So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

Negotiation expert Alexandra Carter, author of Ask For More, joins to talk about negotiating when you’re in a transition phase (switching jobs, recently laid off, heading back to work after a break), what we *should* negotiate for but rarely do and why being scared in a negotiation means you’re doing it RIGHT!More about Alex: She is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School. She has spent the last eleven years helping thousands of people negotiate better, build relationships and reach their goals. In 2019, Alex was awarded the Columbia University Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching, Columbia University’s highest teaching honor.

Guest Marc Russell is the creator of BetterWallet, where he teaches families all around the world how to make money work for them through practical investing. His journey began as a foster child for 13 years. He was eventually adopted by a low-income family who prioritized education. Marc then self-funded his college education (Penn State) and then climbed the ranks at some of the largest financial institutions in the world.While excelling in his Wall Street career, Marc struggled with his own finances, living paycheck-to-paycheck with $80,000 of debt. He is now debt-free.Grab Marc's Bulletproof Investing Checklist

How can prospective home buyers set themselves up for success in what appears to be another seller's market this spring?Listeners want to know about the ins and outs of spousal Roth IRAs, borrowing against a stock portfolio, negotiating work benefits and whether it's wise to pay off a mortgage early or invest in stocks instead? Farnoosh picks two listeners to win a copy of Glow in the F*cking Dark.Subscribe to Farnoosh's newsletter to get first dibs on all the latest news, announcements and financial advice.

**Listen to learn how to win a free copy of the book!** NYT Bestselling author and Oprah favorite, Dr. Shefali joins to share insights from her newest book, The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship. She shares the 3 biggest lies parents believe when it comes to raising children, how mothers, fathers and caregivers can connect more deeply with their children and improve their relationship, and the healthiest, safest way to introduce social media to your teens.

What if we could find sweet relief from rising grocery prices and eat delicious and healthy meals that save both money and time? Popular blogger Toni Okamoto is here with advice and insights from her cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget: Quick and Easy. Toni’s relatable approach is all about “progress over perfection.” 

This week: Is it worth it to transfer savings out of your current bank to a high-yield savings account (HYSA)? Given a new law, is it wise to rollover 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.Register for Pitch, Please in NYC.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be spotlighting leading women entrepreneurs and field experts throughout March. We kick off with Aliza Freud who Founder and CEO of SheSpeaks, an online marketing platform that builds and operates largely women-led influencer communities on behalf of Fortune 500 brands. She shares what compelled her to start her company in the thick of the great recession in 2009, her specific advice for aspiring influencers on how to lay a strong foundation for long-term success and...what do women want? What is the #1 way women want to re-acclimate and make up for some of the hardships they endured during the pandemic?

Tess Waresmith is the founder of Wealth with Tess, a financial education platform helping women professionals and entrepreneurs build their wealth and confidence using simple investing strategies. Her passion for helping others learn to invest comes from making her own big investing mistake early in her life that cost her over $80,000 dollars in less than 5 years. Tess has over 10+ years of experience in the stock market, real estate, and businesses, and has grown her net worth by $500,000 over the last 4 years using simple investing strategies.Follow Tess on Instagram - @wealthwithtessFree Training - How to Build Wealth The Simple Way Investing - Join my next free workshop to learn how t invest in the stock market using an effective, low-maintenance strategy, perfect for busy professionals and entrepreneurs that are short-on-time or beginners. Financial Independence Checklist - If you want to ensure you have enough money to retire but aren't sure where to start or don't know if you are behind financially, th

This week, Farnoosh answers audience questions related to investing, negotiating a salary and getting on the "right" track when you're just starting out in your 20s to design a meaningful and prosperous life.Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletter to be the first to learn about all the news, giveaways and more. Receive a free download of So Money Secrets when you do.Grab one of the last spots at Pitch, Please! April 28th in NYC.

Dan Sheeks, founder of SheeksFreaks and author of First to a Million: A Teenager’s Guide to Achieving Early Financial Freedom shares strategies, concepts, and the mindset teenagers need to achieve early financial freedom.More about Dan: He is a high school Business/Marketing teacher, real estate investor, and personal finance advocate in Denver, CO. His students have competed at the national level in entrepreneurship, personal finance, marketing, and hospitality services with much success over the years. The SheeksFreaks community aims to help teens use specific methods of saving, earning extra income, and investing to set them on a track to purchase real estate investment properties in their early 20s and achieve financial independence at a young age.

Sister co-founders Elena Zienda and Christina Dorr Drake discuss launching their business Willa's Organic Oat Milk at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and while navigating Christina's early stage cancer diagnosis. Also: the secret to two sisters managing to run a business together, the legacy of their grandmother that helps drive Willa's mission an how fear enabled them to succeed time and time again. To try Willa's oat milk, check out this link: https://willaskitchen.com/discount/SOMONEY

This week: Socially responsible investing, tips for buying a car, deciding whether to quit a job and more. Farnoosh selects 15 winners for Ramit Sethi's I Will Teach You to Be Rich journal. Email Farnoosh@somoneypodcast.com if you hear your name along with your mailing address.Podcasts referenced: Alleviating Burnout with Cait Donovan & Socially Responsible Investing with CFP Georgia Lee Hussey Join Farnoosh's So Money newsletter

A special show for my birthday. We're in conversation with one of my favorite new authors, Tara Schuster, who wrote the acclaimed, wildly popular book Buy Yourself the Fucking Lilies. She will soon release her highly anticipated new book Glow in the F*cking Dark: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul, from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way. I am reading it now and in true Tara style, the book is raw, relatable, and full of wisdom. She and I discuss easy ways to heal your deepest wounds, getting off your “good enough” plateau, and the power in loneliness. Visit my Instagram to learn how to enter to win a free copy of her new book.And if you'd like to enter to win a copy of Ramit Sethi's I Will Teach You to Be Rich Journal:— LEAVE A REVIEW in Apple podcasts. Preferably a review of one of Ramit's appearances on So Money. And/Or— CREATE A FAN POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. This can be a video, reel, feed post on Instagram or TikTok. Tags: Instagram: @farnoooshtorabi and @ramitTikTok @farnooshsomoney and @ramit.sethi Giveaways

Fed up with the lack of pay transparency in the US, 20-something Hannah Williams hit the road with a camera to ask everyday Americans "How much do you make?" Since 2022, her videos, posted on social media, have gone viral and it's led her and her co-founder to quit their day jobs and focus on building their company Salary Transparent Street full-time. What are the reactions people have given here when asked to reveal their pay? Is it always "safe" to share?Follow Salary Transparent Street on all their platforms and learn more here.To enter to win an I Will Teach You to Be Rich journal by Ramit Sethi:— LEAVE A REVIEW in Apple podcasts. Preferably a review of one of Ramit's appearances on So Money.And/Or— CREATE A FAN POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. This can be a video, reel, feed post on Instagram or TikTok. Tags:Instagram: @farnoooshtorabi and @ramitTikTok @farnooshsomoney and @ramit.sethiGiveaway ends on February 19th, 2023.

This Friday: How to rebuild your finances in the aftermath of a divorce, the ins and outs of 529 plans, how adult kids can engage their aging parents in a discussion about their retirement and long-term financial plans and a credit card conundrum.Mentioned on the show: Check out todaytix.com for deals on theatre tickets.To enter to win an I Will Teach You to Be Rich journal by Ramit Sethi:— LEAVE A REVIEW in Apple podcasts. Preferably a review of one of Ramit's appearances on So Money.And/Or— CREATE A FAN POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. This can be a video, reel, feed post on Instagram or TikTok. Tags:Instagram: @farnoooshtorabi and @ramitTikTok @farnooshsomoney and @ramit.sethiGiveaway ends on February 19th, 2023.

As part of the show's partnership with Amex, my latest episode is with the one and only financial pop star Haley Sacks, aka Mrs Dow Jones. In a rare podcast interview, Haley shares the beginnings of her rise to fin-fluencer fame and offers advice on everything from setting money goals to optimizing taxes and banking like a pro.Mentioned on the program: American Express Rewards Checking

I am very choosy when it comes to following content creators on social media. One of my favorites is Caitlin Murray for her honest, funny and real advice for parents. As the mom of three, Caitlin takes to Instagram (500k followers) and her podcast, both entitled Big Time Adulting, to entertain and inspire tired, overwhelmed and determined parents everywhere.

Investing is a big theme on today's show. Listeners want to know:Should I sell my investments if they've performed poorly and I may need the money soon?What are the best types of investment accounts for retirement that don't have minimum ages for withdrawals? How do I prioritize contributions to the 401k, my Roth, and my high-yield savings account? Plus: The benefits of student loans and the pros/cons of pet insurance.

This episode: All your top questions about dating and money answered.Guest Lily Womble was one of the top matchmakers in the U.S. After setting up hundreds of first dates, she realized that with the right tools, high achieving women could match themselves better than anyone else ever could. She started her company, Date Brazen, five years ago and has since helped thousands of women become their own expert matchmaker with her unconventional, intersectional feminist approach to dating. Grab Lily's Free Guide to Make Dating Feel Like Self-Care. Subscribe to her podcast and follow her on TikTok.

Scarlett Cochran is the founder of One Big Happy Life and author of the new book, It's Not About the Money: A proven path to building wealth your way while creating the rich life that you deserve. Listen to Scarlett's first appearance on So Money.