Monthly Archives: June 2017

An Evening with #GirlBosses: 5 Impolite Money Rules

Earlier this month I had a major #fangirl moment when I teamed up with New York Times bestselling author and Girlboss founder Sophia Amoruso to share in a very special money event. In partnership with Mint, Sophia and I hosted a panel of four trailblazing entrepreneurs to have an “impolite” conversation about money. If you missed the event, I’m sharing my 5 favorite money rules we discussed.

#AskFarnoosh: Negotiating Debt Payments

Debt got you down? Overextended borrowers that don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel may be relieved to know that they can negotiate to pay a fraction of what they owe to creditors. It’s called debt settlement. But the process comes with caveats. What you need to know first and how to negotiate debt payments in my latest Mint blog post.

Can I Afford It? Big Toys Edition

Sunday was National Splurge Day. For me, that means opting for Lyft as opposed to the subway but for others that means splurging for a vacation home, sports car or even a boat. In my latest Mint blog post I break down what you need to know first before springing for one of these luxury items.

Kids & Money: Counterintuitive Advice that Works!

It’s counterintuitive the way some might think to raise their kids. After all, it’s not exactly America’s cultural norm to speak openly about money, which is considered more of a taboo topic amongst friends and family than religion or politics. On the Mint blog I share some counterintuitive advice on raising money savvy kids.

Sitting Down with Ali Brown on #GlambitionRadio

Put in the guest hot seat by entrepreneur Ali Brown on her podcast Glambition Radio. We discuss the difference between making money from what you DO vs. what you KNOW, the inspiration behind “When She Makes More” and how I built my business.

In Love with your Financial Opposite? How to Make It Work

You’re a goody-two-shoes saver. Your partner’s a wild spender. You’re obsessed with investing. He doesn’t know the difference between ROTH and traditional IRAs. If you’re dating your financial opposite, I share some tips on how to find common ground.