So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

This week, an unemployed listeners ask about the risks that come with "too much" time passing while attempting to find work. Also: Farnoosh's top investing book picks and the 411 on stock splits.To learn about Farnoosh's private coaching circle, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More businesses were started in the pandemic than ever on record…and if you were on of those entrepreneurs who built a product or service based business out of necessity or a passion and want to learn how to keep it going strong, our guest Melissa Houston has advice on creating profit-friendly business, paying yourself first and outsourcing financial help to the right people.More about Melissa: She is the author Cash Confident, An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Profitable Business, and the founder of She Means Profit. Melissa is a CPA and Finance Strategist who helps business owners and high income earners build their wealth. A regular contributor at Forbes and other publications, Melissa is passionate about teaching others about money management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Firoozeh Dumas is the author of the New York Times bestseller Funny in Farsi, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. I first discovered Firoozeh and her book in my early twenties. Funny in Farsi gave me permission to be unapologetically Irooni . In today's episode, we'll explore the joys and challenges of embracing a multicultural identity, the transformative power of storytelling, and the profound impact of humor in bridging cultural divides. Plus, the worst financial advice Firoozeh received as a kid. Follow Firoozeh on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audience questions this week: What's more financially beneficial: a cash-out refinance or a home equity loan? How to ramp up investing for retirement in your 50s? And what are some ways to eliminate credit card debt sooner than later?Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic to receive Farnoosh's free online program, Scared Smart.Book Farnoosh for a virtual speaking event here.For help getting out of debt, check out www.nfcc.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer and the host of Mentally Stronger. She joins to share her 5 lifestyle mistakes that keep you from growing mentally stronger -- and financially better off.More about Amy: She is an international bestselling author. Her books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 1 million copies. The Guardian dubbed her “the self-help guru of the moment.” Forbes calls her a “thought leadership star” and People says her book is one of the top 20 must read books of all time.She lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys. 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.This episode originally aired April 19, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, listeners ask about salary bands, paying off student loans early and how to follow the "rules" of investing. Plus, Farnoosh shares tips from her appearance on Live! with Kelly and Mark today re: job hunting strategies.Grab $300+ worth of giveaways when you pre-order Farnoosh's new book, A Healthy State of Panic.Book her to speak at your event or group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your boss became your employee? Would it be awesome ...or a disaster? My guests today -- Margie Fox and Meghan Flood -- can only attest to its win-win factor. Margie is the former co-founder of the award-winning creative agency Maloney & Fox. She was Meghan's first employer out of college. Now, Meghan runs the design agency Marine Lane and has hired Margie to be her partner and consigliere. Learn how the two women are leveraging their nearly three-decade age span and navigating the boss swap.Read more about their "Boomerang" Boss story in Entrepreneur Magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wouldn't it be nice to have an essential roadmap to help you feel more confident, clearer, and intentional in your goals at every stage of your career and your life? Guest Shanna Hocking has written a new book called One Bold Move a Day, which reveals that practical hands-on roadmap to achieving your own professional goals with intention and joy. This includes bold mindset shifts leading from where you are and recognizing the boldness, courage, and even the smallest and seemingly mundane moves we make every day...including getting up out of bed. More about Shanna: Leveraging her 20 years of experience in fundraising and leading large teams for multi-billion dollar nonprofit organizations, Hocking advises nonprofit organizations and families on philanthropic strategy, and helps organizations build stronger workplace cultures and develop leaders to reach their potential. Shanna is a frequent writer and keynote speaker on leadership, organizational culture, and personal growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Ask Farnoosh, listeners have questions about their options when a prospective employer makes a low initial offer, the pros and cons to filing taxes jointly with your spouse and what to do with a $25k inheritance.Subscribe to Farnoosh's newsletterGet $300 in bonuses when you pre-order A Healthy State of Panic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.