Podcast
Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners
Hosted by NerdWallet Wealth Partners · EN
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 ...
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The New Rules Of Personal Finance (For High Earners)
Yesterday00:36:07Summary readyLearn how high earners can rethink old money rules on budgeting, spending, real estate, and building lasting wealth. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling walk through eight personal finance rules that are worth questioning for high earners, including should you replace traditional budgeting with an automated pay-yourself-first approach? And how can simplifying your financial life accelerate your path to financial independence? Then, they answer a listener's question about whether buying a condo could be a smart stepping stone toward a high-value property like a New York City brownstone, or whether renting and aggressively saving for the target property could be the wiser move. 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.
SummaryYour Next Dollar Blueprint: How to Prioritize Your Money for High Earners
1w ago00:39:06Summary readyLearn how high earners could prioritize their money across seven steps, from income growth to backdoor Roth strategies. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling walk through the seven-step Your Next Dollar Blueprint — an order of operations high earners could follow to prioritize their savings across accounts, from growing income and building an emergency fund to maxing out an HSA, 401(k), mega backdoor Roth, and more. Download the Your Next Dollar Blueprint at nerdwalletwealthpartners.com/blueprint 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.
SummaryHere’s What You Should Consider Before Retiring at Age 50
2w ago00:29:53Summary readyLearn how to plan for early retirement, bridge healthcare gaps, and build a portfolio that lasts. Host Andrew Giancola breaks down the top myths around early retirement with NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO, Ryan Sterling. They cover how to calculate your financial independence number, structure your portfolio, and navigate healthcare costs before you can qualify for Medicare. They also rank some of their favorite places to retire and some of their favorite retirement money moves. Check your early retirement readiness with the free NerdWallet Wealth Partners calculator: https://nerdwalletwealthpartners.com/ontrack 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.
SummarySpending $10,000 Dollars On Vacation Without Feeling Guilty
3w ago00:29:36Summary readyLearn how high earners can budget for vacations, spend on what they love, and prioritize experiences while they still can. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling explore how high earners can approach vacation spending with intention. They cover how to set a vacation budget using a percentage of your income, the financial boxes worth checking before you book, and how to balance a generous travel budget with goals like early retirement. Then, Andrew and Ryan tier-rank a list of vacation upgrades — from business class and TSA PreCheck to skip-the-line passes and ocean view rooms — based on which are worth paying for. Reaction video about Christmas gifts from @kaitlinsmmith.trav https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitlinsmith.trav/video/7573138517170212151 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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Should Couples Combine Finances?
4w ago00:21:24Summary readyLearn whether combining, separating, or splitting finances with your partner is the right move for building wealth together. Host Andrew Giancola breaks down the practical and psychological case for combining finances, keeping them separate, or taking a hybrid approach. Then, he plays Red Flag, Green Flag: Relationship Edition with the team, reacting to real-life financial behaviors in couples. 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.
SummaryNet Worth Number At Every Age You Should Try Reaching As A High Earner
May 2600:23:03Summary readyDiscover what you could aim to save at every age — from your 20s through your 60s —and where your net worth stands. Host Andrew Giancola breaks down how much high earners could target saving across every decade, using a three-tier framework — "on pace," "ahead of the curve," and "elite" — to help you gauge where you stand. He discusses strategies like maxing a 401(k), funding a backdoor Roth IRA, building a taxable brokerage account, and planning around catch-up contributions and Roth conversions. Then, Andrew reacts to a video on average and median net worth data by age, unpacking why what you see on social media often looks very different from reality. The video Andrew reacts to, via @braidenshaw: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJUhkxevC62/ 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. The ‘on pace,’ ‘ahead,’ and ‘elite’ categories are illustrative planning frameworks only and are not individualized recommendations or guarantees of retirement outcomes. Appropriate savings targets vary based on goals, retirement timeline, spending needs, taxes, and personal circumstances.
SummaryRenting vs Buying A Home (When You're A High Earner)
May 1900:24:19Summary readyLearn what really goes into the rent versus buy decision beyond comparing your mortgage to a rent check. Host Andrew Giancola walks through a step-by-step total cost of ownership framework to help you weigh the real numbers behind renting versus buying a home. Then, he reacts to two videos that take very different sides of the rent versus buy debate. Reaction video 1: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yv3twR9m_Tg Reaction video 2: https://www.tiktok.com/@steven/video/7601133303608921366 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.
SummaryTips Your Parents Taught You That May Not Apply Anymore (If You're a High Earner)
May 1900:24:51Summary readyWhich money lessons still work for high earners, and how can a backdoor Roth help when income limits get in the way? Host Andrew Giancola walks through eight money lessons from your parents that may need an update if you want to grow serious wealth as a high earner. Then, he reacts to a video on how a backdoor Roth IRA helps high earners save tax free even when their income is too high to contribute directly. Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Reaction video from @rachelcruze https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelcruze/video/7356297395669421354 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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Don't Fall For These Money Traps! (In Your 30's and 40's)
May 1900:28:32Summary readyFind out why a high income doesn't always build wealth and which traps tend to catch high earners. Host Andrew Giancola breaks down ten money traps that can quietly drain high earners in their 30s and 40s, from lifestyle inflation and the luxury car trap to delegating finances entirely to a partner. Then, Andrew reacts to two trending social videos debating whether 401(k)s are really worth it and where to consider putting every dollar after a paycheck hits. Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Reaction video one: @grantcardone https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gA9d1f/ Reaction video two: @bentheplanner https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gAVDft/ 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.
SummaryWelcome to Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners with Andrew Giancola
May 1200:01:06Summary readyMeet Your Next Dollar. This is the podcast for you if you are a high earner learning how to build wealth, navigate money trade-offs, and spend on what you actually value. 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. 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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