Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners

NerdWallet Wealth Partners

NerdWallet Wealth Partners’ Your Next Dollar podcast helps high earners learn how to build wealth while still spending on what they value most. At this stage, you can afford anything, but not everything. When is it okay to splurge on your dream vacation or luxury gym? And how do you grow your wealth while doing it? Host Andrew Giancola digs into the decisions that come with a growing income: equity compensation, investing, housing, benefits, taxes, and every big life moment in between. Whether your top priority is family, financial freedom, health, or the experiences that make life worth living, this video podcast helps you think through where your next dollar should go.  Join host Andrew Giancola, with regular appearances from NerdWallet Wealth Partners' fiduciary financial advisors, as they tackle many of the biggest financial questions facing high earners, including: – Investing and wealth building: Tax-aware investing, diversified portfolios, index funds and ETFs, tax-loss harvesting, Roth IRA conversions, mega backdoor Roth contributions, real estate investing, and maximizing tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s, IRAs, and HSAs. – Equity compensation: Making informed decisions about restricted stock units (RSUs), incentive stock options (ISOs), non-qualified stock options (NSOs), employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), vesting schedules, and when to sell versus hold company stock. – Financial planning and big decisions: High-income tax planning, charitable giving, donor-advised funds, retirement planning, financial independence (FIRE), cash flow management, buying a home, paying down debt versus investing, benefits selection, and when to consider hiring a fiduciary financial advisor. – Values-based spending and lifestyle trade-offs: How to splurge without derailing your financial goals, budgeting for travel and experiences, aligning your spending with what matters most, and balancing enjoying life today with building wealth for tomorrow. – Wealth protection and legacy: Estate planning, trusts, 529 plans and college funding, life and disability insurance, umbrella insurance, and what it takes to build generational wealth for your family. If you're looking for your new favorite personal finance podcast — built for high-earning  professionals — follow Your Next Dollar from NerdWallet Wealth Partners. We think You'll love Your Next Dollar if you like podcasts like: The White Coat Investor Podcast, Making a Millionaire, The Money Guy Show, Ready for Retirement, Money for Couples with Ramit Sethi, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, All the Hacks, Stay Wealthy, ChooseFI, The Iced Coffee Hour, or The Money with Katie Show. NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP) is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

  1. 6h ago

    Stealth Wealth: Why the Richest People Don't Look Rich

    Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Check out JC’s Channel! Visit https://www.youtube.com/@thefrugalrich  Learn how quiet millionaires build wealth and what to do when family judges how you spend it. Host Andrew Giancola and The Frugal Rich creator JC Rodriguez break down the everyday habits behind quiet millionaires, from housing and cars to what they teach their kids about money. Then, a high earner asks how to enjoy the money they built without setting off envy at home. JC Rodriguez is an independent contractor of NerdWallet, Inc., the parent company of NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP). NWWP is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

  2. Aug 25

    The 6 Numbers I Tracked to Become a Millionaire

    Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Learn the six numbers to track as you’re building wealth and why spending more money can feel surprisingly stressful. Host Andrew Giancola shares the six financial numbers he personally tracks, and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling weighs in on which ones might be worth skipping. Then, they unpack a Reddit post about the guilt and stress that can come with increasing your spending as your income grows. NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP) is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

  3. Aug 18

    Starting at 40? Here's the Investing Playbook I'd Use

    Investing Framework Over 40: nerdwalletwealthpartners.com/40 Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Learn why feeling behind on money at 40 does not mean it is too late to catch up. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet WealthPartners CEO Ryan Sterling break down the framework they would use to catch up on saving and investing if you feel like you started too late, covering everything from building up your emergency fund to choosing the right retirement accounts and controlling your three biggest expenses. NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP) is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

  4. Aug 11

    8 Money Milestones to Hit before 40

    Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Coast FIRE Calculator: nerdwalletwealthpartners.com/coast Learn eight money milestones before 40 that show real wealth-building progress, and ways to properly handle a large, unexpected windfall. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling break down eight financial milestones high earners should consider hitting before 40 — covering savings rate, debt, insurance, and building a plan around what you actually value. NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP) is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

  5. Aug 4

    The 3 Biggest Money Decisions to Look Into Before You Turn 50

    Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Learn how high earners can decide when enough money is truly “enough” to reclaim their time. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling break down three decisions worth making before 50: figuring out how much money is actually enough, deciding what you're willing to sacrifice to get there, and knowing when extra savings stop making a real difference in your life. NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP) is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

  6. Jul 28

    Retirement Income: 6 Sources Many People Miss

    Get the Your Next Dollar Blueprint here! Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Learn how six income sources could shape your lifestyle — and your tax bill — in retirement. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling walk through six sources that could fund your retirement — from Social Security and pensions to annuities and part-time work — plus the account withdrawal order that could quietly cost you six figures in taxes. NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP) is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

  7. Jul 21

    Why You Make Six Figures But Still Feel Behind (Even When You're Not)

    Access the Your Next Dollar Blueprint: https://nerdwalletwealthpartners.com/blueprint Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Learn why some high earners feel behind financially and Andrew weighs in on costly destination wedding invites. We dig into the sneaky comparison traps that make some high earners feel like they're falling behind —from measuring net worth against other people's spending to comparing themselves to people decades further along — and we give you the numbers to determine whether or not those feelings are valid. NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP) is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

  8. Jul 14

    Why Your Raise Isn't Making You Wealthier and What to Do About It

    Learn why a raise could quietly work against your long-term wealth if you don't have a plan. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling break down what to actually do the moment a raise hits, from the tax bracket shift to picking lifestyle upgrades that won't quietly eat the whole increase. Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP) is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

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NerdWallet Wealth Partners’ Your Next Dollar podcast helps high earners learn how to build wealth while still spending on what they value most. At this stage, you can afford anything, but not everything. When is it okay to splurge on your dream vacation or luxury gym? And how do you grow your wealth while doing it? Host Andrew Giancola digs into the decisions that come with a growing income: equity compensation, investing, housing, benefits, taxes, and every big life moment in between. Whether your top priority is family, financial freedom, health, or the experiences that make life worth living, this video podcast helps you think through where your next dollar should go.  Join host Andrew Giancola, with regular appearances from NerdWallet Wealth Partners' fiduciary financial advisors, as they tackle many of the biggest financial questions facing high earners, including: – Investing and wealth building: Tax-aware investing, diversified portfolios, index funds and ETFs, tax-loss harvesting, Roth IRA conversions, mega backdoor Roth contributions, real estate investing, and maximizing tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s, IRAs, and HSAs. – Equity compensation: Making informed decisions about restricted stock units (RSUs), incentive stock options (ISOs), non-qualified stock options (NSOs), employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), vesting schedules, and when to sell versus hold company stock. – Financial planning and big decisions: High-income tax planning, charitable giving, donor-advised funds, retirement planning, financial independence (FIRE), cash flow management, buying a home, paying down debt versus investing, benefits selection, and when to consider hiring a fiduciary financial advisor. – Values-based spending and lifestyle trade-offs: How to splurge without derailing your financial goals, budgeting for travel and experiences, aligning your spending with what matters most, and balancing enjoying life today with building wealth for tomorrow. – Wealth protection and legacy: Estate planning, trusts, 529 plans and college funding, life and disability insurance, umbrella insurance, and what it takes to build generational wealth for your family. If you're looking for your new favorite personal finance podcast — built for high-earning  professionals — follow Your Next Dollar from NerdWallet Wealth Partners. We think You'll love Your Next Dollar if you like podcasts like: The White Coat Investor Podcast, Making a Millionaire, The Money Guy Show, Ready for Retirement, Money for Couples with Ramit Sethi, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, All the Hacks, Stay Wealthy, ChooseFI, The Iced Coffee Hour, or The Money with Katie Show. NerdWallet Wealth Partners LLC (NWWP) is a SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training, nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator. The content presented by NWWP on its Your Next Dollar podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies, examples, and figures discussed are intended to be general in nature, subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. Any hypothetical illustrations used are for educational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee or prediction of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal, and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. NWWP's investment advisory services are only offered where NWWP and its representatives are registered. Before making any financial decision, seek advice from a qualified investment, tax, or legal professional.

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