• 1675: This Couple Retired By 40 with $1 Million in Savings
    May 27 2024

    Just days away from the next So Money Pop-Up Workshop, which will focus on “Couples and Money.” Register here.

    Today, we're in discussion with a a financially exceptional couple, Katie and Alan Donegan, who managed to quit their day jobs and retire when Katie was 35 and Alan was 40. We’ll hear how they calculated for this accelerated plan, how they’re living out their early retirement dreams, and advice for listeners on determining how much one needs to save for retirement. Learn more about the Donegans and their Rebel Finance School here.

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    36 mins
  • 1674: Ask Farnoosh: Couples & Money: How To Go From Merged to Separate Bank Accounts?
    May 24 2024

    Join Farnoosh's next So Money Pop-Up workshop for couples.

    In today's Ask Farnoosh, listeners pose questions about managing money in your relationship, how to prioritize the various saving and investment accounts you contribute to, and should a couple take advantage of a 0% interest loan?


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    25 mins
  • 1673: The Rise of Online and AI-Led Financial Scams: How to Stay Safe Online
    May 22 2024
    Today's show centers on ways we can protect ourselves from dangerous financial scams, many powered by AI. Our guest is Allison Baggerly, financial expert, author and founder of Inspired Budget. Sign up for Allison's free budget class here. The CUT article about the Amazon scam referenced in the show is here.
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    31 mins
  • 1672: Former White House Social Secretary Deesha Dyer
    May 20 2024

    Deesha Dyer is the former White House Social Secretary under President Obama, meaning she was THE person responsible for state dinners, official functions, visits by Popes and presidents, performances by Beyoncé (!), and more. Deesha's new book UNDIPLOMATIC pulls back the curtain on White House life to funny, winning effect, but even more so, it documents a young Black woman's struggle to belong in our nation's most prestigious spaces.

    In 2009, at age 31, Deesha Dyer's finances were... messy. She'd dropped out of college, accruing a mountain of debt but no degree. She had an eviction on her record and bad credit. She plugged away at an admin job, while freelancing as an organizer and blogger of her beloved hip-hop / soul scene in Philly. (Hello, Jill Scott!)

    Inspired by the Obama campaign, she applied for a White House internship that she knew was a longshot. These jobs were for phenoms from Harvard and Howard. Not part-time community college students in their thirties with zero connections. To her shock, Deesha got the gig. For the first time in her life, she had a full-time job that reflected her passion for change. In just five years or so, she was in charge of a whole White House department.

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    34 mins
  • 1671: Ask Farnoosh: Harrison Butker's Deranged Graduation Speech and More!
    May 17 2024

    Today's show: Managing a $100k inheritance; debt pay-down strategies; should I pay for a certification to switch careers if I'm in debt?

    Also: Farnoosh weighs in on Footballer Harrison Butker's ridiculous graduation speech directed at the women graduates.

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    Get on the waitlist for the next Book to Brand here.

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    27 mins
  • 1670: Money, Murder and Modern Feminism with Jo Piazza, Author of The Sicilian Inheritance
    May 15 2024
    Author of the national bestselling novel THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE and host of the UNDER THE INFLUENCE podcast, Jo Piazza, joins the show to discuss the rich themes in her newest book.
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    38 mins
  • 1669: LLC versus S-Corp: Which One Is Right For You?
    May 13 2024

    Stay tuned for tonight's Webby's BTS, where So Money receives an award -- on Farnoosh's Instagram.

    Today's show covers the ins and outs of LLCs and S-Corps and how to determine which one (or both) is best for structuring your business. The guest is Hannah Cole, creator of Sunlight Tax. You can visit Sunlight Tax for resources mentioned in today's episode.

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    35 mins
  • 1668: Ask Farnoosh: I'm the Sole Breadwinner Right Now. Can I Afford to Change Jobs?
    May 10 2024

    Join the So Money Members Club to gain access to Farnoosh on the go and a front-row seat to her monthly workshops.

    Today's episode addresses questions from the audience about career transitions. One listener is concerned that making a job switch could impact the finances in her relationship, as she is the sole breadwinner at the moment. Another listener struggles to pivot in her 40s, worried about the risks of "starting over" in a new career. Finally, one friend in the audience wants to know how to become more ready for retirement. Where should she park $400,000 in cash?

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    37 mins