So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

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What the Russia-Ukraine War Means for Stocks, Gas, Financial Security Feb 27, 2022

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A short, impromptu episode to address the Russia-Ukraine war and some of your related financial questions, as well as how we can support the people of Ukraine. We have experienced reporters covering this war from all angles at CNET.

Read CNET's Dan Avery's piece on the effects of the war on the global economy here; https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ukraine-russia-war-impact-on-gas-stocks-inflation-and-the-us-economy/
CNET's Katie Teague writes about how we can give in a meaningful way right now. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ukraine-refugees-how-to-help-those-affected-by-the-russian-invasion/

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1323: Ask Farnoosh: Should I Invest in a Restaurant? Use Equity to Pay off Student Loans? Feb 25, 2022

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This week on Ask Farnoosh, questions about investing in a restaurant, paying down debt with the proceeds from a home sale and how to stay financially independent when your partner makes significantly more? Plus, Farnoosh shares insights from a hot new real estate trend.

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1322: How to Run a 7-Figure Tiny Business with Elaine Pofeldt Feb 23, 2022

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Farnoosh speaks with Elaine Pofeldt, an independent journalist who specializes in small business and entrepreneurship, about her new book: Tiny Business, Big Money. Pofeldt offers insights into the 60+ seven-figure businesses with small teams that are reinventing the small business landscape.

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1321: Money & Your Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora, Author of The Anatomy of Anxiety Feb 21, 2022

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Farnoosh speaks with Dr. Ellen Vora, psychiatrist and author of the book The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response about the root of our anxieties, how they impact our financial wellness and her holistic approach to healing.

More about Dr. Vora: She received her B.A. from Yale University and attended Columbia University medical school. She's a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health--considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication. In addition to her private practice and speaking engagements, Dr. Vora consults for healthcare startups.

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1320: Ask Farnoosh: Your Top Tax Questions Answered & Quickest Way to Save for a Downpayment Feb 18, 2022

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This week's Ask Farnoosh: A rundown of some of your biggest tax-related questions answered. Listeners also want to know how to save aggressively for a home downpayment, ways to save on health care costs and what to do when you make too much to invest in a Roth IRA?

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1319: Making Bold Moves in Work and Money in Your 50s with Tamsen Fadal, Emmy-Winning Journalist Feb 16, 2022

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Tamsen Fadal is a journalist and a champion for women in their prime. She anchors the primetime news for WPIX-TV in New York City. Her latest movement is called Unlock Your Bold where Tamsen champions men and women in their 50s and beyond, as they navigate work, money, health, relationships and more. Her new podcast Coming Up Next is a weekly show about where I talk with people about how to approach the next stage of your life boldly.

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1318: How to Invest in Art on a Budget with Liz Lidgett, Gallery Owner and Art Advisor Feb 14, 2022

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Guest Liz Lidgett is an art advisor, writer and gallery owner. As Founder of Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, she works with people to find the perfect piece of art for their style, space, and budget. Farnoosh and Liz discuss ways to spot worthwhile art "investments" on a budget, how to build a successful business as an emerging artist right now, NFTs and more.

Artists mentioned in our conversation: Betsy Enzensberger, Hunt Slonem, Damien Hirst and Elisa Sheehan. Learn more about them and many more artists at www.lizlidgett.com.

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1317: Ask Farnoosh: How to Negotiate When Companies Won't Share Budgets or Salary Bands? Feb 11, 2022

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This week on Ask Farnoosh, a frustrated listeners shares how employers and recruiters refuse to share salary information but insist you ask for what you want to make. How can you work around this and avoid being low-balled? Also: Should I use emergency savings to cover living expenses? How can couples (with kids) prioritize savings goals?

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1316: Speaking to Power at Work and Defining Success on Your Terms with Deepa Purushothaman Feb 09, 2022

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In her forthcoming book, The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America, Deepa Purushothaman lays the groundwork for how other women of color can redefine success on their own terms. Farnoosh and Deepa discuss ways to push back against toxic messaging—including the things we tell ourselves and how to let go of the extra burdens and excess work WOC take on for companies in the name of culture building. Learn more about Deepa on her website.

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1315: Defining Wealth for Women with Bonnie Koo, MD Feb 07, 2022

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Guest Bonnie Koo, MD, joins to discuss insights and advice from her new book, Defining Wealth for Women. She discusses why everything you’ve ever learned about money is probably wrong, the common misconceptions and limiting beliefs that many professional women have when it comes to money and alt ways to pursue the medical profession that can lead to greater financial security.

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