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  • Ep 55 | The Secret To Wealthy People Spending Habits
    Jan 29 2026

    High earners are increasingly living like the wealthy, frictionless spending, invisible money, convenience-first choices. But without the backend systems that make those behaviors safe, invisibility doesn’t create freedom. It creates drift. In this episode, Priya breaks down why copying wealthy habits without wealthy systems keeps high earners stuck, and how putting structure before lifestyle is what actually makes money disappear without anxiety.


    Takeaways:

    • Invisible money is not a sign of wealth. It’s the output of structure. Without systems, invisibility becomes drift.
    • High earners get into trouble because income hides inefficiency.
    • Wealthy people don’t spend freely because they’re careless. They spend freely because the wealth building already happened first.
    • The real goal is not tracking every dollar. It’s deciding where money is allowed to disappear and locking that in automatically.


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    20 min
  • Ep 54 | The Backdoor Roth Isn't the Flex You Think It Is
    Jan 22 2026

    Tax season is coming, and if you're a high earner, there's a good chance you're paying more than you should without realizing it. Priya sits down with Eric Dauphin, CPA, to break down why W-2 earners often get crushed on taxes compared to wealthy people, why the backdoor Roth obsession is overblown, and what actually matters when you're trying to keep more of what you make. This isn't about loopholes. It's about understanding what you can actually control and making decisions based on clarity, not fear.


    Takeaways:

    • Why high earners pay worse taxes than people with more wealth
    • The real math behind Roth vs. traditional retirement accounts
    • Why tax diversification beats tax avoidance


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    Guest Bio:

    Eric Dauphin is a CPA who specializes in tax strategy for business owners and high earners, not just compliance, but planning that supports growth and better decision-making. He has over 10 years of experience across corporate and personal tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and software implementation. He's built his own firm, so he doesn't just advise entrepreneurs, he relates to them. Eric earned his MBA in Public Accounting from SUNY Oswego. Talk to him about his German Shepherd, SU sports, and all things money, coffee, and business.


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    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.

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    27 min
  • Ep 53 | Are you guilt-tripping yourself into dating beneath you?
    Jan 15 2026

    In this episode of The F. Word, Priya tackles a quiet but powerful tension many high-achieving women carry: the guilt of wanting a partner whose ambition, stability, or lifestyle aligns with the one they grew up with. Through real conversations and cultural reframing, she unpacks how privilege can turn into self-betrayal, why shame is often mistaken for humility, and how staying in the wrong relationship out of guilt creates resentment, not virtue. This is a conversation about honesty, alignment, and why your life partner is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make.


    Takeaways:

    • Wanting stability, ambition, or alignment in a partner doesn’t make you shallow, it makes you self-aware.
    • Privilege isn’t something you need to apologize for, but it does give you clarity about the life you want to build.
    • Financial compatibility isn’t about money, it’s about shared values, direction, and how you experience life together.

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    17 min
  • Ep 52 | Why You Don’t Know What You Can Afford
    Jan 8 2026

    Most people aren’t stressed about money because they’re irresponsible, they’re stressed because they don’t actually know what they can afford. In this episode, Priya breaks down why traditional budgeting fails in real life and introduces a simpler, more human approach: one number that brings instant clarity to your spending. No spreadsheets. No guilt. Just a framework that lets you enjoy your money and build wealth at the same time as you head into 2026.


    Takeaways:

    • Budgeting fails because it asks you to predict real life and real life doesn’t cooperate.
    • Financial anxiety usually isn’t about income. It’s about how much lifestyle your income can afford.
    • When your future is automated, you can spend what’s left guilt-free and finally stop second-guessing every purchase.

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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.

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    12 min
  • Ep 51 | The Sex Talk That's Really About Money
    Jan 1 2026

    Money and sex have more in common than we’re comfortable admitting, and that discomfort is exactly the problem.

    In this episode, Priya sits down with Dirty Lola (sex educator, retail expert, and pleasure advocate) to unpack why two of the most human parts of life are also the most avoided. From how shame gets wired into us early, to why people delay pleasure until they feel they’ve “earned it,” this conversation reveals how our relationship with money often mirrors our relationship with sex.

    What starts as a sex talk quickly becomes a deeper conversation about permission, self-trust, communication, and the real cost of avoidance — emotionally, relationally, and financially. If you’ve ever postponed pleasure, clarity, or confidence waiting for the “right time,” this episode will hit.


    Takeaways:

    • Shame thrives in silence — and both money and sex suffer when we avoid talking about them.
    • Many people only allow themselves pleasure after a milestone… but that delay comes at a real cost.
    • Budgeting isn’t just about numbers — it’s about permission, values, and self-worth.
    • Pleasure (like money) works best when it’s intentional, communicated, and guilt-free


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    Guest Bio:

    Dirty Lola is a sex edutainer, speaker, and self-proclaimed dildo slinger known for her no-shame, no-BS approach to sex education. A longtime host of Sex Ed A Go-Go and a featured Sexpert on Netflix’s Emmy-nominated The Principles of Pleasure, Lola has spent over a decade helping people talk about sex with more confidence, humor, and honesty. Whether she’s on stage, on screen, or in conversation, her warm candor and lived experience have made her a trusted voice in pleasure, relationships, and modern intimacy.

    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.

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    40 min
  • Ep 50 | The Financial Dysmorphia No One Talks About
    Dec 25 2025

    This episode dives into a self-sabbotaging psychology and uncovers why people making $150K… $300K… even $900K still feel broke, stressed, and behind.

    Priya shares two real stories of six-figure earners stuck in the same self-defeating loop for totally different reasons, and breaks down the emotional patterns that keep HENRYs [High Earners, Not Rich Yet] in survival mode no matter how much they make. If you’ve ever said “I should be further along by now,” this one’s for you.


    Takeaways:

    • Why your income level stops mattering once your habits and psychology take over.
    • The sneaky loop nearly all six-figure earners fall into and how it quietly destroys long-term wealth.
    • How one entrepreneur earned $1.4M and still ended up with credit card debt and no savings (and why it’s more common than you think).
    • Why windfalls make smart people act irrationally (yes, even you).
    • The real reason two people can spend 10–20 years together and still make zero financial progress.

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    The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say

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    12 min
  • Ep 49 | She Built a Portfolio Career While Raising Two Kids
    Dec 18 2025

    SHOW NOTES

    In this episode, Priya sits down with writer, money expert, and off-Broadway creator Catie Hogan, whose “portfolio career” proves you can build a life on your own terms, even while raising two kids. From stitching together multiple income streams to surviving a surprise layoff at six months pregnant, Catie breaks down the real tradeoffs behind flexibility, the financial shock of parenthood, the myth of “having it all,” and why your career might actually get better when you stop chasing perfection. They also dive into affordability, home-buying stress, humor as a financial education tool, and how Catie turned a Grease parody into an off-Broadway hit. This one is part money talk, part motherhood reality check, and part masterclass in designing work around your life (not the other way around).


    Takeaways:

    • The flexibility everyone wants comes with a price.
    • If you want kids someday, “we’ll figure how to afford it later” is not a good plan
    • You don’t need the perfect house. You need the house that lets you keep your life, budget, and sanity intact.
    • The biggest financial shock of parenthood isn’t diapers, it’s the unpredictability you cannot budget your way out of.

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    Guest Bio:

    Catie Hogan is a personal finance expert and educator. She's the author of the family finances newsletter, Cents of Humor, and an equity analyst for The Motley Fool. She previously ran a financial planning firm for Millennials and spent a decade in financial services. Catie most recently served as the Head of Advice for a New York City-based fintech. When she's not helping people with their money, Catie is an award-winning comedy writer and the creator of Vape! The Grease Parody, which is playing off-Broadway at Theater 555 through January 4th.


    Guest Links:

    Newsletter - Cents Of Humor

    Off-Broadway - Vape The Musical


    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.

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    36 min
  • Ep 48 | The Parenting Habit That’s Ruining Your Kids’ Money Skills
    Dec 11 2025

    Are you accidentally protecting your kids out of becoming financially capable adults? In this episode, Priya sits down with financial planner, author, and mom of four, Jamie Bosse, to talk about the messy overlap of money, parenting, and raising financially confident humans. From the dangers of over-rescuing to the right way to use allowances, Jamie breaks down how your everyday language, habits, and even guilt-driven parenting moments shape your kids’ lifelong relationship with money. This one hits home for parents who want emotionally safe kids and financially competent adults.


    And for those of you wondering, this episode’s Best “Bite” features the Carrot Ginger Mule from Linden’s in Tribeca.

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    Takeaways:

    • Kids form money beliefs by age 10. More is caught than taught
    • Gentle parenting can backfire with money
    • Your kids pick up on how you and your partner talk (or don’t talk) about money
    • Allowance isn’t about paying for chores, it’s about giving kids hands-on practice making decisions


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    Guest Bio:

    Jamie Bosse is a Financial Planner, Author, and mom of four who helps families navigate life’s transitions and build a financial foundation they can feel confident about. At CGN Advisors, she guides clients through organizing their money, maximizing their human capital, and moving closer to their long-term goals.


    A longtime advocate for financial literacy, Jamie wrote Money Boss Mom and the Milton the Money Savvy Pup children’s series. Her next book, Investing for Tweens, arrives January 2026. She also creates free resources—games, worksheets, templates, and more—to help parents and teachers raise money-savvy kids.


    Jamie was named to InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 list in 2020 for her leadership and contributions to the profession. Her work has appeared in the Kansas City Star, KC Parent, the Journal of Financial Planning, Investment Advisor Magazine, Kansas City PBS, and more. She is a graduate of Kansas State University’s Personal Financial Planning Program.


    Guest Links:

    Book: Investing For Tweens

    Book: Milton The Money Savvy Pup

    Book: Money Boss Mom


    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.

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    38 min