1860: Ask Farnoosh: How to Ask for a Sign-On Bonus, Save on Home Insurance and Summer Travel

From understanding if your 401(k) contributions help you qualify for a Roth IRA (spoiler: yes!), to figuring out why your home insurance just skyrocketed, to finding sneaky ways to save on that end-of-summer family vacation — we’ve got it covered on this week's Ask Farnoosh. Plus, a personal story about how a casual chat with a friend helped Farnoosh raise her speaking fees and start earning more. We’ll also unpack a few of the biggest money headlines from the week, including: What the Fed’s latest decision really means for your walletA rare bipartisan housing bill with real promiseAnd a study that shows how preschool could boost your salary, not just your kid’s future Questions Answered:“How do I ask for a sign-on bonus without sounding greedy?”“Do 401(k) contributions help me qualify for a Roth IRA?”“How can I save on a last-minute family vacation?”“Why did my homeowners insurance premium jump 30% this year?” Links + Resources Mentioned:SoMoneyLinks.com – My curated tools for saving, investing, and earning moreApply to Farnoosh BTS – My fall mentorship program for entrepreneurs and content creatorsWant to ask a question for an upcoming show? Head to SoMoneyPodcast.com or DM me @FarnooshTorabi on Instagram!