So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

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1357: Recessions, Budgets and Becoming the Breadwinner with Money Coach Nicole Stanley May 16, 2022

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Stemming from Friday's episode which focused on the possibility of a recession, Farnoosh invites money coach Nicole Stanley to share her advice on how to manage the stress and anxiety around the volatility and uncertainty hanging over the stock market and economy. How to build confidence right now? How to re-examine your budget to feel more in control?

Nicole is the founder of Arise Financial Coaching, a company dedicated to helping professionals who have tried everything finally ditch debt, save more, and enjoy financial confidence. In five years, she went from battling financial anxiety to building her family's net worth to over $250K on an annual salary of $56K. In 2020, after her husband became furloughed, Nicole officially started her coaching practice and became the sole breadwinner in her household. She speaks candidly about that pivot and the initial challenges.

Fun fact: The average Arise client saves $20K in six months without giving up the things they love. Nicole lives in Denver, CO with her husband and two children.

Learn more about Nicole on her website and Instagram.

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1356: Why We Might Be Headed for a Recession and What We Can Do About It May 13, 2022

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Farnoosh dedicates the entire show to answering audience questions about the possible looming recession. What is a recession? Why are worried it's approaching? Are there any bright spots in the economy? What can stocks tell us about the direction of the recession? How to make the best money moves across savings, investing and borrowing?

Referenced sources in the podcast

How to Make an Extra $500 a Month

Why I-Bonds Can Help With Inflation Worries

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1355: The Cost Benefits of Outsourcing with Jenny Blake May 11, 2022

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Jenny Blake is the author of the new book Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business. On the show, Farnoosh and Jenny talk about the power of outsourcing, how to easily free up time in your day while still moving closer to your goals and some of the best tech resources for supporting our busy lives. Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent or a determined human living through the stress of 2022 (or all of the above), this episode is for you!

More about Jenny: She launched her business in 2011 after five years at Google and two years at polling start-up, YouGov America. She is the author of many books, including: Life After College and Pivot.

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1354: Susie Moore and Why There Are No “Shoulds” in Life May 09, 2022

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You should buy a house. Should buy crypto. Should work more. Work less. Invest in your 40(k). Retire early. We are bombarded with many financial shoulds. Guest Susie Moore, host of Let it Be Easy podcast and book, provides a better way to approaching life’s decisions.

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1353: Ask Farnoosh: Buying Real Estate, Protecting Credit Scores and Investing for a Kid's Future May 06, 2022

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This week's Ask Farnoosh: Should I rent or buy a home when I move to a new state for a job? How might closing an old credit card hurt my credit score? How to invest for my son's future? Farnoosh also shares thoughts on the Supreme Court's leaked abortion ruling.

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1352: Afraid of Money? This Might Be Why May 04, 2022

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Our relationship with money – healthy or not – often stems from our childhood. Relationship coach and clinical psychologist Dr. Morgan Anderson talks about attachment theory and how it can explain certain money challenges, including having fear and anxiety around money.

Dr. Morgan Anderson is a clinical psychologist, attachment theory expert and host of the “Let’s Get Vulnerable” podcast. She is the creator of the Empowered.Secure.Loved relationship method which has helped hundreds of women heal their hearts, and find love. Her mission is to help women break the toxic dating cycle, raise their self-worth and attract the healthy relationship they’ve always wanted. She’s on Instagram @drmorgancoaching.

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1351: How to Buy Your First Home in 2022 (Seriously!) May 02, 2022

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With both home prices and interest rates on the rise, how can buyers compete? Is it possible to still buy a home? Is waiving a home inspection (which some bidders are doing) that risky? How can your real estate agent help expedite a sale? CNET Money Editor Jaclyn DeJohn joins. She has experiences as both a real estate agent and homeowner and provides insights and strategies for first-time buyers looking to secure an affordable home in today's market.

Read Jaclyn's latest piece: Yes, You Can Buy a Home in 2022

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1350: Ask Farnoosh: I'm Financially Secure. What to Do With My Money Next? Apr 29, 2022

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This week's Ask Farnoosh answers audience questions related to splitting expenses when living with a significant, what to do with extra money after you have all your financial bases covered and whether it's recommended to take out a personal loan to pay for a wedding.

Plus: Farnoosh's take on the new Netflix docu-series Bad Vegan and details on CNET's new series Power Money Moves that offers insights on how to build wealth in today's world.

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1349: Using NFTs to Create Community and Close Opportunity Gaps Apr 27, 2022

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We are in conversation with Alex Cavoulacos and Allyson Downey, the co-founders of Meta Angels, an NFT membership community harnessing the metaverse to unlock real life opportunities. Founded on the values of generosity, transparency, and accessibility, Meta Angels has pioneered the first-of-its-kind NFT lending technology on the blockchain.

We discuss how NFTs function and some unique qualities.
How Meta Angels helps to bridge opportunity gaps for members.
How Alex and Allyson brought in millions of dollars in a matter of days to fund Meta Angels.
The behind-the-scenes of the Meta Angels community experience.

More about Alex: She is also Alex is co-founder of Angel Labs, a web3 accelerator that takes experienced operators and web3 creators from concept to mint. Prior to her move to web3, Alex co-founded The Muse, a values-based career platform used by over 75 million people to research companies and careers named one of Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World. She now serves on the company’s Board of Directors after a decade of leadership. Alex is a frequent speaker on web3, entrepreneurship, the future of work, and productivity. She is the co-author of the national bestselling book The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career. She graduated from Yale University and is an alumna of Y Combinator.

More about Allyson: She is a serial entrepreneur, MBA, writer, and keynote speaker who has built a career on the power of trusted advice. She is also the CEO of Stellar Reviews, which helps brands increase sales by 40% by building an authentic, honest base of consumer reviews for their product launches. Her book is called Here's the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenthood. She is a Techstars alumna and mentor, serving on the boards The Crafters Box and Tot Squad and as an advisor to Trust & Will. Allyson has an MBA from Columbia Business School, an MFA from Columbia University's School of the Arts, and a BA from Colby College.

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1348: How Fear Can Drive Financial Excellence with Katie Gatti, Host of The Money with Katie Show Apr 25, 2022

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Katie Gatti Tassin is the personality behind the blog, podcast, and newsletter brand, Money with Katie. She started writing about money in 2020 after a few years of independent personal finance consulting and consuming all the personal finance content she could get her hands on. Since then, Money with Katie has grown to a community near-100,000 strong, and she focuses on teaching #RichGirls how to make their money work for them.

On the show Farnoosh and Katie discuss:

Katie's rise to financial fandom and what inspired her to start helping others with their finances.
Katie's ambitions to be work-optional by age 30 and how she and her husband manage to live on just 16% of their take-home pay.
How fear anchors Katie's financial determination.

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