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Podcast: So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Episode: 1794: Ask Farnoosh: Smart Money Moves—Debt Relief, Severance, and Investing Tips
Description: Farnoosh answers financial questions from viewers, covering topics such as the pros and cons of the National Debt Relief Program, the impact of selling individual stocks for index funds, and strategies for recent graduates entering the job market. The discussion also includes advice on saving strategies, including automated contributions and side hustles. Additional questions addressed include navigating a severance package post-layoff, COBRA insurance options, and the best methods for investing money either incrementally or as a lump sum. Lastly, the importance of broadening job searches and making the most of living with family to save on housing costs is...