So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

One of the most powerful ways to close wealth gaps, many agree, is through reparations. "A system of redress for egregious injustice," is how the Bookings Institute defines reparations. As allies and anti-racists, how can we support reparations through the various aspects of financial planning - investing, estate planning, taxes, and insurance? Guest Georgia Lee Hussey, founder of Modernist Financial, shares her advice and conversations she's having with clients around this important topic.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 adv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eve Rodsky, the New York Times bestselling and Reese’s Book Club pick author of Fair Play, visits So Money to discuss her latest title FIND YOUR UNICORN SPACE: RECLAIM YOUR CREATIVE LIFE IN A TOO-BUSY WORLD. The book is a practical guide for reclaiming (or discovering for the first time) the talents, interests, skills, and curiosities lying dormant behind the too-busy grind of everyday life.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 advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Ask Farnoosh: Thoughts on filing for bankruptcy? Should married couples file taxes jointly or separately? Am I saving too much for retirement? and more. Farnoosh picks a reviewer of the week to receive a free 15-minute money session.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 advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paco de Leon, founder of financial education company The Hell Yeah Group, shares advice from her upcoming book, Finance for the People: Get a Grip on Your Finances. The book addresses our gaps between financial intention and behavior, how money is a proxy for power and a special message for those who have been victims of inequality. Learn more about Paco and her work on her website.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 advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Misasha Suzuki Graham and Sara Blanchard, the authors of the popular podcast Dear White Women have released a new book bearing the same title. It is, as they describe it "an anti-racism guide that challenges readers to encounter the hard questions about race (and racism) in order to push the needle of change in a positive direction."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 advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Birthday to So Money! The podcast turns 7 years old today. Farnoosh answers listeners' questions about whether it's OK to only put down 10% towards the purchase of a home, how interest rates factor into a prospective homebuyer's plans, how to decide if it's OK to quit your job to become a stay-at-home parent and what to do with a 401(k) if you just quit and plan to go to school. Farnoosh picks a reviewer of the week. Be sure to follow Farnoosh's latest articles and videos at www.cnet.com/somoney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of The Great Resignation, what are the new ways employees can leverage this movement to ask for more money? Whether you're seeking a raise at your current company or looking to negotiate a new salary, guest Alex Carter joins to discuss insights from the paperback of her bestselling book Ask for More: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything — the first negotiation book solo-authored by a woman to make that list. We discuss macro issues like inflation and if/how that should be woven into your negotiation, how to drive home your value in a digital-only workplace where it may be more challenging to be recognized for your work and productivity and lots more workplace negotiating advice.More about Alex: She is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School. She has spent the last eleven years helping thousands of people negotiate better, build relationships and reach their goals. In 2019, Alex was awarded the Columbia University Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching, Columbia University’s highest teaching honor.For more, check out:Farnoosh's tips on how to ask for a raise on CNET Money's YouTube pageHow to get the raise you deserve by CNET's Pallavi Kenkare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Saul-Sehy, host of Stacking Benjamins podcast and co-author of Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management, joins to discuss new ways to think about financial planning, his favorite money apps and more.More about Joe: Destroying his credit immediately after leaving home, Joe had to learn about money the hard way—and much of it as he was telling other people how to manage their money, as a financial advisor. After 16 years in the industry he moved to financial media, creating Stacking Benjamins, one of the most listened to podcasts in the personal finance sphere. Kiplinger has called the show the “best personal finance podcast” and Fast Company has described it as striking a “great balance between fun and functional.” Joe lives in Texarkana with his spouse, Cheryl, and cat, Cooper, recording shows in his mom’s basement next door. To learn more about Joe and his book, check out his website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Ask Farnoosh of 2022 covers a wide range of audience questions: Is it wise to transfer credit card debt to a private loan? How might cosigning a mortgage with a loved one (even if you're not the one paying the mortgage) impact your ability to qualify for your own home loan down the road? Do you need to be a CFP to become a financial journalist? Where is the best place to park savings these days? Farnoosh selects a reviewer of the week. To join her newsletter, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NYT Bestselling author and creator of Design Sponge, Grace Bonney, joins the show to talk about her new book Collective Wisdom: Lessons, Inspiration, and Advice from Women Over 50. From an Olympic athlete and a NASA team member to award-winning artists, activists, writers, and filmmakers, Bonney shares the key takeaways, insights and predictions these remarkable women have about our world. Got a question for Farnoosh? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.