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So your company won’t let you use a robo-advisor
Non-discretionary investment management is easier to find than you think.
3 things to do before you start investing
Nothing is worse than fooling yourself into thinking you’re making progress when you might actually be going in reverse. So what should you do to start investing?
Wealth Manager vs. Financial Advisor
What’s the difference between a financial advisor and a wealth manager? The short answer is: there isn’t one.
Social Security? Don’t count on it.
The news of a social security crisis has most Americans concerned. But having your [financial] sh*t together means that by the time you’re 62, you won’t need social security.
Why You Shouldn’t Choose an IRRA
We won’t just tell you choosing an IRRA over an IRA is a mistake - we’re going to explain WHY it’s a mistake.
Socially Responsible Investing – is it all smoke and mirrors?
One of the most important things to recognize when it comes to socially responsible investing is that there’s no “right way” to build your portfolio.
You’re wrong about ESG investing
ESG investing is great in ideation but, at least for now, could not be poorer in execution. But there are ways you can use your money to help.
Why banks collapse. And why it doesn’t matter.
There are a multitude of reasons that a financial institution might fail, but very few are cause for widespread panic. The best thing you can do when a bank collapses…is nothing.
Should I use a robo advisor?
What is a robo advisor? Like anything, there are pros and cons. Here’s everything you need to know before you give your money to a robot.
A billionaire’s guide to personal finance
What separates the 1% from the 99? A mindset. Here are 3 ways to reach your financial goals by developing a “billionaire mindset”.
Can anyone be a fiduciary?
When you’re talking about modern financial advisors, a fiduciary is someone who is required (by law) to act in the best interest of their client.
The Roth IRA in a nutshell
Everyone says that the Roth IRA is a powerful savings account for Millennials and HENRYs. But do you understand why? Here's what you need to know about using a Roth IRA to save for retirement.
Robinhood vs Stash vs Acorns
In short, robo-advisors don’t really advise as much as they compute. We broke down the pros and cons of the most popular investing apps so you don’t have to.
Is buying a home right for me?
Feel like you're wasting money by renting? That might not be the case. We discuss the pros and cons of buying a home.
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.
Is $1 million really enough to retire?
$1 million may seem like a lot of money right now, but is it really enough to retire? Long story short: it depends on your lifestyle.
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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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