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Stop Asking These Money Questions (Seriously, Stop.)
Most financial professionals will answer whatever you ask without telling you that the question itself might be the problem.
Holiday Gifts That Don’t Break the Bank
Holiday spending doesn’t have to drain your wallet. Here are affordable, sentimental and creative gift ideas to help you cut the stress—not the joy—this season.
Do This FIRST Before You Start Investing
Ready to start investing? Not so fast. The first step isn’t picking stocks—it’s defining your goals. Learn why goal-based investing matters and how to create a plan that actually builds the future you want.
How to Break Up with Your (Current) Financial Advisor
Feeling undervalued by your financial advisor? Learn the major red flags, how to break up gracefully, and how to choose an advisor who actually understands your goals and life stage.
When a Financial Advisor Is (and Isn’t!) Worth the Investment
Not sure if a financial advisor is worth the cost? Learn when DIY investing works, when an advisor adds real value, and how goal-based planning changes everything.
Why Traditional Budgeting Fails High Earners (And What to do Instead)
Traditional budgeting fails high earners due to psychology, scarcity, and present bias. Learn the better way: the Reverse Budget. If budgeting never works for you, it’s not your fault. Learn why most budgets fail—and how high earners can finally gain control.
Increase Your Savings in Under 10 Minutes
If your savings are sitting in a traditional bank earning pennies, you're leaving free money on the table. The fastest way to grow your cash—without budgeting harder—is opening a high-yield savings account. It takes under 10 minutes and can earn you hundreds (even thousands!) more each year.
If You Hate Budgeting, Do This Instead
Hate budgeting? Same. The Reverse Budget is the guilt-free, no-spreadsheet system high earners swear by. Automate your savings first—retirement, travel, investments—then spend the rest without stress. No tracking. No restriction. Just a smarter way to build wealth while actually enjoying your life.
Is Lifestyle Creep Sabotaging Your Wealth Potential?
High earners in their 30s can easily become multi-millionaires—unless lifestyle creep steals the show. As your income rises, so can your spending, often without you noticing. Learn how lifestyle creep sabotages your wealth and what to do now to protect your future.
Is $1M Enough to Retire?
Thinking about retiring with $1M? Learn what factors matter—healthcare, inflation, lifestyle—and how to build a plan that actually works.
A million sounds like a lot, but will it last? Get the truth about retiring with $1M and how to set yourself up for the future you want.
Retirement Savings in Your 30s: How Much Is Enough?
Your 30s are the perfect time to get serious about retirement. Learn how much you should have saved by now, why compound interest matters more than perfection, and how to start building real financial freedom—without sacrificing the life you’re living today.
The One Thing You Need To Do With Your Old 401k
Got a new job? Great. Now deal with the old 401(k) you left behind. Learn why ignoring it can cost you, how an IRA rollover gives you more flexibility and lower fees, and the exact steps to upgrade your retirement savings the smart way.
5 Things Most People Get Wrong About Emergency Funds
If you’re a high-earning 30-something, chances are you’ve been told to save 6–12 months of expenses in cash. That’s outdated advice. In reality, your emergency fund should be smaller, sharper, and smarter. Learn the Stash Wealth approach to building a fund that protects your life without stalling your goals.
Why You’re Not Quite Ready for The Stash Plan (Yet)
You’re smart, driven, and doing the right things—but not quite ready for The Stash Plan. Here’s why hitting six figures changes everything, what to focus on now, and how to know exactly when you’re ready to level up your money strategy for real.
3 Reasons Your First Stash Plan Shouldn’t Happen in Your 40s
We love our 40-something clients—but if you’re just starting The Stash Plan® in your 40s, you’ve waited too long. This isn’t about judgment—it’s about math. The Stash Plan works best when you’re building, not rebuilding. Here’s why your 30s are the decade that defines your financial freedom—and what to do if you missed it.
Why 99% of People Fail to Reach their Financial Goals and How to Get It Right
Most people fail to reach their financial goals because they skip the plan. Stash Wealth flips the model—putting planning first, investing second—so you can finally make progress with purpose.
What is Stash Wealth’s investment philosophy?
Stop gambling with your future. Stash Wealth’s investment philosophy centers on goals-based investing—so your money grows with purpose, not panic. Learn how our strategy brings clarity and confidence to your financial life.
Beyond Fiduciary Duty – Here’s What Really Matters
Fiduciary duty is the baseline—not the brag. At Stash Wealth, we go beyond the basics with clear communication, real partnership, and advice tailored to your goals. Because you deserve more than the minimum standard—you deserve better.
Is Quitting Your Job Cheaper Than Childcare?
NYC childcare can cost more than a college degree. Before you hand in your resignation letter and swap meetings for nap schedules, here’s the real math on whether quitting your job is actually cheaper than childcare—and what that means for your financial future.
The 4 Commonly Overlooked Costs of Raising a Kid
Raising kids isn’t just diapers and daycare. From sports to braces, discover the overlooked costs of parenthood—and how to plan smarter for them.