So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

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1387: A Close Look at Millennials and Their Money Jul 25, 2022

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Millennials are all grown up. Some are approaching 40 years of age and wondering, "Why am I not further along?" Guest Charlotte Cowles joins to share insights from her recent New York Times feature entitled, Why Millennials Are Facing More Anxiety Than Ever. In the piece, Charlotte profiles more than 30 millennials from around the United States about their finances. She writes, "Their anxieties were palpable, and painfully familiar — many of them felt behind, indebted, unable to live up to the expectations placed upon them. Even those who were doing well were vigilant."

More about Charlotte: She is is a freelance writer for the New York Times and columnist for New York Magazine's The Cut. She writes primarily about money, how we make financial decisions, and why it can be so stressful.

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1386: Ask Farnoosh: I'm Self-Employed. How to Afford Maternity Leave? Plus: 529 Plans and 401(k) Rollovers Jul 22, 2022

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Farnoosh answers audience questions related to baby delivery costs, how to afford maternity leave when you're self-employed, how to choose a 529 plan and how a 401(k) rollover works. Also: Should one family sell their home and move if they don't like the school district in their town?

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1385: Leveraging Data to Drive Smart Financial Choices Jul 20, 2022

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How can data drive the best money decisions? Guest Nick Maggiuilli visits with some of the data-driven financial insights from his new book Just Keep Buying. Whether you’re deciding to buy a house, invest or make a big purchase, this episode is a must-listen!

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1384: The Benefits and Risks of Buying a Home in 2022. Jul 18, 2022

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CNET real estate writer Alix Langone joins to share insights from her new piece entitled, "Should You Buy a Home in 2022?" We discuss key factors include mortgage rates and price trends, financial and personal goals, as well as future housing trends and predictions. Plus: The skinny on ARMs or Adjustable Rate Mortgages.

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1383: Student Loan Forgiveness, Affording Childcare and Stock Splits 101 Jul 15, 2022

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Farnoosh answers audience questions about how to pay off student loans in your 60s or beyond, affording childcare so that you can continue working and the pros and cons of stock splits. Plus: what to do with your 401(k) after quitting your job?

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1382: How Much Money is "Enough?" Defining Wealth with Georgia Lee Hussey Jul 13, 2022

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Guest Georgia Lee Hussey, co-founder of Modernist Financial, shares her take on the building blocks of wealth. Money is only one pillar, she says. We also need to value our time, relationships and personal skills.

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1381: What Death Teaches Us About the Secrets to Financial Freedom Jul 11, 2022

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Guest Jordan Grumet, hospice doctor and financial expert shares his many conversations with people who were approaching the end of their lives, their regrets, brights spots and fears. What do they really wish they'd done with their money? Jordan is the author of Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life. It will be released in August.

More about Jordan: His interest in becoming a doctor was ignited when his father, an oncologist, died unexpectedly in the prime of life. This profound loss not only inspired him to practice medicine, it has given him a unique perspective as a financial expert, challenging him to think deeply and critically about concepts like wealth, abundance, and financial independence. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Jordan received his medical degree from Northwestern University. He currently is an associate medical director at Journeycare Hospice.

After years of blogging about financial independence and wellness, Jordan launched the Earn & Invest podcast in 2018.

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1380: Ask Farnoosh: Are I-Bonds Worth It? How to Invest in a Bear Market? Jul 08, 2022

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Farnoosh answers audience questions about how to invest in a turbulent market, the value of I-Bonds, pivoting to a new career and how to ask for a raise because you suspect a male colleague earns more.

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1379: Embrace the Work, Love Your Career with Author Fran Hauser Jul 06, 2022

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Fran Hauser joins to share insights from her new book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career , a go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their career.

More about Fran Hauser: She is passionate about leveling the playing field for women. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible.

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1378: Buy the Dip? The Best Investing Moves in a Bear Market Jul 05, 2022

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This episode aired originally on June, 1, 2022.

Adam Seessel, investing expert and author of the new book Where the Money Is, joins with his best advice for navigating the stock market right now.

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