So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.comI’ve got baby fever really, really bad. I’ve been thinking that after we finish paying off our credit card debt, we can start trying to expand our family while working on building our savings up...

Did you know only 7% of film directors in the U.S. are women? That gap is hopefully narrowing soon, as women in the movie industry (and everywhere) are demanding equal pay, equal treatment, and equal opportunities. Our next guest is a rising star - named by Hollywood Reporter as one of its “Ten Directors to Watch." Today, we're welcoming Kari Skogland to the show...

Our guest today negotiated with the tooth fairy as a kid. So, you can only imagine her success now as an adult. Libby Leffler is our guest today. After driving a hard bargain with the tooth fairy, she went on to become a founding member of LeanIn.org and work closely with Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg. Libby later got her MBA from Harvard Business School where she was co-class President...

Help! I'm terrible at trying to save money and prepare for the future. As a female entrepreneur considering marriage, what are the basics I need to know about pre-nuptials, how do you approach it? Can you explain the difference between credit (FICO) and "auto credit score" or "car credit score"? Answering these questions of yours and more with co-host Leanne Wong. Learn more about Leanne by visiting www.leannewong.com or follow her on Twitter @leanneawong...

Our guest today has sold over $3 billion worth of real estate, so if you're thinking about buying or selling or doing anything with property (as I know many of you are), this episode is for YOU." We have the CEO and founder of Los Angeles’ #1 real estate company, Tami Pardee...

Are you a nice person? And do you feel this is an asset or a liability when it comes to climbing in your career or business? If you’re too nice, do you run the risk of some people not taking you seriously or thinking that you’re weak? On the other hand, if you’re mean or unkind, how can people really respect you? Today we’re hearing from Fran Hauser who is tackling this issue head on with her new book: The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate...

My self-employed husband spends 33-35% of his gross income on business expenses. Is this a lot? What is the priority ranking for a double income no kids (DINK) household? When I was growing up, my parents barely had enough money to pay the bills. Now I find myself repeating that pattern. How do I get out of it? Answering your questions and more with co-host and former So Money guest Belinda Rosenblum of OwnYourMoney.com...

Today’s guest is no stranger to film and TV. Emellie O’Brien has worked on The Amazing Spiderman 2, Showtime’s Billions, and the CBS drama Madam Secretary. She saves production teams tens of thousands of dollars, maybe more, with a unique job: eco supervisor. Let’s just say that you won’t find any plastic water bottles on Emellie’s sets. Emilie O’Brien is making waves in the film industry with her company, Earth Angel...

Today we’re in conversation with Silicon Valley’s “most feared and liked journalist,” according to New York Magazine. Kara Swisher, technology journalist and co-founder of Recode, is here. She is an outspoken, straight-shooting reporter who, for two decades, has been working non-stop to keep Silicon Valley and the tech world accountable. Kara is the host of the popular podcast Recode/Decode...

How do you tackle finances with your fiance when your boyfriend makes half of what you make? How do you stop yourself from being a compulsive shopper and start saving money? Taking your Investopedia course and I'm at the savings module. Should my husband and I save for our son's college education in a 529 account or a high interest savings account? Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's Ask Farnoosh with co-host Jennifer Whitehurst...