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How to travel for free (when you’re not an influencer)
Want to know how to travel for free like an influencer - but without the giant social media following? We're laying out exactly how.
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.
How refinancing your student loan can help your relationship
Weighing out the pros and cons of refinancing student loans can be a burden on your relationship, but what if it helps in the long run?
How to hack your W-4 form and win at tax time
It may not have seemed important at the time, but the way you fill out your W-4 form can have a big impact on your tax return.
How to buy nice things and not feel guilty about it
Our clients like buying nice things just as much (and maybe more) as the next person. We help them do just that, without feeling guilty in the check-out line. Read this quick post to learn how to stop feeling guilty after a big purchase.
Millennials need estate planning. Here's why.
Estate planning may seem like something for the old and wealthy, but it’s relevant to every adult, especially millennials. So what is Estate Planning and why do millennials need to consider it now?
Paying for a financial advisor
There are three main ways to pay for a financial advisor. We're diving in to how they're paid and what may be best for you.
Stop trying to budget
Budgets don't work. This is why we've created the Reverse Budget™ that allows you to save first and blow everything else without any shame, guilt, or regret. Click here to learn how to make a budget the better way, in reverse.
Are you living a lifestyle you can afford?
Lifestyle creep is a pesky thing. It happens when your lifestyle increases in lockstep with your income. Read this article to better understand lifestyle creep, but more importantly, how to avoid it and still live a great life.
Don’t get sued by the nanny
Nanny costs are getting higher, but not for the reasons you think. Here are a few tips to help ensure you don't get taken to the cleaners.
Do you know how much your partner makes?
Talking about your salaries might seem daunting but it's actually one of the sexiest things you can do for your relationship. Read this quick post to learn how to get your couple’s finances on lock.
Why you shouldn’t buy a house. From someone’s who’s bought four
HENRYs often ask about the best time to buy a home. It's possible that your money would be better off in the market in the long run.
The real truth behind putting 10% down on a condo
Ready to take the leap and switch from renting to owning? This is where the condo down payment exception comes in.
Should you borrow from your 401(k) for your wedding?
Before you think of borrowing against your 401(k) for your wedding, make sure you’ve read this first.
This term life insurance is a game changer
We found - in our opinion - the best option for millennials when it comes to selecting insurance. Ladder life insurance was built for this.
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.
How to go from hungry to rich
Becoming a millionaire isn't as hard as most people think. With strategizing and goal setting, your hustle can take you all the way to the top. An experienced money manager writes the 7 things most people need to do to become a millionaire.
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.
How to break up with your financial advisor
Hundreds of clients switching to us with the same fear, so we wrote this article to help guide anybody that's changing financial advisors.
How I fell back in love with saving money
As a young girl, my grandfather got me started saving and encouraged me to set goals and stick to them. Then when an opportunity to study in Spain came around my goals had to change. This is how I learned to save money.
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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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