Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners

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  The 5 Splurges We'd Buy Again (And 5 We Regret) 15.09.2026 54分

  Sign up for the Employee Equity Webinar on September 24! Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Learn what splurges are actually worth it — and which ones high earners tend to regret. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling break down the spending categories that they think can actually improve your life as your income climbs — including buying back your time, investing in your health, travel, and professional help. They also each rank their top five purchases and the ones they would take back. NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC (“NWWP”) is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply skill or training nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator.  The content presented by NWWP is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies and examples discussed are intended to be general in nature, may not reflect the experience of any particular client, are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. All investments involve risk, including potential loss of principal invested. Investment past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Before making any investment decision seek advice from a qualified investment, legal or tax professional.
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  How Wealthy People Buy Cars (Cash vs. Finance vs. Lease) 08.09.2026 45分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠on Thursday, September 24! Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Learn what paying cash, financing, and leasing a car can really cost you before you sign anything at the dealership. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling compare paying cash, financing, and leasing a car, and where you could take big hits in each case. They also walk through a filter for keeping a car payment and a maintenance budget inside your income.Then, a Redditor with a $716,000 household income asks whether to buy a $100,000 electric SUV. 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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  Stealth Wealth: Why the Richest People Don't Look Rich 01.09.2026 45分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! 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.
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  The 6 Numbers I Tracked to Become a Millionaire 25.08.2026 45分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! 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.
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  Starting at 40? Here's the Investing Playbook I'd Use 18.08.2026 41分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! 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.
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  8 Money Milestones to Hit before 40 11.08.2026 46分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! 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.
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  The 3 Biggest Money Decisions to Look Into Before You Turn 50 04.08.2026 38分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! 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.
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  Retirement Income: 6 Sources Many People Miss 28.07.2026 44分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! 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.
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  Why You Make Six Figures But Still Feel Behind (Even When You're Not) 21.07.2026 30分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! 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.
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  Why Your Raise Isn't Making You Wealthier and What to Do About It 14.07.2026 36分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! 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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  Can You Stop Saving and Still Retire Rich? (Coast FIRE for High Earners) 07.07.2026 42分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! Learn how to calculate your Coast FIRE number and when umbrella insurance could protect your assets as a high earner. Host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling break down what Coast FIRE — a financial strategy where you save and invest aggressively early in life until your retirement portfolio reaches a milestone amount — means for high earners. They discuss how to calculate your number and the key mistakes that could derail the plan. Then, they react to a listener’s question about umbrella insurance and when adding extra liability coverage could make sense for someone with a growing asset base. Get the step-by-step savings framework mentioned in this episode: https://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.
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  The New Rules Of Personal Finance (For High Earners) 30.06.2026 36分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! Learn 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.
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  Your Next Dollar Blueprint: How to Prioritize Your Money for High Earners 23.06.2026 39分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! Learn 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.
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  Here’s What You Should Consider Before Retiring at Age 50 16.06.2026 30分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! Learn 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.
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  Spending $10,000 Dollars On Vacation Without Feeling Guilty 09.06.2026 30分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! Learn 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? 02.06.2026 21分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! Learn 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.
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  Net Worth Number At Every Age You Should Try Reaching As A High Earner 26.05.2026 23分

  Discover 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.
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  Renting vs Buying A Home (When You're A High Earner) 19.05.2026 24分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! Learn 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.
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  Tips Your Parents Taught You That May Not Apply Anymore (If You're a High Earner) 19.05.2026 25分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! Which 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) 19.05.2026 29分

  Secure your spot for the ⁠⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠⁠on Thursday, September 24! Find 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.