1860: Ask Farnoosh: How to Ask for a Sign-On Bonus, Save on Home Insurance and Summer Travel

<p>From understanding if your 401(k) contributions help you qualify for a Roth IRA (spoiler: yes!), to figuring out why your home insurance just skyrocketed, to finding sneaky ways to save on that end-of-summer family vacation — we’ve got it covered on this week's Ask Farnoosh.</p><br><p>Plus, a personal story about how a casual chat with a friend helped Farnoosh raise her speaking fees and start earning more.</p><br><p>We’ll also unpack a few of the biggest money headlines from the week, including:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What the Fed’s latest decision <em>really</em> means for your wallet</li><li>A rare bipartisan housing bill with real promise</li><li>And a study that shows how preschool could boost your <em>salary</em>, not just your kid’s future</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Questions Answered:</h3><ul><li>“How do I ask for a sign-on bonus without sounding greedy?”</li><li>“Do 401(k) contributions help me qualify for a Roth IRA?”</li><li>“How can I save on a last-minute family vacation?”</li><li>“Why did my homeowners insurance premium jump 30% this year?”</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Links + Resources Mentioned:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://somoneylinks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SoMoneyLinks.com</a> – My curated tools for saving, investing, and earning more</li><li>Apply to <a href="http://www.farnooshbts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Farnoosh BTS </a>– My fall mentorship program for entrepreneurs and content creators</li><li>Want to ask a question for an upcoming show? Head to <a href="https://somoneypodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SoMoneyPodcast.com</a> or DM me @FarnooshTorabi on Instagram!</li></ul><p><br></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>