So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Farnoosh 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If 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 are years later, the site’s surpassed one million e-mail subscribers. Web traffic is about to hit 2 million this month. Well done, Amanda. I am privileged to write for DailyWorth and thank Amanda and the team for inviting me on board as a senior writer. Three takeaways from this interview: -- Amanda’s favorite financial habit that helps her have more money clarity? -- How a $90,000 tax bill changed her life… for the better! -- And the crazy social conditioning that sometimes keeps women from reaching their financial potential. For more visit SoMoneyPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’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 free to the SoMoney listeners! Tune in to the episode to find out how to get yours! There are 100 copies to give away, so if you act fast there's a good chance you'll win. Ryan has used his Ask formula to help build multi-million dollar businesses in 17 different industries, generating over $100 million dollars in sales in the process. Today, he and his team offer training, consulting, and implementation services for entrepreneurs and businesses at all levels. Three takeaways from this interview: -- Why and HOW Ryan left the golden handcuffs of his dream cushy job to explore his passion. -- The unusual 4-word question he says can help entrepreneurs boost income by 36%. -- How to eliminate decision fatigue so you can focus on the things that truly matter in your life. For more check out SoMoneyPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Without 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 mustachinism? -- The cultural forces that pressure us to spend beyond our needs. -- What drives happiness and why a lot of us have yet to figure out the whole happiness thing. Visit SoMoneyPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’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 to Abundance – a webinar series and a podcast which teaches the secrets to saving money and time in ALL areas of life – not just at the grocery store. A few key takeaways from this interview: -- How not to let fear dictate your value. -- Why Josh worked 60 hours a week during high school and how that shaped the rest of his life… -- How Oprah and Bono influenced Josh and indirectly helped conceive his business! -- The trait that makes a terrible employee but a fantastic entrepreneur. For more visit SoMoneyPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat 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 competitive and creates better job security for himself -- His best secret for saving a fortune on staples and groceries -- A practical habit he developed to find opportunities in real estate investing that produce 10-30% better returns. For more, visit SoMoneyPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara, 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 the most powerful element of going to the next level. For more visit SoMoneyPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael is the bestselling author of the show’s official book – Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business – that teaches how to successfully launch and grow a business from concept to cash. He is a recognized Millennial expert and business pundit who has been featured in numerous media outlets, including CNBC, Bloomberg TV, CNN, The New York Times, Business Insider, Yahoo, and FORBES, where he is a regular contributor. As a consultant and advisor, he has worked with an array of global organizations, including American Express, Kraft, Ogilvy, Visa, Disney and many more. Three takeaways from this interview: - How to keep overhead low so you can build a more financially sound business. - The keys to Michael’s 798 credit score. That’s pretty much perfect. - Not letting your imperfect background to keep you from becoming a successful entrepreneur. For more check out SoMoneyPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.