So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Ramit Sethi is the author of the New York Times bestseller, "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" and writes for over half a million monthly readers on his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, where he covers psychology, personal finance, careers, and entrepreneurship. Ramit’s unusual combination of psychology, analytical testing, and irreverent style led Fortune Magazine to call him the “new finance guru on the block.” Ramit appears on ABC and PBS regularly, and periodically writes for the New York Times. He studied social influence and persuasion at Stanford, and previously co­founded PBworks, a Silicon Valley collaboration startup. Three takeaways from our conversation: -- How Ramit is making 2015 the year of MORE -- How taking willpower out of the equation allows him to perform at his peak -- And how he spends just 1 hour per month on his finance.  Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does saving money for my child's college education lower my chances of getting financal aid? And what the heck do I do with my stinkin' time share? I want to sell it!Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much should we borrow to attend college and what do I say if a prospective employer insists on knowing my previous salary?Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today knows what it feels like to be in your 20s and overwhelmed by work, money and just, life, in general. She’s only 27 years old and has already experienced a devastating lay off from work (just two months after joining a company), going nearly broke… I believe it was something like $13 or $14 left in her bank account …and at a loss for how to redirect her life.  Today’s guest is Mandi Woodruff and she is a warrior. She knows the pains of trying to figure it all out before you hit 30 and confesses…it’s a loser’s game. By day she is the personal finance correspondent for Yahoo Finance where she hosts the weekly web series, Money Minute, delivering 60-second explainers on some of life's trickiest money questions. She's been a reporter for more than seven years and studied journalism at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, home of the Peabody Awards. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you are single or in a relationship, living in a flashy metropolis or a quiet suburb, you have probably experienced how difficult it is to find your second half these days. I mean, who has the time to date? (A true personal story: when I first started dating my hubby-to-be, I thought for sure he would give me the boot because I was chronically overscheduled and overbooked. Thankfully, he didn’t and now we have a beautiful son.) But time is a REAL challenge when it comes to finding the love of your life and unfortunately not the only one... Today’s guest is a L-O-V-E guru and relationship expert who coaches his clients on how to make time and work through various challenges associated with dating. He is the founder of YourGreatLifeTv.com and the creator of a program called “3 Bulletproof Habits to Get the Man You Want”! He’s also the guy who had the amazing fortune of being invited to participate as a volunteer staff member in many of Tony Robbins’ seminars for 5 years... which, he says, helped him find his true calling! Today’s guest is Bern Mendez. Three takeaways from this interview: -- How one wealthy man helped him realize his dreams of finishing college. -- Bern’s top wealth-building, financial philosophy -- His niche focus that’s helped his business soar  Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of my guests on the show have told me how important it is to start talking with kids about money… early and often. And one of my recent guests, Ron Lieber, the author of “The Opposite of Spoiled” has taken it a step further. He suggests that we help children learn how to associate money with a work activity…. that is ideally above and beyond their regular household chores. (i.e. don’t give them that allowance for free… have them earn it!). Today’s guest is a great case-in-point. She grew up in a family where money was a frequent topic on the family agenda and every moment was used as an opportunity to help kids acquire good money habits. Tiffany Aliche is the rising star in the personal finance world and the founder and CEO of TheBudgetnista.com It’s a financial education firm, which provides seminars, workshops and, more importantly, financial empowerment to thousands of women across the globe. Tiffany is the bestselling author of the book, The One Week Budget, and has been featured on NBC, PBS, The New York Times, and ESSENCE Magazine, among others. Her outstanding client list includes such leading institutions as American Express, Princeton University, The New York Public Library and The United Way. Three takeaways from our interview: -- How growing up in the family where money was the norm helped her build stellar financial skills, including a credit score of 802 by the age of 26! -- How venturing into the investing world led to $25,000 of unexpected credit card debt. -- Tiffany’s strategy for setting and achieving goals (Hint: write them down!)Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever watched when kids play … and wished that you had the same bold, fearless attitude towards… pretty much everything? It seems that no matter what, they always seem to bounce back with more energy than before! Today’s guest is fearless. He’s a serial entrepreneur, a proud father of four and a lucky carrier of the “success gene” (unofficially) which, he says, has helped him and other generations in his family quickly get back up on their feet after “hitting a bump on the road”. His name is Ryan Lee. Ryan started his first website back in 1999 while still working full-time as a recreational therapist at a children’s rehab hospital. That site was supposed to promote his sideline personal training business. Instead, he grew it into a giant empire spanning multiple markets and generating 7-figures of income every month. But it didn’t happen overnight. In his own words: “it took… years of lots of trial and error to finally "crack the code" and have enough nerve (and consistent income) to leave the secure world of a steady paycheck.” Three takeaways from our interview: -- #1 question Ryan recommends that you ask yourself if you’re starting your own business -- The worst financial issue Ryan faced in his life (hint: pay attention to the boring tax stuff!) -- How Ryan was able to take his business to the next level and brought in $20k in 3 daysLearn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m excited to welcome our first stock expert and active investor on the show, Frank Curzio. By now, you probably know that I subscribe to the passive philosophy when it comes to investing – that’s right I love my index funds! However, a lot of you have expressed interest in participating directly in the stock market… so I thought that Frank would be a fantastic resource for you and could give you another prospective on investing so you can decide which one is right for you. I’ve known Frank for almost a decade. He is one of America’s most respected and recognized stock experts. He’s been analyzing stocks for almost 20 years and has traveled all over the world to find the best companies to invest in. He currently writes the Disruptors & Dominators newsletter for Uncommon Wisdom, a division of Weiss Research. And prior to that, he was an analyst and editor at Stansberry Research. Frank has also experience working for one of the richest hedge-fund managers on Wall Street and is the host of the Wall Street Unplugged podcast, which has been ranked #1 on Apple’s iTunes website as the “most listened-to” financial show in the business section. Three takeaways from our interview: -- How to get started if you are a beginner investor. -- Why Frank prefers to spend a little more… even if he doesn’t have to. -- Early memories of being the son of an investing pro!Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should I bank on social security? And what financial moves should I make now before I move overseas? Lots of great questions on this edition of Ask Farnoosh.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farnoosh answers your biggest money questions. Today: What's the ideal age to retire and how much should I have? and How do you How do you approach that first investment or business move when you've made a bit of money? Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.