So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

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1539: Ask Farnoosh: Money Topics to Discuss Before Marriage, Using Debt to Pay Off Student Loans and More Jul 14, 2023

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This week Dorethia Kelly, nationally-acclaimed financial expert and author of #MoneyChat, joins to help answer your financial questions, including what to discuss with your partner *before* getting married, the risks to using a life insurance loan to pay off a student loan, steps to being a more environmentally conscious consumer and how to help a friend who needs financial support.

Mentioned: Farnoosh's interview with Molly Wood about climate solutions.

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1538: How to Earn More in 2023 with Alexandra Carter, Author of Ask For More Jul 12, 2023

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We are in conversation with negotiation expert Alexandra Carter, author of Ask For More, learning about ways to earn more this year when you’re in a transition phase (switching jobs, recently laid off, heading back to work after a break), what we *should* negotiate for but rarely do and why being scared in a negotiation means you’re doing it RIGHT!

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.

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1537: How to Make Tough Decisions With Ease with Stef Ziev, Author of The Choice is Yours Jul 10, 2023

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How do we decide with ease? The idea of having the power to choose, to choose a different direction, to speak up to authority, to let go, to create, to shut down, sounds good. But life isn’t always that simple. Making high-stakes decisions involving work, money, and family can be frightening.

Our guest is Stef Ziev, former TV executive turned certified life and executive coach. Her new book is called THE CHOICE IS YOURS: A Simple Approach to Live and Lead With More Joy, Ease, and Purpose

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1536: Better to Invest or Pay Down Debt First? Jul 07, 2023

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This week: Farnoosh offers her best relationship insights after 11 years of marriage (not financial advice, but hey!) Plus, several investing questions from the audience, including whether to cash out a low-performing portfolio, how to balance investing for retirement and paying off debt. Also, what's the deal with pet insurance? Worth it?

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Questions on this episode originally aired on Feb 3.

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1535: Guilt and Judgement-Free Tax Help with Hannah Cole, Founder of Sunlight Tax Jul 05, 2023

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How to find a tax expert you can trust, who really gets you, especially if you work in the creative field? Guest Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and purpose-driven solopreneurs. She is the founder of Sunlight Tax, which helps tens of thousands of creative and mission-driven self-employed people skill up with accessible tax and money education through professional speaking engagements from Florida to Alaska, and on the Sunlight podcast.

Download Hannah's free visual guide to your tax deductions here.

Watch her free class: Understand Your Taxes and Make Money

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1534: On Being Unapologetically Iranian with Firoozeh Dumas, Author of Funny in Farsi Jul 03, 2023

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Guest Firoozeh Dumas is the author of the New York Times bestseller Funny in Farsi, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. I first discovered Firoozeh and her book in my early twenties. Funny in Farsi gave me permission to be unapologetically Iranian or Irooni . In today's episode, we'll explore the joys and challenges of embracing a multicultural identity, the transformative power of storytelling, and the profound impact of humor in bridging cultural divides. Plus, the worst financial advice Firoozeh received as a kid. Follow Firoozeh on Instagram.

This episode aired originally on June 5, 2023.

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1533: Ask Farnoosh: High Yield Savings FOMO, Paying for Home Upgrades (Worth It?), Over-investing in Stocks Jun 30, 2023

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This week on Ask Farnoosh: Should you switch banks if you're only earning 2% on your savings account? When does it make sense to invest in home upgrades? Should a listener sell her house now or later? And what's the rule of thumb for asset allocation in your retirement portfolio? Is investing in 95% stocks too high?

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1532: Remaking Yourself, Navigating Naysayers and the Future of Innovation with Entrepreneur Mariam Naficy Jun 28, 2023

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Our guest today is Mariam Naficy, a veteran entrepreneur who has founded and scaled successful companies, including Eve.com, the world’s first online cosmetics retailer, Minted, the online marketplace of premium design goods created by independent artists and designers and Tonic.xyz, a curated fine art gallery focused on blockchain art.

Born to Iranian and Chinese parents, Mariam's childhood in diverse countries shaped her perspective. She overcame adversity when her family fled Iran during the 1979 Revolution and faced challenges upon arriving in the US.

Today she is the Founder & Managing Partner of Heretic Ventures, the San Francisco-based venture studio that founds companies at the intersection of culture, commerce, and creators. With a keen eye for innovative ideas, Mariam's insights on crypto, blockchain, and NFTs are invaluable.

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1531: Faith, Worth and Wealth with Rachel Luna, Author of Permission to Offend Jun 26, 2023

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We are in conversation with entrepreneur, certified master coach, international speaker, and author and host of Permission to Offend, Rachel Luna. We discuss the ways we can stand up for what we believe in, even if it doesn't win us a popularity contest, the role of faith in your financial life, and determining your worth and wealth.

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1530: Ask Farnoosh: Getting an ROI on College, Divorce Financials, Investing for Kids Jun 23, 2023

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This week on So Money: A listener has a question about losing her house in a divorce and the financial considerations to make before breaking up. How to invest for yourself and your kids under one roof? My best advice for college students seeking a return on their experience? How did I structure my business? And more. Plus, several giveaways for Tough Titties. Be sure to listen for your name! (Q&A previously aired on Jan 13)

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