So Money with Farnoosh Torabi 1899: My Frightening Financial Stories
Oct 31, 2025
Financial fear is a recurring theme that impacts many. The host shares childhood memories of financial struggles that shaped her money mindset. From credit card mistakes in college to fears of stagnation in her twenties, each experience fueled her ambition. A business crisis during COVID highlights the importance of adaptability. Listeners also learn about life insurance for children, using a Roth IRA for emergencies, and how to choose charities for giving. Ultimately, embracing fear can lead to greater financial resilience.
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Childhood Money Tension Shaped Her Mission
- Farnoosh Torabi describes growing up in a financially tense immigrant household that taught her money mattered.
- That childhood fear became a promise to understand money and never let it control her relationships.
Feeling Out Of Place Became Fuel
- In high school on the Main Line, Farnoosh felt out of place among wealthier peers and feared rejection.
- That experience pushed her to embrace possibility and use exposure to affluent peers as motivation.
College Credit Card Debt Sparked Hustle
- Farnoosh had multiple credit cards in college and accumulated four-figure debt which caused avoidance and anxiety.
- That fear led her to learn interest, work multiple jobs, and value paychecks differently.
