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, 52
PodSkip has analyzed 3 episodes of Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners, averaging 0.7 ads per episode (1% of runtime).
Why Your Raise Isn't Making You Wealthier and What to Do About It
Jul 14, 2026
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…
Can You Stop Saving and Still Retire Rich? (Coast FIRE for High Earners)
Jul 07, 2026
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…
The New Rules Of Personal Finance (For High Earners)
Jun 30, 2026
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…
Your Next Dollar Blueprint: How to Prioritize Your Money for High Earners
Jun 23, 2026
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…
Here’s What You Should Consider Before Retiring at Age 50
Jun 16, 2026
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…
Spending $10,000 Dollars On Vacation Without Feeling Guilty
Jun 09, 2026
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…
Should Couples Combine Finances?
Jun 02, 2026
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…
Net Worth Number At Every Age You Should Try Reaching As A High Earner
May 26, 2026
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…
Renting vs Buying A Home (When You're A High Earner)
May 19, 2026
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…
Tips Your Parents Taught You That May Not Apply Anymore (If You're a High Earner)
May 19, 2026
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…
Don't Fall For These Money Traps! (In Your 30's and 40's)
May 19, 2026
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…
Welcome to Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners with Andrew Giancola
May 12, 2026
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…
