So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Today, I’m sharing a story with you of a remarkable young woman who got out of $30,000 worth of debt in 96 days.  That’s right.Mary is a Financial Coach who runs her own business called Abundant Wealth Solutions where she helps people eliminate their student loan debt and achieve financial freedom.Mary didn’t always have a strong grasp on her finances, though. She actually grew up in the projects in Mississippi where she says she was surrounded by a culture of consumption. It took her years to figure out a way to climb out of debt and build her own net worth.We’ll talk about this and more, including the job she had working in a deli for two years after getting her college degree and the moment she realized it was time to finally pay off her debt once and for all…To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What advice do you have for a couple moving in together? Some expenses aren't so black and white.What should I prioritize in 2018, career development or having a baby?Answering these questions of yours and more with co-host Adenrele 'Addy' Adewusi of MaddyMoney.com.To share a question for an upcoming Friday show or learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're a few weeks into the New Year and I'm guessing you might have made a resolution or two? If your resolution was to be better with money or create a happier life then you already know you're in the right place.But our guest today is an expert at this. She's also a renowned life coach. Leisa Peterson helps people get out of their own way when it comes to money so that they can live a life full of joy and abundance. She's a long-time entrepreneur and money expert. She also has her own podcast Art of Abundance.Lisa, like probably many of us listening, has had a fascination with money at a young age. Her relationship wasn't the healthiest. A tragic death in the family was a life-changing moment, at which point she found the need to reconcile many of relationships, including her relationship with money.To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our topic today is… pizza. Specifically, plant-based, vegan cauliflower pizza crust. Intrigued? So was I.Today’s guest, Amy Lacey started making cauliflower pizza crust in her kitchen in order to find healthier alternatives to her favorite foods after being diagnosed with lupus.With the help of her daughter, Caroline, she created a proprietary recipe that her friends and family loved so much, they encouraged her to go out and sell it. After selling the crusts at her local farmer’s market, Amy decided to start selling them online too.That decision was a resounding success. Last year, her company went from negative $250,000 to earning $4 million dollars in only 10 months.What does she contribute to her success? Well, there are currently 23.5 million people who suffer from an autoimmune disease. Amy’s products offer them a way to enjoy the food they love the most without uncomfortable side effects.Plus, Amy runs her business with the commitment to make an incredible difference and give back to her community. She’s very focused on forming not only a business but also a community of like minded individuals who are looking for a way to lead healthier lives. We’ll talk about this and more, including what it was like to share her pizza crusts with the cast of Hamilton!To receive 20% off of your first Cali'flour FOODS order visit: www.califlourfoods.com/pages/amy-and-farnoosh.To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are good ways to pay off my mortgage faster?How do I involve my spouse in our retirement planning without scaring him off with the numbers?I feel like something is always happening to us and we have to use the money we've saved to pay something off. Now, we're left wondering how we'll afford daycare in 9 months. Help!Answering your questions this week with co-host and So Money listener Steven Blivess.To learn more or share a question for an upcoming Ask Farnoosh Friday episode, visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tricia Brouk is our guest today and she does it all: she works in film, tv, theatre, and is a writer, director, and choreographer. She’s also the founder of The Big Talk, a popular service where she uses her expertise in the art of public speaking to make other big talks and keynotes a success. Her clients have gone on to earn 7-figure income streams, receive invitations to speak with the FDA, and speak at TEDx events around the country.Tricia recently produced a documentary called The Dinner is Full about a man named Chris who started the 747 Club, a dinner club for strangers to gather and meet authentically around simple pasta sauce. Her next musical is Committed, coming in February 2018. This show tells the story of eight psychiatric patients struggling with their mental illnesses in a 1989 psychiatric ward. The aim of the show is to de-stigmatize mental illness through honesty, humor, and art.Tricia is also the producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, and the host of the podcast The Big Talk, where she currently interviews people who talk for a living.Tricia and I discuss:Why being a starving artist is neither sexy nor So MoneyHow she managed to make money while traveling on the road with her dance company.If an employer won’t pay you what you’re worth,if you discover a male coworker is making twice as much? Should you take the job? Quit? Sue? Tricia has a detailed personal story.How to convince investors to invest in your risky theatrical production.For more about Tricia visit www.triciabrouk.comTo learn more about her speech services and download Tricia’s free ebook The Art of the Start visit www.thebigtalknyc.com.To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The topic today is college savings. So many of you write-in asking,"Farnoosh, where should I save for my child's college education? Is a 529 still the best option?" Some even want to know about how to save for our unborn children! I get it. College is expensive today, let alone 18 or 20 years from now.   To help us tackle college savings plans, we have the co-founder and COO of CollegeBacker Abby Chao joining us. Prior to launching the company, Abby was a senior associate and social sector fellow at McKinsey & Company.What's interesting is that only 30% of Americans know what a 529 plan is. That's where CollegeBacker wants to help. It's a new company that's educating parents around it and make it easier for them to save up for their child's college costs. Their trick: involving your community of friends and family. At CollegeBacker you can open a 529 plan and invite others to contribute.  Abby and I discuss 529 pros and cons of starting an account like this. It's not a given that a 529 is the best way to save and that it's a right fit for all families.What if you save diligently into this account and your child doesn't attend college or receives a full scholarship? What happens to the money? I was pretty surprised by some of the answers. There are also some potential legislative changes to the 529 this year that may or may not expand its impact.  We talk about all of this, as well as Abby's own impressive career resume. Her "So Money" moment was when she was at work and convinced her bosses to give her a promotion and a raise...and reimbursements for graduate school!   CollegeBacker would like to offer So Money listeners a $25 match if you sign-up. You can visit collegebacker.com/somoney for more information.To learn more about Abby and CollegeBacker visit collegebacker.com or follow her on Twitter @AbbyChao.To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have two daughters, 12 and 14... how do I teach them to invest?Does closing a checking or savings bank account affect your credit score?Is a Roth IRA or 457b government deferred compensation plan better for a 27-year old who is planning for retirement for the first time?Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's show with So Money friend and Profit Boss Radio host Hilary Hendershott.To learn more about Hilary's event on Friday, January 19th in San Jose, CA visit www.profitbosslive.com.To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health is wealth, right? Many of you have New Year’s resolutions to be healthier in 2018. So, I thought it would be appropriate to bring on a guest today who is an expert on, particularly, pelvic relief. The topic is a little sensitive, a little private. Sometimes we don’t talk about this issue very openly.Both for men and women, particularly us moms after having babies, this can be an area of tension and pain. But as Isa says, “If your pelvis isn’t healthy, your money can’t be healthy.” What’s that correlation about? Isa will explain.She's a licensed physical therapist and an expert in women’s health. She's the founder of pelvicpainrelief.com, which is an online educational portal. Isa also has a healing center here in New York City. She is the author of five books on the topic of women’s health and she says that her passion for pelvic health was born from her own personal hardships after the birth of her first daughter, Ella. Isa also talks about the benefits of growing up poor, the childhood experiences that transformed her relationship with money and has benefited her as an entrepreneur and as someone who is very So Money.To receive the female pelvic freedom checklist visit pelvicpainrelief.com/pelvicstarterkitb. Isa is also hosting a FREE Live Masterclass on January 17, 2018, you can join here: pelvicpainrelief.com/fpa-jan-2018-webinar-optin.To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From earning $7/hr abroad in his country Slovenia to running a six-figure online business, our guest today is So Money. Online business coach Primoz Bozic works with world-class experts (think: celebrity make-up artists, songwriters, high performance coaches, etc.) to turn their expertise into an online business and create what he describes as "the absolute best content online." Primoz started out as a programmer in Slovenia earning minimum wage and eventually went on to become a student of I Will Teach You To Be Rich and former So Money guest Ramit Sethi.We discuss not just his business and journey but also some of the cultural differences between the U.S. and Slovenia, especially when it comes to money. It is culturally unacceptable to talk about money in Slovenia. Primoz does not feel comfortable talking about his success with family or friends. So, that was an interesting conversation!To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.