives. 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 mon...
1338: Ask Farnoosh: What to Make of This Crazy Housing Market? Should I Bother to Save for a House?
April 01, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutesBack to regularly scheduled programming this Friday, with the return of a solo-hosted episode of Ask Farnoosh. Farnoosh answers your top money questions related to real estate (should I buy right now?) to retirement (where to invest if I don't have a 401k through work?) and best ways to invest for "fun?" (Is there even such a thing?) Also: Farnoosh's thoughts on recession forecasts and why she's not a fan of April Fool's or any pranks for that matter. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh...
1337: Money and Abuse of Financial Power with Tanya Selvaratnam
March 30, 2022 11:04 - 31 minutesAward-winning filmmaker Tanya Selvaratnam bravely recounts the intimate abuse she suffered from former New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, using her story as a prism to examine the domestic violence crisis plaguing America. Her book is called Assume Nothing: A Story of Intimate Violence.. She and Farnoosh discuss the inadequate accountability of powerful abusive men and advice for victims of abuse. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please reach out to the Nationa...
1336: Scaling a Small Business Without Going Broke with Lara Hodgson
March 28, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutesWhile it's never been a better time to start a business, it's also never been harder to grow a business. Guest Lara Hodgson is coauthor with long-time business partner Stacey Abrams of the new book LEVEL UP: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back. In it they share intense behind-the-scenes stories of building their own businesses—two of which failed, and the third successful company, NOW. Lara provides actionable, get-it-done principles for founders—especially those who have ...
1335: Ask Farnoosh: How to Close the Investing Gap and Master the Market
March 25, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutesWhat is behind the female investing gap? What are the reasons women are better at investing? How to begin investing in stocks? We’re covering all things women and investing, as we cap our Women’s History Money series with Prudential . Our guest is Rosalyn Glen who has over 30 years of experience helping clients reach their fullest financial potential.. She is the President/CEO of Destiny Wealth Advisors & Consulting. She works with individuals, businesses, churches, and nonprofits in developi...
1334: Launching Financial Grown-Ups with Bobbi Rebell
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutesHow to prepare your young adult child for the real financial world and ensure they set themselves up for success? Bobbi Rebell joins to share insights from her personal experiences and her new book Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart. 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 vide...
1333: Demystifying Disability and Closing Opportunity Gaps
March 21, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutesGuest Emily Ladau, disability rights activist joins to share her personal experiences, as well as insights from her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally. She discusses how we ought to redefine the term disability, the opportunity gaps for people with disabilities and how individuals, companies and lawmakers can help advance professional and financial opportunities for the community. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/so...
1332: Ask Farnoosh: Best Ways Women Can Prepare for Retirement?
March 18, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutesWhat would it take to feel more confident about your personal retirement savings? What’s a good “number” to shoot for and what are all the ways to support your long-term savings needs? We’re continuing our Women’s History Month series with Prudential and helping us navigate this topic and provide some professional advice is Lucy Chamberlain, a Financial Planner at Prudential Financial. For more insights check out Prudential.com/SoMoney Prudential Disclosure: Our financial advisors offer inves...
1331: Rewriting Your Money Story with Christina Blacken, Founder of The New Quo
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutesWhat'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 consultancy, helping leaders create inclusive practices, habits, and goals through their narrative intelligence. More about Christina: She helps leaders identify the psychol...
1330: Stop Buying Into the Myth of Imposter Syndrome and Earn More with Ruchika Tulshyan
March 14, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutesOn today's show: What is imposter syndrome and why are more women led to believe they suffer from it? How does this prevent women and women of color to excel at work and build financial independence? Guest Ruchika Tulshyan is an award-winning inclusion strategist, former business journalist, and CEO of Candour, which works with organizations to create diverse teams and inclusive cultures. Her new book is INCLUSION ON PURPOSE: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Wo...
1329: Ask Farnoosh: Life Insurance Strategies for Women
March 11, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutesOur Friday Women’s History Month series continues. Today, in partnership with our sponsor Prudential, we are dedicating the show to the topic of life insurance and how women tend to be underinsured. What steps can women take to protect themselves and their loved ones with life insurance? What if you're single, don't have children or don't work? Is life insurance still a must? Our guest is Blanche Cheeley, a Financial Planner at Prudential Financial specializing in designing a personal plan th...
1328: How One Fintech Helps U.S. Newcomers Establish Immediate Credit
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutesMisha Esipov is the CEO and co-founder of Nova Credit, the mission-driven fintech company building a fair and inclusive financial system for the world. The consumer-permissioned credit bureau helps U.S. newcomers to use their international credit history to apply for credit cards, auto loans, rental properties and more with the Credit Passport™. Through this offering, the company has built partnerships in over 20 countries to gain real time access to over a billion credit profiles. Misha hold...
1327: The Financial Cost of FoMO with Patrick McGinnis, Author of Fear of Missing Out
March 07, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutesFrom cryptocurrency to housing, the fear of missing out (FoMO) drives a great deal of our financial decisions. Guest Patrick McGinnis, the first to coin the term FoMO, shares the root causes of this fear, as well as the unfortunate costs of FoMO-led investing and spending. His book is called Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in an Overwhelming World. More about Patrick: He is an international venture capitalist and host of the hit podcast FOMO Sapiens. Patrick coined the term FOM...
1326: Ask Farnoosh: How Women Can Plan and Build Financial Resilience
March 04, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutesAs we begin the month of March, Women’s History Month, we are dedicating our Friday episodes to important financial themes that touch all of our lives, but especially the lives of women – from planning to investing to retirement and more. For this So Money has partnered with Prudential and each Friday a financial expert from Prudential will join me to answer your money questions. Today our theme is women’s unique financial challenges, the importance of financial planning and how planning buil...
1325: Financial Adulting, A How-To with Ashley Feinstein Gerstley
March 02, 2022 14:33 - 25 minutesIn this episode, guest Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, author of Financial Adulting, breaks down key steps to being a financially confident and conscious adult. Ashley is a money coach, author of The 30-Day Money Cleanse, and the Founder of the Fiscal Femme, a money platform on a mission to end inequality through financial well-being. 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 w...
1324: Home Prices Are Set to Soar in 2022; Advice for Buyers
February 28, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutesIf you're seeking to buy a home this spring, it's going to be another challenging market. With a severe inventory shortage, prospective buyers face continued pressure. Bidding wars will continue. How can buyers come out ahead? CNET's Alix Langone joins to share her insights and offer buyers some good news. More of Farnoosh's related articles on CNET; 6 Reasons Home Prices Will Go Up: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/6-reasons-why-home-prices-will-keep-going-up-and-what-buyers-c...
What the Russia-Ukraine War Means for Stocks, Gas, Financial Security
February 27, 2022 15:42 - 8 minutesA short, impromptu episode to address the Russia-Ukraine war and some of your related financial questions, as well as how we can support the people of Ukraine. We have experienced reporters covering this war from all angles at CNET. Read CNET's Dan Avery's piece on the effects of the war on the global economy here; https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ukraine-russia-war-impact-on-gas-stocks-inflation-and-the-us-economy/ CNET's Katie Teague writes about how we can give in a meaningful way right now...
1323: Ask Farnoosh: Should I Invest in a Restaurant? Use Equity to Pay off Student Loans?
February 25, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutesThis week on Ask Farnoosh, questions about investing in a restaurant, paying down debt with the proceeds from a home sale and how to stay financially independent when your partner makes significantly more? Plus, Farnoosh shares insights from a hot new real estate trend. 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 your ad choi...
1322: How to Run a 7-Figure Tiny Business with Elaine Pofeldt
February 23, 2022 12:48 - 31 minutesFarnoosh speaks with Elaine Pofeldt, an independent journalist who specializes in small business and entrepreneurship, about her new book: Tiny Business, Big Money. Pofeldt offers insights into the 60+ seven-figure businesses with small teams that are reinventing the small business landscape. 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. Post na...
1321: Money & Your Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora, Author of The Anatomy of Anxiety
February 21, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutesFarnoosh 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. More about Dr. Vora: She received her B.A. from Yale University and attended Columbia University medical school. She's a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approac...
1320: Ask Farnoosh: Your Top Tax Questions Answered & Quickest Way to Save for a Downpayment
February 18, 2022 18:10 - 27 minutesThis week's Ask Farnoosh: A rundown of some of your biggest tax-related questions answered. Listeners also want to know how to save aggressively for a home downpayment, ways to save on health care costs and what to do when you make too much to invest in a Roth IRA? 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 your ad choices. ...
1319: Making Bold Moves in Work and Money in Your 50s with Tamsen Fadal, Emmy-Winning Journalist
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutesTamsen Fadal is a journalist and a champion for women in their prime. She anchors the primetime news for WPIX-TV in New York City. Her latest movement is called Unlock Your Bold where Tamsen champions men and women in their 50s and beyond, as they navigate work, money, health, relationships and more. Her new podcast Coming Up Next is a weekly show about where I talk with people about how to approach the next stage of your life boldly. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.c...
1318: How to Invest in Art on a Budget with Liz Lidgett, Gallery Owner and Art Advisor
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutesGuest Liz Lidgett is an art advisor, writer and gallery owner. As Founder of Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, she works with people to find the perfect piece of art for their style, space, and budget. Farnoosh and Liz discuss ways to spot worthwhile art "investments" on a budget, how to build a successful business as an emerging artist right now, NFTs and more. Artists mentioned in our conversation: Betsy Enzensberger, Hunt Slonem, Damien Hirst and Elisa Sheehan. Learn more about them and man...
1317: Ask Farnoosh: How to Negotiate When Companies Won't Share Budgets or Salary Bands?
February 11, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutesThis week on Ask Farnoosh, a frustrated listeners shares how employers and recruiters refuse to share salary information but insist you ask for what you want to make. How can you work around this and avoid being low-balled? Also: Should I use emergency savings to cover living expenses? How can couples (with kids) prioritize savings goals? Got a question for our Friday episodes of Ask Farnoosh? Text 415-942-5002. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney. Subscr...
1316: Speaking to Power at Work and Defining Success on Your Terms with Deepa Purushothaman
February 09, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutesIn her forthcoming book, The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America, Deepa Purushothaman lays the groundwork for how other women of color can redefine success on their own terms. Farnoosh and Deepa discuss ways to push back against toxic messaging—including the things we tell ourselves and how to let go of the extra burdens and excess work WOC take on for companies in the name of culture building. Learn more about Deepa on her website. Learn mor...
1315: Defining Wealth for Women with Bonnie Koo, MD
February 07, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutesGuest Bonnie Koo, MD, joins to discuss insights and advice from her new book, Defining Wealth for Women. She discusses why everything you’ve ever learned about money is probably wrong, the common misconceptions and limiting beliefs that many professional women have when it comes to money and alt ways to pursue the medical profession that can lead to greater financial security. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney. Subscribe to her weekly So Money newslette...
1314: Ask Farnoosh: Money problems with my sister. Help!
February 04, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutesOn this weeK's Ask Farnoosh, a listener who works for her sister shares how she is sorely underpaid compared to other employees. Is her sister taking advantage? How to deal? Also: A listener wants to know whether to go to law school or accept a job in finance. 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 your ad choices. Visit...
1313: Money x Divorce, Narcissism & Emotional Abuse with Lauren Greutman
February 02, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutesFinancial expert and author Lauren Greutman returns to So Money after several years. She opens up about the struggles that led to her recent divorce and why it's motivated her to have more challenging conversations about money with her audience. She's the host of the new podcast Hard Money Talks which tackles topics such as financial abuse, spending addictions, financial infidelity, hidden addictions and mental health. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney....
1312: Lessons From the Gamestop Squeeze and "Meme" Stocks: One Year Later
January 31, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutesOn the one-year anniversary of the Gamestop stock squeeze that took over market headlines, what are the key lessons everyday investors need to understand from that weird, erratic phenomenon in financial history? What does it reveal about the Wall Street's "game" and the true winners and losers? Are trading platforms like Robinhood helpful or harmful? And is this certain to happen again? Our guest is Spencer Jakab, award-winning financial journalist at the Wall Street Journal, former stock ana...
1311: Ask Farnoosh: Should I Buy the Market Dip? Best Ways to Pay Off Debt?
January 28, 2022 13:01 - 29 minutesThis week Farnoosh answers audience questions related to the recent stock market decline and whether it is a buying opportunity for investors. Also: how best to save and invest for a grandchild's education from Kindergarten through college. And advice for a new couple struggling to pay down $25,000 in credit cards. Farnoosh picks a reviewer of the week. Read her latest CNET Money articles about cryptocurrency and Generation X. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/...
1310: Financial Planning in Support of Reparations
January 26, 2022 15:01 - 34 minutesOne of the most powerful ways to close wealth gaps, many agree, is through reparations. "A system of redress for egregious injustice," is how the Bookings Institute defines reparations. As allies and anti-racists, how can we support reparations through the various aspects of financial planning - investing, estate planning, taxes, and insurance? Guest Georgia Lee Hussey, founder of Modernist Financial, shares her advice and conversations she's having with clients around this important topic. W...
1309: Find Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky, NYT Bestselling Author
January 24, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutesEve Rodsky, the New York Times bestselling and Reese’s Book Club pick author of Fair Play, visits So Money to discuss her latest title FIND YOUR UNICORN SPACE: RECLAIM YOUR CREATIVE LIFE IN A TOO-BUSY WORLD. The book is a practical guide for reclaiming (or discovering for the first time) the talents, interests, skills, and curiosities lying dormant behind the too-busy grind of everyday life. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney. Subscribe to her weekly So ...
1308: Ask Farnoosh: Should couples file taxes jointly or separately? Am I saving too much for retirement? Should I file for bankruptcy?
January 21, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutesThis week's Ask Farnoosh: Thoughts on filing for bankruptcy? Should married couples file taxes jointly or separately? Am I saving too much for retirement? and more. Farnoosh picks a reviewer of the week to receive a free 15-minute money session. 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1307: How to End Our Unconscious Beliefs About Money with Paco de Leon
January 19, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutesPaco de Leon, founder of financial education company The Hell Yeah Group, shares advice from her upcoming book, Finance for the People: Get a Grip on Your Finances. The book addresses our gaps between financial intention and behavior, how money is a proxy for power and a special message for those who have been victims of inequality. Learn more about Paco and her work on her website. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney. Subscribe to her weekly So Money new...
1306: Turning Anti-Racism into Action with Authors of Dear White Women
January 17, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutesMisasha Suzuki Graham and Sara Blanchard, the authors of the popular podcast Dear White Women have released a new book bearing the same title. It is, as they describe it "an anti-racism guide that challenges readers to encounter the hard questions about race (and racism) in order to push the needle of change in a positive direction." 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 m...
1305: Ask Farnoosh: Should I become a stay-at-home mom?
January 14, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutesHappy Birthday to So Money! The podcast turns 7 years old today. Farnoosh answers listeners' questions about whether it's OK to only put down 10% towards the purchase of a home, how interest rates factor into a prospective homebuyer's plans, how to decide if it's OK to quit your job to become a stay-at-home parent and what to do with a 401(k) if you just quit and plan to go to school. Farnoosh picks a reviewer of the week. Be sure to follow Farnoosh's latest articles and videos at www.cnet.co...
1304: How to make more money in 2022 with Alexandra Carter, Author of Ask For More
January 12, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutesIn the wake of The Great Resignation, what are the new ways employees can leverage this movement to ask for more money? Whether you're seeking a raise at your current company or looking to negotiate a new salary, guest Alex Carter joins to discuss insights from the paperback of her bestselling book Ask for More: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything — the first negotiation book solo-authored by a woman to make that list. We discuss macro issues like inflation and if/how that should be woven int...
1303: News ways to think about financial planning, the best money apps and more
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutesJoe Saul-Sehy, host of Stacking Benjamins podcast and co-author of Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management, joins to discuss new ways to think about financial planning, his favorite money apps and more. More about Joe: Destroying his credit immediately after leaving home, Joe had to learn about money the hard way—and much of it as he was telling other people how to manage their money, as a financial advisor. After 16 years in the industry he moved to financial media, crea...
1302: Ask Farnoosh: Wise to transfer credit card debt to a personal loan?
January 07, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutesThe first Ask Farnoosh of 2022 covers a wide range of audience questions: Is it wise to transfer credit card debt to a private loan? How might cosigning a mortgage with a loved one (even if you're not the one paying the mortgage) impact your ability to qualify for your own home loan down the road? Do you need to be a CFP to become a financial journalist? Where is the best place to park savings these days? Farnoosh selects a reviewer of the week. To join her newsletter, click here. Learn more...
1301: Grace Bonney, Collective Wisdom From Trailblazing Women Over 50
January 05, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutesNYT Bestselling author and creator of Design Sponge, Grace Bonney, joins the show to talk about her new book Collective Wisdom: Lessons, Inspiration, and Advice from Women Over 50. From an Olympic athlete and a NASA team member to award-winning artists, activists, writers, and filmmakers, Bonney shares the key takeaways, insights and predictions these remarkable women have about our world. Got a question for Farnoosh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1300: Burnout at the hands of hustle culture with Caroline Dooner, author of Tired as F*ck
January 03, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutesBestselling author Caroline Dooner joins with an important message as we enter a new year: Let's get some rest! She is the author of the new book (coming Feb 22): Tired as F*ck: Burnout at the Hands of Diet, Self-Help, and Hustle Culture Book summary: Offering a frank and funny critique of the cultural forces that are driving us mad, author Caroline Dooner examines how treating ourselves like never ending self-improvement projects is a recipe for burnout. We have become unknowingly complicit ...