{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65675c71c3ca8a0012804645/6814fd5bf3c711a5d0c2f7e6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"1821: Ask Farnoosh: How to Make More Money ASAP, Switching 529 Plans and More","description":"<p>Download Farnoosh's <a href=\"http://www.farnoosh.tv/blueprint\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Free Investing Blueprint </a>to learn how to begin investing for your future. Learn more about her <a href=\"http://www.somoneymembers.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">So Money Members Club.</a></p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh kicks off with a look at key economic headlines—from McDonald’s reporting a drop in customer traffic to new signs the U.S. economy may be cooling, including a GDP contraction and a spike in jobless claims. She also reflects on a powerful story shared by comedian Zarna Garg about how her family handled job loss during the pandemic, and why honesty with kids during financial stress can build resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, Farnoosh answers three listener questions:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Elizabeth</strong> is considering a new role at a worker cooperative with a significantly lower salary. Farnoosh walks through what questions to ask about co-op structures, how to weigh values vs. pay, and whether the trade-off is worth it.</li><li>A listener worried about <strong>market volatility</strong> asks how to protect their 529 college savings plan over the next 10 years. Farnoosh shares practical strategies for adjusting investment risk and preserving growth potential.</li><li>A <strong>Canadian teacher</strong> in her 30s feels stuck—financially overwhelmed, burned out, and unsure how to move forward. Farnoosh offers actionable steps to regain control, find short-term wins, explore alternate income streams, and shift mindsets around job security and reinvention.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, a reminder to check out this week’s earlier episodes with <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi/id955939085?i=1000705319473\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rachel Rodgers</strong></a> (raising financially confident kids) and <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-money-with-farnoosh-torabi/id955939085?i=1000705637177\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Heather Zack</strong> </a>(estate planning 101).</p>","author_name":"Farnoosh Torabi"}