Seven Steps for Prioritizing Money as a High Earner (from Your Next Dollar)

Learn how high earners could prioritize their money across seven steps, from income growth to backdoor Roth strategies. Your Next Dollar host Andrew Giancola and NerdWallet Wealth Partners CEO Ryan Sterling walk through the seven-step Your Next Dollar Blueprint — an order of operations high earners could follow to prioritize their savings across accounts, from growing income and building an emergency fund to maxing out an HSA, 401(k), mega backdoor Roth, and more.  Download the Your Next Dollar Blueprint at nerdwalletwealthpartners.com/blueprint  Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com *NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC (“NWWP”) is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply skill or training nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator.  The content presented by NWWP is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies and examples discussed are intended to be general in nature, may not reflect the experience of any particular client, are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. All investments involve risk, including potential loss of principal invested. Investment past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Before making any investment decision seek advice from a qualified investment, legal or tax professional.* Subscribe to Smart Money’s free email newsletter for bonus content and more from our hosts at https://smartmoney-nerdwallet.beehiiv.com/  To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [podcast@nerdwallet.com](mailto:podcast@nerdwallet.com). Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. *\*The show notes were created with the assistance of AI. They have been reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy and quality.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices