So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

This week's Ask Farnoosh: The pros and cons to overpaying a credit card for the sake of budgeting for big expenses; how to create an exit strategy from an industry that you don't love; should I work with a financial planner if I don't need investing help? Plus: Farnoosh's favorite money apps. Join Farnoosh's weekly newsletter and never miss out on news, updates and freebies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uptalk. Vocal fry. Ums and Ahs. Have you been told to change the way you talk? The sound or tone of your voice? Samara Bay, speech coach to the stars and author of the popular book, Permission to Speak: How to Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting with You, joins for a conversation about voice bias, how to find the power in your voice and why "ums" are a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake Cohen is a "nice Jewish boy who loves food." He is the author of the bestseller JEW-ISH: A COOKBOOK: Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mensch and the forthcoming I Could Nosh: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day.More about Jake: He studied at The Culinary Institute of America, during and after which he spent time working the line at NYC institutions, DANIEL and ABC Kitchen. Eventually, he transitioned out of restaurants and into food media, first at Saveur Magazine, where he led up recipe testing in the publication's test kitchen. After Saveur, he contributed to dozens of incredible food publications. He was the Food Editor of TastingTable.com, the Food Critic for Time Out New York, and the Editorial and Test Kitchen Director of The Feedfeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this milestone episode (1500!!) Farnoosh reflects on the show's evolution and offers advice related to investing, being left with debt after a spouse's death and how to make the most of a 401(k). Plus: Farnoosh breaks down why she took out a HELOC this year. Join Farnoosh's email community and get a free e-book, So Money Secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is a full circle moment on So Money with guest Carly Cylinder, founder of the floral design studio FLOUR LA and long-time listener who says the show's advice helped her eliminate debt and get a better handle on her money. Carly offers advice on how to bootstrap your way to running a thriving small business. Her company started out as a delivery service based out of her small apartment and later grew into bicoastal, full-service studio. Discover how she used clever marketing strategies and free PR to create and leverage opportunities.  Carly is also the author of THE FLOWER CHEF: A MODERN GUIDE TO DO-IT-YOURSELF FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode where Farnoosh stops by the Fake The Nation podcast to talk with host Negin Farsad and artist and resident wealth expert Danielle Gurschlag about the latest episode of Succession. Subscribe to FTN and never miss a recap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Sheeks, founder of SheeksFreaks and author of First to a Million is back! He discusses. his ultimate teen money hack for parents, strategy he says is the BEST way for a parent to prepare their children to crush their financial future.More about Dan: He is a high school Business/Marketing teacher, real estate investor, and personal finance advocate in Denver, CO. His students have competed at the national level in entrepreneurship, personal finance, marketing, and hospitality services with much success over the years. The SheeksFreaks community aims to help teens use specific methods of saving, earning extra income, and investing to set them on a track to purchase real estate investment properties in their early 20s and achieve financial independence at a young age. Email him dan@sheeksfreaks.com to receive his free downloads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Financial expert and author Bobbi Rebell joins with advice on smart ways to think about money when you've achieved all your big goals like paying down debt, saving and investing. Plus: How to prepare young kids (and older teens) for financial success and ways families can begin to build generational wealth.Check out Bobbi's latest book Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money SmartLearn about Bobbi's new consultancy Financial Wellness Strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So Money friend and founder of The Financial Diet, Chelsea Fagan drops by to share an exciting update: she's written a book! But not a personal finance book. A gripping novel! It's entitled, A Perfect Vintage. The synopsis: Lea Mortimer has everything under control. As a highly sought-after consultant specializing in transforming dilapidated French country estates into boutique hotels, she relishes her freedom as a single, childfree woman. And her life is full, occupied as much by her impeccable historic renovations as by the aristocratic -- and often exhausting -- French families she works for.But after the heated divorce of her closest friend and cousin Stephanie Bryce, Lea finds herself taking Stephanie and her college-aged daughter to the Loire Valley in France for the summer. As they tag along for Lea's latest work assignment, despite their best intentions, they threaten to complicate the tightrope act of launching the hotel on time. And when Lea unexpectedly falls for the much-younger son of her boss, she quickly learns the beauty and danger of losing control.Learn how Chelsea became inspired to write and self-publish a work of fiction and her advice for others who want to bring a creative idea to life (without quitting their day job).More about Chelsea: Her company, The Financial Diet, is the largest women's personal finance media company. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and dog. Learn more about FTD’s membership program here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personal finance expert Allison Baggerly shares proven solutions for budgeting, changing your money mindset, and reaching your financial goals from her new book Money Made Easy.More about Allison: On her blog and popular Instagram account, Inspired Budget, Allison Baggerly teaches her budgeting method to thousands of followers. Her advice stems from her own personal journey to pay down $111,000 in debt in 4.5 years. Learn more about Allison on her website, www.InspiredBudget.com. And connect with her on Instagram @InspiredBudget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.