So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

1965: Ask Farnoosh: Smart Moves After Debt, Student Loans, How to Invest Through the Noise

<p>It’s spring break, and while I’m taking a little time offline with family, I didn’t want to leave you hanging. In this episode of <em>Ask Farnoosh</em>, we’re revisiting some listener …

1964: How to Ditch Budgeting Overwhelm with The High Five Banking Method

<p>Guest <a href="https://thepoisedlifestyle.com/about-me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sahirenys Pierce</a> is a financial educator, speaker, and the creator of <a href="https://thepoisedlifestyle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The</strong> <strong>High Five Banking Method</strong></a>—a simple but powerful framework that …

1963: How to Future Proof Your Career in an AI-Driven Economy

<p>What if the biggest threat to your career… isn’t losing your job—but becoming irrelevant before you even get one?</p><br><p>Right now, we’re watching something seismic unfold in the workforce. College grads …

1962: Ask Farnoosh: The Money Anxiety Playbook (Taxes, AI and How to Stay Financial Steady)

<p>In this <strong>Ask Farnoosh Friday</strong>, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions right now: <em>how do you stay financially steady when everything feels uncertain?</em></p><br><p>Joining me is returning guest and trusted …

1961: The Psychology of Never Enough. Why High-Achievers Still Feel Empty and How to Fix It

<p>Brooke Taylor is a former Google executive turned researcher and coach who has spent years studying a phenomenon called the success wound —interviewing more than 5,000 women to understand why …

1960: The Hidden Cost of Aging in America with Senator Andy Kim

<p>What would you do if caring for a parent meant putting your own financial future—and your kids’—on hold?</p><br><p>That’s not a hypothetical. It’s the reality facing millions of Americans right now, …

1959: Ask Farnoosh: Prep for a Recession? Also: The Price of Aging and Long-Term care

<p>Register for Farnoosh's free webinar on <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A_tm_vevRdyGiCdM1c42-A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Get a Book Deal.</a></p><br><p>In this episode, Farnoosh opens with a candid reflection on media narratives around Iranian identity …

1958: Rebuilding After Rock Bottom: Money, Motherhood, and Redemption

<p>What would you do if your life completely spun off course…before you even had a chance to understand who you were?</p><br><p>My guest today, Nikki Mammano, says she didn’t set out …

1957: The Personal Finance Legend Who Stopped Talking About Money

<p>or as long as I’ve known him — which is now more than fifteen years — he’s had the same signature look: a sharp mohawk and an even sharper perspective …

1956: Ask Farnoosh: Roth 401(k) Strategy, Avoiding the Wrong Insurance, Paying for Childcare & FAFSA Tips

<p>This week on <strong>Ask Farnoosh</strong>, Farnoosh kicks things off with a behind-the-scenes look at a whirlwind week in journalism and media. She shares highlights from her recent interview with Senator …

1955: Senator Cory Booker on Taxes, Childcare and Big Ideas to Fix Our Economy

<p>U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey joins us for a wide-ranging conversation recorded in one sitting for both podcasts - The Montclair Pod and So Money.</p><p>Senator Booker first rose …

1954: How FIRE Parents Hack Childcare, Housing and Education

<p>If you’ve ever looked at the FIRE movement — Financial Independence, Retire Early — and thought, <em>that sounds great… but what about kids?</em> — today’s episode is for you.</p><p>For years, …

1953: Ask Farnoosh: Inheriting a 401(k), Emergency Fund vs. Retirement, and Tax Identity Theft

<p>On this week’s <strong>Ask Farnoosh</strong>, Farnoosh answers listener questions about navigating complicated financial decisions — from inheriting retirement accounts to protecting yourself from tax fraud.</p><br><p>First, Farnoosh shares personal reflections on …

1952: How Colleges Quietly Discount Tuition and What Families Need to Know

<p>Many parents believe college now costs <strong>$100,000 a year.</strong> But the truth is far more complicated.</p><br><p>Today on <em>So Money</em>, I’m joined by <a href="https://ronlieber.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ron Lieber</strong></a>, longtime <em>New …

1951: Building Wealth, Legacy and Financial Confidence with Bola Sokunbi

<p>For many women, the word <strong>“millionaire”</strong> can still feel uncomfortable. Not just financially, but culturally. Many of us weren’t raised to imagine ourselves as wealthy, powerful, or building seven-figure net …

1950: Ask Farnoosh: HSAs Explained, Scam Alerts & Financial Resilience in Your 30s and 40s

1949: Nate Berkus on Entrepreneurship, Design, and Financial Confidence

<p>As promised, I’m re-airing one of the most requested interviews from the archives: my conversation with Nate Berkus, originally recorded in 2015—ten years ago.</p><br><p>A lot has changed for Nate since …

1948: Turning Side Hustles Into Sustainable Wealth with Money Girl Laura Adams

<p>Today’s guest is someone who has been shaping the personal finance conversation for nearly two decades — long before money podcasts were mainstream, long before “side hustle” was a buzzword, …

1947: Ask Farnoosh: Tax Season Moves, Optimal Rainy Day Funds, Traditional or Roth IRA?

<p>Farnoosh reflects on her appearance on the TODAY Show, where she shared practical strategies to maximize your finances during tax season — from last-minute IRA contributions and new tax deductions …

1946: The Quiet Money Mistakes High-Earning Women Make

<p>Today’s episode is for the woman who’s doing well on paper…earning more, climbing higher, checking the boxes of financial success— and yet still wondering if she’s making the smartest moves …

1945: The Truth About Debt, Inequality and Starting Over

<p>Our guest today is truly one of the original voices in personal finance&nbsp;and someone whose work has shaped how millions of Americans think about debt, credit, and financial freedom.</p><br><p><a href="https://lynnettekhalfanicox.com/" …

1944: Ask Farnooosh: Birthday Money Truths, Market Warnings and Relationship Finance

In this Friday the 13th edition of <em>So Money</em>, Farnoosh reflects on turning 46 and shares the financial truths that have shaped her life—from why money really buys <em>options</em>, to …

1943: How to Navigate Income Gaps, Shared Accounts, and Spending Differences

<p>In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about <strong>how to build a stronger financial partnership - </strong>from financial date nights and shared accounts to the subtle social norms that …

1942: How to Use Your Money to Redefine Wealth Around Time, Choice and Happiness

<p>We spend so much of our lives chasing money—believing that once we earn enough, save enough, and invest enough, happiness and freedom will finally follow.</p><p>But what if the real goal …