If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your wealth and doing good in the world, this episode is for you. In The F. Word’s breakdown of ESG and SRI investing, Priya Malani unpacks why socially responsible investing sounds great in theory, but often falls apart in practice.

From greenwashing and inflated fees to the surprising overlap between ESG funds and the S&P 500, she shares what’s really going on behind the feel-good marketing. Spoiler: you can absolutely grow your money and make an impact, but probably not in the same place.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• What ESG and SRI investing actually mean—and why they often don’t deliver

• The shocking truth about what’s really inside most ESG index funds

• How Wall Street uses “doing good” to justify higher fees

• Smarter, more effective ways to align your money with your values
  

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“You’re throwing money away on rent.” Sound familiar? In this episode of The F. Word, Priya Malani debunks one of the most persistent financial myths out there: that buying a home is always smarter than renting.

She breaks down why renting isn’t just okay, it might actually be the better financial move, depending on your goals, lifestyle, and timing. From real numbers to real horror stories (hello, flood zone basement), Priya reframes homeownership as a choice, not a milestone you have to hit to be “doing it right.”

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why your primary residence is almost never a good investment

• What you’re really buying when you pay rent (hint: it’s not just square footage)

• How to know when you’re actually ready to buy—and when it’s better to wait

• The truth about home appreciation, equity, and why flexibility might be worth 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.

In this episode of The F. Word, Priya Malani pulls back the curtain on what actually counts as valuable financial advice and how to spot the red flags that too many high earners ignore.

From hidden fees to outdated investment strategies to insurance salespeople disguised as “wealth managers,” Priya breaks down what you should expect from a real financial partner—and why just managing your investments is the bare minimum.

If you're paying top dollar for a basic login and some jargon, it's time to rethink that relationship.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• The 3 biggest red flags to watch out for when working with a financial advisor

• Why “investment management” is the easiest part of the job—and shouldn’t cost 1%

• How to know if your advisor is actually helping you build wealth (or just playing pretend)

• The red-flag phrase that should make you run: “We can beat the market”

  
  

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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.