So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Latest Episodes:

1406: Buy or Not to Buy? The 70-30 Framework for Those Big Financial Decisions Sep 07, 2022

Show notes

Financial expert Sam Dogen dives into the bigger questions we ask ourselves like whether to invest in real estate or stocks, rent or buy a home, quit our jobs after having kids or continue to work, buy or lease a car and lots more. In his new book, Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Financial Freedom, Sam's goal is to minimize regret even if things don’t go according to plan and for readers to confidently make strategic decisions that coincide best with their lifestyle while optimizing the money they already have.

More about Sam Dogen: He worked in investing banking for 13 years before starting Financial Samurai, his personal finance website. He has been featured in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Sydney Herald, The Chicago Tribune and The L.A. Times. Sam’s new book.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1405: The Business of Comedy & Leveraging TikTok to Steer Your Own Career Sep 05, 2022

Show notes

This episode originally aired on August 3, 2022. Happy Labor Day!

Actor and comedian Leah Rudick shares her fast-climb to social media fandom, the opportunities that have stemmed from her viral videos, the business of comedy, and much more.

Leah's first standup special, “Everything is Fine!” can be seen on the Seed & Spark streaming platform. Her standup was featured in the most recent season of Comedy Dynamics’ “Coming to the Stage,'' available on Pluto TV. She is a regular on the comedy festival circuit. Favorite TV credits include HBO’s High Maintenance where she plays Isabel and IFC’c Commuters. Her comedy and character videos have amassed over 10 million likes on TikTok & Instagram.

Follow Leah on Instagram, TikTok and on her website for live show info.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1404: Ask Farnoosh: Your Biggest Student Loan Forgiveness Questions Sep 02, 2022

Show notes

Alex Gailey, writer and student loan expert for NextAdvisor and Peter Dunn, Founder of YourMoneyLine and host of the Pete the Planner radio show, join to answer the biggest questions surrounding the new student debt relief program. President Joe Biden announced he will eliminate $10,000 worth of student loan debt for qualifying borrowers, and up to $20,000 in debt to those who borrowed money under the Pell Grant program. He also said he would extend the federal student loan payment pause through December 31st. Who will this mostly benefit? What will be the tax or credit score impacts? How does it address the racial wealth gap? What might this program encourage private lenders to do?

Articles references in this article:

Your Student Loan Forgiveness Questions, Answered

Student Loan Forgiveness, How and When to Apply

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1403: What Gen Z Wants to Know About Money and What They're Learning on TikTok Aug 31, 2022

Show notes

Guest Erin Confortini is a Gen Z personal finance educator on TikTok where -- in a matter of months -- she (@MilestoMoney) has attracted over 180k followers. She and Farnoosh discuss what TIkTok users want to know about money, how Erin how she earns $7,000 a month on TikTok (in addition to her full-time income) and her advice on building an audience on this fast-growing social media platform.

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!

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1402: 31-Year-Old Millionaire Shares Secrets to Side Hustles, Passive Income and Real Estate Investing Aug 29, 2022

Show notes

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!

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1401: Ask Farnoosh: My Opinion on Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plans Aug 26, 2022

Show notes

The White Houseannounced 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!

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1400: The Cost of Loneliness on Health and Wealth Aug 24, 2022

Show notes

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!

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1399: Flying Soon? The Points Guy on How to Protect and Save Your Travel Dollars Right Now Aug 22, 2022

Show notes

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?

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1398: How to Build Wealth When You're Living Paycheck to Paycheck? Aug 19, 2022

Show notes

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

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to So Money! Aug 17, 2022

Show notes

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.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected