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510: Best of 2016, Negotiating & Earning Your Worth

<p>The year is soon to wrap and we want to finish 2016 on a high note. I'm continuing a very fun tradition that began last year on the show. For the next two weeks, we'll be sharing some of the best of <em>So Money</em> 2016. These are interviews that taught us how to either earn more, start businesses, invest wisely, be more successful in life, and work, and family.</p><p>Today's theme is dedicated to negotiating and earning your worth. We've covered a lot of terrain throughout the year on this topic. It's one of the <em>So Money</em> tenants, right? There's a limit to how much you can save... so how about earning more? It's one of my favorite topics. In the episode we'll hear from:<a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2016/07/katie-lane/">Katie Lane, <em>Creator of Work Made For Hire Blog interviewed in EP 441</em></a><a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2016/07/alexandra-dickinson/">Alexandra Dickinson, <em>Founder & CEO of Ask For It interviewed in EP 439</em></a><a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2016/05/daniel-shapiro/">Daniel Shapiro, <em>Author of "Negotiating The Non-Negotiable interviewed in EP 423</em></a><a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2016/02/lisa-gersh/">Lisa Gersh, <em>CEO of Goop</em> <em>interviewed in EP 346</em></a>P.S. Have you left a review for <em>So Money</em> on iTunes yet? It would mean the world to me... an early holiday gift! Reviews are a very, very important way of giving a podcast attention and love in the iTunes store…which in turn lets the podcast be seen and heard. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi/id955939085?mt=2">Just head to your iTunes app and leave a review.</a> Thanks in advance!</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>

Dec 19, 201619 min

509: Ask Farnoosh, How to prevent fraud this holiday season?

<p>In this week's episode of <em>Ask Farnoosh</em> I have special and <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/05/dr-brad-klontz/">former <em>So Money </em>guest</a> Dr. Brad Klontz joining me to talk about the best ways to prevent fraud this holiday season. Both Dr. Brad and I are currently working on behalf of Chase to share our personal finance and fraud education expertise with you. He also helps me answer a few of your questions including how to teach your siblings the importance of saving money, manage elderly care expenses in addition to other financial priorities and more.</p><p>To learn more about how you can stay protected visit <a href="https://www.chase.com/fraudsecurity">www.chase.com/fraudsecurity</a>. For more information on this podcast 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>

Dec 16, 201629 min

508: Gloria Feldt, Co-Founder and President of Take The Lead

<p>Going from teen mom and high school drop out to later the president of Planned Parenthood and being named Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year…. Our guest today is in, one word, incredible. She’s also the author of the best-seller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/No-Excuses-Women-Change-Think/dp/1580053882">No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power</a>.</p><p>People Magazine calls her the "voice of experience."</p><p>Gloria Feldt, from a distance, has been one of my role models and we have her to thank for blazing the trail for so many ambitious women.</p><p>Today, Gloria latest endeavor is launching and spearheading <a href="http://www.taketheleadwomen.com/">Take The Lead</a>, a nonprofit organization and movement with the goal of propelling women to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors by 2025. How are we going to do that? Gloria has a plan….Let’s go straight to the interview. I think you’ll enjoy it.</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>

Dec 14, 201634 min

507: Bobbi Rebell, "How To Be a Financial Grown Up" Author

<p>Are you a financial grown-up? (I hope you are)…And if you would say so, what was your grown-up MOMENT? Mine was probably when I stopped being on my parents’ family cell phone plan shortly after college. I’m surprised to learn some of my friends are STILL on their family plans. I know it saves money, but if your parents are still paying for your mobile minutes, come on! It’s the principal of the thing.</p><p>My guest today spent years capturing financial lessons from some of the world’s most well-known business leaders and she’s documented it in her new book: "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Financial-Grownup-Achievers/dp/1938548663">How To Be a Financial Grown Up: Proven Advice from High Achievers on How to Live Your Dreams and Have Financial Freedom</a>."</p><p>Bobbi Rebell is an award-winning journalist and leads the U.S. business video unit for Reuters. She's in charge of anchoring business reports, interviewing top newsmakers and reporting on breaking news.</p><p>The book actually features stories from previous <em>So Money </em>guests including <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/01/tonyrobbins/">Tony Robbins</a> and <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/11/jim-cramer/">Jim Cramer</a>, as well as Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren and entrepreneur and first daughter to be Ivanka Trump. Her financial grown up moment happened while traveling with her mom.</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>

Dec 12, 201640 min

506: Ask Farnoosh, Where should I save money for a big expense like a wedding?

<p>In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about whether you can starting saving for a car if you still have student loans to pay off, where to save money for a big expense like a wedding, tax benefits for Roth and traditional IRA's and more.</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>

Dec 9, 201625 min

505: Sarah Jones, Founder of Introverted Alpha

<p>Do you consider yourself introverted? Is or was dating somewhat of a challenge for you? Sarah is helping introverted men in particular find lasting love. She's the second entrepreneur that I had the fortune of interviewing at Ramit Sethi’s Forefront event earlier this fall.</p><p>Her company is called Introverted Alpha. It’s a boutique online company that helps smart introverted men attract women naturally, just by being themselves. No more being put in the friend zone. Instead, you can learn how to be invited into the boyfriend zone, as she puts it. I have an interesting talk with Sara because we want to learn all about Introverted Alpha. How does it works? Plus, her insights into the current dating landscape... should you Tinder? Should you go to a bar? How do you meet people authentically?</p><p>Also, Sarah’s southern upbringing gave us a lot of fodder with regards to her financial take on life. How she’s actually reversing some of those old-fashioned money lessons that she was brought up with, and adding a new dimension to her family’s financial legacy. It’s really an interesting story. I think she put the pieces together while we were talking during the interview. I feel like maybe we had a therapy session or something. It’s kind of awesome when that happens, right? On the show, you never know what you’re going to get.</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>

Dec 7, 201644 min

504: Géraldine Lepère, Founder of Comme Une Française

<p>I'm busting out my French on today’s episode. This week I’m releasing two interviews with two extraordinary self-made female online entrepreneurs, both happen to be students of Ramit Sethi’s <a href="http://www.zerotolaunchsystem.com/the-course/">Zero To Launch course</a>, which by the way, I’m working my way through as we speak and it’s phenomenal. Hopefully it’s going to get me to where I want to be in the next few months launching my course.</p><p>I had the opportunity to stop by Ramit’s epic Forefront Event earlier this fall. It’s an event where he invited some 500 of his disciples and fans from all over the world to join him in New York for a weekend of connecting, events, adventure. And by the way, I had Ramit on the podcast earlier back when I was first launching, in fact <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/04/ramit-sethi/">episode 85</a>. Check out that interview; very cool. I’ve also had <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/06/nagina-sethi/">his sister Nagina</a> on the show, <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2016/07/neelam-sethi/">his mom Neelam</a>. It’s a very exceptional family.</p><p>My first one-on-one from the forefront event, you’re going to hear her today is Géraldine Lepère and she is the CEO of <a href="http://www.commeunefrancaise.com/">Comme une Francaise</a>, an online program that teaches you all about the finer points of conversation, social graces and repartee in French. Now, why do I want her on the show? I’m a self-described Francophile, okay? And I selfishly wanted to meet her. First of all, I wanted her to rate my French, and I wanted to discover how through language, we can actually connect more authentically with French people. Because I’ve had the experience, right? Go to Paris, I’m checking into my hotel, it’s my honeymoon. I’m practicing how I’m going to greet the check in at the hotel all the way from the airport to the hotel. I’m such a nerd. I’m like, “Am I going to say salute? Am I going to say bonjour? Like what am I going to say? How do you say I want one bed instead of two beds?” and I’m going through all my high school French, or I should say college French. And I get there and I busted out my French and the woman just stares at me and responds in English.</p><p>Yeah, I’ve been there. I’ve been there people. So how do we sound French to the French? And Géraldine has some ways that we can do this. So if you are interested, keep listening. If you’re not interested in that, keep listening anyways because you’re going to hear how she built her success through trial and error and how she thinks about money per her French upbringing and the one item in her budget for which she spares no expense.</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>

Dec 5, 201632 min

503: Ask Farnoosh, Should I consider refinancing my student loans with a variable interest rate?

<p>In this week's episode of <em>Ask Farnoosh </em>I answer your biggest questions about lowering your available credit line, refinancing student loans in favor of a variable interest rate and more.</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>

Dec 2, 201617 min

502: Charisse Conanan Johnson, Financial Wellness Expert

<p>Charisse Conanan is a financial wellness expert but has a lot of experience as well starting businesses. She is going to take us behind the scenes of what has been like for her specifically raising capital, working in the very busy, crowded, competitive FinTech space, which is really hot right now.</p><p>A little bit more about Charisse, she once worked at JP Morgan and from there saved up enough money to begin her own business. She co-founded a company called Smarteys and the business actually shut down after a few years and so we’re going to talk about what brought her to that point, what it was like running a tech startup and now, she’s a financial wellness expert taking all that experience. She’s combined it with a CFA, and so she’s going to share advice that she also lends to her blog, Charisse says, where she merges her passion for entrepreneurship investing and all things finance.</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>

Nov 30, 201631 min

501: Jenny Blake, Author of "Pivot"

<p>Are you bored at work? Feel like you’re destined for more or something totally different? Like, you’re job is <em>not </em>so money. Today’s guest knows all about this and can help. Jenny Blake, is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pivot-Only-Move-That-Matters/dp/1591848202">Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One</a>, helping you find the next great thing by building on your existing strengths. Her motto: “Change is the only constant…So let’s get better at it!”</p><p>A little bit more about Jenny... In her former life, she spent five years at Google on the training and career development teams. Now, Jenny runs her own business as a career and business consultant and speaker.</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>

Nov 28, 201631 min

500: Ask Farnoosh, 6 Pieces of Advice That's Made Me Richer

<p>Today marks <em>So Money's</em> 500th episode! Can you believe it? To celebrate, I'm sharing the 6 pieces of advice that's made me richer from previous guests including <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/01/tonyrobbins/">Tony Robbins</a>, <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/02/seth-godin/">Seth Godin</a>, <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/02/barbara-stanny/">Barbara Stanny</a>, <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/05/jeff-steinmann/">Jeff Steinmann</a>, <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2015/10/tim-gunn/">Tim Gunn</a> and <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/2016/05/christine-hassler/">Christine Hassler</a>.</p><p>It's also an <em>Ask Farnoosh </em>day so I answer a few of your questions including how to find a good tax preparer, what recourse you have if a doctor inappropriately charges you for a bill and how closing a credit card will affect your credit score.</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>

Nov 25, 201648 min

499: Nicole Feliciano, "Mom Boss" Author

<p>By now you’ve heard of the expression #GirlBoss. It’s the title of Sophia Amoruso’s NYT bestselling book and soon to be Netflix series. (By the way, <a href="http://www.girlboss.com/girlboss/2016/8/22/special-edition-girlboss-radio-finance-the-city-with-farnoosh-torabi">catch us gabbing on her podcast</a> about money, life and earning millions your 20s.)</p><p>Well, increasingly you might be hearing about the Mom Boss movement led by Nicole Feliciano, the CEO of Momtrends and author of the new book, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mom-Boss-Balancing-Entrepreneurship-Success/dp/1633533948">Mom Boss: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Kids and Success</a>."</p><p>Nicole’s got the inside <em>intel</em> on how moms can launch businesses while spearheading a household. How to structure your life so you don’t go NUTS and advice from some of the top female entrepreneurs in this country for how to be a proper Mom Boss. Full disclosure: She interviewed me for the book and my experiences and deep thoughts are sprinkled throughout it!</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>

Nov 23, 201630 min

498: Bari Tessler, Financial Therapist

Does the thought of money make you sick? Does it make you sad? Happy? Overconfident? Indifferent? Our emotions can run rampant when it comes to the top of personal finance and helping us today get to the root of those emotions is financial therapist Bari Tessler. Bari is also the founder of The Art of Money,a global year-long money school with three stages Money Healing, Money Practices and Money Maps. She has a brand new book The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness. We discuss the teaching from her new book and how she, herself, struggled with money on her way to becoming the teacher and mentor she is today. For more information 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>

Nov 21, 201638 min

497: Ask Farnoosh, Should I be concerned that Robo-Advisors aren't FDIC insured?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about lifestyle changes that come with taking a pay cut, securing a private loan for your college education, travel hacking and more. For more information 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>

Nov 18, 201639 min

496: Rachel Mansfield, Food Blogger and Social Media Consultant

I stumbled upon Rachel Mansfield on Instagram. She tagged me in a picture…Not what I was expecting to see when I saw the photo…I was tagged in a photo of a a grain-free salmon burger topped with avocado…the caption described the burger’s ingredients and then said, “Now back to binge listening to Farnoosh Torabi’s So Money podcast. I am obsessed! Guys, this photo got over 5,000 likes. Curious, I then clicked on her profile and almost fell off my chair. I saw she had over 100,000 followers and was... well is... a BIG deal. From there we struck up a friendly conversation, only to learn that less than a year ago she’d been fired from her job because her employer thought her social media presence was a conflict of interest. At that time she had only a small fraction of the followers she has today….And rather than scurry to find another job she decided, at the ripe age of 26, to venture out on her own. She turned her side-gig of food blogging into a full time job and since then, she's worked with top brands in the health, fitness, wellness and food spaces and built an impressive online following (130K users to be exact)….earning about TRIPLE what she made at her previous job. If that’s not SO MONEY I don’t know what is. She's going to teach us everything she's learned along the way. For more information 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>

Nov 16, 201644 min

495: Al Ko, General Manager of Mint

As you know I’m working with one of my favorite financial tools – Mint.com – writing weekly for the blog. As part of our partnership I had the awesome chance to sit down with Intuit’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Al Ko when he was visiting in NYC a few weeks ago. The site’s come a very long way since 2006 when it first launched. Al and I discuss some of the changes Mint’s experienced over the decade, the challenges consumers continue to face when it comes to money management and the $400 purchase in college he calls his So Money moment! More about Al: He joined Intuit in 2006, working in a number of product management, corporate development and leadership positions throughout the company. During his tenure, Ko has cultivated his knowledge of the global financial services ecosystem, and is keenly aware of the financial challenges facing individuals and businesses. Prior to Intuit, Ko worked as a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, advising clients on strategy, organizational effectiveness and supply chain management. He also held roles at Ariba Inc. and McKinsey & Company. Ko earned a juris doctorate from Harvard law School with a concentration in international financial systems, and a bachelor’s degree in international studies and history from Yale. He serves on the board of directors of the Community Water Center, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing water challenges in small, rural, low-income communities and communities of color. He lives in the Bay Area with his wife and three children. For more information 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>

Nov 14, 201630 min

494: Ask Farnoosh, What are the best budgeting apps and are they safe to use?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about strategizing to save money for grad school, maximizing your savings, my thoughts on the best budgeting apps and online safety and more. For more information 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>

Nov 11, 201630 min

493: Melanie Lockert, Creator of Dear Debt Blog

Many of the questions I get for Ask Farnoosh are about student loans and student loan debt. It's a problem that's plaguing our country and with the rise of inflation, looks like it might get worse before it gets better. Today's guest has an incredible story of her own where she got out of $81,000 in student loan debt - both undergrad and graduate loans. Her story was, in fact, named one of the top five most inspiring personal finance stories of 2015 by Yahoo! Finance. She chronicled her journey on her award-winning blog Dear Debt and now inspires readers to break up with their own debt in a pretty fun way... by writing their own breakup letter to debt and sharing it on her website. Melanie also turned her story into a book, Dear Debt: A Story about Breaking Up with Debt. Melanie frequently contributes to news outlets and publications including Business Insider, The Huffington Post, Oprah and more. When she's not running her blog, she works as a freelance writer and event planner. For more information 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>

Nov 9, 201641 min

492: Eric Dunn, CEO of Quicken Inc.

Are you one of those people who relies on technology to help track your spending and pay your bills in a timely manner? Perhaps you're using the software Quicken? Well today the company's CEO, Eric Dunn is joining me on So Money. He's been an avid user since 1985 and was with the company since it's early days - even writing some of Quicken's early code! He joined Intuit, Quicken's previous owner, back in 1986 as employee #4. Over the course of his 20 years at Intuit he served as CFO through the 1993 IPO and merger with ChipSoft, was the first general manager of the Quicken business and was Intuit's first CTO. In 2000,Eric retired from Intuit to pursue a second career in technology investing. He was first an angel investor and then a General Partner at Cardinal Venture Capital. Eric has expertise serving on the board of directors at dozens of companies, including 5 public companies. Earlier this year, he became the CEO of Quicken Inc, the standalone private company, after teaming up with H.I.G. Capital which bought the company. For more information 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>

Nov 7, 201634 min

491: Ask Farnoosh, How do I know working hard and saving now will pay off down the road?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about which debt you should tackle first, breaking your lease in favor of a more affordable rental, refinancing your mortgage and more. For more information 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>

Nov 4, 201631 min

490: Kute Blackson, Author of YOU.ARE.THE.ONE

Kute Blackson is a charismatic visionary and transformational teacher. He was born in Ghana, the son of a Japanese mother and Ghanaian father, who was a spiritual leader and healer. Kute began speaking to his father's congregation at just eight years old and by 14 was ordained to his father's ministry. But he knew that wasn't his life's calling. Instead of staying with the church, he went on to pursue his dream in the spiritual and self-help space. He's created his own method called "Liberated Living." He has a trademark transformation experience where he offers clients a one-on-one trip to India for 14-days and a group process called "Boundless Bliss - The Bali Breakthrough Experience." He takes clients on an intense journey to face their deepest fears and emerge reborn. Earlier this year he came out with a book, YOU.ARE.THE.ONE, which is a reflection of his thoughts, teachings and stories to help individuals access their true power. For more information 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>

Nov 2, 201639 min

489: Bushra Azhar, Persuasion Strategist

Want to learn how to get pretty much anything you want? Negotiating well is one of the tenets of being SO MONEY so to that end I’ve invited one of the world’s TOP persuasion strategists Bushra Azhar. She's going to give us her secrets to how she's been able to persuade even the most stubborn people and companies. Bushra consults with top companies like Pepsi, Unilever and Ernst & Young, as well as smaller firms to help executives persuade their bosses and to get companies to persuade their customers. And it all comes down to psychology. We’re get a PSYCH 400 level crash course today, so grab you’re your pen and paper! Some fun factoids about Bushra: She was the youngest Vice President of a bank at just 24 years old and was the only women "at the table." She began working in consulting when she moved to Saudi Arabia where they have very strict laws pertaining to women. She's not allowed to drive, open a bank account or leave the country without the permission of a guardian. Yet, she managed to build her business while working part-time and managing a family. How, exactly? You’ll have to listen to find out... For more information 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>

Oct 31, 201634 min

488: Ask Farnoosh, Help, I want to learn more about how to invest.

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about maintaining a good credit score here in the U.S. if you live abroad but want to keep an active credit profile in the States, my best financial advice for people who make good income but through unstable jobs, how to prepare financially if you don't plan to get married and more. For more information 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>

Oct 28, 201620 min

487: Rachel Cruze, Author of "Love Your Life Not Theirs"

It's no secret that social media has been taking over our lives inn good ways and bad. For example, while social media can be a great way to share useful information, it can also be a huge TIME suck. According to recent research Americans are checking their Facebook, Twitter, and other social media accounts a whopping 17 times a day. That translates into at least once every waking hour, if not more. And one of the adverse affects of this, besides losing time, is that we can become ENVIOUS of other people’s lives. It’s hard not to scroll Instagram and once in a while think, "Wow that person lives a perfect life! I wish that were me!” And I’ve definitely fallen into the trap of buying a pair of shoes I saw on Instagram – immediately! All this to say that social media can be COSTLY. And our guest today wants to help. She is RACHEL CRUZE. She was on the podcast once before on Episode 29 and is BACK to talk about her new book, "Love Your Life, Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want." In our conversation we're going to talk about how to focus on ourselves, to FILTER the distraction on social media and learn to love what we have. More about Rachel... She's a personal finance expert and #1 New York Times Best Selling author of the book Smart Money Smart Kids that she co-wrote with her dad Dave Ramsey. For more information 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>

Oct 26, 201628 min

486: Natasa Lekic, Founder of New York Book Editors

Imagine growing your income 10 times over in just a few short years? Maybe even working fewer hours along the way? Today's guest has done just that, as the founder of New York Book Editors. Natasa Lekic founded the company three years ago after working at a publishing house and wanting to break free from a firm she describes as a "sinking ship" and working overtime earning $50,000 a year. NY Book Editors caters to a sweet spot in the ever evolving publishing world. It's a company that provides editorial services and courses for authors and authors-to-be. The company's editors are veterans of the publishing industry and have worked with well-known authors from Stephen King to Paulo Cohelo to former So Money guests Arianna Huffington and James Altucher (he's been on So Money not one but two times!). In the interview we discuss Natasa's rise to success came with some insecurities around money. She shares how she overcame those fears and the strange connection to her great grandfather that gave her all her answers. And how to successfully publish a book these days - maybe even get a six figure advance - if you're an aspiring author with NO platform. For more information 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>

Oct 24, 201633 min

485: Ask Farnoosh, Should I have different accounts for different savings goals?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about having multiple accounts for different spending and savings purposes, opening an investment account for nieces, paying off debt vs. putting money into savings and more. For more information 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>

Oct 21, 201621 min

484: Kat Cole, Group President of FOCUS Brands

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Kat Cole first caught my eye when she appeared on the TODAY Show not so long ago. She's the President of Cinnabon. At 19 years old Kat got her first job in the food industry as a hostess and waitress at Hooter's. Soon she was being sent all over the world to help the franchise open new eateries and quickly rose to a Vice President role at age 26, making her one of the youngest executives in chain restaurants. At Cinnabon, she has been President for the last 4 years, accountable for leading, evolving and building the brand and her team. After leading the company to billion dollar status, Kat was promoted to the role of Group President at FOCUS Brands Inc., the parent company to Cinnabon Inc. Kat is also a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum. Her story has been featured in major publications and news outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and now proud to say - So Money. In the interview we discuss what responsibility do employers have to support their workers with families via paid family leave and flexible work arrangements? And as a woman, does Kat feel she's somehow broken through a "glass ceiling"? Plus my favorite topics - asking for a raise... how to right-size your earnings expectations. To learn 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>

Oct 19, 201637 min

483: Emme, Supermodel and Advocate

Emme is a well-known supermodel. People Magazine has named her twice as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People" and Ladies’ Home Journal chose her as one of the "Most Important Women in America" and one of the "Most Fascinating Women of the Year." But what I love MOST about her is that she's also an advocate for a positive body image and self-esteem. She wants men and women to know that beauty comes in ALL shapes and sizes. She's even created her own women's community, EmmeNation. It’s not every day I get to sit down with a super model so I had LOTS of questions including: As a leading plus size model what challenges did she face in the industry? How did she go about creating her brand while working as a model? Has it gotten easier these days with social media? What financial lessons has she learned along the way, as she builds out her business? Emme also has her own blog, Ask Emme where she answers questions from readers on everything from fashion to modeling to body image. She even has her own app so you can easily keep in touch with her community. To learn 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>

Oct 17, 201647 min

482: Ask Farnoosh, Do I really need to keep my receipts?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about whether or not you should hold onto your receipts, when it's okay to look for a new position within your current company, paying off debt vs. putting away money into savings and 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>

Oct 14, 201625 min

481: Ric Edelman, Author of "Rescue Your Money"

Are you confident with your investment strategy? Do you wish you knew more about how to invest? Today's guest is going to help us because he's an expert on investing. New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Your Money: How to Invest Your Money During these Tumultuous Times, Ric Edelman is here with us today. The book was originally published back in 2009 in response to the 2008 financial crisis but now he's updated it to reflect today's economy. Ric has been on the show with me before on episode 52 so definitely check that out if you missed it. More about Ric... he's the founder and executive chairman of Edelman Financial Services,. Ric has also been ranked the #1 Independent Financial Advisor by Barron's three times. He has eight other books and has sold over one million copies collectively. For more information 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>

Oct 12, 201629 min

480: Aaron Task, Digital Editor at Fortune Magazine

Aaron Task is a friend and former colleague from TheStreet.com and Yahoo! Finance. Now, he's the Digital Editor of Fortune where he oversees editorial strategy and operations. Aaron is also a fellow podcaster, hosting the NEW weekly podcast Fortune Unfiltered, where he has in-depth conversations with top businesspeople including Gary Vaynerchuk, Blake Irving and Steve Case among others. He's an award-winning journalist with over 20 years of experience covering business and finance. He previously served as the Editor-in-Chief of Yahoo! Finance and was an on-camera host of The Daily Ticker. Before joining Yahoo!, he spent 10 years at TheStreet.com. Aaron is also an author. He co-wrote Bailout Nation with Barry Ritholtz. In our conversation we talk about how Aaron has managed to be very entrepreneurial within the media companies he's worked for. How has he done and how does he continue to strengthen his personal brand within a corporate brand? We also take a trip down memory lane and discuss the lessons we both learned about harnessing the power of multimedia at Thestreet.com...with big thanks to Jim Cramer, our leader. And he shares his biggest money mistake and success...both had to do with the same thing. Listen to the episode and you'll know what I mean. For more information 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>

Oct 10, 201638 min

479: Ask Farnoosh, Should I extend my credit or just apply for a new credit card?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about whether to apply for a new credit card vs. increasing your credit line, rewards credit cards, prenuptial agreements and more. For more information 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>

Oct 7, 201627 min

478: Courtney Daniel, Founder of Courtney Daniel Designs

Courtney Daniel is bringing back the lost art of a hand-written note. She went from fulfilling the needs of celebrities as a personal assistant to the stars to now running her own business making beautifully handcrafted stationary. [So there is life after fetching lattes and booking appointments for the rich and famous!] Her business is called Courtney Daniel Designs and Courtney has been nationally recognized as an American Small Business Champion and United States Postal Service Postmark winner. In our conversation we learn the best - and worst - part of being a celebrity assistant. We also talk about how the business was born out of an act of catharsis, as she was dealing with a big health scare in her family. And why she's yet to achieve a So Money moment. Is she just being too hard on herself? For more information 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>

Oct 5, 201639 min

477: Dr. Shefali, New York Times Bestselling Author + Psychologist

Do you watch Super Soul Sunday on OWN? It’s one of the things I miss since cutting cable. But I can catch some of it online (thankfully!) Our guest today is a Super Souler, Oprah’s go-to parenting expert and a household name in our home since Tim and I became parents. Dr. Shefali Tsabary (or just Dr. Shefali for short) is gracing our show today. She is an acclaimed author, international speaker and clinical psychologist. Her award-winning book, The Conscious Parent has become my parenting bible and Oprah calls it “one of the most profound books on parenting.” Most recently Dr. Shefali came out with a new book entitled, The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting. In it she gives parents the daily skills and tools to help raise children without fear and anxiety so you can truly cultivate relationships with them. In our interview we talk about how to raise money-conscious children who grow up to appreciate the value of money. And Dr. Shefali shares more about her own battles and success with money. Plus, why becoming a conscious parent is not so much an absolute goal…but a work in progress. Even for her. AND she’s coming to New York! Dr. Shefali is hosting an NYC summit called EVOVLE. In this 3-day workshop, she and her team of experts will expose you to a way of living and parenting that you have never been before. It will literally change your entire relationship with yourself and your family. She has generously offered my friends a $50 discount if you use the code 50OFF. To get your tickets go to: https://drshefali.com/evolve-nyc/ For more information 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>

Oct 3, 201630 min

476: Ask Farnoosh, I'm not connecting with my financial advisor, can I manage my Roth IRA on my own?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about leaving your financial advisor and managing your Roth IRA on your own, investing money vs. paying off your student loans and more. For more information 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>

Sep 30, 201633 min

475: Matt Mayberry, Author of "Winning Plays"

Matt Mayberry had his dreams crushed at the young age of 22. Imagine dedicating your whole life to becoming an NFL player, actually making it to the big leagues playing for your home town team the Chicago Bears and then having it all go away after one game. Matt is a former linebacker for the NFL Chicago Bears. He had planned on being on the team for about a decade but lasted one game after suffering a life-changing injury. So what he did he do? He got really depressed. But then decided to take back control of his life and start his own company, Matt Mayberry Enterprises. It's a training and consulting company that specializes in maximizing the performance of individuals and organizations all over the world. His list of clients include major corporations including Fortune 500 companies, both NFL and NBA teams, government and nonprofit organizations, professional associations, hospitals, and universities. He's also one of the most read columnists in Entrepreneur Magazine. Matt's out with a new book Winning Plays: Tackling Adversity and Achieving Success in Business and in Life. He dishes on all of his own failures and setbacks, how he tapped into his inner strength and started over. On the podcast, Matt reveals an even earlier setback, before being forced to leave football.Matt was addicted to drugs as a teen. He also shares how motivational speaker Stedman Graham (and life partner of Oprah Winfrey) helped Matt change the course of his life...in 20 minutes. Plus, Matt speaks at over 120 events a year as a keynote. How does he get these gigs? For more information 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>

Sep 28, 201628 min

474: Jillian Michaels, Fitness Expert and Coach

Fasten your seatbelt, Jillian Michaels is about to take us on a superhighway fast lane to success, as she shares her rise to mogul status in the health and fitness world. She's the foremost fitness expert in the world and a renowned life coach. Jillian has built an international fitness community on countless platforms from her popular fitness DVDs and exercise streaming platform, fitfusion.com, to her 8 New York Times best-selling books, to her award-winning podcast The Jillian Michaels Show. And she's not slowing down. Jillian recently released her own iPhone app which allows users to train with her with pre-set workouts. Jillian's company Empowered Media, which she launched with business partner Giancarlo Chersich, has fast become a monumental wellness empire that's dedicated to provide people with accessible and affordable solutions for all of their wellness needs. In the interview we discuss how Jillian's not super conventional when it comes to executing her vision for the business. Hear how she strategizes her next steps. She also shares the worst money mistakes she made when she first encountered a great deal of wealth in her early 30s and how she's making up for it today. Plus, the $8 million deal she says she would have NEVER done. For more information 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>

Sep 26, 201626 min

473: Ask Farnoosh, How do you negotiate your salary when an employer demands wage requirements before an offer?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about how early retiree's afford health insurance, negotiating your salary when an employer wants to know your wage requirements early in the interview process, putting one spouse's paycheck into savings while living on the other spouse's paycheck and more. For more information 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>

Sep 23, 201625 min

472: Michael Ian Black, Author of "A Child's First Book of Trump"

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Election Day is right around the corner and for parents out there, have your kids started to express interest in the upcoming election? Mine is only two so we’ve yet to have those conversations with him but for many parents, kids are starting to ask, “Who is Donald Trump?” Whether you’re a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent voter, I think it’s fair to say that Donald Trump has a unique personality that’s not so easy to explain to a child. Especially if you’re the sort of parent that’s advocating for tolerance and kindness. Today’s guest is the one and only Michael Ian Black and he is taking on politics, poking at Donald Trump with his new book, A Child’s First Book of Trump. The premise is “how do you explain Donald Trump to a child?” Michael, as you may know, is a famous comedian, actor and writer. He stared in MTV’s The State, which is where I had first discovered him many, many, many years ago. Most recently, he’s been on the Jim Gaffigan Show. He’s also a New York Times bestselling author. In the interview I ask, “So, Michael how do we explain Trump to a child?”And, how do you translate his redirect to young people? Michael has a very prolific career as well and we talk about how he manages to stay competitive and employed in the entertainment industry. Plus, his biggest financial regret, something he faces every single day. For more information 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>

Sep 21, 201628 min

471: Catherine Alford, Mompreneur

Catherine Alford, a friend of So Money, is back to talk about protecting one of the most high-anxiety investments - college tuition. She was on So Money last summer (EP 113) sharing details of her life as a personal finance blogger and aspiring entrepreneur. She's the breadwinner and mom to two-year-old twins. How does she do it? That was the scope of our conversation. Fast forward over a year, Cat is increasingly getting her work and message out there by collaborating with brands and doing tons more press. (Check her out on Good Morning America here!) She's become a major voice and influencer in the world of mom bosses. She's on the program today to discuss her latest initiative - working with Allianz Tuition Insurance - to share advice around protecting your college investment in the event that you or your child needs to take a break due to an illness or injury. Not all tuition reimbursements work alike and insurance can come to the rescue. Plus Catherine has some exciting personal financial developments to share, like how having her husband finally out of medical school and working has been good for their relationship. Plus, moving to the midwest and affording a bigger life! For more information 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>

Sep 19, 201631 min

470: Ask Farnoosh, Where should I keep the money I'm saving to buy a home?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about helping your siblings get out of debt, insuring prized possessions in your home, index funds and more. For more information 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>

Sep 16, 201626 min

469: Luvvie Ajayi, Author of "I'm Judging You"

Luvvie Ajayi is a blogging veteran, author, speaker, comedian and pop culture enthusiast. She's out with a brand new book, I'm Judging You: The Do Better Manual. It's her first book and I'm very excited for it. The book has humorous essays that dissect our cultural obsessions and calls out bad behavior in our increasingly digital, connected lives. A little bit more about Luvvie... she's the voice behind the very popular blog, AwesomelyLuvvie.com where she covers all things pop culture. Luvvie also has a passion for social justice and shoes so in 2009 she co-founded The Red Pump Project to raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. She serves as the nonprofit's Executive Director. Luvvie also is a sought-after speaker speaking at conferences like TEDxColumbiaCollegeChicago, SXSW and numerous others. She's also contributes to TheGrio.com and Vulture. In the interview we discuss is there such a thing as having too much money? Luvvie and I debate this. She also shares why she thinks giving back should be an obligation not an option. Plus, the deleted pages from her new book that have to do with doing better with our MONEY! For more information 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>

Sep 14, 201643 min

468: Richard Ludlow, Executive Director of myRA program

How do you save for retirement if you don't have a lot of money and your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan like a 401(k)? Today's guest, Richard Ludlow, is the Executive Director of the myRA program within the U.S. Department of Treasury and he's here to share more about the program and how it can serve millions of Americans. myRA is a relatively new retirement savings account from the U.S. Department of Treasury that has no fees, no minimum contributions and aims to lower barriers to saving for workers with no access to a workplace retirement plan. Richard has experience as a founder and executive in Silicon Valley where he managed the launch and growth of new initiatives in both the education and healthcare sectors. He's a graduate of Yale University and the Harvard Business School. For more information 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>

Sep 12, 201631 min

467: Ask Farnoosh, How can we split equity shares on our condo equally amongst family?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about prioritizing your personal finances when trying to save for your first home and pay down student loans, calculating equity shares between members of the family fairly and more. For more information 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>

Sep 9, 201634 min

466: Mary Beth Storjohann, Founder of Workable Wealth

Mary Beth Storjohann is a CFP® who founded Workable Wealth. She's shaking up the traditional views of financial planning by leveraging technology to help people make smart, educated choices with their money. She recently was named among the "Top 40 Under 40" by Investment News and "10 Young Advisors to Watch" by Financial Advisor Magazine. She's a sought after speaker, author and financial coach. She may sound familiar to you because she frequently appears on NBC as a financial expert and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes among other major news outlets. In this interview, we’re going to learn how Mary Beth is specifically helping millennials with their financial challenges, especially those who are strapped with a lot of student loan debt. We talk about her own personal relationship with money and the financial challenges she face as a kid. Mary Beth, on top of being an entrepreneur, mom and a wife, she is a military spouse. We talk about that because I think that does add another layer of financial complexity to her life. Plus, how is her family managing their own money? For more information 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>

Sep 7, 201634 min

465: Sarah Kaler, Women's Leadership + Business Coach

Sarah Kaler is an executive leadership coach and business mentor. For over 17 years she's worked with business leaders across various industries. In particular, she works with female CEO's who are building high-growth companies, international brands and Fortune 100 and 500 companies like Facebook, Lululemon Athletica, Intel, Cisco and many others. She's been featured in Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Fox News and countless other major news outlets. Sarah dedicates her business now to helping primarily female entrepreneurs drive their business with PURPOSE. Not just passion. PURPOSE. What does that mean? Plus, how to know when what you're earning is ENOUGH? And we talk about the importance of setting clear boundaries for yourself and business. You can't - and shouldn't - say yes to everything. For more information 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>

Sep 5, 201636 min

464: Ask Farnoosh, Will my credit be affected if I lower my student loans through a program offered to me?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about looking for a new job when helping your family during a rough patch, student loan forgiveness programs, filing for bankruptcy and more. For more information 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>

Sep 2, 201626 min

463: Hilary Hendershott, Host of Profit Boss Radio Podcast

Hilary Hendershott is a a fellow podcaster and host of the Profit Boss Radio Podcast. The weekly podcast is a fantastic resource for women who want to create success in their financial lives. Hilary's also a Certified Financial Planner and the founder of Hilary Hendershott Wealth Management, which is a leading financial advisory firm for women. She's also given a TEDx talk and was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Hilary is known as "The Investor's Voice of Reason" and regularly contributes to the NBC evening news in Silicon Valley. But before Hilary was so successful, she was tens of thousands of dollars in credit card debt and behind on our mortgage. Hear about the wake-up call that saved her and helped her climb out of the hole. Some of us may be familiar with having a fear of scarcity. Hilary can relate to that and she talks about the implications that has had on her financial life. For more information 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>

Aug 31, 201634 min

462: Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics

Dan Ariely is one of my favorite authors on the planet. He's provided me with so much invaluable insight throughout the years, as I've been working in the field of personal finances. He is the author of several New York Times bestsellers including Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty. I actually tapped Dan for his expertise just recently for my Oprah column about ways to combat money myths and save better. Dan and I were two of the keynote speakers at the Northern California Financial Planners Association gathering. Such an honor to be in his company. A little more about Dan: He is a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight and a Chief Behavioral Economist with a new savings app, Qapital. He's a multiple-time TED talker, whose speeches have been viewed millions of times. He is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics. We discuss the pros and cons to technology and the digital age we live in when it comes to personal finance. We also talk about the ways we can change our irrational tendencies when it comes to saving and investing. Plus, how to avoid expensive cravings and how to feel more grateful for what we have. For more information 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>

Aug 29, 201635 min

461: Ask Farnoosh, I'm being underpaid, how should I go about asking for a raise?

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about saving for your child's college education, purchasing a car while avoiding loans, asking for a raise and more. For more information 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>

Aug 26, 201621 min