Podcast Episodes

1731: Ask Farnoosh: How to Budget for a Baby with Money Coach Nicole Stanley

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

1730: Affording Kids: Saving on Health Care Costs with Dr. Mona Amin

A conversation with board-certified pediatrician and founder of PedsDocTalk, Dr. Mona Amin, on ways families can save on health care, doctor visits, and medical treatments, and smart ways to enlist f…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

1729: Affording Kids: Creating Your Financial Plan

Today, we kick off a series of episodes on how to afford kids in America. Today's episode is a conversation with Brian Walsh, a certified financial professional and the Head of Advice & Planning at S…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

1728: Ask Farnoosh: The Best Balance Transfer Card, 401(k) Loans and Estate Planning

This week on So Money: Creating a financial plan (for beginners), borrowing from your 401(k), selecting a balance transfer card and more.

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

1727: Real Estate Investing in a Changing Market: Bigger Pockets’ Insights for 2024

Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets, dives into the current real estate landscape—especially as interest rates come down. We explore how this shift impacts investors and what strategies can help you n…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

1726: The Financial Lives of U.S. Presidents: Shocking Lessons from Thomas Jefferson to JFK and the Clintons"

As election season heats up, understanding the financial lives of our nation's leaders offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of wealth and power. Guest Megan Gorman, author of All the Presid…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

1725: Ask Farnoosh: Is Opening a Mortgage in Midlife a Bad Idea? Plus: Interest Rate Cut Impact and Election Thoughts

How does this week's interest rate cut impact our investments, debt and savings? Is it a bad idea to open a mortgage in your mid 40s and potentially carry the debt into retirement? Georgia Lee Hussey…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

1724: How to Quit Your Job Once and For All

A new study reveals that more people want to quit their jobs now than during the Great Resignation. Whether it’s to find better-paying work to address the rising cost of living, or simply to leave th…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

1723: Real Estate Co-Buying: How Friends Can Tackle Market Challenges Together

Would you buy real estate with friends? Kristina Modares is the founder of Open House Education, a vibrant community dedicated to women who are passionate about innovative real estate strategies and …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

1722: Ask Farnoosh: Better to Invest in Lump Sum or Incrementally?

This week, listeners want to know: how to manage health care and 401(k) investing after a layoff, the best cadence for investing (weekly or lump sum?) and how can couples with income differences mana…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago