704: Ask Farnoosh, I'm sick of paying rent... how can I prepare to buy my first home?

I'm tired of paying rent and bad landlords. How can I get ready to buy my first home or apartment in an expensive city? Can I invest in an index fund or should I wait until my student loans are fully paid off? My parents get stressed when I ask them about investing. Can you share any advice? Answering these questions of yours and more on today's Ask Farnoosh with special co-host George Itzhak, NBC Nightly News Producer. Follow him on Twitter @GeorgeItzhak. For more or to share your own question for an upcoming Friday show visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

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*** Named a Best Podcast By The New York Times, Time Magazine, Real Simple and MSNBC *** Host Farnoosh Torabi is an award-winning financial strategist, TV host and bestselling author. With over 40 million downloads and multiple Webby wins, So Money is dedicated to sharing inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today's financial leaders, bestselling authors and entrepreneurs. One day, hear an intimate money conversation with industry greats like Queen Latifah, Barbara Corcoran or Margaret Cho. Another day learn the basics of cryptocurrency and its impact on our wallets. On Fridays, tune in as Farnoosh answers our most pressing financial questions about saving, investing and building wealth. Advice and insights always delivered through a lens of equity, inclusivity and the changing world we live in. Want more? Join the So Money Members Club at SoMoneyMembers.com.