So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

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806: Ask Farnoosh: I'm moving to NYC. How much should I save? Nov 09, 2018

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Pareasa Stewart, a So Money devotee, joins Farnoosh to discuss ways to save up for a big move to New York, how people can play catch up in their retirement savings and Roth IRAs versus 401(k)s.

More about Pareasa: She's been a huge fan of the show since its early days. She is a Millennial and lives in Houston, Texas. She works in the mortgage industry and loves public speaking, real estate and her mom. Pareasa's mom is Persian (like me!) and together, the enjoy listening to So Money and reading When She Makes More, my latest book.

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805: Joanne Lipman, Author of That's What She Said Nov 07, 2018

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“I was a 22-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter. One of my first stories, I went to go interview a businessman. He locked the door of his office and took of his clothes and stripped to his underwear.”

I promise, this episode does have something to do with money, a lot in fact. My guest today is Joanne Lipman, author of That's What She Said: What Men Need to Know (And Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together.

Joanne began her career as a Wall Street Journal intern and spent 20 years working there as a journalist. She's also a former editor-in-chief of USA Today. Her book is about workplace equality. For the first time, it is a book that encourages men to become an integral part of the conversation, instead of ostracizing them, or blaming them for the problems that we have today.

We'll talk about the genesis for this book (It happened on an airplane.)Easy low-hanging fruit solutions how we can improve gender equality in the workplace.Being raised by depression-era parents and hustling it in her early 20s as a journalist in New York City.More about Joanne: She is one of the nation’s leading journalists. She most recently was Chief Content Officer of Gannett and Editor-in-Chief of USA TODAY and the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprising the flagship publication plus 109 local newspapers including the Detroit Free Press, the Des Moines Register, and the Arizona Republic. In that role, she oversaw more than 3,000 journalists and led the organization to three Pulitzer prizes.

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804: Sol Orwell, Co-Founder of Examine.com Nov 05, 2018

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Our guest today is Sol Orwell and he’s an entrepreneur, world-traveler and philanthropist. Born Ahmed Farooq he decided to name himself after George Orwell...We discuss the roots of his unique philosophies on life, relationships, business...as well as his personal identity. Also, the early lessons that have led him to financial success. Sol is an immigrant. He moved with his family from Saudi Arabia to the West as a kid. He retired in his mid-20’s, after achieving mega success with his website Examine.com, a destination for learning about nutrition.

To learn more about Sol’s thoughts on entrepreneurship, visit SJO.com.

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803: Ask Farnoosh: Should I use an investing app like Stash? Nov 02, 2018

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Farnoosh and co-host Eric Roberge, a frequent So Money guest, Certified Financial Planner and founder of Beyond the Hammock, discuss your financial questions.

This week you want to know:

What are some smart ways to raise capital for a start-up?Are the fees for using an investing app too high?Where to park savings for a future home?Can having multiple credit cards hurt your credit score?Remember, you can always leave me your questions by clicking on Ask Farnoosh in the corner, or DM me on Instagram.

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802: Leah Gervais, Urban20Something.com Founder Oct 31, 2018

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How to know when your side-hustle deserves your fullest attention? And it’s time to give your day job your 2-weeks notice?

Our guest today, Leah Gervais, first came on the podcast last year, episode 602. She joined me for an Ask Farnoosh jam session and, at the time, she was a working professional in New York, and also blogging at her site Urban20Something.com for a creative outlet.

Today, she’s fully self-employed, has said buy-bye to her 9 to 5 and dedicating all her focus to her website.

When did she know she was ready?

How is she monetizing her platform?

What advice does she have for you, if you’re considering a side gig or in the midst of one...and wanting to make more of it.

Please visit Leah’s website at Urban20Something.com and follow her on instagram @Urban20Something.

Leah would like to share with us her free case study that describes how she went on to make thousands of dollars in her side hustle. It also comes with an interactive element so you can apply the differences to your business. It's at Urban20Something.com/income-boost.

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801: Sarah Jenks, Founder of Live More Weigh Less™ Oct 29, 2018

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If you’ve ever struggled with your weight … you may have thought to yourself, "My life would be better if I was just thinner." Or, "Life is just 20 lbs away."

Today, I’m interviewing Sarah Jenks, She is an entrepreneur, Nutrition and Life coach, and the founder of Whole Woman, a monthly online membership for women seeking the answers to “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” She’s also the creator behind Live More Weigh Less™, the most popular online emotional eating program.

After struggling with her own body issues her entire life, she decided to create a program to help other women overcome those same challenges. Sarah’s community is made up of over 100,000 women.The similar triggers for overeating and overspending.Sarah lives on a 23 acre farm. How the decision to move here after living an urban life was a bit of fate.The triumphs and challenges of being the female breadwinner in her marriage.To learn more about Sarah Jenks, please visit www.SarahJenks.com. Her newest program is available now: WholeWoman.me. She’s also on Instagram @SarahJenks and Twitter @SarahEJenks.

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800: Ask Farnoosh: Best Ways to Invest? Oct 26, 2018

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This week on Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh and special co-host Leyla Shams, an avid So Money listener, dive into your money questions including: "What are the best way to invest?" "Should I cancel my credit card?" and "Is it worth it to pay down my student loans if I'm starting a business at the same time?"

After earning her professional degree in architecture, co-host Leyla Shams spent several years traveling the well-worn path to becoming a licensed architect. But after being laid off during the 2007 recession, Leyla started exploring other options: instead of immediately looking for her next job, she began a number of independent ventures, most notably a language-learning podcast called "Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation". After the birth of her son in 2016, she left architecture completely, and has now made a career of her "side hustles." She encourages others to do the same.

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799: Dr. Daniel Crosby: Author, The Behavioral Investor Oct 24, 2018

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When it comes to investing, you’ve probably heard the phrase, ‘Buy what you know.’ Do you believe it? I’m asking because today’s guest believes that is “profoundly dumb advice.”

II think that’s sort of good advice..."Buy what you know!" " Don’t get into something you know nothing about!" (ehem bitcoin). But today’s guest, Dr. Daniel Crosby, a New York Times bestselling author, psychologist, behavioral finance expert and asset manager, thinks that is not sound advice.

Daniel was last on the my show, you might remember on Episode 453 about two years ago. He’s back with a new book called the Behavioral Investor and in it, he examines the sociological, neurological and psychological factors that influence our investment choices. He believes that we should first understand human nature and our own tendencies before making investment decisions.

A little bit more about Daniel: He’s a sought after expert, frequent speaker and he was named one of Investment News’ 40 Under 40 and also, a "Financial Blogger You Should Be Reading," by AARP.

In this interview we’ll learn:

Daniel’s philosophies around how to invest wellHow to curb our emotions andHow greedy are we this month? Daniel publishes an Irrationality Index, a measure of how much greed and fear is in the marketplace month to month. Learn more about Daniel Crosby at NocturneCapital.com and follow him on Twitter @DanielCrosby.

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798: Adeola Omole, 7 Steps to Get Out of Debt and Build Wealth Oct 22, 2018

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What if you had $70,000 worth of consumer debt and losing your job amidst all of that financial stress?

Today, I’m interviewing Adeola Omole on the show. She describes herself as a lawyer by trade and a money coach by choice. Her journey of achieving debt ZERO and building a community for women and money is the focus of our conversation today.

Raised by immigrants in a family of six children, Adeola watched her parents work hard but also pinch pennies. Seeing her parents’ financial struggles growing up, Adeola thought debt was a normal part of life. This led her to make her own money mistakes. By the time she was a young adult finishing her clerkship just out of law school, she had amassed $70,000 worth of consumer debt.

Fast-forward to today, Adeola and her husband are debt-free and building great wealth. They’ve even managed to pay off their mortgage. Adeola also has a new book: 7 Steps to Get Out of Debt and Build Wealth.

You can learn more about Adeola on her website adeolaomole.com, on Instagram at @adeolaomoleb, and on Twitter @AdeolaOmoleB. Her book is called 7 Steps to Get Out of Debt and Build Wealth. And for her free 10-Point Checklist for Buying Stocks visit adeolaomole.com (scroll to the bottom to find it!)

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797: Ask Farnoosh: When should I tell my employer that I'm expecting? Oct 19, 2018

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Farnoosh is joined by So Money listener Reuben Subramaniam, founder of K2 Collaborators

Questions on today's episode include:

Advice for saving money on a very low salary in a currency *other* than dollars?When is the appropriate time to tell my employer that I'm expecting? Is it OK to open up a credit card just for the immediate rewards?

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