So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Farnoosh Torabi
*** 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 40 million downloads and multiple Webby wins, 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. Want more? Join the So Money Members Club at SoMoneyMembers.com.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 26min
1703: Balancing Act: Fintech Exec Alyssa Schaefer on Career, Family, and Financial Innovation
Alyssa Schaefer is the General Manager and Chief Experience Officer at Laurel Road, a digital banking platform. She shares her journey navigating a demanding fintech career while raising twin toddlers. Alyssa highlights the shift toward AI in customer protection and addresses the challenges of student loan debt, particularly for healthcare professionals. She discusses the evolution of her organization to better serve this sector and emphasizes the importance of supportive work cultures for women in leadership.
Jul 29, 2024 • 40min
1702: Poverty, Drugs & Financial Trauma with J. Dana Trent, Author of Between Two Trailers
J. Dana Trent, an accomplished professor and award-winning spirituality writer, shares poignant stories from her youth as the daughter of a drug dealer. She discusses how her challenging childhood shaped her financial habits and the deep-seated trauma that influenced her life. Highlights include her memoir, 'Between Two Trailers', which explores themes of resilience in the face of adversity, the link between personal trauma and financial behavior, and the importance of healing to forge a path toward independence and self-discovery.
Jul 26, 2024 • 41min
1701: Ask Farnoosh: A Budget for New Parents, Early Mortgage Payoff and Investing in Your 50s
Guest Georgia Lee Hussey from Modernist Financial advises on managing money during an election year. Topics include paying off mortgages early, budgeting for newborns, investing in one's fifties, and aligning financial decisions with political values.
Jul 24, 2024 • 32min
1700: Working Through Financial Stress and Election Anxiety
Has your financial anxiety increased with the uncertainties around this year's election? Guest Aja Evans, a board-certified therapist, speaker, and writer specializing in financial therapy, shares insights into how and why election years typically cause heightened financial stress -- and how we can work through economic and political unknowns. Aja's forthcoming book, Feel Good Finance, is a judgment-free book that will help you take control of your money while prioritizing your financial wellness.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 42min
1699: Affording the Pursuit of Pleasure in Paris with Gylnnis MacNicol
Journalist Glynnis MacNicol discusses her book about pursuing pleasure in Paris solo. She talks about affording her experiences, the power of touch, and reflections on luck, pleasure, and aging in a fun and empowering conversation with host Farnoosh Torabi.
Jul 19, 2024 • 27min
1698: Backdoor Roth IRAs, Why Credit Cards Matter & Best Money Tools for Kids
Topics discussed include the benefits of credit cards, recommended stock portfolio allocations, resources for teaching kids about money, executing a backdoor Roth IRA, financial infidelity in relationships, building credit, financial planning tips, and setting up a backdoor Roth IRA for high-income individuals.
Jul 17, 2024 • 30min
1697: Are We In a Real Estate Bubble? Housing Trends, Forecast and Advice for Buyers
Guest Daryl Fairweather discusses the challenges of the frozen housing market, changing narratives around renting, racial disparities in housing affordability, challenges and trends in the housing market, and the impact of new laws on broker commissions and real estate transactions.
Jul 15, 2024 • 43min
1696: Lean In, Girl Boss and Other Myths of "Making It"
Former Teen Vogue executive editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay discusses debunking #girlboss myths and reimagining work. Topics include workplace equality, societal pressures on women, reevaluating success standards, and navigating ambition from diverse backgrounds.
Jul 12, 2024 • 50min
1695: Ask Farnoosh: Managing Financial Windfalls: Inheritances, Severances and More
Pam Krueger, founder of Wealthramp, and Marienela Collado discuss managing financial windfalls like inheritances and severances. Topics include teaching kids about money, strategies for handling lump sums, tax implications, and setting up special needs trusts. Also, advice on A3B election for tax planning.
Jul 10, 2024 • 47min
1694: Midlife Health, Wealth, and Financial Resilience: A Conversation with Keri Glassman
Renowned health expert Keri Glassman discusses financial resilience post-crisis, midlife wellness, and the importance of self-care strategies. The conversation also touches on personal financial challenges, entrepreneurial journey, and prioritizing health in midlife.
