So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

In this week's Ask Farnoosh episode: Advice for borrowers who made payments during the federal loan payment pause on how to get a refund, investing in real estate as a beginner with kids and expenses and getting over the inflation blues. Plus: When will interest rates go up again? Is it going to get more difficult to afford buying a house this winter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The media is all abuzz about this not-so-new phenomenon called “quiet quitting” where you set boundaries at work. Career expert and author Ashley Stahl joins with advice on how to navigate overwhelm at work and effectively communicate with your boss to regain the balance you seek at work. Also: Why being passionate about your job is overrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're exploring attachment styles -- the emotional patterns we learn in childhood -- and the role they play in how we relate to money in our relationships. Why are you attracted to your opposite and how can couples with different relationships with money reach common ground? Our guest is NYC psychotherapist Marc Sholes, author of Reset Your Romantic GPS: Why You Steer Toward the Wrong Partners and How to Change for the Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Ask Farnoosh: Is it wise to contribute to a brokerage account before maxing out a 401(k)? Financial advice in the aftermath of divorce and top books for young adults seeking financial wisdom.Articles mentioned: So Money Hot Mic: Why I'm Not a Fan of 'Buy Now Pay Later' PlansEmail your recession questions to RecessionHelp@CNET.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Financial expert Sam Dogen dives into the bigger questions we ask ourselves like whether to invest in real estate or stocks, rent or buy a home, quit our jobs after having kids or continue to work, buy or lease a car and lots more. In his new book, Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Financial Freedom, Sam's goal is to minimize regret even if things don’t go according to plan and for readers to confidently make strategic decisions that coincide best with their lifestyle while optimizing the money they already have.More about Sam Dogen: He worked in investing banking for 13 years before starting Financial Samurai, his personal finance website. He has been featured in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Sydney Herald, The Chicago Tribune and The L.A. Times. Sam’s new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode originally aired on August 3, 2022. Happy Labor Day!Actor and comedian Leah Rudick shares her fast-climb to social media fandom, the opportunities that have stemmed from her viral videos, the business of comedy, and much more.Leah's first standup special, “Everything is Fine!” can be seen on the Seed & Spark streaming platform. Her standup was featured in the most recent season of Comedy Dynamics’ “Coming to the Stage,'' available on Pluto TV. She is a regular on the comedy festival circuit. Favorite TV credits include HBO’s High Maintenance where she plays Isabel and IFC’c Commuters. Her comedy and character videos have amassed over 10 million likes on TikTok & Instagram.Follow Leah on Instagram, TikTok and on her website for live show info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Gailey, writer and student loan expert for NextAdvisor and Peter Dunn, Founder of YourMoneyLine and host of the Pete the Planner radio show, join to answer the biggest questions surrounding the new student debt relief program. President Joe Biden announced he will eliminate $10,000 worth of student loan debt for qualifying borrowers, and up to $20,000 in debt to those who borrowed money under the Pell Grant program. He also said he would extend the federal student loan payment pause through December 31st. Who will this mostly benefit? What will be the tax or credit score impacts? How does it address the racial wealth gap? What might this program encourage private lenders to do?Articles references in this article:Your Student Loan Forgiveness Questions, AnsweredStudent Loan Forgiveness, How and When to ApplySign up for Farnoosh's So Money newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Erin Confortini is a Gen Z personal finance educator on TikTok where -- in a matter of months -- she (@MilestoMoney) has attracted over 180k followers. She and Farnoosh discuss what TIkTok users want to know about money, how Erin how she earns $7,000 a month on TikTok (in addition to her full-time income) and her advice on building an audience on this fast-growing social media platform.Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney.Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and a free gift! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're exploring some of the top=searched personal finance terms today, including passive income, real estate investing and how to become a millionaire by age 30. Guest Sharon Tseung, founder of DigitalNomadQuest.com, joins to provide her behind-the-scenes climb to millionaire status after quitting her job in 2016.More about Sharon: She is an investor and creator who teaches people how to build passive income, become financially free, and design their best lives through her Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and blog. She graduated from UC Berkeley and worked in Marketing for 10 years at Google and other companies. She quit her job and traveled the world as a digital nomad for 2 years, all while growing multiple income streams online and through real estate. Sharon currently owns 33 units with her husband.Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney.Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and a free gift! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House announced it will erase up to $10,000 in federal student debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year -- or $250,000 for married couples. What does Farnoosh think? Also: Keep a pension or change to a 401(k)? How to buy a home in the U.S. if you're not a US citizen and have no credit. Plus: Pros and cons to robo-advisers.Check out the Recession Help Desk. Read more about robo-advisers on CNET.Pre-order the So Money Page-A-Day Calendar.Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney.Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and a free gift! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.