{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65675c71c3ca8a0012804645/6855b69b8d560ebfbb1451df?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"1842: Ask Farnoosh: Gold Bars at Costco, S&P Hits a Record, Rising Credit Card APRs, and a Counter-Offer Dilemma","description":"<p>In this Ask Farnoosh episode, Farnoosh shares a personal reflection on the growing conflict between Iran and Israel, plus a roundup of headlines you need to know: the S&amp;P 500 hits a record high, credit card APRs climb despite the Fed holding rates steady, and parents are spending more than ever on youth sports. Farnoosh also answers listener questions about negotiating a counteroffer, borrowing from a 401(k), selecting a balance transfer card, and building a beginner’s financial plan. Plus: a Costco gold bar sighting and why investing should never be impulse-driven.</p>","author_name":"Farnoosh Torabi"}