Farnoosh Torabi Named Finalist in GOBankingRates' "Best Personal Finance Expert" Competition

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Dec 16, 2014, 07:15 ET

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- GOBankingRates has named best-selling author and TV personality Farnoosh Torabi as a finalist in its fourth annual "Best Personal Finance Expert" of 2014 competition. Readers can vote throughout December for their favorite of 12 nominees, handpicked by GOBankingRates staff in collaboration with writers and editors at the top financial media outlets.

Torabi, who is a contributing editor for Money Magazine and a regular guest on shows like NBC's "Today," is a sought-after speaker whose advice has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Time. She's the author of several books, including her most recent release, the 2014 best-seller "When She Makes More: 10 Rules for Breadwinning Women."

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All finalists in the competition were asked to share their best tip for getting ahead financially in the new year.

"Make 2015 the year that you choose to invest in your personal self-development and hop out of your comfort zone," Torabi said. "Learn something new, travel, take risks and practice your negotiating skills."

Predicting dramatic shifts in the job market in the next five years, Torabi recommended that Americans think ahead. "Rather than react to the changing times, plant some seeds now so that you can be proactive and stay in control of your career and remain competitive," she said. "This will mean investing in yourself." >> Read her full response here

Additional details:

Readers can vote as much as they want for their favorite expert till Dec. 31. The winner will be announced Jan. 5.
GOBankingRates is profiling each expert daily, including their financial philosophies, credentials and best tips for the new year.
Fans can also follow the action online using the #PFExpert hashtag.

Tweet your support for Torabi here.

Also, view the full list of competitors at bit.ly/PFExpert.

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