Podcast Episodes

1870: How to Retire on Social Security Alone

Imagine you arrive at retirement with no savings. Imagine living entirely off of your social security paycheck, which currently averages $1,900 a month. Guest Anne Tergesen is a reporter for The Wall…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

1869: Ask Farnoosh: Managing Windfalls, Inheritance, Severance and More

Today’s show is about managing and making the most of an inheritance and other windfalls. The Great Wealth Transfer is unfolding, with a record number of assets passed down from generation to generat…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

1868: The Points Playbook: How to Unlock First Class Travel

We’re talking about the art of traveling smarter, not pricier, and why right now might be one of the best times to find travel deals.

Joining is Dan Rodriguez, a travel expert who has turned his deca…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

1867: Your Brain on Money: The Science Behind Your Last Impulse Purchase

Ever wonder why we take on debt knowing it will cost us — or why flashing a credit card can feel like flashing status? It’s not just poor math or bad habits. It’s biology, psychology, and marketing, …

Published on 4 months ago

1866: Ask Farnoosh: Marriage & Money, Childcare Savings, Recession Advice, FAFSA Eligibility

In this Ask Farnoosh episode, Farnoosh kicks things off with a personal story tied to her recent TODAY Show appearance, where she talked about “finance-proofing” your relationship. Reflecting on her …

Published on 4 months ago

1865: Class, Privilege and How the Ultra-Wealthy Wield Status

We are diving deep into wealth, class, and privilege with Sanibel, author of the novel To Have and Have More and an expert on the subtle—and not-so-subtle—ways the ultra-wealthy wield their status. I…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

1864: Mistakes That Can Lead to Millions and Why Failure Can Be the Best Business Plan

Ever feel like your mistakes are holding you back? My guest today says they might just be your greatest asset. Kim Perrell is a wildly successful entrepreneur, angel investor, and now author of Mista…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

1863: Ask Farnoosh: The Cost of Moving Investments, Single Bank Risks, Good Accountants and "Feminine" Dating Advice?

This week's questions: What are the rules and costs for moving money from a brokerage account into a Roth IRA? Any risks to having a single bank that houses all your accounts? And how to find a good …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

1862: A Financial Plan for Non-Earning Partners

What happens when you devote your life to raising a family—stepping away from the workforce, supporting your partner’s career, managing the household—only to realize one day that you have no financia…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

1861: Girl Math, Tradwives, and the Cost of Playing Small

Today we’re talking about “girl math”, but not in the way TikTok wants you to.

My guest is Meg Wheeler, CPA, financial educator, founder of the Equitable Money Project, and all-around champion for fi…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago