So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

From understanding if your 401(k) contributions help you qualify for a Roth IRA (spoiler: yes!), to figuring out why your home insurance just skyrocketed, to finding sneaky ways to save on that end-of-summer family vacation — we’ve got it covered on this week's Ask Farnoosh.Plus, a personal story about how a casual chat with a friend helped Farnoosh raise her speaking fees and start earning more.We’ll also unpack a few of the biggest money headlines from the week, including:What the Fed’s latest decision really means for your walletA rare bipartisan housing bill with real promiseAnd a study that shows how preschool could boost your salary, not just your kid’s futureQuestions Answered:“How do I ask for a sign-on bonus without sounding greedy?”“Do 401(k) contributions help me qualify for a Roth IRA?”“How can I save on a last-minute family vacation?”“Why did my homeowners insurance premium jump 30% this year?”Links + Resources Mentioned:SoMoneyLinks.com – My curated tools for saving, investing, and earning moreA