Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners

Net Worth Number At Every Age You Should Try Reaching As A High Earner

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/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DJUhkxevC62/]  Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com [https://nerdwalletwealthpartners.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nerdwallet&utm_campaign=nwwp_mktg_internal_052626_yournextdollarepisode] 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.

Renting vs Buying A Home (When You're A High Earner)

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 [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yv3twR9m_Tg]  Reaction video 2: https://www.tiktok.com/@steven/video/7601133303608921366 [https://www.tiktok.com/@steven/video/7601133303608921366]  Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com [https://nerdwalletwealthpartners.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nerdwallet&utm_campaign=nwwp_mktg_internal_051926_yournextdollarepisode3] 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.

Tips Your Parents Taught You That May Not Apply Anymore (If You're a High Earner)

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 [http://nerdwalletwealthpartners.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nerdwallet&utm_campaign=nwwp_mktg_internal_051926_yournextdollarepisode2] Reaction video from @rachelcruze https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelcruze/video/7356297395669421354 [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.

Don't Fall For These Money Traps! (In Your 30's and 40's)

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 [https://nerdwalletwealthpartners.com/find-your-advisor?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nerdwallet&utm_campaign=nwwp_mktg_internal_051926_yournextdollarepisode1] Reaction video one: @grantcardone https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gA9d1f/ [https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gA9d1f/]  Reaction video two: @bentheplanner https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gAVDft/ [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.

Welcome to Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners with Andrew Giancola

Meet 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 [https://nerdwalletwealthpartners.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nerdwallet&utm_campaign=nwwp_mktg_internal_051226_yournextdollarepisode] 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.