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Unlock Your Old 401(k)'s Potential – A Guide to Smart Rollovers
Don't leave your retirement savings in the hands of your former employer. An IRA rollover offers more investment choices, lower fees, and easier management. Learn how to take control and give your retirement a serious upgrade.
Retirement Savings in Your 30s: How Much Is Enough?
Shoot for one to two times your annual salary by 35. It's doable with consistent contributions, employer matches, and smart investments. Maximize 401(k)s and IRAs, diversify investments, and don't forget an emergency fund.
5 Smart Investments To Make In Your 30s
Feeling behind on wealth-building in your 30s? It's not too late! This guide offers 5 smart investment moves, from maxing out your 401(k) to paying off high-interest debt, to set you on the path to financial freedom. Start small, stay consistent, and watch your money grow.
High Income, Low Net Worth–Why You're Not as Rich as You Think
Earning a high income doesn't automatically translate to wealth. This blog uncovers the reasons behind the high-income, low-net-worth trap and offers actionable tips on how to break free, build wealth strategically, and achieve lasting financial freedom.
Why Traditional Budgeting Fails High Earners (And What to do Instead)
Reverse budgeting helps high-earners combat lifestyle creep by prioritizing savings first. Automate at least 20% of your income towards your goals, then enjoy the rest guilt-free. This simple switch empowers you to build wealth and achieve financial freedom.
Is Lifestyle Creep Sabotaging Your Wealth Potential?
Lifestyle Creep happens when your expenses increase in lockstep with your income. Analyze your financial goals to ensure that your spending aligns with your priorities.
Should I Invest or Pay Off Debt First?
Prioritize paying off high-interest debt (like credit cards) first, as the interest can outweigh investment gains. Once that's managed, take a balanced approach towards debt paydown and investing to build long-term wealth and use automation to ensure consistent progress.
How to Break Up with Your Financial Advisor
Feeling stuck with a mediocre financial advisor? Learn how to identify red flags, break up gracefully, and find an advisor who truly values your financial goals.
Boost Your Savings with a High-Yield Account
Looking for ways to make your money to work as hard as you do? Unlock the potential of high-yield savings accounts and watch your savings grow faster than ever. It's the easiest way to boost your financial wellbeing.
Equity Compensation
While equity compensation can be a valuable part of your compensation package, it's important to approach it with realistic expectations and to negotiate carefully.
Donate Smarter–A Guide for High Earners
Inspired to give back but unsure where to start? We are breaking down charitable giving without the guilt or financial stress. Get ready to donate smarter, not harder.
The Best way to Negotiate Your Salary
A successful salary negotiation is not about pleading or begging; it's about presenting yourself as a valuable asset to the company.
Investing isn’t gambling: 5 things you need to know
True investing may not look like what you think it does. So if you really want to use it to make your money work harder for you, here are the things you should understand about investing.
Blockchain vs Crypto: where to invest
First: understand the difference between blockchain and cryptocurrency. Then: decide what you'd like to do about it when it comes to your money.
Step One: How to Start Setting Financial Goals
For most of you, paying bills on time is something you don’t worry about. Thankfull, you may have some money building up in your accounts. When your basic needs are met and paid for, then what?
Risk Tolerance is BS
Risk tolerance is an archaic way to determine how you should be invested. With a goals-based approach, you can use investing to make your money work harder for you.
Financial infidelity is real
48% of couples have lied to their partner about money. At the risk of sounding like your high school health teacher, don’t be another number.
3 reasons to stop obsessing over market performance
It's easy to get caught up in what the market is doing, but stop it already! Here are 3 reasons why it's pointless to compare your portfolio to the market.
What to do with your 401(k)
The 2 keys you can’t forget when it comes to your 401(k) - plus how to recover from leaving your old one behind.
What is the Stash Plan: The financial plan for millennials
Financial plans are the first step to getting your financial [sh*t] together. The good news for you? We built our planning experience perfectly for the young professional.
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Articles by Priya Malani
Priya Malani
Founder & CEO, Stash Wealth
Priya Malani is an industry thought-leader and money expert for HENRYs [High Earners, Not Rich Yet]. Her relatable, no bullsh*t style has garnered attention from the largest media outlets in the country such as Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Refinery29, Business Insider, ABC News, Nerdwallet and more. Read More >
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