The F. Word

In this episode, Priya Malani is joined by marital attorney Ian Steinberg for a candid conversation about prenups: what they are, what they aren’t, and why they matter more than you think. More than just legal protection, prenups are a tool for clarity, communication, and financial partnership. Especially when caregiving roles, debt, or business interests are involved. If you think prenups are only for the wealthy, this conversation will change your mind.

Priya and Ian break down the difference between marital and separate property, the risks of commingling assets, and how state laws can shape what happens in divorce if no agreement is in place.

In this episode, Priya Malani shares the story of Ava and Matteo, a high-earning couple navigating the emotional side of merging their finances. Their journey reveals the deeper fears that often hold people back - like losing control, repeating family money mistakes, or simply not knowing where to start. Through their experience, Priya explores how financial intimacy is built not by spreadsheets, but by trust, transparency, and communication.

Most couples default to splitting expenses in a way that feels fair—but is actually setting them up for financial tension. In this episode, Priya Malani breaks down the exact system couples should use to manage their money smoothly and effectively.

Combining finances isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about working as a team. In this episode, Priya Malani unpacks how couples can approach money with a partnership mindset, leveraging each other’s strengths instead of battling over differences.

House hunting can be exciting—but it’s also full of financial pitfalls that can catch even high earners off guard. In this episode, Priya Malani breaks down the most common mistakes people make when buying a home, from the addictive cycle of browsing listings to the false confidence of bank pre-approval.

Think renting is just throwing money away? Think again. In this episode, Priya Malani flips the script on everything you've been told about homeownership. She breaks down why buying a home isn’t always the smartest financial move—and why renting might actually be the better wealth-building strategy.

Think maxing out your retirement accounts is always the smartest move? In this episode, Priya Malani unpacks the hidden downside of over-saving for retirement—a common mistake high earners make.

In this conversation, Priya Malani demystifies investing, emphasizing that it is not gambling or a get-rich-quick scheme.

In this episode of The F Word, Priya Malani discusses the shortcomings of traditional budgeting and introduces a new approach called the reverse budget.

In this episode, Priya Malani dives deep into the world of credit scores and reveals how they can make or break your financial future.

In this episode, Priya Malani breaks down everything you need to know about credit cards and how to use them to your advantage.

In this episode, Priya Malani reveals the hidden dangers of debt, especially for high earners like you, and shows how lifestyle debt can trap you—even when you're making serious money.

In this episode, Priya Malani pulls back the curtain on lifestyle creep—the sneaky way your spending habits skyrocket as your income rises, leaving you more stressed than you’d expect, even with a bigger paycheck.