So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

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.

More than 60% of American Adults suffer from loneliness, making it the fastest growing epidemic on the planet!) And it often goes unchecked. Today we’re exploring loneliness and its impact on our well-being, including financial well-being. with guest Unni Turrettini, author of Betraying the Nobel: The Secrets and Corruption behind the Nobel Peace Prize (Pegasus Books, 2020), and the award-winning The Mystery of the Lone Wolf Killer where she explores a mass shooting tragedy in Norway and what it teaches us about loneliness.We discuss: The difference with being alone versus lonely; loneliness as a state of mind versus just a really bad, intolerable situation; why the quality of our connections is directly linked to our sense of self-worth. And does remote work contribute to more loneliness?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.

With airlines cutting back on flights and experiencing massive delays, flying is a little (or a lot) messy right now. Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, gives his best advice on how to navigate the airlines and get the most out of your travel dollars right now.Brians talks about how to claim your refund if your flight is delayed or canceled, how to save money on travel insurance, how to use your credit card points to get the most out of your travel plans, and JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines. Is this the death knell for cheap flights? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode originally aired on Friday, July 1, 2022.Questions about getting out of the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, investing for a child’s future (outside of college), Roth IRA penalties, and negotiating more money at your job right now.Farnoosh's CNET article referenced; What to Do After You Lose Your Job. 7 Timely Money Moves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to So Money with host Farnoosh Torabi, award-winning financial correspondent, best-selling author, and television personality. This podcast brings candid conversations about money with the world’s top business minds, authors, and visionaries. It addresses financial well-being at the intersection of race, gender, climate change, relationships, and our changing world. On Fridays, Farnoosh answers your biggest money questions. If you're not sure where to start, check out Farnoosh's conversations with Seth Godin (25), Rachel Rodgers (1192), Jen Risher (1201), Celeste Headlee (1270), Alexandra Carter (1304) and Ramit Sethi (1367). You can reach Farnoosh by emailing her Farnoosh@SoMoneyPodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode aired originally on July 20, 2022.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode aired originally on July 11, 2022.Guest Jordan Grumet, hospice doctor and financial expert shares his many conversations with people who were approaching the end of their lives, their regrets, brights spots and fears. What do they really wish they'd done with their money? Jordan is the author of Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life.More about Jordan: His interest in becoming a doctor was ignited when his father, an oncologist, died unexpectedly in the prime of life. This profound loss not only inspired him to practice medicine, it has given him a unique perspective as a financial expert, challenging him to think deeply and critically about concepts like wealth, abundance, and financial independence. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Jordan received his medical degree from Northwestern University. He currently is an associate medical director at Journeycare Hospice.After years of blogging about financial independence and wellness, Jordan launched the Earn & Invest podcast in 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farnoosh answers listeners questions regarding family planning in an uncertain economy, taking advantage of employer stock purchase plans (ESPPs), and will the Inflation Reduction Act actually reduce inflation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The job market appears to be holding up with a 3.5% unemployment rate, but it's uncertain how long that will last in a cooling economy. Guest Jesse Rothstein, Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy and Economics at University of California, Berkeley offers his take on the current health of the job market and what we can expect in the coming months.Read more in Farnoosh's latest piece or CNET: Why Is the Job Market Strong? And More Employment Questions We Can't Help but Wonder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.