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So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Farnoosh Torabi
Financial Independence
Personal Finance
Investing
Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Student Loans
Financial Planning
Retirement Planning
Budgeting
Financial Education
Menopause
Money Management
Investment Strategies
Credit Cards
Social Security
Retirement
Burnout
Estate Planning
Wealth Building
Debt

*** Named a Best Podcast By The New York Times, Time Magazine, Real Simple and MSNBC *** Host Farnoosh Torabi is an award-winning financial strategist, TV host and bestselling author. With over 40 million downloads and multiple Webby wins, So Money is dedicated to sharing inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today's financial leaders, bestselling authors and entrepreneurs. One day,... more

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This week, Farnoosh answers listener questions about rolling over an old 401(k), managing $100,000 in savings for a 68-year-old on Social Security, and how couples should discuss and merge finances. She highlights a New York Times story on how weak j... more

Hey SO MONEY family — something special in your feed today.

My friend Lindsey Stanberry is taking over with an episode of Family Money, her new podcast series with Babylist through The Purse. Lindsey has been covering women, work, and money for over... more

When Beth Kobliner published Get a Financial Life nearly 30 years ago, the average first-time homebuyer in America was 28 years old.

Today? It's 40.

That one number captures just how dramatically the financial landscape has changed for young adults... more

This week on Ask Farnoosh, we're tackling some of life's biggest financial decisions—from navigating a major income gap in a relationship to deciding whether a promising restaurant venture is worth the investment. Plus, what should you prioritize whe... more

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Recent Guests

Dominic Frisby
Author and financial historian
Author of The Secret History of Gold
Episode: 1990: The Story of Gold: Power, Wealth and Why People Love to Buy It
Eric Becker
Founder and co-chairman of Cresset; former co-founder of Sterling Partners
Cresset; Sterling Partners
Episode: 1988: How Great Companies — and Families — Stand the Test of Time
Pete Adeney
Avid reader of personal finance and founder of Mr. Money Mustache blog
Mr. Money Mustache / FIRE movement
Episode: 1987: What Happens After FIRE? Mr. Money Mustache on Life, Money & Reinvention (Replay)
Helen Genova
Associate Director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation
Kessler Foundation
Episode: 1985: Autism, Employment & the Workplace Gap No One Talks About
Carrie Joy Grimes
Former union organizer, author of The Joy of Money
Author of The Joy of Money
Episode: 1982: The Joy of Money in an Anxious Economy
Simone Stolzoff
Author of How to Not Know
Author, How to Not Know
Episode: 1981: Why Uncertainty Might Be Your Superpower
Laura Vanderkam
Author of Big Time
Author, Big Time
Episode: 1978: The Science of Getting Your Time Back with Laura Vanderkam, Author of Big Time
Heather Bonaparthe
financial expert and attorney, co-author of Money Together
Money Together (co-author)
Episode: 1973: Strangers: A Review of the Marriage Memoir Everyone's Talking About
Caroline Palmer
Former Vogue editor and author of Workhorse
Vogue, author
Episode: 1972: The Price of Ambition: Inside Vogue, Power, and Reinvention with Caroline Palmer

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Farnoosh Torabi
Host of the show, financial strategist and author.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Paying for College Without Losing Your Future

    Listening to this conversation reminded me how financial decisions shape more than a student’s education, they also shape a family’s long-term confidence and sense of possibility. The way you explored lived experience alongside practical insights makes something complex feel accessible and hopeful, and that kind of guidance can shift how families think about education and financial freedom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Unsubscribed when I heard her say “I asked chat gpt”

    That’s it…I don’t want listen to people who ask robots to do their thinking. Boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tdhgshj
    United States5 months ago
  • So Money is one of the best!

    I’ve been listening for about 5 years now and have learned so much in that time! Farnoosh brings relevant news and guests to the show every episode and even answers listeners’ questions on Fridays. She makes every subject very approachable and engaging while giving her thoughts on subjects as well. I always look forward to learning something new when a So Money episode comes on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    99jel
    United States6 months ago
  • Demographic Change as Strategic Reality

    This conversation did something important, it didn’t just present data, it unpacked how shifting population patterns will reframe economic, social, and strategic choices for generations to come. When fewer children alters everything from labour dynamics to consumer behaviour, the world doesn’t just adapt… it reinvents the rules of value creation and resource allocation. Thank you for turning numbers into meaning that leaders can actually act on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Grateful.

    As a 41-year-old mom going through a divorce, I am deeply grateful for this show. Finances have always intimated me, but Farnoosh makes the topics friendly, accessible, and fun. Thank you, Farnoosh, for educating and empowering me.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Halli Faulkner
    United States7 months ago

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1991: The Truth About Queer Money: Myths, Stressors, and the Path Forward (Encore)
Q: What is the first practical step readers should take after identifying money beliefs in Money Proud?
Start by slowing down and auditing your money to understand your cash flow, then establish a sustainable saving rate as a foundation, because you need money in the picture before exploring higher-risk investments or complex strategies.
1991: The Truth About Queer Money: Myths, Stressors, and the Path Forward (Encore)
Q: I'm curious if it ever felt isolating to you as you were trying to drain things in financially. As you described the queer culture, it's very social... what were the challenges?
Nick explains the balancing act between social belonging and financial discipline, noting how minority stress and community pressures can push people toward higher spending, yet emphasize the importance of slowing down, seeing money clearly, and building a plan that supports both identity and financial health.
1990: The Story of Gold: Power, Wealth and Why People Love to Buy It
Q: Could Bitcoin ever replace gold as a store of value, or do they serve different roles?
He argues they serve different functions—Bitcoin as a digital, portable asset and gold as a physical, symbolic store of wealth—each appealing to different generations and preferences.
1990: The Story of Gold: Power, Wealth and Why People Love to Buy It
Q: But why is gold so emotionally powerful beyond its financial utility?
Dominic explains that gold taps into deep human instincts around status, security, and historical narratives of wealth, making it more than just a financial asset; its physical properties and the stories attached to it reinforce its emotional weight.
1988: How Great Companies — and Families — Stand the Test of Time
Q: What would you recommend for all businesses today as they face rapid change and the age of AI?
Recognize reality, confront it, and embrace it by learning about AI daily, while maintaining a human-centered approach that values customer experience and strong leadership.

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3. Pete Adeney
4. Helen Genova
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