<p>Register for Farnoosh's free webinar on <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A_tm_vevRdyGiCdM1c42-A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Get a Book Deal.</a></p><br><p>In this episode, Farnoosh opens with a candid reflection on media narratives around Iranian identity and addresses a recent editing glitch from a prior interview.</p><br><p>From there, the conversation turns to a growing concern on many economists’ minds: <strong>Are we heading toward a recession in 2026?</strong></p><br><p>With oil prices climbing past $100 per barrel and historical data linking energy shocks to economic downturns, Farnoosh breaks down what this could mean for your money—and how to prepare with what she calls a mindset of <strong>“healthy panic.”</strong></p><br><p>The episode also dives deep into the rising costs of <strong>long-term care</strong>, why traditional insurance options are becoming less accessible, and what newer hybrid solutions could offer families trying to plan ahead.</p><br><p>Plus, a powerful excerpt from Senator Andy Kim, who shares his personal connection to elder care through his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.</p><br><p>Finally, Farnoosh answers listener questions about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Supporting aging parents while still saving for your own future</li><li>Navigating financial misalignment in relationships when one partner is giving more to family</li></ul> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>