1971: Ask Farnoosh: Buy Gold? Save on Travel? And My Thoughts on Strangers by Belle Burden

So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Farnoosh Torabi

Business, Entrepreneurship

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2026

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Spring break in Los Angeles sounded like a dream…until the bills—and a four-hour flight delay—set in. In this solo episode, Farnoosh recaps her family’s trip (theme parks, travel hiccups, and a surprising airline perk that saved the day) and what it reveals about the rising cost of travel right now.

Then, a look at where retirees are heading next. A new report finds more older Americans choosing cities like New York, Boston, and Seattle—not for the pace, but for the walkability, social connection, and even climate resilience. Is urban retirement the new dream?

Plus, a warning (and opportunity) for families navigating college costs: Students are increasingly turning to social media for scholarships. Farnoosh breaks down how to find legitimate money—from trusted databases to local organizations.

Also in this episode: a powerful read. Farnoosh shares her take on Strangers by Belle Burden—a memoir about a marriage unraveling, but more importantly, a cautionary tale about financial dependence. Despite coming into the relationship with wealth, Burden relinquished control of the finances—only to face devastating consequences when the marriage ended. It’s a story that raises urgent questions about autonomy, trust, and why every partner needs to stay financially informed and empowered.

In the Ask Farnoosh mailbag:

Should you invest in gold right now? (And why it’s more hedge than growth play)
When to book summer airfare—and how to avoid overpaying
Smart ways to rebuild your credit after debt without falling back into old habits

Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open!

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0:30.3	So Money episode 1971. Ask Farnoosh.
0:35.3	You're listening to So Money with award-winning money guru Farnoosh Torabi.
0:40.1	Each day, get a 30-minute dose of financial inspiration from the world's top business minds,
0:45.4	authors, influencers, and from Farnoose yourself.
0:49.4	Looking for ways to save on gas or double your double coupons?
0:53.2	Sorry.
0:54.0	You're in the wrong place. Seeking profound
0:56.2	ways to live a richer, happier life. Welcome to So Money. Welcome to So Money, everybody. It's Friday. Ask Farnoche,
1:05.6	April 17th, 2026. And this Friday, we're answering your questions about summer travel. Is it a wise time to book
1:15.3	those summer airline tickets? Do we think airfare is going to be more expensive come July,
1:21.1	August? And some of you are curious about gold with the rise and the value of this commodity, might it be something we want
1:29.2	to have in our investment portfolios? We've also got some news to talk about, like a surprising
1:35.5	study I found on the number one city where retirees are flocking to. And it's not in Florida.
1:43.9	I was shocked and also a bit delighted. But first,
1:47.8	I want to do a catch-up, a proper catch-up and share our spring break shenanigans, our Tarabi
1:54.2	Dusinger spring break excursion with you. My family, we went to Los Angeles Monday through Friday this month,
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