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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Aug 3, 2022 • 25min
1391: Funny Money: Building a Comedy Career on TikTok with Leah Rudick
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.
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Aug 1, 2022 • 31min
1390: Stay Away From These Financial Moves
Chelsea Fagan, founder and CEO of The Financial Diet joins to share the behind-the-scenes of her wildly popular multimedia company for women looking to talk about money. She shares her thoughts on living with intention, saying no to conventional life choices like having kids and working a corporate job. And why not all financial advice is good advice. From crypto investing to MLMs, Buy Now Pay Later payment plans and shopping through Instagram, why we some money moves should give us all pause. Learn more about FTD's membership program here.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!
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Jul 29, 2022 • 32min
1389: Ask Farnoosh: Are We In a Recession Now? Plus: Many Home Buying Questions
Following Thursday's GDP report showing the economy contracted in the second quarter, Farnoosh offers her take on the likelihood of a recession. Plus: How to be a competitive home buyer right now? How to buy a second home in a different state? Are HELOCs a good idea?Watch this episode on YouTube!Subscribe to the So Money newsletter!
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Jul 27, 2022 • 33min
1388: Suffering From Burn Out? Why Your Job Might Not the Main Problem
The Great Resignation that launched in the pandemic continues, as another 20% of workers plan to quit their jobs in 2022, according to researchers at consulting firm PwC. If you're planning to join the "I Quit" movement due to burn out, our guest today says you may want to rethink your move. Burnout doesn't necessarily end when you quit or start a new job.Cait Donovan is the host of FRIED: The Burnout Podcast and author of The Bouncebackability Factor. We discuss the root causes of burnout, how to identify symptoms and ways to work your way out of it.
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Jul 25, 2022 • 34min
1387: A Close Look at Millennials and Their Money
Millennials are all grown up. Some are approaching 40 years of age and wondering, "Why am I not further along?" Guest Charlotte Cowles joins to share insights from her recent New York Times feature entitled, Why Millennials Are Facing More Anxiety Than Ever. In the piece, Charlotte profiles more than 30 millennials from around the United States about their finances. She writes, "Their anxieties were palpable, and painfully familiar — many of them felt behind, indebted, unable to live up to the expectations placed upon them. Even those who were doing well were vigilant."More about Charlotte: She is is a freelance writer for the New York Times and columnist for New York Magazine's The Cut. She writes primarily about money, how we make financial decisions, and why it can be so stressful.
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Jul 22, 2022 • 30min
1386: Ask Farnoosh: I'm Self-Employed. How to Afford Maternity Leave? Plus: 529 Plans and 401(k) Rollovers
Farnoosh answers audience questions related to baby delivery costs, how to afford maternity leave when you're self-employed, how to choose a 529 plan and how a 401(k) rollover works. Also: Should one family sell their home and move if they don't like the school district in their town?
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Jul 20, 2022 • 30min
1385: Leveraging Data to Drive Smart Financial Choices
How can data drive the best money decisions? Guest Nick Maggiuilli visits with some of the data-driven financial insights from his new book Just Keep Buying. Whether you’re deciding to buy a house, invest or make a big purchase, this episode is a must-listen!
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Jul 18, 2022 • 32min
1384: The Benefits and Risks of Buying a Home in 2022.
CNET real estate writer Alix Langone joins to share insights from her new piece entitled, "Should You Buy a Home in 2022?" We discuss key factors include mortgage rates and price trends, financial and personal goals, as well as future housing trends and predictions. Plus: The skinny on ARMs or Adjustable Rate Mortgages.
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Jul 15, 2022 • 38min
1383: Student Loan Forgiveness, Affording Childcare and Stock Splits 101
Farnoosh answers audience questions about how to pay off student loans in your 60s or beyond, affording childcare so that you can continue working and the pros and cons of stock splits. Plus: what to do with your 401(k) after quitting your job?Want to watch this podcast on YouTube? Check out www.youtube.com/cnetmpney.Subscribe to her weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and advice.
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Jul 13, 2022 • 35min
1382: How Much Money is "Enough?" Defining Wealth with Georgia Lee Hussey
Guest Georgia Lee Hussey, co-founder of Modernist Financial, shares her take on the building blocks of wealth. Money is only one pillar, she says. We also need to value our time, relationships and personal skills. Subscribe to Farnoosh’s weekly So Money newsletter for the latest updates and advice and receive a free copy of SO MONEY Secrets, a selection of the best money advice from Farnoosh’s podcast interviews. Want more articles and videos by Farnoosh? Check out www.cnet.com/somoney and www.youtube.com/cnetmoney.
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