1821: Ask Farnoosh: How to Make More Money ASAP, Switching 529 Plans and More

<p>Download Farnoosh's <a href="http://www.farnoosh.tv/blueprint" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Free Investing Blueprint </a>to learn how to begin investing for your future. Learn more about her <a href="http://www.somoneymembers.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">So Money Members Club.</a></p><br><p>In this week’s Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh kicks off with a look at key economic headlines—from McDonald’s reporting a drop in customer traffic to new signs the U.S. economy may be cooling, including a GDP contraction and a spike in jobless claims. She also reflects on a powerful story shared by comedian Zarna Garg about how her family handled job loss during the pandemic, and why honesty with kids during financial stress can build resilience.</p><br><p>Then, Farnoosh answers three listener questions:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Elizabeth</strong> is considering a new role at a worker cooperative with a significantly lower salary. Farnoosh walks through what questions to ask about co-op structures, how to weigh values vs. pay, and whether the trade-off is worth it.</li><li>A listener worried about <strong>market volatility</strong> asks how to protect their 529 college savings plan over the next 10 years. Farnoosh shares practical strategies for adjusting investment risk and preserving growth potential.</li><li>A <strong>Canadian teacher</strong> in her 30s feels stuck—financially overwhelmed, burned out, and unsure how to move forward. Farnoosh offers actionable steps to regain control, find short-term wins, explore alternate income streams, and shift mindsets around job security and reinvention.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, a reminder to check out this week’s earlier episodes with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi/id955939085?i=1000705319473" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Rachel Rodgers</strong></a> (raising financially confident kids) and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi/id955939085?i=1000705637177" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Heather Zack</strong> </a>(estate planning 101).</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>