So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

In this episode of AskFarnoosh questions regarding how to buy disability insurance, saving on childcare and how to hire a tax preparer. Also, where can you legally "hide" money to position yourself in the best way possible to receive financial aid for college?for more visit 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>

On today's episode of Ask Farnoosh, answering your questions about reducing the interest on a six-figure student loan figure, choosing a travel rewards card and how to afford graduate school. Is it always worth it? For more visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

One of my recent guests on the show, Amanda Steinberg, the founder of DailyWorth.com, said that she "ate struggle for breakfast" throughout her life. And that’s a trend that I’m starting to see across the board… among many highly successful people. Today’s guest is no exception. From losing both of his parents seven months apart to losing all of his savings and his house, he endured what many of us fear the most – hitting rock bottom. But he never stopped. He never made excuses. He just kept going. His name is Michael O’Neal. Today Michael is the creator and host of the highly acclaimed podcast Solopreneur Hour where he interviews the best and brightest solopreneurs from all walks of life. When he’s not podcasting himself, he helps others learn how to podcast and launch their own brands online. Three smart takeaways from our interview: -- Why Michael started “Solopreneur Hour” and what it means to be a solopreneur -- A time in his life when he had $14 left and how he climbed out of that hole -- A key influencer in Michael’s career that he actually never met For more visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Tim Ferriss joins So Money to talk career, investing, experimentations, rejection, Billy Joel and so much more. Learn how Tim volunteered his time to amazing connections and opportunities in his 20's, when he first graduated from college, how Billy Joel influenced him many, many years ago to become the man he is today and where Tim prefers to invest his money and why.For more, visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Today’s guest joins us all the way from Australia. He’s an incredibly successful online marketing expert and a best-selling author of Feed a Starving Crowd… which he currently offers for free on his website (below). He’s known for his practical advice for entrepreneurs and wannabe entrepreneurs who would like to launch an online business. Recently he’s been listed by Startup Australia as one of Australia's Top 50 Entrepreneurs. And he currently serves as the Director of Global Business at E-Web Marketing, Australia's top online marketing agency. His name is Robert Coorey. Robert is also the co-creator and lead host of the upcoming Reality TV show called "Business Rescue." This a TV Pilot which takes struggling companies through a maze of marketing challenges over the course of 30 days. I can’t wait to watch it! Three takeaways from our interview: -- Robert’s early money memory and what he learned from it -- How to test the market or your new business idea -- What Robert recommends we do with our lottery winnings For more, check out 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>

I’m excited to welcome our first couple to the show, the amazing Mark & Lauren Greutman, the co-founders of a personal finance website, markandlaureng.com. Having gone through financial hardships, they are now on a mission to spread the word about money and financial health – the things they wish they had known years ago. I love their story – their tenacity and determination is so inspirational! 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>

Fast forward a decade later, she has become a much admired financial journalist and a money expert. In addition to having worked as a business anchor at CNN and CNBC, she has contributed to MSNBC and TODAY show and served as a business anchor for Bloomberg Television. She now owns her own productions company and is the money correspondent for The Wendy Williams Show and The Insider. Today’s guest is Nicole Lapin. She’s just launched a new book called Rich Bitch… a 12-Step Plan in which she shares her experiences—mistakes and all—of getting her own finances in order. Money is typically an “off limits” conversation, but she says, nothing is off limits in her book. Three takeaways from our interview: Why and how Nicole got herself into debt…and back on her feet. What made her leave a cushy job at CNBC and launch her own company THE #1 question we should always be ready to answer For more visit 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>

In this episode of Ask Farnoosh, how to plan your estate when you're divorced with two children, saving for retirement for the first time at 50 years old and how to save properly for your child's college education?For more, visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

What role should our ethics play in our financial decisions? Farnoosh answers your biggest money questions on this latest episode of Ask Farnoosh. For more visit 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>

Today’s guest is a Millennial superstar and a visionary strategist for the digital age. She is the CEO and founder of the Marketing Zen Group, an integrated online marketing and PR firm. She is the best-selling author and highly acclaimed speaker who is frequently invited to share the stage with the world’s top leaders and luminaries, such as President Obama and the Dalai Lama. How cool is that?! But that’s not all… She is the recipient of the prestigious Technology Titan Emerging Company CEO award. She was named one of the “Top 30 under 30” Entrepreneurs by Business Week in 2013... AND one of the “Top 30 under 30” Movers and Shakers by Forbes in 2015! And if that’s not enough… She has also been honored at the White House as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs. Today’s guest is Shama Hyder.Three takeaways from our interview:-- Biggest mistake that companies and individuals make online when it comes to their social media strategy-- How Shama managed to graduate from college debt-free… and yes, you can too!-- What Shama would do if she won $100M tomorrowFor more, check out 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>

I’d bet most of you - or all of you - have heard of or read The Chicken Soup for the Soul series. The book has sold more than 500 million copies in print since it first published in the early 1990s. I recall that series of books being mentioned on Oprah countless times growing up, didn't you? Maybe you have also read The Success Principles, first published a decade ago. Today’s guest is the author, the man and motivational speaker behind all those wildly successful books: Jack Canfield. He is on the show today celebrating the 10 year anniversary of The Success Principles.This is a big deal.Jack was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1944. He spent his formative teen years in West Virginia, later attending Harvard for college. He began his career in 1967 as a high school teacher in Chicago. And from there built his career into the blockbuster brand and business that it is today. Today he is the founder and CEO of The Canfield Training Group and founder of The Foundation for Self-Esteem. He holds a Guinness Book world record for having seven books on the New York Times best-seller list at the same time.Three key takeaways from the interview:How Jack lost $8 million at one point…entered a bit of depression, anger…and ultimately rebounded.One of Jack’s success principles that he believes paves the way towards financial freedom: Give More to Get More.The right way to focus on wealth to become wealthy. As Jack says, “You get what you focus on.”To receive some great freebies with the purchase of the new edition of The Success Principles, head over to TheSuccessPrinciples.comFollow Jack on Twitter @JackCanfieldOne of my favorite quotes from Jack: "Act as if you already are wealthy." - Click to Tweet. <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>

Whether you’re ready to work with a financial advisor and not sure how to go about it… or just trying to figure out if you should work with one, today’s episode is going to be a valuable resource for you! It’s packed with awesome tips and advice from our guest, Ric Edelman. Ric is the founder and CEO of Edelman Financial Services, one of the largest independent financial planning firms in the US with 40 offices nationwide. He’s been ranked 3 times as the #1 independent financial advisor in the country by Barron's and that’s no small feat! Ric and his team have been helping thousands of people just like YOU for 27 years. Not to mention, he has written 8 books and is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Three takeaways from our interview: -- How to know if you’re ready to work with a financial advisor. This, I know, is something many listeners are grappling with…Ric settles it for us once and for all. -- How to select the best planner for you and key questions to ask before working together. -- Ric’s money secrets to a happy marriage. He and his wife formed the advisory all those years ago together. Visit SoMoneyPodcast.com for more! <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

One of my #SoMoney guests last week, Chris Brogan, astutely noted that there was a direct correlation between being yourself and making money, And I think that is extremely true, although it does involve taking risks, having the guts to go against the grain, be different, and speak your mind even if your opinion is unpopular. Today’s guest is a New-York based journalist who is admired by many, for speaking her mind… Her name is Helaine Olen, author of the highly acclaimed book Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry. She wrote the book not knowing how it would affect her career after it was published. But she took the risk anyway because she wanted to stay true to herself and be of service to the public. Fortunately, her fears did not materialize. Instead, her career took off in ways she never imagined. Three takeaways from our interview: -- Helaine’s critical perspective on the financial services industry -- Why she invests in index funds -- Her golden rule of thumb that helps her stay true to herself http://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>

Today’s guest is a personal finance and marketing powerhouse who rose through the ranks at one of the largest financial institutions in the world! Linda Descano is now the Head of Content and Social Media at Citigroup. She also serves as the President and CEO of Women & Co., which is a Citi-sponsored personal finance go-to-resource for women. Linda is a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a regular contributor to leading media outlets, such as Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Yahoo. Three takeaways from our interview: -- The role parents play in affecting a child’s financial future. Linda has vivid memories of how her parents influenced her financial life as an adult. -- Game-changing workplace trends in the financial services industry…esp for women! -- What Linda considers her biggest financial win… And it will surprise you! For more, visit 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>

How to invest for a secure future? And what to do if you feel taken advantage of - financially - in your relationship? Lots of interesting - and smart = questions on today's episode of Ask Farnoosh.Check out SoMoneyPodcast.com for more! <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In this installment of Ask Farnoosh, answers to your questions about paying off a mortgage, how to pay bills in a relationship where there is a wide income disparity between partners and how to start investing at a basic level. For more check out 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>

Are your kids spoiled? Be honest. Could your children be a little more patient and grounded? Today’s guest has written a great book about how to more or less unspoil your child. Ron Lieber is here today. He is the personal finance columnist for the New York Times and new author of the book The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous and Smart About Money. A few takeaways from the interview: -- Why it’s in some ways harder than ever to raise kids who appreciate the value of a dollar. -- How Ron and his mother hacked the financial aid system when he was in college. -- The free mobile app that can help you transfer money to anyone instantly – at no charge! For more visit www.SOMONEYPODCAST.COM <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Even though this is NOT something we like to admit, we know all too well that our New Year’s resolutions do not always pan out the way we want! In fact, stats show that right around this time of year, most of us simply abandon them. If you wondered why or more importantly, what can help, you will enjoy today’s episode. Chris Brogan is the CEO of Owner Media Group, a highly sought after speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of 8 books, including The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth, and Just Start Here. He is an expert in leadership development who works with professionals like YOU and such well-known brands as Disney, Coke and Google. Through his work, Chris discovered the missing element in accomplishing his OWN goals and as a result, created a Brave New Year program. It’s an 8-week online class which provides information, coaching and community to help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions. I can’t wait to check it out myself! Three takeaways from our interview: -- A financial habit that helps keep Chris’ financial health in check -- How to succeed with New Year’s resolutions -- Key link between being yourself and making money visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com for more. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Today's guest in an international superstar. Chris Ducker is the founder and CEO of Virtual Staff Finder and the Live2Sell Group of Companies. He is well known as a "Virtual CEO.” He is a frequent keynote speaker. We were both keynotes, in fact, at FinCon14 in New Orleans last year. Chris is British and lives in the Philippines with his family. And he’s written a fantastic book. It’s inspired me to be more efficient with my business…Chris’ book Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive and Build Your Dream Business", is an Amazon Bestseller. Three takeaways from our interview: When you know you’re ready to outsource some of your work. When it’s worth your time and money. How Chris plans to retire early…and by early we’re talking 50 years old. One of the most important habits Chris recommends all entrepreneurs practice. For more visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

I’ve been privileged to have many amazing women on the show! And today’s guest is no exception. Manisha Thakor is a founder of MoneyZen.com and a financial literacy advocate for women, who co-authored two critically acclaimed personal finance books: On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance and Get Financially Naked: How to Talk Money With Your Honey. Manisha is a Chartered Financial Analyst who spent over 20 years working in the financial services industry. In 2009, she launched her Financial Education practice. And in 2012, she started her independent Wealth Management practice, MoneyZen.com which recently merged with Buckingham Family of Financial Services. Today, in addition to her current role with Buckingham as a Director of Wealth Strategies for Women, she also serves as a consultant to TIAA-CREF’s Women’s Engagement Initiative and is on the National Board of the Girls Scouts. Three takeaways from our interview: -- How Manisha got hooked on personal finance -- Her best stress-reduction secret -- Her go-to investing approach … an approach she only RECENTLY realized is the BEST way to go …after many years in the industry. For more, visit 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>

J. Money is one of the most influential financial bloggers of our time and the founder of 2 personal finance websites BudgetsareSexy.com and RockstarFinance.com. He also coaches people interested in blogging and online business for both pay, and not! Like many of us, J. struggled with money and made some poor choices early on. So what did he do? He decided to blog about. In 2008 he started his personal finance blog, BudgetsareSexy.com, to track his spending and keep himself accountable. And that worked! Since then, he’s built his net worth to over half a million dollars… by doing what he loves! Three takeaways from our interview: -- Why home ownership is not for everyone -- How Craigslist helps J. develop better money habits…and MAKE money WEEKLY. -- Awesome tips for reducing your phone bill For more visit 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>

In this installment of Ask Farnoosh, questions about retirement planning, paying down debt in your 60s and the benefits of outsourcing.Visit SoMoneyPodcast.com for more! <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Farnoosh answers questions about how to save on a wedding, paying down debt after a job loss, investing for retirement and much more. Head to 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>

If you’re a woman seeking more financial guidance, inspiration and a supportive community, you’ll love today’s episode. We have the founder and CEO of DailyWorth.com the web’s premiere financial media company for women – Amanda Steinberg. She launched the company in 2009 while pregnant with her second child. She went from being a computer programmer to building a powerful business that makes an extraordinary social impact. People told her she was nuts for venturing out on her own. And here we are years later, the site’s surpassed one million e-mail subscribers. Web traffic is about to hit 2 million this month. Well done, Amanda. I am privileged to write for DailyWorth and thank Amanda and the team for inviting me on board as a senior writer. Three takeaways from this interview: -- Amanda’s favorite financial habit that helps her have more money clarity? -- How a $90,000 tax bill changed her life… for the better! -- And the crazy social conditioning that sometimes keeps women from reaching their financial potential. For more visit 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>

Today’s guest started investing when he was 10 years old and managed to grow his $5,000 inheritance to pay for two years of college. My guest today is Ryan Levesque. Ryan is a marketing expert and business coach who started his business in 2008 armed with nothing but a $450 laptop, an Ivy-league education and an insatiable curiosity to understand why people buy... which led him to creating the “Ask Formula”. He describes it extensively in his new book “Ask” that he has generously offered for free to the SoMoney listeners! Tune in to the episode to find out how to get yours! There are 100 copies to give away, so if you act fast there's a good chance you'll win. Ryan has used his Ask formula to help build multi-million dollar businesses in 17 different industries, generating over $100 million dollars in sales in the process. Today, he and his team offer training, consulting, and implementation services for entrepreneurs and businesses at all levels. Three takeaways from this interview: -- Why and HOW Ryan left the golden handcuffs of his dream cushy job to explore his passion. -- The unusual 4-word question he says can help entrepreneurs boost income by 36%. -- How to eliminate decision fatigue so you can focus on the things that truly matter in your life. For more check out 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>

Without a doubt, today’s guest is going to make you smile… He is a thirty-something retiree who now writes a personal finance blog with a cultish following, goes on 2-month long vacations, and occasionally takes on cool carpentry projects to keep his creative juices flowing! Sound too good to be true? Well, he’s the real deal. It’s Mr. Money Mustache… Three takeaways from this interview: -- How Mr. Money Mustache was able to retire at age 30! And the rules behind his religion also known as mustachinism? -- The cultural forces that pressure us to spend beyond our needs. -- What drives happiness and why a lot of us have yet to figure out the whole happiness thing. Visit 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>

Today’s guest is going to give us the kick in the pants that we often need to get outside our comfort zone, to face the fear, get in the seat of creation and do even greater things. Get ready to become uncomfortable! His name is Josh Elledge. He is a consumer savings expert and founder & chief executive angel of savingsangel.com®, the most comprehensive coupon and sale matching service available…. the site helps folks cut our monthly grocery bill in half! In 2014, Josh also launched 90 Days to Abundance – a webinar series and a podcast which teaches the secrets to saving money and time in ALL areas of life – not just at the grocery store. A few key takeaways from this interview: -- How not to let fear dictate your value. -- Why Josh worked 60 hours a week during high school and how that shaped the rest of his life… -- How Oprah and Bono influenced Josh and indirectly helped conceive his business! -- The trait that makes a terrible employee but a fantastic entrepreneur. For more visit 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>

Pat Kiernan is the morning news anchor at NY1 News, the most beloved anchor in The Big Apple and well known for his "In the Papers" feature, where he summarizes the content from the New York City’s daily newspapers. AND – for those of you not in New York City –Pat’s expanded his reach by creating a website patspapers.com, which delivers each weekday morning a curated summary of his favorite news stories across the United States. A few key takeaways from our interview: -- How Pat stays competitive and creates better job security for himself -- His best secret for saving a fortune on staples and groceries -- A practical habit he developed to find opportunities in real estate investing that produce 10-30% better returns. For more, visit 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>

In this episode Farnoosh responds to audience questions about credit card debt, investing books, Roth IRAs and whether she'd ever consider interviewing her parents on the podcast! For more, check out 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>

Today we have questions about paying off student loans completely versus using extra money to invest, whether to take a personal finance course and how to figure out whether to work for a large, brand name company or a start-up where there may be more hands-on experience and learning. Visit SoMoneyPodcast.com for more! <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Barbara, author of Sacred Success, has made it her mission to revolutionize women’s relationship to money. She shares her journey to financial independence in hopes of inspiring and motivating YOU to become smart (or smarter) with money. Three takeaways from this interview: - Why a financial journey is far more enjoyable when you can add some spirituality to it. - Barbara’s specific advice for women who want to become financially empowered and free. - Why being willing to do what you fear is the most powerful element of going to the next level. For more visit 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>

Michael is the bestselling author of the show’s official book – Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business – that teaches how to successfully launch and grow a business from concept to cash. He is a recognized Millennial expert and business pundit who has been featured in numerous media outlets, including CNBC, Bloomberg TV, CNN, The New York Times, Business Insider, Yahoo, and FORBES, where he is a regular contributor. As a consultant and advisor, he has worked with an array of global organizations, including American Express, Kraft, Ogilvy, Visa, Disney and many more. Three takeaways from this interview: - How to keep overhead low so you can build a more financially sound business. - The keys to Michael’s 798 credit score. That’s pretty much perfect. - Not letting your imperfect background to keep you from becoming a successful entrepreneur. For more check out 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>

Today I have the mac daddy of pawn brokers on the show, Les Gold. His Detroit pawn shop - American Jewelry & Loan · is the famous scene of the hit of the hit TV reality show, Hardcore Pawn, which is in its 9th season! Well, the show premiered in 2010 delivering to an unprecedented 2 million viewers and setting a record as truTV's most-watched series premiere ever. This success has catapulted Les into speaking engagements, sales training seminars, and even a recent TED talk. Les is known for his practical negotiating tips, which are often the topic of his media appearances including: Yahoo! Finance where I interviewed him about a year ago, Good Morning America, CNN, and Forbes. Three takeaways from this interview: Les' philosophy that "There's a customer for anything, the most important thing when you're trying to negotiate and why making mistakes doesn't make you a failure! For the full transcript visit 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>

Soraya and Maxine co-founded Zady.com, a shopping platform and lifestyle destination for consumers who care about the origins of the items they purchase. What Whole Foods has done for the organic food movement, Zady does for fashion, including clothing, accessories and home decor. On Zady, customers can learn about the conscious consumer movement and purchase beautiful goods that were created with craftsmanship and artisanship qualities. Three takeaways from this interview in addition to their personal financial journeys: - How and why Zady.com started a conscious consumer movement - What’s it like to work with a friend - The art of SLOW fashion! Apparently, it is a REAL thing and it is driving a paradigm shift in the American economy… and revolutionizing the way we may and most likely WILL be approaching money, travel and other aspects of our lives in not so distant future. For the full transcript visit 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>

For Rachel Cruze, growing up as the daughter of Dave Ramsey was a powerful character building experience that helped her establish good habits early in life. She wrote about those lessons in her book Smart Money Smart Kids, co-authored by her dad, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times best-sellers list. Rachel is now a seasoned communicator and presenter who has been speaking to groups as large as 10,000 for more than a decade. She uses those early experiences from growing up in the Ramsey household to educate America’s students and young adults on how to handle money and stay out of debt. Three takeaways from this interview: Rachel didn’t always do right by her money. She shares her biggest money mistake. Rachel talks about how having a higher income doesn’t always fix problems. And How to NOT to raise lazy, entitled kids. For the full transcript go to 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>

Farnoosh answers audience questions about Roth IRAs, 401k rollovers, whether to know to accept a new job and lots more! Check out SoMoneyPodcast.com for tons 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>

Farnoosh answers audience questions about what to do with an inheritance, leveraging assets and starting a business. For more visit SoMoneyPodcast.com <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Imagine going from rich to poor overnight. Guest Tom Corley experienced just that at the gentle age of 9 when his family went from being multi-millionaires to broke in literally one night. Tom is a sought after speaker, best-selling author and media contributor. He is also a CPA, CFP and holds a Master's Degree in Taxation. For 5 years, Tom observed and documented the daily activities of 233 wealthy people and 128 people living in poverty. He discovered there is an immense difference between the habits of the wealthy and the poor. During his research he identified nearly 300 daily activities that separated the ·haves· from the have nots. For the full transcript visit 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>

We're disrupting the So Money interview format for a special guest, Seth Godin, who is profoundly changing everything - the rules of business, leadership, entrepreneurship and marketing and after hearing what he has to say on the show, I think Seth may even change -- or perhaps, reconfirm - the way you think about money. And that is a good thing. Seth is the author of 17 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. His newest book is called What To Do When It's Your Turn available at YourTurn.link. A few key takeaways from this interview: What RICH means to Seth, How going to the edge in life gives you leverage,The resources · beyond money - we can all take advantage of to live happier, more meaningful lives. ·And so much more. Seth actually took time to answer some of YOUR questions submitted earlier from how to create financial stability as a freelancer to how to develop a business campaign that STICKS in a world where there's so much noise and so much competition. For the full transcript visit 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>

Dan Schawbel is the founder and the Managing Partner of Millennial Branding, a Gen Y research and consulting firm, which helps companies better understand the millennial generation. He is also the Founder of www.WorkplaceTrends.com, a research and advisory membership portal servicing HR professionals which just opened its doors a short while ago. He consults major brands and frequently speaks at some of the world's most prestigious companies, such as Google, IBM and Time Warner. Three takeaways from this interview: - How Dan got his numerous internships in college (7 to be precise) - What successful people do to make things work - And a mindset that helps Dan continue to innovate and launch new businesses. For the full transcript visit 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>

Farnoosh interviews #SmallBizLady Melinda Emerson about her new updated book Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months and how she built her business by leveraging social media and Twitter. For the full transcript visit 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>

Farnoosh interviews Dr. Greg Wells, a scientist, broadcaster, author, coach and athlete, who has dedicated his career to better health and performance. Dr. Wells is an assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Toronto where he studies elite sport performance. Three takeaways from this interview: - How to take emotion out of investing - How to prioritize for maximum performance· and what happens when our priorities are out of balance - And why investing in yourself pays off. For the full transcript visit 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>

Farnoosh answers audience questions about how to curb your enthusiasm for investing around family and friends, how to reduce dining out costs and how to spend meaningfully when earning $250,000 a year! Check out SoMoneyPodcast.com for more and to submit your question for the next Ask Farnoosh episode. <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>

Farnoosh answers audience questions. What is a good way to figure out what you value most when it comes to money and spending? How do I save with $200,000 in student loans? I'm 66 years old. How should I invest my money? And much more. Check out 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>

Brittney Castro, founder of FinanciallyWiseWomen joins the podcast to share her journey empowering modern women with the tools and mindset for living their best financial life. Brittney is a certified financial professional based in Los Angeles and a media star. For the full transcript visit 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>

Ever wonder what it·s like to be on Wheel of Fortune? Meeting Pat Sajak? And landing on BANKRUPT?? My guest today has been there. A mid-westerner at heart Stephanie Burns is the founder and CEO of Chic CEO. She discusses how she built her business and overcoming the challenges of credit card debt by leading a cash life. For more visit www.somoneypodcast.com <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Jacki Zehner is a trailblazer and champion for women’s advancement and leadership. It started at Goldman Sachs, where in 1996 she became the youngest woman and first female trader to be made partner. She currently serves as The Chief Engagement Officer for Women Moving Millions, a non-profit organization whose mission is to mobilize unprecedented resources for girls and women. In this interview she discusses her rise on Wall Street as a young, female trader. Her views of Wall Street today and the female-run start ups she’s investing her own money in and why. Visit SoMoneyPodcast.com for more. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Money and lifestyle expert Leanne Jacobs joins So Money to discuss the viscous cycle some of us get into of "chasing" the money, the powerful connection between self-esteem and self-worth. For the full transcript visit 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>

J.D. Roth started the award winning blog GetRIchSlowly.com back in 2006, a site that Money magazine named "the Web’s most inspiring personal finance blog." GetRichSlowly has grown into an active community with thousands of readers every month sharing ideas on how to improve their financial lives. J.D. is also an author of Be Your Own CFO Guide and a creator of MoneyToolBox.com. Three takeaways from this interview: In this interview JD discusses the action steps he took to eliminate $35,000 in consumer debt. His biggest financial fail – even worse than the debt. And one savings trick he uses that involves creating a type of 30 -day list. For the full transcript visit 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>

In today's episode of Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh responds to listeners' questions regarding ways to find legit online work, whether whole life insurance is "worth it," how to save money on an engagement party and much more. Click here to Ask Farnoosh a question. <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>