So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

oday’s guest is a podcasting legend who’s inspired millions to act on their entrepreneurial dreams – including YOURS TRULY. He is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, an award winning and uber successful podcast where he interviews incredibly inspiring entrepreneurs 7-days a week… His name is John Lee Dumas. John started his career in the US Army where he served for 7 years, 3 in active duty and 4 in the Army Reserves, before becoming a civilian at age 26. He then dabbled in a variety of professions, including working in corporate finance, a tech start-up and real estate, not to mention a semester long stint in Law School! But nothing felt right until he discovered podcasts… first as an avid listener and now as the creator of his own podcast, EntrepreneurOnFire. He’s also created Podcasters' Paradise, an online community filled with passionate podcasters, video tutorials and so much more that will help you create, grow and monetize your podcast. I am a proud member of this community. Three takeaways fr

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

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

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 influenc

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

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 winni

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

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

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

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.

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!-

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 wor

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 s

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

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

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!

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

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

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 k

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