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Today's show: Is there such a thing as investing "too" much? Can obtaining a home equity loan be helpful when purchasing a second home? How to find a great accountant, and more.

Julia Haart’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. Born into the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, her life was defined by strict rules and limited freedoms. For years, she lived under the weight of these restrictions until, at 42, she made the courageous decision to break free. Since then, Julia has transformed her life and become a powerful force in both the fashion and business worlds.

As the founder and CEO of +Body by Julia Haart, she is on a mission to reimagine shapewear as comfortable, technologically advanced, confidence-building clothing designed to be seen. Julia is also widely recognized for her successful reality show on Netflix, My Unorthodox Life, which aired in over 190 countries and has inspired and educated millions of viewers worldwide. Additionally, she shares her journey of hardship and triumph in her bestselling book, BRAZEN, providing invaluable insights and lessons.

Today, we will explore Julia’s remarkable transformation, the tools and strategies she used to reclaim her life, and her wisdom for others seeking their path to freedom.

This episode originally aired on August 27, 2024.

In our final series installment, we discuss navigating your career and protecting your income when growing a family.

Guest Lauren Smith Brody is the CEO and founder of The Fifth Trimester, an initiative focused on advancing gender equality in the workforce through caregiver support. She offers research and insights into the benefits of being transparent about your family's needs at work, innovative ways to maximize your efficiency and productivity, and advocating for your rights. Download Farnoosh's free guide to Family Financial Planning here.

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Today's show: Navigating the 98 billion dollar baby industry. Guest Nicole Stanley, founder of Denver-based financial caching practice Arise Financial, gives tips on how to create a budget that reflects your values and priorities, smart ways to factor in childcare costs, the importance of valuing your energy and time as much as your money, and how she managed the finances in her family to be able to afford ambitious goals like traveling through Europe. 

Today, we kick off a series of episodes on how to afford kids in America. Today's episode is a conversation with Brian Walsh, a certified financial professional and the Head of Advice & Planning at SoFi. We discuss practical and manageable ways to save and pay off debt to afford the costs of parenthood.

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This week on So Money: Creating a financial plan (for beginners), borrowing from your 401(k), selecting a balance transfer card and more.

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As election season heats up, understanding the financial lives of our nation's leaders offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of wealth and power. Guest Megan Gorman, author of All the Presidents' Money, explains how the financial decisions of U.S. presidents shaped their policies and legacies.

From Thomas Jefferson’s surprising debts to JFK’s complex wealth and the Clintons’ post-presidency financial journey, Megan shares fascinating insights that offer a deeper understanding of how personal finances influence leadership at the highest level, a blend of history and finance in unexpected ways.

A new study reveals that more people want to quit their jobs now than during the Great Resignation. Whether it’s to find better-paying work to address the rising cost of living, or simply to leave their company or industry and start fresh on a professional path they actually enjoy, the big question remains: Will they quit?

Our guest today is helping people overcome that hurdle.

Goli Kalkhoran is a Master-Certified Life Coach and former attorney who helps unfulfilled professionals create a career (and life) they truly enjoy. She’s the host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast, where she de-stigmatizes quitting and offers resources and inspiration for individuals looking to pivot in their established careers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why our culture is so afraid of quitting
• How to afford quitting — both financially and energetically
• Goli’s own journey of quitting her law career and the many pivots that followed.