You’ve probably wondered if AI can handle your finances. After all, it’s fast, smart, and knows how to crunch the numbers.

But here’s the problem: money is personal, and algorithms don’t do personal.

In this episode of The F. Word, Priya explains why your financial plan needs more than a robo-advisor and a risk slider. From navigating money baggage to prioritizing complex goals like home buying, IVF, or a sabbatical, AI might be able to generate answers - but it doesn’t ask the right questions.

You’ll hear real examples from clients who used AI tools but still felt lost and how human advice helped them get clarity and actually move forward. Plus, a breakdown of where AI can be helpful and where it fails, especially if you’re earning six figures and want your money to feel as good as it looks on paper. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not making progress, this one’s for you.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why AI can build a smart plan, but not YOUR plan
• What robo-advisors consistently get wrong for high earners
• How human advice helps you change your habits and follow through
• What financial planning should actually feel like when it’s working
  

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Your 30s aren't just another chapter, they're the turning point. This decade is when the most important financial decisions of your life are made, from who you choose as a partner to how you handle big expenses like kids, career pivots, or real estate. It’s also when your money habits either set you up for long-term wealth… or quietly sabotage it.

In this episode, Priya breaks down why your 30s matter so much and how to take control now before lifestyle creep, outdated budgeting strategies, or relationship mismatches get in your way.

She also shares how couples can avoid building resentment over money (hint: you’ve got to stop making trade-offs based on vibes), why oversaving can be just as problematic as overspending, and the one mindset shift that will make your plan stick.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• The massive impact your partner has on your financial future—and how to get aligned now
• Why your 30s are your financial fork in the road (and how to avoid costly detours)
• The hidden risks of oversaving in retirement accounts and emergency funds
• How to stop “winging it” and start using your money to build the life you actually want

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THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There… we said it.

If your summer was full of unforgettable memories, but your credit card statement is now giving you anxiety, you’re not alone. In this episode, Priya walks you through how to recover from the summer-spending hangover without guilt, restriction, or financial punishment. She breaks down how to reset using your magic number, why most people don’t actually plan for seasonal spending, and how to bounce back with clarity, not shame. Plus, how your goals can help you say no with purpose and yes with intention.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why even high earners can feel broke in the summer (hint: weddings, group trips, and rooftop dinners)
• The difference between a reset and a punishment—and how to know the difference
• What your magic number is and how it can save you from lifestyle creep
• Easy, guilt-free ways to pause or adjust savings without derailing your plan
• A reminder that FOMO disappears when you're crystal clear on your goals

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THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that’s us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

Think you’re bad with money? You’re not. You’ve just never had a system that works. In this episode of The F Word, Priya Malani breaks down why traditional budgeting is broken—and introduces reverse budgeting, a system that actually helps high earners get ahead. If you’re making six figures and still wondering where your money goes, this episode is your wake-up call. Whether you're tired of second-guessing your spending or just want to feel like you finally have something to show for your paycheck, this episode will help you ditch the budget and take control. For real.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why traditional budgets are designed to fail
• How reverse budgeting helps you prioritize what you care about
• What your “magic number” is (and how to find yours)
• How to spend guilt-free without sacrificing your bigger goals
• Why feeling “behind” isn’t a reflection of your success—it’s a lack of a plan

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THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

Think financial planning is just about retirement accounts and cutting back? Think again. In this episode, Priya pulls back the curtain on what today’s high earners are really planning for and, spoiler alert, it’s not just a down payment and 401(k).

From a post-breakup glow-up fund to a Dutch hot tub to sending your parents on a cruise, this is financial planning that actually reflects your real life and real values. Priya explains how to align your money with your priorities so you can stop winging it and start living a little (or a lot).

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why even people making $500K/year feel like they don’t have enough
• The most common short- and mid-term goals clients are planning for (besides retirement)
• Why financial planning isn’t about restriction, it’s about freedom
• Why putting a plan in place actually gives you permission to want more

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THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that’s us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

You’ve got the job. The income. The apartment. Maybe even the mortgage. So why do you still feel behind?

In this episode of The F Word, Priya unpacks one of the most common—and confusing—feelings shared by high earners: the nagging sense that no matter how much you make, it's still not enough. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I make too much money to feel this out of control,” you are not alone.

Spoiler: You’re not bad with money. You’ve just never been taught how to manage it with intention. But that changes now.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why your six-figure income won’t solve your financial anxiety without a strategy
• Common signs you're winging it financially (and how to take back control)
• The surprising difference between “feeling behind” and actually being behind
• How to build a financial system that supports your version of success
  

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THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY:Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

Getting laid off can feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under you. Whether you’re in it now or just want to be prepared; this episode is here to help you navigate the financial side of a layoff with clarity, calm, and confidence.

Priya Malani shares the steps to take right away, how to assess your runway, and ways to make this moment a powerful reset instead of a setback. If you've been hearing phrases like “restructure” or “budget realignment” at work, or you're already navigating a job transition, this is the episode to press play on.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• What to do before you officially part ways with your employer
• How to get clear on your runway and take stock of your financial options
• Why using your emergency fund is not a failure—it’s the plan
• Ways this unexpected pause could become an opportunity to realign your career and goals
  

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THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that’s us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

Think budgeting is the answer to your financial stress? Think again. If you're crushing it in your career but still whispering “I don’t know what the f*ck I’m doing” when it comes to money—you’re not alone. And you’re not behind.

In this episode, Priya Malani walks you through what actually moves the needle when you're starting from scratch with your finances. No budgeting apps, no shame—just a real conversation about where to begin, what to avoid, and how to start building wealth without feeling like you’re giving up your lifestyle.

Whether you’re sitting on savings but carrying credit card debt, or feeling stuck watching your friends buy homes while you scroll Zillow in sweatpants, this episode gives you the reset you need.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why awareness, not budgeting, is the real first step to building wealth
• The debt mistake that could be costing you thousands (and how to fix it)
• How to use reverse budgeting to save for the life you want, not the life you’re told to want
• What to do if you’ve got a great income but feel like you’re treading water financially

Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Stash Wealth

THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that’s us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.