*** Named a Best Podcast By The New York Times, Time Magazine, Real Simple and MSNBC *** Host Farnoosh Torabi is an award-winning financial strategist, TV host and bestselling author. With over 40 million downloads and multiple Webby wins, So Money is dedicated to sharing inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today's financial leaders, bestselling authors and entrepreneurs. One day, hear an intimate money conversation with industry greats like Queen Latifah, Barbara Corcoran o ...
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1804: How to Build Like a Woman: Kathleen Griffith on Creating a Life and Business You Love
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39:10Today, I’m sharing something a little different in the feed. As some of you may know, I recently launched a new podcast called Leading By Example in partnership with iHeartMedia and Ruby Studios. Over there, I’ve been diving into powerful conversations with changemakers who are redefining leadership in their own unique ways—and today, I wanted to b…
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1803: Ask Farnoosh: How Will Interest Rates Affect My Money? How Can I Stay Involved If I Don’t Manage Money in My Relationship??
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26:30This week on Ask Farnoosh, I’m sharing highlights from a financial literacy workshop I hosted at the Bloomfield Library, where I met incredible women navigating major financial crossroads—some filled with uncertainty, others with courage and clarity. In this episode, I answer: What to do when your parents disapprove of your marriage because you ear…
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1802: Surviving a Childhood in the Drug Trade—J. Dana Trent on Trauma & Healing
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40:23J. Dana Trent joins to share stories from her childhood as the daughter of a drug dealer, taught to cut up weed as a pre-schooler to support the family business. Her memoir, Between Two Trailers, chronicles the trauma from her troubled past and Dana’s ultimate reconciliation with her past life and parents. More about J. Dana Trent: She is an accomp…
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1801: Tackling the Student Loan Crisis. Uncovering Problems and Creating a Path for Change
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25:33We’re diving deep into one of the most pressing financial issues of our time—student loans. If you or someone you love has ever felt the weight of student debt, wondered why the system feels so broken, or questioned what real solutions might look like, this episode is for you. Joining us is Jillian Berman, a veteran financial journalist who has spe…
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1800: Ask Farnoosh: Stocks Are Unstable. What Now? How to Navigate Your Money in This Moment.
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43:07News of tariff hikes rattled the stock market this week. How to maneuver through the financial uncertainty? To help us navigate this emotional terrain, we are reairing an interview with financial therapist Aja Evans. Aja's new book, Feel Good Finance, is the guide we all need right now, offering practical strategies for untangling our money emotion…
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1799: Menopause, Money & Medical Gaps: What Every Woman Needs to Know
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32:05Menopause used to be a whispered word, something women were expected to endure quietly. But that’s changing—and fast. Women are reclaiming this stage of life, demanding better care, and rewriting the narrative. And leading the charge is my guest today, Emmy-winning journalist and menopause advocate, Tamsen Fadal. With a career spanning over three d…
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1798: How to Build a Profitable Business Without Losing Yourself
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33:18What if the dream you’ve been chasing—the one you’re sure will bring you happiness—turns out to be a myth? Today’s guest, Sam Vander Wielen, knows this feeling firsthand. She was a successful corporate lawyer who believed that starting her own business would finally make her happy. But when she left law to become an entrepreneur, she realized that …
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1797: Ask Farnoosh: Navigating Financial Uncertainty: Tariffs, Recession Fears, and Smart Money Moves
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33:14Farnoosh Torabi welcomes back Georgia Lee Hussey, founder of Modernist Financial, to discuss a range of financial topics amid current political and economic uncertainties. They examine President Trump's tariff proposals and the theory that they might be engineered to induce a recession for lower interest rates. The conversation extends to the impor…
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1796: Think Before You Click: How to Outsmart Social Media Scammers
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31:46This episode is brought to you by Chase. Social media scams are on the rise and it’s important we know how to spot the tell-tale signs and how to protect our information and money from scams. Visit Chase.com/DontGetReeledIn to learn more. We're turning our attention to the rise of social media scams and how we can protect ourselves from phishing an…
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1795: Survival, Motherhood and Money. What Happens When All Falls Apart?
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24:55Imagine this: You’re nine months pregnant, shopping for a crib at IKEA, when suddenly—a massive earthquake hits. No phone. No keys. No way to reach your family. Just the immediate reality of survival. That’s the premise of Tilt, a gripping new novel that forces us to ask: How does financial precarity shape our survival? What happens when class dete…
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1794: Ask Farnoosh: Smart Money Moves—Debt Relief, Severance, and Investing Tips
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31:56Farnoosh answers financial questions from viewers, covering topics such as the pros and cons of the National Debt Relief Program, the impact of selling individual stocks for index funds, and strategies for recent graduates entering the job market. The discussion also includes advice on saving strategies, including automated contributions and side h…
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1793: The #1 Framework for Modern Couples to Manage Money
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31:15Most couples struggle to get on the same page regarding money and relationships. Less than 40% of married couples discuss their finances in detail—a staggering statistic that often leads to miscommunication, conflict, and, for some, divorce. But today’s guests, Jessica and Brandon Norwood, are trying to change that narrative. Jessica and Brandon ar…
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1792: Steps to Reclaim Your Financial Life and Own Your Money Now (Encore)
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33:16Known for his no-nonsense approach to money and his former role as a Ramsey Solutions personality, guest Anthony O'Neal has helped millions take control of their finances. He has written several books, including his latest, Take Your Seat at the Table, where he empowers readers to create a vision for their lives and build wealth on their terms. In …
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1791: Ask Farnoosh: Financial Boundaries, Avoiding Dependence, and When to Quit Your Business
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25:07In this week's Ask Farnoosh episode, we tackle three major financial dilemmas from listeners: Setting Boundaries as a Daughter of Immigrants, Avoiding Financial Dependence on a Partner and Knowing When to Walk Away from a Business. Plus, a behind-the-scenes update on The Montclair Pod, and reflections on launching a new show 10 years after So Money…
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1790: Rethinking the Stay-at-Home Parent Role (And Getting Paid for It)
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30:23Today we’re catching up with the incredible Jannese Torres, host of Yo Quiero Dinero podcast and trust me—she’s had a year. Since her last visit, she’s launched her book Financially Lit, traveled the country on a book tour while secretly pregnant, became a mom, got engaged, and even bought a house. But that’s just the beginning. In this conversatio…
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1789: How One Listener Quit Her Job, Built Wealth, and Helped Her Mom Invest
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37:03Guest Brittany Wilson started listening to So Money in 2020 when she realized she needed to take charge of her finances. She grew up with little financial literacy and took on high-interest student loans without knowing what she was signing up for. But once she made the decision to educate herself, everything changed. Since then, Brittany has incre…
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1788: It's (Almost) My Birthday! Reflections on Turning 45
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23:45Farnoosh reflects on turning 45—what’s changing in her mindset around money, career, and personal growth, and the biggest financial lessons she's carrying into this next phase of life. From the mailbag, Farnoosh tackles two important listener questions—one from a 60-year-old attorney wondering how to catch up on retirement savings after prioritizin…
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1787: The Best Ways to Overcome Emotional Money Blocks with Jessica Moorhouse
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27:11Today, we’re diving deep into the real barriers that prevent many of us from achieving financial freedom—and spoiler alert, it’s not just about the dollars and cents. My guest is Jessica Moorhouse, financial counselor, speaker, and now author of the highly-anticipated new book, Everything But Money: The Hidden Barriers Between You and Financial Fre…
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1786: The Secret to Launching Big Ideas Faster and Better
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33:52What does it really take to launch a big idea—one that can change your career, business, or even the world? Is being a visionary enough, or is there a hidden formula for success? Guest Jen Kem says it's all about building the right "unicorn team." But here’s the twist: even if you’re a solopreneur or running a small business—like me—this book is st…
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1785: Ask Farnoosh: $100K in Student Loans. Help!
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35:42This week on Ask Farnoosh, a listener is grappling with over $100,000 in student loan debt. What is the best way to pay this off fast? We also hear from a longtime listener and how she managed to triple her income, pay down debt and save over $400,000 for retirement while listening to So Money. Check out Farnoosh's new hyperlocal podcast The Montcl…
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1784: How to Travel the World on $75 a Day
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23:55If you're dreaming of your next adventure but worried about the price tag, you've come to the right place! All this week on the podcast, we're diving deep into travel tips, tricks, and money-saving strategies. Earlier, we heard from Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, on how to maximize travel rewards and cut costs on flights and hotels. Today,…
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1783: How to Travel Better, Smarter, and Cheaper with The Platinum Age of Travel
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28:39Today, we're diving into the world of travel and points with none other than Brian Kelly, a long-time friend of the show and the founder of The Points Guy. Brian is here to talk about his new book, How to Win at Travel, a guide that helps you unlock all the secrets to mastering the points game, maximizing travel perks, and scoring luxury experience…
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1782: Ask Farnoosh: Midlife Investing Goals, Inheritance Strategies, and More
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27:38In this Ask Farnoosh episode, Farnoosh tackles your most pressing money questions, including strategies for managing investments in midlife. Also: How to decide what to do with an inherited investment—evaluate options, minimize taxes, and make the most of the windfall. Plus, we explore other listener questions on building financial security for the…
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1781: How to AI-Proof Your Job Before It’s Too Late
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38:28A new survey sponsored by Hult International Business School finds that a growing number of employers say they’d prefer to automate entry-level jobs rather than hire a recent college graduate. AI is changing the job market faster than any of us imagined—reshaping not just who gets hired, but whether certain jobs even exist in the future. My guest t…
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1780: Advocating for Your Health and Wealth: One Cancer Survivor's Story
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27:19Anne-Lyse Ngatta (aka Anne-Lyse Wealth), a personal finance writer, podcaster, and former CP, rejoins the podcast with a very important story to share—her journey of overcoming stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer. In this episode, we’ll dive into her experience of self-diagnosing her illness, advocating for herself within the healthcare system, a…
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