So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

This week on Ask Farnoosh, we’re zooming out—on money, career, and life—and talking about the moments when endings, uncertainty, and discomfort can actually become powerful financial turning points.I start the episode reflecting on a popular “10-years-ago” trend and what my own life looked like in 2016—from a canceled CNBC show to pregnancy news that reframed everything. It’s a reminder that what feels like loss in the moment can open space for growth we couldn’t have planned.I also break down a few headlines that matter to your wallet, including what retail bankruptcies mean for consumers, why bank stocks took a hit this week, and how proposed credit-card interest rate caps could affect access to credit. Plus, a personal reflection on watching events unfold in Iran and how global news can be deeply personal—and financially relevant.Then we head into your questions:Cutting Housing Costs Without RegretA listener in Charleston is weighing a move to an older apartment that would save $600 a month. We talk throug