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1105: How to Pick Winning Investments (and What is Going on with the Markets?) with The Investing Tutor, Dr. Hans Boeteng Oct 07, 2020

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If you're looking at the stock market and wondering why it's not suffering as much as the economy, my guest can explain. Dr. Hans Boeteng is also known as The Investing Tutor and he dedicates his work to teaching others how to analyze and engage wisely in the stock market. Dr. Hans shares his methodology for picking winning stocks (not something we recommend if you aren't already investing for retirement through a diversified portfolio in your 401k or IRA). But if you're ready to "play" in the market with some extra cash that you don't absolutely need, Dr. Hans has a strategy for us.

More about Dr. Hans: He was born and raised in Ghana, West Africa. He earned his Path of Distinction MBA from William and Mary and holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College. After he discovered how rich families built their fortune using the stock market, he decided to become an investor. He has read over 400 books, 40,000 financial articles and spent 11 years pursuing mastery. Dr. Hans has impacted the lives of countless professionals and placed many families on the path to Generational Wealth.

You can learn more about Dr. Hans and his teachings at www.theinvestingtutor.com

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1104: How Race Impacts Real Estate Decisions with Popcorn Finance Host Chris Browning Oct 05, 2020

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A lot of Americans are choosing to relocate in the pandemic, but as my guest Chris Browning, host of the podcast Popcorn Finance explains, moving to a new part of the country can be challenging when you're Black or a person of color. Worrying about being accepted and safe is something he and his wife have experienced when thinking about whether to relocate from Los Angeles.

More about Chris: He is the creator and host of the award-winning, short-form podcast Popcorn Finance & the call in, money advice show This is Awkward. Each week Chris discusses finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn. Topics range from understanding the basics of investing to his love of tiny homes. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance with an emphasis in financial planning and still maintains his position as a financial analyst specializing in revenue analysis.

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1103: Ask Farnoosh: Should We Wait to Buy a House and Rent, Instead? Oct 02, 2020

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Is now a 'good time' to buy or rent? Do I need life insurance? How should I tackle my fiance's student loans? All these questions answered and more in this week's Ask Farnoosh. Guest co-host is So Money fan and listener Susan Reade, General Manager of multiple radio stations in Edmonton, Canada, breadwinning wife and mom of two.

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1102: Money and Mimosas Founder Danetha Doe Sep 30, 2020

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Danetha Doeis the creator of Money & Mimosas® and host of the Money Sex Power podcast.

Money & Mimosas is a financial well-being resource enjoyed by readers in over fifty countries. Danetha was named a personal finance expert by TIME, Fast Company and the Wall Street Journal.

She was recognized as a millennial thought leader by the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs and a millennial entrepreneur to watch by the office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Danetha is the star financial expert in the Webby Award winning TV series, Going From Broke, produced by Ashton Kutcher, which garnered over 12 million views in its first season.

Her work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Elle, The Chicago Tribune, Cosmopolitan, NBC and more.

A former NFL cheerleader turned money maven and entrepreneur, Danetha believes that charting your own path is the key to financial freedom.

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1101: How to Make the Most of the School Year with Education Expert Ana Homayoun Sep 28, 2020

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There’s plenty to be frustrated with, as a parent to a child experiencing school virtually this fall. Same for teachers, administrators and students. These are unprecedented times and the path forward is unclear. All are struggling. But, what are the bright sides? How can families navigate this challenging academic year with more success (regardless of income)? This show is dedicated to offering positive solutions to an otherwise challenging school year with guest Ana Homayoun, noted teen and millennial expert, author, speaker, and educator. Her work focuses on helping students develop empathy and executive functioning skills in today’s tech and social media world.

More about Ana: She is the author of three books: That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week, The Myth of the Perfect Girl, and Social Media Wellness. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Jose Mercury News, as well as on Fast Company, CNBC, and ABC News, among others, and she is a frequent guest on NPR.

In 2001, Ana founded Green Ivy Educational Consulting, LLC, an internationally recognized organization that works with parents, students, educators, and employers. She works with schools, universities and corporations consulting with parents, students, educators and employers about promoting intrinsic motivation, authentic engagement, and overall wellness. In early 2019, with the support of the Foundation for the Carolinas, she launched the Life Navigator Middle School Program, a school advisory curriculum and school coaching program designed to promote executing functioning skills and student wellness as well as social and economic mobility.

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1100: Ask Farnoosh: When Will New York City Make a Comeback? Sep 25, 2020

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On this week's Ask Farnoosh, host Farnoosh Torabi responds to audience questions related to the real estate market, specifically in New York City. Will the Big Apple get its groove back in the next year or two? Also: how parenthood can make you more productive at work (and richer), and best ways to save and invest for mid-term goals like buying a car or supporting a relative through college.

Co-host Chelsea Silveira Burgos revisits the show. She is an avid So Money listener and personal finance enthusiast pursuing financial independence with her husband and 4-year-old daughter. Chelsea and her family live in California where they own their home, save for retirement and college, and are working toward becoming debt-free.

Chelsea is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and works primarily with children on the Autism spectrum. She is an adjunct instructor for her online grad program and has a private tutoring client who connected with Chelsea on Instagram after Chelsea was reposted by a few popular accounts in the field of ABA.

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1099: The GirlBoss Sophia Amoruso on Failure, Cancel Culture and Her Newest Endeavor Sep 23, 2020

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Sophia Amoruso, aka THE GIRL BOSS, is a New York Times bestselling author and serial entrepreneur. In her latest venture, she’s going wheels up with a new program called Business Class, an in-depth online entrepreneurship course that covers the fundamentals of starting and scaling your own business. Registration started yesterday at takebusinessclass.com.

It’s a course Sophia says she’s prepared to teach like no one else, thanks to her successes and failures running high-profile businesses. You may know Sophia as the author of the NYT bestseller GirlBoss, which chronicles her personal journey of dumpster diving, shoplifting…starting an eBay account and turning it into a clothing empire called Nasty Gal.

Since then it’s been a rollercoaster of a timeline. Shortly after appearing on the cover of Forbes in 2016 as one the country’s richest self-made women, Sophia’s business NastyGal, the primary source of her wealth, filed for bankruptcy. Sophia moved on quickly, raising money to start her next business Girl BossMedia…That company acquired by Attention Capital and earlier this year Sophia stepped away from the CEO position. And in recent months the GirlBoss movement, which she became the poster woman for, has been criticized for its lack of inclusivity and diversity.

Sophia here gives a bold interview, talking openly about her ups and downs, what she makes of the “cancel culture” around GirlBoss…and why she’s actually glad she never became too too rich.

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1098: Suzanne Somers on Health, Wealth and Reinvention Sep 21, 2020

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I first came across Suzanne Somers in the summer of 1986, as I was watching reruns of the early episodes of Three’s Company with my mom in our living room in Massachusetts. I was 6 years old, maybe too young to be watching a sitcom BUT old enough to recognize and appreciate that the actress who played the bubbly Chrissy Snow was hilarious and captivating. Years later I would watch this actress reveal more than just her performing skills…but also her brilliance as a savvy business woman, serial entrepreneur, world-renowned health advocate and multi-bestselling author….

Suzanne Somers is now 73 years young, and in the current chapter of her life, she is a leading voice on anti-aging. Her latest book - A New Way to Age - is now in paperback and it presents a revolutionary philosophy for a longer and better-quality life with easy-to-understand lessons and doctor interviews.

Hear Suzanne discuss her storied career, getting fired from Three's Company and they keys to her 50-year marriage.

More about Suzanne Somers is the author of twenty-seven books, with millions of copies in print globally, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Sexy Forever, Knockout, and Ageless. She lectures all over the world and received an honorary doctorate from National University.

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1097: Ask Farnoosh: House Rich But Cash Poor. Now What? Sep 18, 2020

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Farnoosh Torabi answers listeners' questions related to retirement preparation, paying off student loans versus investing and dealing with a scarcity mindset that prevents you from spending money, even when it's a good idea. Plus, Farnoosh reflects on home ownership and the benefits to selling so that you can activate your home equity.

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1096: Closing the Education Gap with Nitiya Walker, Founder of Seeds of Fortune Sep 16, 2020

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Nitiya Walker is a social entrepreneur who's paying it forward. Her foundation Seeds of Fortune helps minority teen girls apply for college scholarships, as well as teaches career and financial management skills. After personally benefiting from a full scholarship to college, Nitiya realized the power and freedom that comes with starting your adulthood debt-free. Seeds of Fortune has so far awarded over $8 million in grants to young women.

More about Nitiya: She was awarded the 2018 Educational Leadership Award from State Senator Kevin S. Parker and the 2018 Clinton Global Initiative University Alumni Honor Roll. She was also 2016 Semi Finalist for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Change the World Competition, and invited to attend the 2016 White House United State of Women Summit. Upon graduating from Babson College, she was selected to participate in the competitive Viacom Summer Associates career, where she went on to launch her career working such prominent events such as the BET Awards.

To learn more about scholarship opportunities or how to contribute, visit www.seedsoffortune.org

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