So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

<p>Are you searching for clarity in your life, either at work or at home? Have you been searching for one of those “Ah ha!” moments that will help you figure out your next step?</p><p>Our guest today says waiting for an “Ah ha” moment might not be the best approach. In fact, clarity is available to you right now whether you realize it or not.</p><p>Brad Deutser has gone from working for the Ringling Brothers to founding a top consulting firm called Deutser, where he helps businesses find clarity and manage major transitions. </p><p>His new book, <a href="http://www.braddeutser.com/"><em>Leading Clarity: The Breakthrough Strategy to Unleash People, Profit and Performance</em></a>, tells why Brad is a huge fan of thinking <em>inside</em> the box notoutside the box, and he’s going to tell us why today.</p><p>If you’re an entrepreneur who wants to improve culture at your business or even if you’re an employee trying to find a way to engage more at work, this episode is for you.</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>

<p>Remember when Bitcoin surged to over $10,000 per coin? I’ve always been a bit skeptical of the hype. I don’t own any cryptocurrency and when people ask me for advice on the matter I usually will say that I consider it to be like any other alternative investment: Invest hat you can afford to lose. </p><p>But I’m still open mined about the possibilities of a more crypto-focused financial system and our guest today is trying to make it more accessible to everyday people like you and me.</p><p>Today, I’m speaking with Nick Saponaro, who is the co-founder of a company that’s bringing cryptocurrency education, as well as a new cryptocurrency and blockchain to the market. Their company called The Divi Project. Nick and his team created a unique digital wallet to hold their Divi coin that’s easy to use and as convenient as PayPal. If you ever wanted to own digital currency or earn an income by using your computer as part of a blockchain, today’s episode is for you.</p><p>Nick is a fascinating individual. Outside of his work in crypto, he is an internationally sought-after DJ...I obviously had a lot of questions about this!</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>

This week, Farnoosh and co-host Kara Stevens, founder of The Frugal Feminista, discuss your biggest money questions including how to manage money with friends who like to spend more than you do ... as well as the best ways to save and invest and sell real estate. <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>

Back by popular demand…My Dad is on the show today with a lot of details surrounding his career comeback. About a year and half ago my dad got laid off from a technology company where he’d been working for over 5 years. As you may know, if you happened to hear my interview with my parents back in Episode TK, dad is a highly skilled director of engineering where he led a worldwide team of scientists. BUT after the lay off, he knew that regaining his job title and status would be next to impossible. How he spent the next year of his life led to a slight pivot in his career and many more job opportunities. He’s now gainfully re-employed…But how did he do it? Many of you have asked for this story and now… here’s Adam Torabi. <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>

Our guest today grew up with a scarcity mindset, thinking it was bad to be rich. Flash forward to today, Kristin Wong is a New York Times published writer and financial journalist helping her readers achieve financial independence. Her book just debuted. It’s called Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford. Kristin has also written about psychology, business, and travel for the New York Times, The Cut, and Glamour magazine. What she thinks other financial books get wrong when it comes to millennials and money…and how she, herself, managed to combat the negative mindset she had around money in her early days. ou can learn more about her at <a href="http://kristinwong.com/">kristinwong.com</a> and check out her book at <a href="http://thegetmoneybook.com/">thegetmoneybook.com</a> <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>

<p>How many accounts is considered too many or adverse when it comes to calculating your credit score? What are the best books to teach little ones about money? Is there any compelling reason to open a 529 plan for myself knowing that the timeline to go to school is just 2 or 3 years?</p><p>Our special co-host today is listener and forensic accountant Jim Brown.</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>

<p>From miming for money in Central Park to winning on Oscar, our guest today has experienced an incredible climb in her personal, professional and financial life. </p><p>I’m welcoming Christine Lahti to the show. You might know her from her roles in Chicago Hope, Running on Empty, Housekeeping, And Justice for All, Swing Shift, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, God of Carnage, and The Blacklist.</p><p>She’s also a new author, and we’ll be talking about her book <em>True Stories from an Unreliable Eyewitness</em>, where she shared personal stories from her childhood and acting career - many for the first time.</p><p>I’ll be chatting with Christine about what it was like to grow up in the midwest in a traditional, patriarchal family...to scraping together coins in the early days of her performing career. The intersection of money and feminism...and how to build a lasting career in the world of entertainment. </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>

<p>How would you describe your relationship with money? If it’s anything less than harmonious, our guest today wants to help. Today I’m interviewing Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, founder of The Fiscal Femme. Ashley is a life coach, money coach, and keynote speaker who has made it her life mission to help women cultivate harmonious relationships with money and achieve their financial goals.</p><p>A former investment banker, Ashley now spends her days an entrepreneur, working with women across the country to help them learn more about money. The key, she says, is to develop a positive mindset when it comes to your worth - and your wealth. </p><p>Learn more about Ashley at <a href="http://www.thefiscalfemme.com">www.TheFiscalFemme.com</a>. You can also follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefiscalfemme/">@thefiscalfemme</a> and also on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/thefiscalfemme?lang=en">@thefiscalfemme</a>.</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>

<p>How can my husband and I plan for our financial future when helping my mom (which should have been temporary after her divorce) is looking permanent? </p><p>We just bought a house and managed to keep payment $150 under what we budgeted. Should the rest go toward extra premium payment each month or elsewhere?</p><p>Lots of good questions on Ask Farnoosh this Friday. Special co-host Vera Gibbons, financial expert and founder of NonPoliticalNews.com joins us to offer advice. </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>

<p>Is flipping real estate still a thing? Today, I’m interviewing Sidney Torres. You might know him as the star of CNBC’s show The Deed. Sidney is a self-described serial entrepreneur, a real estate expert, house flipper, and investor. </p><p>In the last 15 years, he has developed over $250 million in commercial and residential real estate. He got his start in his home city of New Orleans, where he made his first investment with a $40,000 loan from his grandmother and has grown his real estate empire ever since.</p><p>On the hit TV show The Deed, now in season 2, Sidney helps rescue other house flippers from financial ruin and continues to improve the beautiful city of New Orleans. We’ll talk about the time he asked his grandmother for that $40,000 loan, advice for first-time home buyers, the key to flipping a home successfully...and the new app that Sidney’s created to help reduce crime in Lousiana. </p><p>You can watch the new season of <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/the-deed/">The Deed on CNBC</a> Wednesdays at 10pm and follow Sidney on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/sidneydtorresiv?lang=en">@SidneyDTorresIV</a>. </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>

<p>Did you ever have an idea for a business, but the one thing you didn't have was the money, and so it fell to the wayside, or you lost momentum. Oftentimes, entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs will turn to investors, angel investors to fund their ideas to get their businesses off the ground. A lot of us think that we may not qualify for this, right? We're not contestants on Shark Tank, we're not the next Facebook or Airbnb, so we think. We give up on even that idea. </p><p>Today's guest is Kelly Keenan Trumpbour and she is going to tell us how to earn some investor dollars. Like many industries, angel investing used to be dominated by men. It still is in some ways, but more and more women are becoming angel investors. These days 26%, about one in four angel investors are women and that's up from just 12% in 2011. In recent history, we've made quite in advance. Kelly is a successful female angel investor, she's the founder of a company called See Jane Invest, which is committed to helping women-led businesses find success. </p><p>She talks about her portfolio, how she identifies businesses that are worth funding, how to get your business off the ground. Also, Kelly is a fascinating person. She's a mother, she's a business owner, she's a wife, she is the host of the podcast See Jane Invest, she's somebody who arrived in her career never imagining this is actually what it would look like. </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>

This week's Ask Farnoosh dives into opting-out of the workforce to raise children, the pros and cons of a 401(k) loan, and ways to save while still enjoying your money. Special co-host is listener Noelia Arzola, Founder of N A Consulting. <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>

<p>In this special BONUS episode of Ask Farnoosh, we invite Terri Kallsen, Executive Vice President for Investor Services at Charles Schwab. She and Farnoosh discuss recent findings from Schwab's Modern Wealth Index, as well as answer listener questions about ways to plan ahead for big financial goals and managing money in your relationship and </p><p>Note: Farnoosh has partnered with Charles Schwab to provide financial education. Farnoosh is not affiliated with Schwab and the views she expresses may not necessarily reflect those of The Charles Schwab Corporation or its affiliates</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>

<p>Today’s guest is going to teach us how to get more done <em>and </em>feel less busy - starting now.</p><p>Today I’m interviewing Laura Vanderkam. She’s one of the world’s leading experts on time management and productivity. She’s an author of four books, and her most recent book, <em>Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done</em> just hit the shelves. She’s also a podcast host, an avid reader (she’s already finished a whopping 75 books this year) and before you think this could never be possible for you, let me add that she is also a mother to not one, but four children.</p><p>Laura is going to walk us through how we can find more time in our day and be much more productive. The tricks she practices to be more productive at work and spend more quality time with her husband and kids (hint: It involves some dividing and conquering). Plus inexpensive ways to buy more time in your day. </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>

<p>Have you ever wondered how people get their first 100 YouTube subscribers or even their first <em>100,000</em> YouTube subscribers? </p><p>Do you hate being on camera for your business but want to get better? </p><p>Today we have Sunny Lenarduzzi on the show. She’s a “marketing master” with a decade of experience creating brand strategies using social media and video marketing. </p><p>Forbes named her one of the 20 must watch channels that will change your business. Entrepreneur named her one of the top 10 channels every entrepreneur should follow. And today, she’s here to share her knowledge with all of us. </p><p>Learn about the incredible phone alert that she sends herself from time to time that keeps her in the right financial headspace. And why losing $10,000 was actually a helpful money lesson.</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>

Should we invest in a pension if our company offers one? Or stick with the 401k? Should I take out student loans if I don't really *need* to? How to negotiate my starting salary? These questions and more on this week's AsK Farnoosh with special co-host, Harry Campbell, the founder of TheRideShareGuy.com. <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>

<p>We got a special treat for all the Star Wars fans out there today. Our guest is Ashley Eckstein. You might recognize her voice. She is the voice of the character Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars and she’s here today to talk about her career as an actress and entrepreneur but mostly as an activist, a thought leader and bestselling author. </p><p>Ashley has long been a fan of science fiction and fantasy, so she started her company, Her Universe, to change the perception that science fiction fantasy is just for boys. Her Universe has joined forces with some of the biggest names in the sci-fi fantasy world to create fan girl apparel and accessories for Star Wars, Dr. Who, Star Trek and Marvel. </p><p>She has her first book out, it’s called, <em>It’s Your Universe </em>which features iconic life lessons from well-known characters. If anyone out there thinks science fiction is just for boys, you are mistaken. Here is, Ashley Eckstein. </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>

<p>We’re in conversation with Pete Chatmon. Pete started making films in high school and through a lot of hustle and persistence, he raised half $1 million for his first film, hit a thousand dollars of his own money in the bank at the time. Since then he's gone on to direct well-known shows, including Blackish. </p><p>Pete and I talked about how he got his start in the film industry, how he keeps his integrity in an industry that is full of compromise, the grit required to make it in the industry and the financial realities of launching films. For more, check out www.somoneypodcast.com</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>

We have a very special themed episode today at Ask Farnoosh. It’s all going to be about real estate. Many of you are in market or interested in buying someday. We've got you covered today on this show, and I couldn't think of a better, more experienced person. There is no other expert than Ilyce Glink when it comes to real estate. <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>

Mical Jeanlys is the General Manager of Chase Slate. Chase Slate is the financial services partner of this show, and I have the honor of being the brand's financial education partner. I've always wanted to talk to Mical about money deeply. She and I worked together, but this is the first time I've gotten the chance to really go there with her and talk about money and learn about her financial philosophy, her memories about money growing up and how she and her husband are paying it forward and teaching their three young boys about money. For more, visit www.somoneypodcast.com <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>

Our guest today needs no introduction. She had 22 jobs by the age of 23, she built a 5 billion dollar business with a $1,000 loan, She's a shark on ABC's Shark Tank and she's the host of her new podcast called Business Unusual with the one and only, Barbara Corcoran. I have had the privilege of interviewing Barbara many times over the years and every time, I get goosebumps. Every time I get a little nervous, I get butterflies in my stomach. Is she going to like me? That's why I think I love her. She's the real deal. For more, visit www.somoneypodcast.com <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>

Do you think leasing a car ever makes financial sense? How can we cut costs on our wedding? How do we prioritize our saving and financial planning? Lots of smart questions this week, as usual. Farnoosh and co-host Randi Levin, a transitional life strategist, offer their best advice. For more, visit www.somoneypodcast.com <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>

<p>Today’s guest is Danielle Town, a New York Times best selling author as of two months ago! The funny thing is Danielle’s best selling book is about investing, a topic she admits she actively avoided her entire life. Her father, Phil Town, is a highly sought after speaker about investing and a New York Times best selling author in his own right. He wrote the book, “Rule #1,” years ago which made him a household name in the world of investing</p><p>The interesting part is that Danielle was raised by one of America’s leading financial experts. But, it took her until adulthood to really want to master her finances and it’s when she realized that her Dad might have something important after all.</p><p>Today we’ll be discussing her new book, <em>Invested: How Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Taught Me to Master My Mind, My Emotions, and My Money (with a Little Help from My Dad)</em>. </p><p>A lot of you have been asking my recommendations for great books on investing. This is one of the newest and best to hit the market. </p><p>Danielle and I explore her childhood. What was it about the friction between she and her dad that led to her avoidance of learning about investing? And what is she investing in now? It’s just ONE stock, I was shocked to learn. For more, check out www.somoneypodcast.com</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>

<p>Today's guest is at the forefront of financial technology: Aditi Shekar. </p><p>Aditi is the CEO and founder of <a href="https://www.zetahelp.com/">Zeta</a>, a platform on a mission to help couples master their money. Full disclosure: I am an investor in Zeta. THAT’S how much I believe in this company and in Aditi. Before founding Zeta, Aditi worked at the education company General Assembly, where she got her first taste of helping couples with their money. Today, we’ll talk about her new platform, the biggest money problems and solutions in relationships, and the benefits of the imposter syndrome. Stay tuned if you want to join the platform. There is a wait list but Aditi gives us a special link where you can get priority access. For more, visit www.somoneypodcast.com</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>

From managing an inheritance to bailing on a real estate purchase, we've got you covered on today's Ask Farnoosh. I'm tackling your biggest money questions with a So Money fan Gretchen Caldwell. Gretchen is a financial planner and personal finance expert. After struggling through a health crisis that rocked her financial world she has dedicated her career to helping women navigate financial transitions. She loves to talk with women about career changes, the importance of having a financial plan at every age, and why she thinks being a financial advisor is a great career for working mothers.Gretchen has been featured in US News & World Report, the XY Planning Network and OnMogul. <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>

<p>Have you ever thought, <em>“If I can just make $100,000 a year, everything will be better.” </em>Or, maybe you already earn six figures, and you feel like you need to double or triple your income because it still doesn’t feel like it’s "enough." According to our next guest, no matter how much you earn, whether you’re rich or struggling, <strong><em>You Need More Money</em></strong><strong>.</strong></p><p>Today’s guest is Matt Manero, a successful CEO of a company called Commercial Fleet Financing, Inc, which has funded over $1 billion in loans over the past 22 years. He’s also the author of the new book <em>You Need More Money</em>. </p><p>Today, we’re going to talk about his family tragedy that led him to write his book, and Matt's reasoning behind his views on earning more. For more, visit www.somoneypodcast.com</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>

<p>Five years ago, two billionaires named Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn duked it out on national TV and the clip went viral. They hurled accusations and insults at each other over a financial deal gone wrong, and our next guest, Scott Wapner, was the CNBC host who was right in the middle of the battle. </p><p>Scott is on the show today to discuss this TV battle that helped him make a name for himself as a journalist. And, he didn’t stop there. He recently published a book last month called WHEN THE WOLVES BITE: TWO BILLIONAIRES, ONE COMPANY, AND AN EPIC WALL STREET BATTLE.</p><p>This book gives the real story of this viral disagreement including unparalleled access to both men and where they stand now. We’ll talk not only about the book but about Scott Wapner’s career, how he got started, and of course, what makes him <em>So Money.</em> Visit www.somoneypodcast.com for more</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>

On this week's Ask Farnoosh, career and life coach and bestselling author Allison Task joins us to navigate your biggest money and career questions. From negotiating your salary during a career switch to the pros and cons of taking on a loan to support your growing business, we've got you covered. Allison is the recent author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Personal Revolution. For more visit www.somoneypodcast.com <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>

Imagine for a second what it would be like to win an Emmy award at the young age of 24. Sounds like an impossible dream, right? Not for our next guest. Today, I’m interviewing Savannah Sellers. She is the co-host of <em>Stay Tuned</em>, a new, twice-daily news show on Snapchat’s Discover platform, created by NBC News. It receives over 25 mllion unique visitors over the course of a month. Although Savannah is still in the early stages of her career, she has interviewed famous guests from Chris Pratt to Hillary Clinton. Most recently, she spent the past few months covering the issue of gun violence in America, getting exclusive interviews with several students and making a name for herself as a young, rising star in journalism. www.somoneypodcast.com <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>

<p>Have you been completely exasperated wondering,<em> “Why am I so bad with money?”</em> </p><p>Maybe it was because you overspent, depleted your savings account, or realized you were behind on your retirement saving. Well, the good news is friends, you’re not alone. And my guest today says her money situation is a MESS. </p><p>Welcome back to So Money, everyone. I’m your host, Farnoosh Torabi.</p><p>Today’s guest has made a successful career out of being Bad With Money. She is Gaby Dunn, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Everyone-But-You-Novel/dp/125012932X/ref=la_B071HD7C9M_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525359404&sr=1-1">New York Times bestselling author</a>, journalist, YouTuber, actress, and comedian. </p><p>The YouTube channel she runs with her comedy partner, Allison Raskin, has over 750K subscribers and more than 120 million total views. Her podcast, Bad With Money with Gaby Dunn hit the Top 10 overall downloaded podcast charts in just seven days.</p><p>Her ability to be raw, relatable, and honest about money has helped her rise to podcast and YouTube stardom and she’s here today to share her best and worst money stories, the lessons she DIDNT learn about money from her parents, and the real economics of being a millennial in this country and why young people are struggling. It has nothing to do with the cost of avocado toast. </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>

<p>What's the best way to track my expenses? How do you get any work done with 2 little kids?</p><p> </p><p>This Friday, Farnoosh and co-host Kimmie Greene, head of communications for Quickbooks, tackle your biggest money questions. </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>

<p><strong>Which is more important: your money or your life?</strong> Over 25 years ago, our next guest asked the world this fundamental question, and her book became an international sensation. Today, I’m honored to welcome Vicki Robin to the show. </p><p>Vicki is the co-author with the late Joe Dominguez of the iconic book, <em>Your Money or Your Life</em>, which she recently revisited and updated for 2018 with a new forward by Mr. Money Mustache, who has been a guest on the show as well.</p><p>If you haven't heard of Vicki Robin before, she really began the Financial Independence movement before it was trendy. She realized the importance of living well on less quite early in her life, and she has spent the past few decades teaching this and other principles to people all over the world.</p><p>With over a million copies sold in a dozen languages, <em>Your Money or Your Life </em>remains one of the preeminent guides on personal finance in existence. Today, I’ll dig in and ask Vicki questions about her childhood, what made her write the book, and if she thinks our society has learned some of the lessons and the steps to financial independence that she teaches.</p><p>For more, visit www.somoneypodcast.com</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>

<p>Have you ever had one too many drinks with friends and come up with an absolutely brilliant business idea that you then launch and six years later becomes an international, $20 million dollar brand? You think I’m kidding. Today I’m interviewing two of the most famous cousins in the business world, Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis, co-founders of Cousins Maine Lobster. You may know them from one of the early episodes of Shark Tank. Barbara Corcoran ended up taking a stake in their then 2-month old business. Since then they started franchising, opening brick & mortar restaurants, and now they’ve published a book called <em>Cousins Maine Lobster: How One Food Truck Became a Multi-Million Dollar Business</em>. </p><p>Sabin and Jim grew up together in Maine eating lobster off paper plates all throughout their childhoods. They went to college and started separate careers in different states and went a few years without much interaction. However, that all changed when Jim flew to LA where Sabin lived and asked him if he wanted to go out to eat dinner to catch up. That infamous dinner - which inlcuded more than a few drinks - was when they hatched the idea for their business.</p><p>We discuss how they prepared for Shark Tank, their biggest money mistakes and the big-ticket item they’re both saving up for now. </p><p>Visit www.somoneypodcast.com for more.</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>

This Friday, Farnoosh and co-host Catherine Alford, family finances expert, tackle your biggest money questions. We have questions related to real estate investing, paying down your mortgage and cashing out your investments after quitting your job. Also can you open a Roth IRA for an unborn child? Visit SoMoneyPodcast.com for more. <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>

<p>Imagine having $200,000 in law school debt only to realize years later that you don’t actually want to be a lawyer. Natalie Bacon switched careers and took a 50% pay cut to become a financial planner. Now, she’s calling her own shots an an online entrepreneur and blogger.</p><p>How did she manage all these transitions and her finances? </p><p>Natalie will give us all the details, including how she managed to go from being, as she describes it, “financially ignorant” to a financial expert. She also shares the economics of side hustles, when to know you are ready to leave your day job and turn the side hustle into a full-time pursuit. Plus, how to really value your worth at a company...a strategy that involves thinking about the iPhone. More to come. Here’s NatalieBacon.</p><p>To learn more about Natalie, visit <a href="http://www.nataliebacon.com">www.NatalieBacon.com</a>. You can also follow her on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natalierbacon/">@NatalieRBacon</a> and twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/natalierbacon">@NatalieRBacon</a>.</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>

<p><strong>Would you marry someone if they told you they had thousands of dollars worth of debt and a really bad credit score...all things you had NO idea about? </strong></p><p>Our guest today, Kara Stevens is the founder of TheFrugalFeminista.com and has spent a lifetime overcoming the negative money lessons she learned in childhood to become a happy, successful, and wealthy woman today. </p><p>Born to a mother who immigrated to the U.S. from Antigua, Kara learned from an early age that money was scarce and she should never trust men - ever. So how does this play into her relationship with her husband today? What did Kara do when, for example, she discovered prior to getting married that her fiance had $19,000 of debt and a 550 credit score? </p><p>Kara is remarkable. She paid off $40,000 of debt in two years. She’s the creator of the super popular, Five Day Financial Reset challenge, where she had led over 10,000 women through resetting their financial life. She is the author of<strong> Heal Your Relationship with Money: Understand your "why," let go of past financial dysfunction, and make peace with your money in just 28 days.</p><p></strong>You can learn more about Kara at her blog, <a href="http://www.thefrugalfeminista.com">www.thefrugalfeminista.com</a> and connect with her @FrugalFeminista on <a href="https://twitter.com/frugalfeminista">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/frugalfeminista/">Instagram</a>. Kara is also offering our community a free gift called The 5-Day Financial Reset Plan, which you can access here: <a href="http://www.thefrugalfeminista.com/community">www.thefrugalfeminista.com/community</a>. See her latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1986677435/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522842677&sr=8-3&keywords=kara+stevens">Heal Your Relationship with Money</a>, on Amazon.</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>

<p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>I’ve got baby fever really, really bad. I’ve been thinking that after we finish paying off our credit card debt, we can start trying to expand our family while working on building our savings up. Is that practical or are we being irresponsible? Can you talk more about income producing assets, that you can start with $1,000 or less and scale up? Answer these and more questions with special guest co-host Sandra Grahame, co-founder of Smart Cookies</p><p>Visit smartcookies.com/spendingawarenessguide for your free guide.</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>

<p>Did you know only 7% of film directors in the U.S. are women? That gap is hopefully narrowing soon, as women in the movie industry (and everywhere) are demanding equal pay, equal treatment, and equal opportunities. Our next guest is a rising star - named by Hollywood Reporter as one of its “Ten Directors to Watch."</p><p>Today, we're welcoming Kari Skogland to the show. She's an award-winning director and producer known for her contributions to popular shows like The Handmaid’s Tale, The Walking Dead, The Americans AND House of Cards. Today, Season 2 of The Handmaid’s Tale premieres on Hulu.</p><p>Kari is a champion for women in the movie industry. She’s a big believer in sweat equity, taking risks, re-inventing yourself, and of course, being smart with your money. How does all of that actually play out? And what is the ONE big ticket purchase Kari’s saving up for these days?</p><p>You can learn more about Kari’s company, Mad Rabbit, here: <a href="https://redarrow.tv/company/mad-rabbit/">https://redarrow.tv/company/mad-rabbit/</a> and follow Kari on Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/kariskogland?lang=en"> @KariSkogland</a>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>Our guest today negotiated with the tooth fairy as a kid. So, you can only imagine her success now as an adult.</p><p>Libby Leffler is our guest today. After driving a hard bargain with the tooth fairy, she went on to become a founding member of LeanIn.org and work closely with Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg. Libby later got her MBA from Harvard Business School where she was co-class President. She is a Forbes "30 Under 30" alum and was also featured by Business Insider as one of the "Most Important Women in Tech Under 30."</p><p>Today, Libby is Vice President of Membership at Social Finance or SoFi, a company that offers innovative products and tools for lending, wealth management and more. There, Libby oversees the company’s member community to help them achieve their financial and career goals through events across the country.</p><p>You can learn more about SoFi at <a href="http://www.sofi.com/">www.SoFi.com</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SoFi">@SoFi</a> on Twitter. Follow Libby’s personal twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/libbylh">@LibbyLH</a>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>Help! I'm terrible at trying to save money and prepare for the future.</p><p>As a female entrepreneur considering marriage, what are the basics I need to know about pre-nuptials, how do you approach it?</p><p>Can you explain the difference between credit (FICO) and "auto credit score" or "car credit score"?</p><p>Answering these questions of yours and more with co-host Leanne Wong.</p><p>Learn more about Leanne by visiting <a href="http://www.leannewong.com/">www.leannewong.com</a> or follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/LeanneAwong">@leanneawong</a>.</p><p>For more or to share a question for an upcoming Friday episode visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>Our guest today has sold over $3 billion worth of real estate, so if you're thinking about buying or selling or doing anything with property (as I know many of you are), this episode is for YOU."</p><p>We have the CEO and founder of Los Angeles’ #1 real estate company, Tami Pardee. We’ll discuss the best real estate moves to make in 2018, how she built her multi-million dollar company from scratch, some important money lessons learned from her childhood, and how she balances her real estate empire with running a household with four kids.</p><p>You can learn more about Tami Halton Pardee by visiting <a href="https://haltonpardee.com/">www.haltonpardee.com</a>. Follow her business instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/haltonpardee/">@haltonpardee</a> and her personal account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamihaltonpardee/">@tamihaltonpardee</a>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>Are you a nice person? And do you feel this is an asset or a liability when it comes to climbing in your career or business? If you’re too nice, do you run the risk of some people not taking you seriously or thinking that you’re weak? On the other hand, if you’re mean or unkind, how can people really respect you?</p><p>Today we’re hearing from Fran Hauser who is tackling this issue head on with her new book: <a href="http://www.franhauser.com/nicegirl/">The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate</a>. The book is out tomorrow and teaches how women - and everyone - can lead with kindness and strength.</p><p>Fran, who was the first person in her family to graduate college, has held leadership roles at some of the biggest media companies. Most notably she helped grow People.com from 3 million to 30 million unique monthly visitors. She’s now a venture capitalist who is on a mission to help female founded companies grow and thrive.</p><p>To learn more about Fran’s upcoming book, please visit <a href="http://www.franhauser.com/nicegirl">www.franhauser.com/nicegirl</a>. You can also follow her <a href="https://twitter.com/fran_hauser">@Fran_Hauser</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fran_hauser/">on Instagram</a>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>My self-employed husband spends 33-35% of his gross income on business expenses. Is this a lot?</p><p>What is the priority ranking for a double income no kids (DINK) household?</p><p>When I was growing up, my parents barely had enough money to pay the bills. Now I find myself repeating that pattern. How do I get out of it?</p><p>Answering your questions and more with co-host and <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/episode/belinda-rosenblum/">former <em>So Money</em> guest</a> Belinda Rosenblum of <a href="https://ownyourmoney.com/">OwnYourMoney.com</a>.</p><p>Ever wish someone would give you the STEP-BY-STEP PLAN to get your money in order? Belinda will as she kicks off her brand-new Enjoy Extra Cash Every Month free online workshop. Join now at:<a href="http://ownyourmoney.com/farnoosh"> www.ownyourmoney.com/farnoosh.</a></p><p>Belinda connected with <em>So Money </em>listener Jen Radueg and shared her story on how she overcame shame and fear around money to having an extra $2000 every month AND meeting her soulmate. You can <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ownyourmoney/videos/10155938849506519/">watch the full story here</a>.</p><p>For more or to share a question of your own for an upcoming Friday episode, visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>Today’s guest is no stranger to film and TV. Emellie O’Brien has worked on The Amazing Spiderman 2, Showtime’s Billions, and the CBS drama Madam Secretary. She saves production teams tens of thousands of dollars, maybe more, with a unique job: eco supervisor. Let’s just say that you won’t find any plastic water bottles on Emellie’s sets.</p><p>Emilie O’Brien is making waves in the film industry with her company, Earth Angel. After receiving a film degree at the prestigious NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she started to notice many film crews were anything but eco-friendly on set.</p><p>She began her business as a way to educate and inform producers and crew members how to be sustainable, from starting recycling and composing programs to donating unused food to charity.</p><p>Today, we’ll talk about how Emellie first began supporting herself as a teenager, including paying her way through college and how she built her business from scratch.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>Today we’re in conversation with Silicon Valley’s “most feared and liked journalist,” according to New York Magazine. Kara Swisher, technology journalist and co-founder of Recode, is here. She is an outspoken, straight-shooting reporter who, for two decades, has been working non-stop to keep Silicon Valley and the tech world accountable.</p><p>Kara is the host of the popular podcast Recode/Decode. She began her career at The Washington Post and later, The Wall Street Journal before launching her own tech media empire.</p><p>We kick off the interview with her take on Facebook amidst the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal and the social network’s tumbling stock price. Then we hear about Kara’s childhood and experiencing the loss of her father at a young age. She takes us to a very specific moment in her career when she asked for a raise. How she earned her worth. Also, I ask her: what tech giants will be gone in 10 years time. Snapchat? Twitter? You might be surprised to hear Kara’s predictions.</p><p>You can learn more about Kara Swisher by visting her company’s website, <a href="http://www.recode.net/">www.recode.net</a> or become one of her 1.31 million twitter followers <a href="https://twitter.com/karaswisher">@karaswisher</a>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>How do you tackle finances with your fiance when your boyfriend makes half of what you make?</p><p>How do you stop yourself from being a compulsive shopper and start saving money?</p><p>Taking your Investopedia course and I'm at the savings module. Should my husband and I save for our son's college education in a 529 account or a high interest savings account?</p><p>Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's <em>Ask Farnoosh </em>with co-host Jennifer Whitehurst.</p><p>For more or to share a question for an upcoming Friday Ask Farnoosh episode, visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>Can meditation improve our finances and career? I’ve never tried it but our guest today says, in some ways, <strong>yes</strong>. You may know Dan Harris as the co-anchor of ABC News' "Nightline" and the weekend edition of "Good Morning America.” He’s also the bestselling author of 10% Happier and the newly released <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Meditation-Fidgety-Skeptics-Happier-How/dp/0399588949">Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics</a>.</p><p>He’s been very vocal about once having a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qo4uPxhUzU">panic attack in front of millions of people</a>. It was that experience ten years ago that set Dan on a path to find out why he had a panic attack, and begin his path to self-discovery and eventually, meditation.</p><p>Now, Dan admits he was the title of his book. He was the fidgety skeptic who learned how to meditate. What’s his practice like? How did it transform his life and how can meditation benefit our bottom lines?</p><p>To learn more about Dan, you can listen to his podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/10-happier-with-dan-harris/id1087147821">10% Happier</a>, visit his website <a href="http://www.10percenthappier.com/">10percenthappier.com</a> or follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/danbharris">@DanBHarris</a>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>If something happened to you today, would your family know your last wishes? Would they even know your computer password? Today’s guest, Carol Roth, is working hard to make sure they do. Carol created <a href="https://www.futurefile.com/">FutureFile</a>, a comprehensive legacy planning system that allows you to put all your important documents and wishes in one place. Of course, this is just one of many projects Carol is working on.</p><p>She is a highly successful entrepreneur, investor, TV personality, New York Times best selling author, and recovering investment banker. She’s even got her own action-figure. I’ll talk to Carol about her multi-faceted career, as well as what we all need to know about creating a legacy plan.</p><p>To learn more about Carol, visit <a href="http://www.carolroth.com/">www.CarolRoth.com</a> or follow her on Twitter @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/CarolJSRoth">CarolJSRoth</a>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>I received an inheritance. Back in my mid-20's I missed some student loan payments, which lowered my credit score. How can I use the inheritance to improve my score?</p><p>Where's the best place to park extra money for retirement?</p><p>Any recommendations for financing a cross country move?</p><p>Answering these questions of yours and more with co-host Michele Baci. Follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/">@michelebaci</a>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>

<p>Imagine losing all of your life savings? And the cause? Bernie Madoff. You know that crook who lost over $50 billion of his clients’ investments in a Ponzi scheme? He’s serving 150 years in federal prison, but our guest today had to pick up the pieces and renew her financial life.</p><p>We’re in conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Geneen Roth. Her most recent book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Messy-Magnificent-Life-Field/dp/1508244855"><strong><em>This Messy Magnificent Life: A Field Guide,</em></strong></a>has just come out and it offers inspiring, personal, and often spiritual reflections on how we can find peace, make wise choices and practice everyday joy. And if Geneen Roth can do it, there’s hope for all of us.</p><p>To learn more about Geneen Roth, visit her website <a href="http://www.geneenroth.com/">www.GeneenRoth.com</a> or follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/GeneenRoth">@GeneenRoth</a>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/podcast">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.</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>