So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

A conversation with board-certified pediatrician and founder of PedsDocTalk, Dr. Mona Amin, on ways families can save on health care, doctor visits, and medical treatments, and smart ways to enlist financial guidance from our health care professionals. Download the free guide to Family Financial Planning here.

Today, we kick off a series of episodes on how to afford kids in America. Today's episode is a conversation with Brian Walsh, a certified financial professional and the Head of Advice & Planning at SoFi. We discuss practical and manageable ways to save and pay off debt to afford the costs of parenthood. Click here to download Farnoosh's free guide, which was created in partnership with SoFi.

This week on So Money: Creating a financial plan (for beginners), borrowing from your 401(k), selecting a balance transfer card and more.Download Farnoosh's FREE Financial Family Planning Guide here.Check out the new Farnoosh website and grab a free copy of her Investing Blueprint on the homepage.

Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets, dives into the current real estate landscape—especially as interest rates come down. We explore how this shift impacts investors and what strategies can help you navigate today’s housing market. We also explore risks in the rental and Airbnb market. Plus, Scott shares the exciting news of BiggerPockets’ new partnership with The Chernin Group and what it means for their rapidly growing community of real estate enthusiasts.

As election season heats up, understanding the financial lives of our nation's leaders offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of wealth and power. Guest Megan Gorman, author of All the Presidents' Money, explains how the financial decisions of U.S. presidents shaped their policies and legacies.From Thomas Jefferson’s surprising debts to JFK’s complex wealth and the Clintons’ post-presidency financial journey, Megan shares fascinating insights that offer a deeper understanding of how personal finances influence leadership at the highest level, a blend of history and finance in unexpected ways.

How does this week's interest rate cut impact our investments, debt and savings? Is it a bad idea to open a mortgage in your mid 40s and potentially carry the debt into retirement? Georgia Lee Hussey, financial advisor and founder of Modernist Financial joins with advice and surprising insights.

A new study reveals that more people want to quit their jobs now than during the Great Resignation. Whether it’s to find better-paying work to address the rising cost of living, or simply to leave their company or industry and start fresh on a professional path they actually enjoy, the big question remains: Will they quit?Our guest today is helping people overcome that hurdle.Goli Kalkhoran is a Master-Certified Life Coach and former attorney who helps unfulfilled professionals create a career (and life) they truly enjoy. She’s the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast, where she de-stigmatizes quitting and offers resources and inspiration for individuals looking to pivot in their established careers.In this episode, we discuss:Why our culture is so afraid of quittingHow to afford quitting — both financially and energeticallyGoli’s own journey of quitting her law career and the many pivots that followed.

Would you buy real estate with friends? Kristina Modares is the founder of Open House Education, a vibrant community dedicated to women who are passionate about innovative real estate strategies and collaborative ventures. We explore the unique practice of co-buying real estate with friends or family members, including Kristina's own experiences. She shares some of the major pitfalls—such as friendships potentially souring or financial disagreements arising—and emphasizes the need for detailed agreements to protect everyone involved.

This week, listeners want to know: how to manage health care and 401(k) investing after a layoff, the best cadence for investing (weekly or lump sum?) and how can couples with income differences manage money equitably? Learn more about the So Money Members Club here.

We are diving deep into the world of wealth, class, and privilege with Sanibel, author of the forthcoming novel To Have and Have More and an expert on the subtle—and not-so-subtle—ways the ultra-wealthy wield their status. If you've ever been curious about the behaviors and dynamics that go beyond “quiet luxury” or the “nepo baby” conversation, you'll enjoy this conversation. Sanibel breaks down concepts like stealth privilege, coattail riders, and what she calls the rich person’s “cheat code.” We’ll also unpack the history of our cultural obsession with wealth in the U.S., why some believe wealth is a poison to our culture and explore why being "too rich" might just make you less empathetic.More about Sanibel: She is a writer based in NYC. She grew up in Princeton, NJ and studied Classics at the University of Pennsylvania before getting her MFA at The New School. Her essays appear in New York, Air Mail, ELLE, and Lit Hub. You can follow Sanibel on TikTok and Instagram.

Guest George Kinder is a renowned figure in the world of financial life planning, often referred to as the father of the life planning movement. His approach, which places individual freedom at the forefront, has inspired countless people to rethink their relationship with money. He joins to discuss his new book, The Three Domains of Freedom and ways we can create financial freedom during a time of unprecedented uncertainty and instability.

NEW Ask Farnoosh episode. Questions regarding adding children to your business payroll, enrolling in a 529 plan when college is just a few years away (good idea?) and how to manage a 401(k) that's being discontinued at work? Join the So Money Members Club.

How to secure a new job in a slower hiring market? Job openings dropped in July for the second consecutive month to an estimated 7.67 million. There are now nearly 1.1 jobs available for every person looking for one - the narrowest ratio in more than three years.Guest CATHERINE FISHER is LinkedIn’s Career Expert and Vice President of Integrated Consumer Communications, with over 20 years of experience. In our conversation, Catherine will walk us thorugh how to effectively land your next job. How to leverage your netowrk porpoerly and use LinkedIn to identify new opportunities. We'll also explore how young professionals are becoming more disengaged at work in what’s being called "The Great Detachment," Also: why AI literacy is crucial, and how to balance it with essential people skills to thrive in an increasingly automated world. More about Catherine: She leads LinkedIn's consumer communications strategy and shares career insights through platforms like TODAY, Good Morning America, and CBS Mornings.

In conversation with Allure Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jessica Cruel, who is not only a beauty expert, but is passionate about personal finance. She shares her adventures in homeownership and investing and offers listeners her top beauty buys at the drugstore.More about Jessica Cruel: As the editor-in-chief of Allure, she leads the development of multi-platform editorial content for digital, social, and video platforms, including the Readers’ Choice Awards and Best of Beauty Awards franchises. Cruel joined Allure in 2019 before becoming EIC in 2021. That same year, Cruel spearheaded The Melanin Edit, a new Allure platform exploring all things relating to Black beauty and wellness. Before joining Allure, Jessica also held editorial roles at Refinery29, SELF, and Popsugar. This episode originally aired on January 8, 2024.

Today’s show is about managing and making the most of an inheritance and other windfalls. The Great Wealth Transfer is unfolding, with a record number of assets passed down from generation to generation. Members of our audience have specific questions about this, and to help answer our questions, we have Pam Krueger, who is the founder of Wealthramp, a platform that matches you with qualified, pre-vetted, fee-only financial advisors that fit your priorities and preferences. Visit Wealthramp.com/farnoosh to learn more. Also joining is Marienela Collado, CFP and CPA for Tobias Financial Advisors.This episode aired originally on July 12, 2024.

If you’ve spent time on social media this summer, you’ve probably come across the satirical lyrics of "Man in Finance" that have taken TikTok by storm—written and performed by our guest today, Megan Boni. We’ll dive into the inspiration behind her lyrics, the critiques she’s received, and how she’s navigating her newfound financial success, including her approach to market investing. We’ll also discuss “skinvesting,” meaning the behaviors and habits that support skin health, as Megan and I are both partnering with SkinCeuticals, the #1 medical skincare brand, to promote a new investment for your skin: the peptide serum P-Tiox. Later in the show, we’ll be joined by triple board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano to explore further the concept of #skinvesting, the science of skincare, and how to invest in your skin at any age—whether you’re 12 or, like me, in midlife.  If you’d like to learn more about skinvesting and SkinCeuticals P-Tiox, head to SkinCeuticals.com

Julia Haart's story is nothing short of extraordinary. Born into the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, her life was defined by strict rules and limited freedoms. For years, she lived under the weight of these restrictions until, at 42, she made the courageous decision to break free. Since then, Julia has transformed her life and become a powerful force in both the fashion and business worlds.As the founder and CEO of +Body by Julia Haart, she is on a mission to reimagine shapewear as comfortable, technologically advanced, confidence-building clothing designed to be seen. Julia is also widely recognized for her successful reality show on Netflix, My Unorthodox Life, which aired in over 190 countries and has not only inspired but also educated millions of viewers worldwide. Additionally, she shares her journey of hardship and triumph in her bestselling book, BRAZEN, providing invaluable insights and lessons.Today, we will explore Julia’s remarkable transformation, the tools and strategies she used to reclaim her

This week: Is it worth transferring savings from your current bank to a high-yield savings account (HYSA)? Given a new law, is it wise to roll over unused 529 dollars into a Roth IRA? How can parents raise kids to be “So Money®?”Subscribe to Farnoosh’s new podcast: Better Business.Sign up for Farnoosh’s newsletter here and instantly get a copy of So Money® Secrets, a compilation of the best advice shared on the podcast.The episode is an encore from March 3, 2023.

Our weeklong series on kids and money continues as we dive deeper into teaching tweens, teens, and college students financial skills. Today, we're joined by Peter Bergman, Executive Director and Head of Starter Segment Banking at Chase Consumer & Community Bank. We'll explore the essential money lessons for high schoolers, from earning and investing to understanding credit. But how do you impart these critical skills when your kids are less eager to engage with you than they were at 8 or 9 years old? For more resources on Chase’s student programs, visit chase.com/somoney.

We're kicking off a weeklong series on kids and money in partnership with Chase Bank. Our episode today dives into ways we can teach young kids the basics of saving and money management. How to implement an allowance system? How can parents and caregivers model positive financial habits? What are the best books for teaching financial literacy? Our guest is Renee Campbell, Head of Youth & Family Banking for Chase Bank. For more information about Chase’s student resources, visit: chase.com/somoney.