Introducing Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners

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2:11For the record, that's nerdwallet.com slash podcast. Come hang out with us. Hey, Smart Money listener. Today we want to share a brand new podcast that we think you might enjoy. It's from our friends at NerdWallet Wealth Partners. And here's the trailer. Enjoy. Your next dollar helps high earners learn how to build wealth while spending more on what they value most. It's a podcast for anyone whose income has outgrown basic internet advice. And who's ready to do more with the income they earn. I'm Ander Jancola. And every week, I dig into the real questions that come up when you're earning well.

2:45Can you actually afford that$300 per month gym? Should you sell your RSUs the minute they vest or let it ride? Is now the best time to buy a house? Or should that down payment be working somewhere else? When you're earning well, but still kind of making it up as you go, just save more isn't going to cut it. You need to understand the trade-offs. So we're talking equity compensation, taxes that make your eyes glaze over, when to splurge and when to skip it, investing, housing, benefits, and all the big life moments in between. I will also regularly bring on advisors from NerdWallet Wealth Partners who do this for a living to help break things down.

3:18If you want help getting more out of every dollar you earn, hit follow on your next dollar wherever you get your podcasts.