Ep 40 | The Biggest Waste of Time in Personal Finance

If you’re making six figures but still feel like you’re spinning your wheels, you’re not alone. Too many high achievers obsess over the wrong financial details: tracking every coffee, juggling ten checking accounts, or chasing credit card points, while ignoring the big levers that actually move the needle.In this episode, Priya Malani breaks down why ambitious 30-somethings get stuck in the weeds and how to shift your focus to the questions that truly change your financial trajectory. You’ll hear a real client story, insights from Ramit Sethi’s “$3 vs. $30,000 questions,” and Natalie Taylor’s framework for “impact-weighted work.” By the end, you’ll have a clear path to simplify your money, reduce stress, and start making progress that actually matters.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:Why activity ≠ progress when it comes to your moneyThe difference between $3 questions (skip Starbucks?) and $30,000 questions (negotiate your comp?)How “impact-weighted work” can help you stop overanalyzing and start moving forwardA simple framework to consolidate accounts, automate, and focus on big levers like income, savings, investing, and protectionFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.