So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Co-host Barbara Sloan and Farnoosh address your big money questions, including managing your finances after a divorce,  the ins and outs of a reverse mortgage and ways to become a certified financial planner, More about Barbara Sloan: She is the operations manager for Manhattan Renovations, bringing with her a wealth of financial and logistical experience.  Prior to Manhattan Renovations Barbara gained the majority of her ten years of experience in the field of contracting with a concentration in finance but also diversified with time on Wall Street, in real estate and property management. To send in your questions for Farnoosh please visit www.somoneypodcast.com and click on "Ask Farnoosh." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re welcoming back Dan Schawbel to the show. Some longtime listeners might remember Dan from way back in Episode 24. Dan is a friend of mine and a New York Times bestselling author of two career books. He’s also a Partner and Research Director at Future Workplace and the Founder of both Millennial Branding and WorkplaceTrends.com. His third book, Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation, will be published on November 13th, 2018. In it, Dan shares the result of years of research to show why virtual communication actually makes people feel more isolated at work than ever before. And, he’ll give us some advice on what we can do about it.To learn more about Dan, please visit www.DanSchawbel.com. Follow him on Instagram @DanSchawbel and on Twitter @DanSchawbel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making more is a matter of the mind, our next guest says. David Neagle is the founder of the multimillion-dollar global coaching company Life Is Now, Inc,. Through his work, David helps thousands of entrepreneurs gain confidence and improve their money mindset to reach radical financial success.David is a high school drop-out who had a near-death experience early on in life...It was a wake-up call like none other that felt like a second chance at his own life and the opportunity to help others reach their greatest potential.   To learn more about David Neagle, please visit www.DavidNeagle.com, and follow him on Twitter @DavidNeagle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pareasa Stewart, a So Money devotee, joins Farnoosh to discuss ways to save up for a big move to New York, how people can play catch up in their retirement savings and Roth IRAs versus 401(k)s.More about Pareasa: She's been a huge fan of the show since its early days.  She is a Millennial and lives in Houston, Texas. She works in the mortgage industry and loves public speaking, real estate and her mom. Pareasa's mom is Persian (like me!) and together, the enjoy listening to So Money and reading When She Makes More, my latest book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I was a 22-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter. One of my first stories, I went to go interview a businessman. He locked the door of his office and took of his clothes and stripped to his underwear.”I promise, this episode does have something to do with money, a lot in fact. My guest today is Joanne Lipman, author of That's What She Said: What Men Need to Know (And Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together.Joanne began her career as a Wall Street Journal intern and spent 20 years working there as a journalist. She's also a former editor-in-chief of USA Today. Her book is about workplace equality. For the first time, it is a book that encourages men to become an integral part of the conversation, instead of ostracizing them, or blaming them for the problems that we have today.We'll talk about the genesis for this book (It happened on an airplane.)Easy low-hanging fruit solutions how we can improve gender equality in the workplace.Being raised by depression-era parents and hustling it in her early 20s as a journalist in New York City.More about Joanne: She is one of the nation’s leading journalists. She most recently was Chief Content Officer of Gannett and Editor-in-Chief of USA TODAY and the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprising the flagship publication plus 109 local newspapers including the Detroit Free Press, the Des Moines Register, and the Arizona Republic. In that role, she oversaw more than 3,000 journalists and led the organization to three Pulitzer prizes.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Sol Orwell and he’s an entrepreneur, world-traveler and philanthropist. Born Ahmed Farooq he decided to name himself after George Orwell...We discuss the roots of his unique philosophies on life, relationships, business...as well as his personal identity. Also, the early lessons that have led him to financial success.   Sol is an immigrant. He moved with his family from Saudi Arabia to the West as a kid.  He retired in his mid-20’s, after achieving mega success with his website Examine.com, a destination for learning about nutrition. To learn more about Sol’s thoughts on entrepreneurship, visit SJO.com.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farnoosh and co-host Eric Roberge, a frequent So Money guest, Certified Financial Planner and founder of Beyond the Hammock, discuss your financial questions.This week you want to know:What are some smart ways to raise capital for a start-up?Are the fees for using an investing app too high?Where to park savings for a future home?Can having multiple credit cards hurt your credit score?Remember, you can always leave me your questions by clicking on Ask Farnoosh in the corner, or DM me on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to know when your side-hustle deserves your fullest attention? And it’s time to give your day job your 2-weeks notice?Our guest today, Leah Gervais, first came on the podcast last year, episode 602. She joined me for an Ask Farnoosh jam session and, at the time, she was a working professional in New York, and also blogging at her site Urban20Something.com for a creative outlet. Today, she’s fully self-employed, has said buy-bye to her 9 to 5 and dedicating all her focus to her website.When did she know she was ready?How is she monetizing her platform?What advice does she have for you, if you’re considering a side gig or in the midst of one...and wanting to make more of it.Please visit Leah’s website at Urban20Something.com and follow her on instagram @Urban20Something.Leah would like to share with us her free case study that describes how she went on to make thousands of dollars in her side hustle. It also comes with an interactive element so you can apply the differences to your business. It's at Urban20Something.com/income-boost.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever struggled with your weight … you may have thought to yourself, "My life would be better if I was just thinner." Or, "Life is just 20 lbs away."Today, I’m interviewing Sarah Jenks, She is an entrepreneur, Nutrition and Life coach, and the founder of Whole Woman, a monthly online membership for women seeking the answers to “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” She’s also the creator behind Live More Weigh Less™, the most popular online emotional eating program. After struggling with her own body issues her entire life, she decided to create a program to help other women overcome those same challenges. Sarah’s community is made up of over 100,000 women.The similar triggers for overeating and overspending.Sarah lives on a 23 acre farm. How the decision to move here after living an urban life was a bit of fate.The triumphs and challenges of being the female breadwinner in her marriage.To learn more about Sarah Jenks, please visit www.SarahJenks.com. Her newest program is available now: WholeWoman.me. She’s also on Instagram @SarahJenks and Twitter @SarahEJenks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh and special co-host Leyla Shams, an avid So Money listener, dive into your money questions including: "What are the best way to invest?" "Should I cancel my credit card?" and "Is it worth it to pay down my student loans if I'm starting a business at the same time?"After earning her professional degree in architecture, co-host Leyla Shams spent several years traveling the well-worn path to becoming a licensed architect. But after being laid off during the 2007 recession, Leyla started exploring other options: instead of immediately looking for her next job, she began a number of independent ventures, most notably a language-learning podcast called "Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation". After the birth of her son in 2016, she left architecture completely, and has now made a career of her "side hustles." She encourages others to do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.