So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Has your financial anxiety increased with the uncertainties around this year's election? Guest Aja Evans, a board-certified therapist, speaker, and writer specializing in financial therapy, shares insights into how and why election years typically cause heightened financial stress -- and how we can work through economic and political unknowns. Aja's forthcoming book, Feel Good Finance, is a judgment-free book that will help you take control of your money while prioritizing your financial wellness.

Today we have the singular Glynnis MacNicol, journalist, memoirist and author of the new book, I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself: One Woman's Pursuit of Pleasure in Paris. We explore what it means to be a woman untethered, single, child-free and a quest to have fun -- for fun's sake. Gylnnis' memoir takes place during the summer of 2021, as she ventured from NYC to Paris during the global pandemic. We discuss the economics of being Gynnis, how she afforded her time abroad, and how she affords many of her rich experiences (without needing to spend money).

Today’s show: The benefits of credit cards, recommended stock portfolio allocations and resources for helping kids learn about money. Plus: How to execute a rollover or backdoor Roth IRA? (Questions are an encore from April 19)

With a frozen housing market and a lack of housing supply, what's the best way to navigate the housing market? Should you become a lifestyle renter? Guest Daryl Fairweather is a trusted source in the real estate market. As a female, millennial, and woman of color, Daryl brings a fresh perspective to housing topics and economics. She shares insights into what's driving the current housing market, where prices may go in the future and the long-term trends are affecting housing.

We can bury the #girlboss, but what comes next? Guest Samhita Mukhopadhyay is the former executive editor of Teen Vogue and author of the new book The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning, in which she tells her personal workplace reckoning and argues for collective responsibility to reimagine work as we know it.

Today’s show is about managing and making the most of an inheritance and other windfalls. The Great Wealth Transfer is unfolding, with a record number of assets passed down from generation to generation. Members of our audience have specific questions about this, and to help answer our questions, we have Pam Krueger, who is the founder of Wealthramp, a platform that matches you with qualified, pre-vetted, fee-only financial advisors that fit your priorities and preferences. Visit Wealthramp.com/farnoosh to learn more. Also joining is Marienela Collado, CFP and CPA for Tobias Financial Advisors.

On today's show, a conversation about financial wellness and resilience with Keri Glassman, a renowned health expert who understands firsthand how to rebuild your financial life after a financial crisis. The infamous financial criminal Bernie Madoff deeply affected Keri's family and their finances.More about Keri Glassman, MS, RD: She is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian, acclaimed author, and in-demand media personality who has spent over two decades empowering individuals to lead healthier, happier lives. As the founder of the award-winning lifestyle and media company Nutritious Life, and the education platform Nutritious Life Studio, Keri has touched the lives of millions worldwide with her science-backed, holistic approach to wellness. Listen to Farnoosh on Keri's podcast talking about ways to cope with financial stress.

Guest Carrie Kerpen, the founder of the agency Likeable, sold her business for 8 figures and teaches women founders how to successfully exit their businesses.In the financial world, there are many gender gaps: the wage gap, the investing gap, the funding gap, and the "exit" gap, where exclusively female-founded companies capture a minuscule 0.8% of the total exit value. Carrie shares tips on how to prepare your business for an acquisition. For more of Carrie's insights, check out her podcast, The Exit Whisperer, and The Whisper Group, her exit-readiness advisory firm dedicated exclusively to women-owned businesses.

This episode aired originally on Friday, May 31.Pam Krueger, founder of Wealthramp, joins to help answer audience questions about the ins and outs of life insurance, investing in the U.S. stock market, and credit card debt relief. Listen to Pam's interview from earlier this month, discussing ways to find a great financial advisor. Wealthramp is a platform that has matched over 20,000 individuals with fiduciary advisors and financial planners since 2019 and boasts client retention rates exceeding 98%. Wealthramp’s vetted advisor network spans the country and offers diversity in geography, specialization, gender, and fee structure. Visit Wealthramp.com/Farnoosh to start your search today.