So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

<p>Our guest today is a love and relationship coach who dedicates her life to helping women truly know and feel their worth so they can go out there and find their match. Nicole Moore, founder of Love Works, joins us today. She teaches her clients how to <em>be </em>love because she believes a woman that truly loves herself and her life is unstoppable.</p><p>And on a money note...Nicole earned $100,000 in one month recently. She shares the behind-the-scenes of her business and how to build your audience online and cash in on your expertise.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Should I relocate my family for a job that pays more even though my husband would have to find work? A major retailer is interested in buying a product I've designed... what's the best way to finance an initial production run? I currently use transportation for wok but I'll need to get a car... should I buy or lease? Answering your questions and more on this week's <em>Ask Farnoosh </em>with special co-host and my dear friend Kafi Drexel.</p><p>To share a question for an upcoming Friday episode visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">www.somoneypodcast.com</a> and click on "Ask Farnoosh" in the righthand corner.</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>Do you dream of having your own TV talk show or be on reality TV? Come on, you know you want to be a star! My guest today has a played a leading role running popular daytime TV programs including Hoda and Kathie Lee on the Today Show and The View.\</p><p>Brian Balthazar is here with advice on how to strike out on television, as well as his own personal journey of rising the ranks in television as a programming developer and executive producer. Brian take us back to the days he was working in retail, then living in his car...not sure what his future would hold. Today, he is the Vice President of Programming and Development for Scripps Networks where he creates and directs a variety of shows for HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country. You may also recognize Brian as the fun and funny personality who appears on numerous shows discussing pop culture and media headlines.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>After two decades editing and publishing best-selling books, our guest today is out with her first novel, a book entitled The End of Men. Karen Rinaldi is the publisher of Harper Wave, an imprint she founded in 2012, and a senior vice president at HarperCollins Publishers. She also writes non-fiction essays and has been published by the New York Times, Time and Oprah Magazine.</p><p>Karen and I discuss the challenges of writing, publishing and promoting a book. Her insistence that we must all suck greatly at something and the unassailable truths her previous marriages taught her about money</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 husband just inherited $100K and we're not sure where to invest the money... any suggestions? Would love your opinion on target date funds... thoughts? How much of a six-figure income should be allocated toward investing in stocks, real estate, savings and so forth? Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's #AskFarnoosh.</p><p>For more information or to submit your own question for an upcoming episode visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">www.somoneypodcast.com</a> and click on "Ask Farnoosh."</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>She <strong>hated</strong> writing as a student, and now has an award-winning blog that's en route to generating $1.5 million this year. And she's 27 with a goal to retire by 30. Michelle Schroeder-Gardner is the founder of Making Sense of Cents, a blog that she launched when she was $40,000, <strong>in debt</strong>. It was a creative outlet for her while working as a financial analyst.</p><p>The success of the blog has allowed her to become a solopreneur. She and her husband now travel the country in their RV. On the podcast Michelle shares how she managed to build a 7-figure blog, how she saves 90% of her income, the dynamics of being the breadwinner in her marriage and plans to retire in a few years.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Would you walk away from a job that paid $500,000 a year? And we're talking about a job that isn't terrible. It's not your passion, but come on, it's half a million dollars per year! Our bold guest Susie Moore did just that.</p><p>Susie is the creator of the Side Hustle Academy, a program she created for those who want to follow in her footsteps. Want to start a side revenue stream but not sure how to start or where to find time? Susie to the rescue!</p><p>More about Susie: She is a life coach and bestselling author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-If-Does-Work-Out/dp/1533375038/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8">"What If It Does Work Out"</a>. She stopped schooling after age 18 and went on to climb the corporate ladder making her way to Sales Director at a Fortune 500 company. She helped build three startups where the most recent one sold for $405M. And now she runs a 6-figure coaching business.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>A family member wants to buy their first home but they have bad credit... any suggestions? I'm paying off my credit card three to 5 times a month in order to keep my utilization at 30%.... am I doing this right to help improve my credit? How do I approach someone I don't work directly with to be my mentor? Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's <em>Ask Farnoosh </em>with special co-host Leah Gervais, founder of <a href="http://www.urban20something.com/">Urban 20 Something blog</a>.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 go from being a C-student to c-suite at a company? Chief Marketing Officer Joanne Bradford of <a href="http://www.sofi.com/">SoFi</a> is on So Money sharing her journey of how she climbed the ranks of corporate America despite her challenges as a student. SoFi is an online personal finance company that provides people with student loan refinancing, mortgages and personal loans. Co-founder Dan Macklin has been a guest on the show before (<a href="http://farnoosh.tv/episode/dan-macklin/">EP 261</a>).</p><p>Joanne's role at SoFi is to oversee its consumer-facing functions including marketing, business development, partnerships and member services. Prior to SoFi, she worked at Pinterest where she led global commercial and content partnerships, platform adoption and monetization efforts. Joanne also held executive leadership positions at Yahoo!, The San Francisco Chronicle and BusinessWeek. She's also on the board of CARE, which provides aid to the poor around the world and a founding advisor to Lean In.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Organization is not a destination but a journey. Our guest today says you are never going to be "completely organized" ... and that's ok! She is Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Organization-Take-House-Phase-ebook/dp/B01KOL6IR8">The Mindset of Organization: Take Back Your House One Phase at a Time</p><p></a></p><p>She's become a professional organizer through her own life's challenges. At age 40, she found herself totally unorganized, unproductive and unplanned, and her family life was suffering. She decided to quit her job and create a 40-day plan to get her home in better shape and began blogging about it. It was then she realized her calling to be a professional organizer. Lisa has helped thousands of people find sanity in their lives. </p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Should I "jump ship" into a new career field? I feel totally overwhelmed by my credit card debt... help! Our mortgage company doesn't accept bi-weekly payments. How can do we so without incurring extra fees? Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's <em>Ask Farnoosh </em>with special co-host Bola Onada Sokunbi of <a href="http://www.clevergirlfinance.com/">Clever Girl Finance</a>.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Joe DePaulo, CEO and co-founder of <a href="https://www.collegeavestudentloans.com/">College Ave Student Loans</a> joins us for this conversation on college affordability today. College Ave Student Loans is currently the leading fin-tech next generation student loan marketplace lender.</p><p>Joe is a financial services veteran having previously worked as CFO and executive vice president of banking and was a member of the board of directors at Sallie Mae. Before Sallie Mae, he was CEO and co-founder of Credit One Financial Solutions, which is a company focused on debt consolidation.</p><p>As a partner and brand collaborator with College Ave Student Loans, I’m really excited to bring you this special episode of <em>So Money.</em></p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>He's back ladies and gentleman. Excited to have James Altucher join us. He is a top podcaster and has written several bestselling books.</p><p>He and I actually are meeting up for a third time (catch his <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/episode/james-altucher-2/">first</a> and <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/episode/james-altucher/">second</a> <em>So Money</em> interviews here if you missed them) on this show to talk about all the crazy stuff happening in the world. We do a lot of catching up and, of course, we talk about money. We also talk about minimalism as James is now taking on a very minimalist lifestyle... only living in airbnb's. We also talk about Bernie Madoff and how did Bernie actually get away with his crime for so many years.? I <em>finally</em> get the chance to ask James this question as he is the "Wall Street whiz." Also, James kindly takes time to answer some of YOUR personal, specific money questions.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 have a savings bucket for almost every expense category... am I getting too granular with managing and budgeting my money? My wife is going from full-time to part-time at her company and we'll be purchasing a home... will lenders question this on her pay stubs? Is there any way to avoid fees for index funds? Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's #AskFarnoosh with special co-host and Executive Editor at <a href="http://www.magnifymoney.com/">Magnify Money</a>, Mandi Woodruff. Follow her at <a href="https://twitter.com/mandiwoodruff">@mandiwoodruff</a>.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 you imagine going from fighting drug addiction, alcoholism, to then combatting PTSD to today, writing a book where the Dali Lama writes the forward? That is our guest today, Akshay Nanavati. He aspires to live a limitless lifestyle and we can too, apparently. His book is coming out this fall but he's joining us now as we celebrate independence week. This is a man who's found his own freedom.</p><p>His new book is called, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/FEARVANA-Revolutionary-Science-Health-Happiness/dp/1630476056/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1497977319&sr=1-1">Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness</a>." The Dalai Lama has even said the following about it, "Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives."</p><p>To say that Akshay has an inspiring story is an understatement. He's overcome drug addiction, alcoholism and PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq. He's combined his life experiences with years of research in science and spirituality which led him to this book.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>We're talking media and money today. You may recognize today's guest from TV news as the co-host of Outnumbered on Fox News (which airs weekdays at 12p ET) and as the host of Fox Report Weekend (airing Sundays at 7p ET). She works six (!) days per week and still has time to be a super mom, super wife, motivational speaker, philanthropist and now, a super guest on So Money. Harris Faulkner is here.</p><p>She is a celebrated and award-winning journalist who has received the National Headliner Award for Best Newscast. Harris also received the Amelia Earhart Pioneering Lifetime Achievement Award for her humanitarian efforts.</p><p>As a so-called military brat, Harris shares advice stemming from her childhood, as well as her take on the media world today, how to stay relevant as a journalist and that time she earned just $9,000 a year as a TV news reporter.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>What's an appropriate age to start teaching my son about investing and how much should I allow him to invest? How do I budget for my children's extra curricular activities while also saving money for retirement and paying off our mortgage? How do my husband and I divide and conquer our finances? Answering these questions and more on this week's #AskFarnoosh with special co-host Kimmie Greene, consumer finance expert for <a href="https://blog.mint.com/">Mint</a>. Follow her at <a href="https://twitter.com/KBGreene">@KBGreene</a>.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Do you think a college degree is really that important anymore? Will college even be around in 10 years? The institution, as we know it, is starting to transform thanks to visionaries like Adam Braun, our guest today, who's recently launched a college alternative called <a href="https://www.missionu.com/">MissionU</a>.</p><p>You may know Adam as the founder of Pencils of Promise, a non-profit that has built more than 400 schools around the developing world. Now he's launching a very different type of college experience called MissionU, a one-year program that offers students the modern skills and experience to launch a successful career. </p><p>Adam was first exposed to what he describes as a broken higher education system when he witnessed his wife's experience. She had over $100K in college debt and no bachelor's degree to show for it. MissionU became Adam's solution for a higher-quality, debt-free education that positions students for success.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>From -$2,000 in her bank account to generating a projected $75 million in sales, entrepreneur Sarah LaFleur is on the show today sharing her trials, tribulations and tips for living your best financial life. Sarah is the founder of MM.LaFleur, a new women’s fashion brand that <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2016/03/22/the-anti-amazons-two-brands-shaking-up-retail.html">CNBC says</a> is “shaking up retail.” Sarah started the company in 2011 after quitting her job in private equity. With $35,000 in savings and another $35,000 in loans from her parents she launched what would become one of fashion’s hottest new clothing lines for professional women.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>'m weighing two job opportunities... one has a great salary with okay benefits and the other has great benefits with an okay salary. What should I do? How do I position myself to ask my boss for a raise or promotion? How can I fight age discrimination? Answering all of your negotiating questions on this week's #AskFarnoosh with special co-host and previous So Money guest <a href="http://farnoosh.tv/episode/alexandra-dickinson/">Alexandra Dickinson</a> of <a href="http://askforit.co/">Ask For It Co</a>.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 is a successful actress who arrived in Hollywood over a decade ago with a one-way ticket and her mother's beaten-up suitcase. Since then she's landed many prominent roles including a lead role in Alphas on the American Syfy Channel. She's also been on Entourage, How I Met Your Mother, Veronica Mars, The Mentalist among countless other shows.</p><p>Azita Ghanizada joins us from LaLa land. Her personal journey is a fascinating one. Her family fled to the U.S. when she was just a baby, seeking asylum to escape war-torn Afghanistan. They settled in Virginia and while Azita always aspired to be an actress, she was forbidden to do so until finishing school. So, after receiving her B.A. in English and Journalism, she left for Hollywood.</p><p>That's where our interview begins...What were those first few years auditioning like? How did she afford to make ends meet? What do her parents think <em>now</em> of her career choice?</p><p>Azita is also a humanitarian. She focuses on issues surrounding women in war-torn areas, whether it’s co-hosting a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees fundraiser for World Refugee Day or serving as a Global Ambassador for <a href="http://womenforwomen.org/">womenforwomen.org</a>. Most recently, she's become an advocate for MENA (Middle Eastern, North African) Artists and has been called on to speak on diversity issues in the media and in business.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Ever wonder what it's like to be a stunt person on the set of TV show or movie? We have a unique guest on the podcast today, professional stuntwoman Jenel Stevens. She's performed on shows you may have watched including Mysteries of Laura, Luke Cage, Quantico, Blind Spot and Orange is the New Black, as well as several movies. Jenelis also a personal trainer and founder of her own fitness training company Prowess PT.</p><p>More about Jenel: She played Division 1 basketball in college and holds various certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Counselor.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>What's the best way to find mentors when you don't know many people in your professional industry? I quit my job because I couldn't handle it anymore and now I don't know what to do...help! How and where should you be investing your money in the stock market? Answering these questions and more on an all new #AskFarnoosh with special guest Yael Trusch, founder of <a href="http://jewishlatinprincess.com/">Jewish Latin Princess blog</a>. Yael also hosts her own podcast, which you can <a href="http://jewishlatinprincess.com/podcast-2/">listen here</a>.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>What if I told you that you could keep your 9-5 job AND be an entrepreneur? Our guest today says being a business owner doesn't have to be an all or nothing proposition. Patrick McGinnis is here to offer advice on how to be a part-time entrepreneur. He's a venture capitalist and author of the international bestseller, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/10-Entrepreneur-Startup-Without-Quitting/dp/1591848091/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493134618&sr=8-1&keywords=The+10%25+Entrepreneur+Patrick+McGinnis">The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job</a>.</p><p>Patrick practices what he preaches. He's a 10% entrepreneur, himself. Outside his day job he's built a diverse and global portfolio of investments, including top tech companies. Tune in to the full interview to learn more about how to gradually become your own boss.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 once went to the ATM where she found out she only had $18.56 to her name. Ali Brown is here to talk about how she went from near-broke to launching a multi-million dollar business. Her rock-bottom moment came as she had left a full-time job at a small advertising agency in NYC to become an entrepreneur. At this point, most people would throw in the towel and start looking for another full-time corporate job. Not, Ali. Today she is a multi-millionaire, has over 250,000 followers and provides advice through one-on-ones, her podcast <a href="https://alibrown.com/radio/">Glambition Radio</a> and website.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 always treating myself and others and now I'm having trouble living within my means. What can I do? How do I focus on paying off my federal student loans while overcoming how overwhelmed I feel? My hubby and I are not happy with our bank. How ridiculous would it be to close our credit cards and take our business elsewhere? Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's #AskFarnoosh with special co-host Rachelle Magadan.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>What can you do today so that you will be smarter tomorrow? Our guest today is someone The Huffington Post has called "The Most Inspiring Woman in the World" and she is constantly on the pursuit of learning and growing. She asks herself, "What can I do today to be smarter tomorrow?" Well, she reads at least one book per day. Can you believe it? Lolly Daskal is here and her new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Gap-What-Between-Greatness/dp/1101981350/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494944069&sr=8-1&keywords=Lolly+Daskal"><em>The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness</em></a>is making headlines. Inc Magazine calls it the <a href="https://www.inc.com/chris-winfield/5-unconventional-leadership-books-you-need-to-read.html">#1 Leadership Book</a>.</p><p>Lolly is a highly sought-after executive leadership coach and founder of the company Lead From Within.</p><p>I'm always grateful when my guests go deep on the show and Lolly spares no details. She talks about her financial mindset as the child of Holocaust survivors. "Never talk about money," she was taught. How has that influenced her today as a mother and entrepreneur?</p><p>That and so much more, including her take on true leadership today and what are the two factors that equate to confidence.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>We've talked about this a lot on the show before. There's the gender wage gap but there's also the gender investment gap. I've talked about this at length with Ellevest's founder Sallie Krawcheck. Our guest today is also addressing this in her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Women-Love-Money-Life-Changing/dp/1682450031"><em>Smart Women Love Money: 5 Simple Life-Changing Rules of Investing</em></a><em>. </em>Alice Finn is with us today. In the book she provides the tools women (and men) need to achieve long-term success no matter how the markets are fluctuating.</p><p>More about Alice... she's the CEO of PowerHouse Assets LLC. It's a firm she founded to hep women become more engaged when it comes to their finances.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 lent someone money and now they declared bankruptcy. What can I do? What is considered a low expense ratio? Should I pay for my wedding photographer in cash? Answering these questions of yours and more on an all new #AskFarnoosh with special co-host Tammy Tibbetts, co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://shesthefirst.org/">She's the First</a>.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 been dubbed The Student Loan Assassin, paying off over $90,000 in loans plus another $10,000 in credit card debt in just 24 months. The total damage? $111,354.33.</p><p>We don't cover debt as much as we do earning, saving and retiring early on this show but the fact is many Americans are saddled with a combination of student loans and mounting credit card debt. You struggle to make the right trade-offs. You're discouraged by the totality of the debt, not sure you'll ever see an end to it.</p><p>John Kapetaneas is here to offer us some inspiration and his own plan of action for eliminating debt in a short period of time. By day - and probably by night because journalists don't sleep - he is a producer and writer for ABC News covering all sorts of human interest stories. In the process, he's sharing his own courageous story of becoming financially free.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>A new topic for us today. We're talking about marriage. I'm obsessed with this topic. I wrote a book, When She Make More, about female breadwinners in modern day relationships. When you think about marital advice in this country, it typically centers around pre-marital advice and then advice on how to deal with divorce.</p><p>But what about the years in between?</p><p>Marriage is wonderful but it's also hard, and the more prepared you and your partner can be for the challenges - from your money differences to raising children to taking care of aging parents - the less likely it is that you'll need to read that article about how to survive your divorce, right?</p><p>Our guest today is Jo Piazza, a prolific writer and author whose recent book is part-memoir, part-investigation on the topic of marriage. The book is called: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Married-Continents-Surviving/dp/0451495551/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094501&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+be+married+jo+piazza">How to Be Married: What I Learned from Real Women on Five Continents About Surviving My First (Really Hard) Year of Marriage</a>. In the book, Jo shares a framework to help the rest of us keep our marriages strong, from your engagement into the newlywed years and beyond.</p><p>More about Jo: She's an award-winning journalist who's written for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Magazine, Elle and many others. Her novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Knockoff-Novel-Lucy-Sykes/dp/1101872209/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094914&sr=8-3&keywords=jo+piazza">Knockoff</a>, became an international bestseller and she's also the author of the critically acclaimed <a href="https://www.amazon.com/If-Nuns-Ruled-World-Sisters/dp/1497601908/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094914&sr=8-4&keywords=jo+piazza">If Nuns Ruled the World</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Celebrity-Inc-Famous-People-Money/dp/1453258191/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094914&sr=8-5&keywords=jo+piazza">Celebrity Inc. How Famous People Make Money</a>.</p><p>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 should I reposition myself after taking some time off from work? How should I save for a home... can I tap into my 403b account? What is a great book for a college graduate? Answering these questions and more on this week's <em>Ask Farnoosh.</p><p></em>To learn more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">www.somoneypodcast.com</a>.<em></p><p></em></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>A couple months back I purchased a gift for my husband through this company Oars + Alps, a men's athleisure and natural grooming brand. The brand is being called the "Warby Parker of men's grooming," and was created after the founders won the regional 2016 Harvard Business School New Venture Challenge and spent a year in research and development. All the while, the brainchild behind this product was none other than my old colleague Mia Saini Duchnowski. She, along with Laura Lisowski, is the company's founder, and our guest on So Money today.</p><p>I worked with Mia back in the day at TheStreet.com. We sat across from each other during the market's demise. She was an intern and was contemplating leaving Harvard Business School to pursue being a financial correspondent. She made the transition and went on to be a very successful reporter and anchor at Bloomberg TV covering the global financial markets. She's pivoted since, launching into the world of entrepreneurship. The idea for Oars + Alps grew out of a personal necessity; both Mia and her co-founder's husbands needed better products to help with sensitive skin.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 episode is a treat to anyone who follows pro football. A couple months ago I received an email from NFL player Mike Nugent saying he was a fan of the podcast and he had some money questions for me, as a new dad. I was totally blown away and excited, so much so that I asked if he'd come on <em>So Money </em>today to share more of what it's like to manage money as a pro athlete and to share some of the behind-the-scenes of the role of money in the professional sports world. Seriously, why do so many athletes lose their financial grip?</p><p>Mike been a placekicker in the NFL for 12 years. He's played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals and most recently just finished playing with the Cincinnati Bengals. Mike is a two time All American in football and played in the 2002 National Championship team. When we recorded this episode he was still a free agent, so I was curious to ask how that is impacting his financial planning.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 boyfriend and I just got engaged and we're wondering how to go about combining our finances? He has some student loans and credit card debt and I have no debt because my parents generously paid for school.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 you’re on the cusp of making a transition in your career or dream of one day making a shift, but aren’t sure how to make the most of it, today's guest is full of priceless advice. Wendy Sachs is the author of the new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Free-Pivot-Relaunch-Distributed/dp/0814437699">Fearless and Free: How Smart Women Pivot and Relaunch their Careers</a> and my <em>O, The Oprah Magazine </em>family calls this a "title to pick up now." We are living in an era of professional reinvention and women, in particular, Wendy says, are seeking new ways to stay relevant, be fulfilled and make an impact. How can we transition without trepidation? How to traverse the roadblocks and dance with the fears we harbor about failure? </p><p>Wendy is also an Emmy-award winning TV news producer. She's worked on NBC's <em>Dateline</em>, Fox and CNN. She was also a Capitol Hill press secretary and PR executive. Stay tuned as Wendy speaks from her own personal experiences, pivoting so much in her career she jokes she’s constantly pirouetting…sometimes out of choice, other times out of necessity. She’s been fired twice and is constantly working on her ability to thrive financially in an evolving media industry. </p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>This guest has been on <em>So Money </em>before and she's been a total hit so I'm very excited to have her back. Danielle LaPorte is here to talk about her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/White-Hot-Truth-Clarity-Spiritual/dp/0997651407"><em>White Hot Truth: Clarity for Keeping It Real On Your Spiritual Path from One Seeker to Another</em></a><em>. </em>As a society we encourage self help but we're all suffering from a self-help burnout according to Danielle. But she's here to show you that "you are your own guru"... a realization that's achieved when you find your own white hot truth. In the book she shares her own self-help misadventures as well as her spiritual breakthroughs.</p><p>You can learn more about Danielle by going back and listening to <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/01/danielle-laporte/">EP 10</a>. She's also a member of Oprah's inaugural Super Soul 100.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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... caring for elderly family members is causing my husband and I to build up debt, what should we do? How do I budget when my income is variable and my job is seasonal? Which is better... debt management or debt settlement? Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's <em>#AskFarnoosh.</p><p></em></p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 received 148 rejections from investors when trying to launch her online company. She hardly gave up. Kathryn Minshew is the founder and CEO of The Muse, a career platform that is used by over 50 million people to land dream jobs, learn professional skills and take their careers to the next level.</p><p>So much for rejection right?</p><p>Not only is The Muse thriving, Kathryn is wearing the hat of author these days, out with a new book entitled <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Work-Playbook-Navigating/dp/0451495675/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492023558&sr=8-1&keywords=Kathryn+Minshew">The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career</a>. In the book, Kathryn and her business partner Alexandra Cavoulacos offer a guide for the modern workplace.</p><p>More about Kathryn: Besides not being a quitter, she's been named to SmartCEO's Future50 and Inc's 35 under 35. Prior to founding The Muse, she worked in Rwanda with the Clinton Health Access Initiative and also worked as a consultant at McKinsey and Company.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Do your finances stress you out? Not a huge shocker, money is one of the top leading causes of stress and our guest today wants to address it head on. Personal finance writer Emily Guy Birken is here to talk about her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/End-Financial-Stress-Now-Immediate/dp/1440599130">End Financial Stress Now: Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Financial Outlook</a>. Whether you're stressed by your debt, your lack of retirement savings or insufficient income, she comes armed with practical and actionable advice for us on how we can improve our financial lives.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Is the Ellevest platform too good to be true? What are other ways I can make money long-term to supplement my income? My wife and I are nervous for our first-home purchase, how should we prepare? Answering these questions and more on <em>Ask Farnoosh.</p><p></em></p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>This episode goes out to all of the moms out there working, staying at home, doing it all. Our guest today is Lyss Stern, she's the founder of <a href="http://divamoms.com/">Divalysscious Moms</a>. She's out with a new book called, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Motherhood-tch-Regaining-Sanity-Sexiness/dp/1510718974/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493649703&sr=8-1&keywords=Lyss+Stern">Motherhood is A B#tch: </a>10 Steps to Regaining Your Sanity, Sexiness, and Inner Diva.</p><p>Being a mom in today’s world isn't easy, whether you’re working or not working, you’re taking time off; you’re going to go back into the workforce at some point. On top of that, you’ve got your kids, you’ve got your spouse, you’ve got your bills, you’ve got your weight. I’m dealing with a bit of a weight issue right now myself, as to be expected. It’s not like all the weight is going to go away, but I’m having a hard time getting my groove back, I’ll be honest. Lyss and her book have entered my life at a very appropriate time, and I think whether you just had a kid or you had a kid 10 years ago, her advice is very helpful and relevant. She’s a modern guide to motherhood and her book has tons of tips.</p><p>Lyss is actually hosting a panel in New York City on May 4th. I will be on this panel. If you’re in town, we would love to see you go to <a href="http://divamoms.com/">divamoms.com</a> to grab a ticket, and the event is the Mom Mogul’s Breakfast from 9 to 11 in the morning at Lord & Taylor Department Store in New York City. Space is limited. Tickets are $75.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 broke millennial? Broke and millennial. Some might argue that those two words are one and the same. Our guest today is out with a fresh take on how young adults can live it up while paying it down and acclimating to the changes in today's financial world.</p><p>Erin Lowry is the new author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Broke-Millennial-Scraping-Financial-Together/dp/0143130404/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491236110&sr=8-1&keywords=Broke+Millennial">Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together</a>.</p><p>The book offers irreverent financial advice, taking into special account some of the newish circumstances facing young adults today like unprecedented student loan debt, stagnant wages, a rise in everyday expenses and a delay in reaching so-called "adulthood" and affording a home, a wedding, a family.</p><p>Depressed much? Don't be. Erin, a personal finance expert and founder of the famous Broke Millennial blog says you CAN thrive. Plus, she offers candid advice on how to kindly back out of being a bridesmaid in your second cousin's wedding (of the four weddings you've been invited to his summer) because it's just too much money and you need to still pay your rent!</p><p>You'll like this and probably want to forward to your 20-something friends and relatives who need some guidance.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>What hard skills should young professionals learn in order to have job security? How much should you <em>actually </em>pay for rent? Where should I put $1,000 in cash that will earn the most back but I can still access it in case of an emergency? Answering these questions and more on <em>Ask Farnoosh</em>.</p><p>For more visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Who doesn't want to be able to work LESS and accomplish MORE? Our guest today is Chris Winfield, a productivity expert on a mission to help everyone get their work done in less than half the time. You're not going believe him. He says he can teach us all to get 40 hours of work done in just 16.7. And for those of you who are NOT morning people (like me), Chris is certain you can wake up excited and motivated at 5am.</p><p>Chris helps successful entrepreneurs and executives decrease the time the spend working but by increasing their productivity. He has experience working with big name brands including Disney, Macy's Viacom among many others. His work has been featured in national publications like the WSJ, NYT and CNN. Chris also hosts his own podcast, <a href="http://www.chriswinfield.com/podcast/">The Deconstructing Success podcast</a>. I encourage you to go take a listen.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 selling two multi-million dollar companies, becoming an angel investor and then losing it ALL. That's exactly what happened to serial entrepreneur and our So Money guest today, Mike Michalowicz. Determined to figure out how to grow a healthy and strong company he started all over again which led to the "Profit First Formula," a way for businesses to ensure profitability. Now, Mike is running his third multi-million dollar venture. He's a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and author of the new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=obsidian-20&linkId=3c957f94f6b12c87c73b1bd06e30e868">Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine</a>.</p><p>In our conversation we discuss the WRONG way many businesses crunch their numbers. And Mike's simple yet profound switch that can help you generate money. Hitting financial rock bottom, having to confess it to his family..and the unforgettable move his then 9-year-old daughter made that inspired Mike to turn his finances and life around.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 I switch departments at work without making it awkward with my boss? I'll be taking on student loans later this year as I go back to school for my Masters degree what can I do in the meantime to prepare? Do you think a Roth 401K is better than a traditional 401k?</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>What happens when you have no savings and you suddenly incur a huge expense like a medical bill or car repair. What happens if you have a job in retail and your weekly paycheck fluctuates while your monthly bills remain steady. The topic today is financial fragility and to explore I’ve invited Rachel Schneider, the co-author of the new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Diaries-American-Families-Uncertainty/dp/0691172986"><em>The Financial Diaries: How American Families Cope in a World of Uncertainty</em></a><em>. </em>In her book she and her co-author take a deep dive into how 235 low and middle-income families in the U.S. spend, earn and save over the course of a year. How do they deal with inconsistent paychecks, emergency costs and other financial ups and downs?</p><p>Some more about Rachel: She's the Senior Vice President at Center for Financial Services Innovation or CFSI. She's an expert on financial health and how an innovative financial services marketplace can improve the live for Americans. She is also the co-Principal Investigator on the U.S. Financial Diaries research study that is the basis of her new book. Rachel’s began her career as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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 much trash do you think you toss each day? How many plastic items do you own? Check your fridge and cupboards. My guess is we amass more waste than we really realize. Today's guest is here to inspire us to make small changes to live a "Zero Waste" lifestyle. Her name is Lauren Singer and she apparently only produced enough waste in the last 4 years to fit a 16 oz. mason jar. Unbelievable! Her lifestyle has caught the attention of The New York Times, Vogue and many other outlets. Lauren is the creator of the blog <strong>Trash is for Tossers</strong> and founder of the organic cleaning product company, The Simply Co.</p><p>She graduated from NYU with a degree in Environmental Studies and prior to starting her own company, she was the Sustainability Manager at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.</p><p>In our conversation we discuss...how and why she decided to change her habits and live a Zero Waste lifestyle. What does that look like? She takes us through a typical day. How much has she saved, as a result of her new habits and what are some very simple ways you and I can reduce waste in our lives.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.somoneypodcast.com">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>Why are people discouraging me from paying off my mortgage if it will be financially liberating for me? I just got laid off... do I take unemployment or work part-time? Should I open a 0% APR interest rate credit card and transfer my student loan balance to that to avoid interest? Answering these questions and more on <em>Ask Farnoosh </em>this week.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.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>