So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

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1476: Ask Farnoosh: Should I Quit My Job? Should I Buy a Car with Cash or Loan? Feb 17, 2023

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This week: Socially responsible investing, tips for buying a car, deciding whether to quit a job and more. Farnoosh selects 15 winners for Ramit Sethi's I Will Teach You to Be Rich journal. Email Farnoosh@somoneypodcast.com if you hear your name along with your mailing address.

Podcasts referenced: Alleviating Burnout with Cait Donovan & Socially Responsible Investing with CFP Georgia Lee Hussey

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1475: Tara Schuster, Author of Glow In the F*cking Dark and Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies Feb 15, 2023

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A special show for my birthday. We're in conversation with one of my favorite new authors, Tara Schuster, who wrote the acclaimed, wildly popular book Buy Yourself the Fucking Lilies. She will soon release her highly anticipated new book Glow in the F*cking Dark: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul, from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way. I am reading it now and in true Tara style, the book is raw, relatable, and full of wisdom. She and I discuss easy ways to heal your deepest wounds, getting off your “good enough” plateau, and the power in loneliness. Visit my Instagram to learn how to enter to win a free copy of her new book.

And if you'd like to enter to win a copy of Ramit Sethi's I Will Teach You to Be Rich Journal:

— LEAVE A REVIEW in Apple podcasts. Preferably a review of one of Ramit's appearances on So Money.

And/Or

— CREATE A FAN POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. This can be a video, reel, feed post on Instagram or TikTok. Tags:

Instagram: @farnoooshtorabi and @ramit

TikTok @farnooshsomoney and @ramit.sethi

Giveaways announced February 19th, 2023.

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1474: Would You Share Your Income Publicly? The Merits of Salary Transparency with Hannah Williams Feb 13, 2023

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Fed up with the lack of pay transparency in the US, 20-something Hannah Williams hit the road with a camera to ask everyday Americans "How much do you make?" Since 2022, her videos, posted on social media, have gone viral and it's led her and her co-founder to quit their day jobs and focus on building their company Salary Transparent Street full-time. What are the reactions people have given here when asked to reveal their pay? Is it always "safe" to share?

Follow Salary Transparent Street on all their platforms and learn more here.

To enter to win an I Will Teach You to Be Rich journal by Ramit Sethi:

— LEAVE A REVIEW in Apple podcasts. Preferably a review of one of Ramit's appearances on So Money.

And/Or

— CREATE A FAN POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. This can be a video, reel, feed post on Instagram or TikTok. Tags:

Instagram: @farnoooshtorabi and @ramit

TikTok @farnooshsomoney and @ramit.sethi

Giveaway ends on February 19th, 2023.

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1473: Ask Farnoosh: Rebuilding Finances Post-Divorce, Talking Money With Aging Parents and 529 Plans Feb 10, 2023

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This Friday: How to rebuild your finances in the aftermath of a divorce, the ins and outs of 529 plans, how adult kids can engage their aging parents in a discussion about their retirement and long-term financial plans and a credit card conundrum.

Mentioned on the show: Check out todaytix.com for deals on theatre tickets.

To enter to win an I Will Teach You to Be Rich journal by Ramit Sethi:

— LEAVE A REVIEW in Apple podcasts. Preferably a review of one of Ramit's appearances on So Money.

And/Or

— CREATE A FAN POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. This can be a video, reel, feed post on Instagram or TikTok. Tags:

Instagram: @farnoooshtorabi and @ramit

TikTok @farnooshsomoney and @ramit.sethi

Giveaway ends on February 19th, 2023.

How's midlife going? Fill out Farnoosh's survey and help shape the podcast in 2027.

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1472: Talking Money with Financial Pop Star, Mrs. Dow Jones Feb 08, 2023

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As part of the show's partnership with Amex, my latest episode is with the one and only financial pop star Haley Sacks, aka Mrs Dow Jones. In a rare podcast interview, Haley shares the beginnings of her rise to fin-fluencer fame and offers advice on everything from setting money goals to optimizing taxes and banking like a pro.

Mentioned on the program: American Express Rewards Checking

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1471: Big Time Adulting with Caitlin Murray Feb 06, 2023

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I am very choosy when it comes to following content creators on social media. One of my favorites is Caitlin Murray for her honest, funny and real advice for parents. As the mom of three, Caitlin takes to Instagram (500k followers) and her podcast, both entitled Big Time Adulting, to entertain and inspire tired, overwhelmed and determined parents everywhere.

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1470: Ask Farnoosh: All-Things Investing Feb 03, 2023

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Investing is a big theme on today's show. Listeners want to know:

Should I sell my investments if they've performed poorly and I may need the money soon?
What are the best types of investment accounts for retirement that don't have minimum ages for withdrawals?
How do I prioritize contributions to the 401k, my Roth, and my high-yield savings account?

Plus: The benefits of student loans and the pros/cons of pet insurance.

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1469: Money & Dating: Who Pays, Financial Red Flags, Dating Apps and More Feb 01, 2023

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This episode: All your top questions about dating and money answered.

Guest Lily Womble was one of the top matchmakers in the U.S. After setting up hundreds of first dates, she realized that with the right tools, high achieving women could match themselves better than anyone else ever could. She started her company, Date Brazen, five years ago and has since helped thousands of women become their own expert matchmaker with her unconventional, intersectional feminist approach to dating. Grab Lily's Free Guide to Make Dating Feel Like Self-Care. Subscribe to her podcast and follow her on TikTok.

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1468: Create the Rich Life You Deserve with Scarlett Cochran Jan 30, 2023

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Scarlett Cochran is the founder of One Big Happy Life and author of the new book, It's Not About the Money: A proven path to building wealth your way while creating the rich life that you deserve. Listen to Scarlett's first appearance on So Money.

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1467: Ask Farnoosh: Choosing a Great Checking Account, Prioritizing Savings Goals and Pros/Cons to Quitting Right Now Jan 27, 2023

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On today's episodes: Wise ways to prioritize savings goals and potential risks (and rewards) to quitting your job in this economy. Also, special guest Corey Timlin, Head of Consumer Deposits at American Express, offers insights on how to pick a good checking account.

This episode is brought to us by American Express. For more visit AmericanExpress.com/RewardsChecking.

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