The HENRY to Wealthy Podcast
A high income doesn’t automatically mean you’re wealthy—purpose and strategy are what build real wealth. The HENRY to Wealthy Podcast is for high-earning millennials who are ready to turn strong income into real, lasting wealth. Host Carla Adams, CFP®, shares clear, actionable strategies to invest with purpose, optimize taxes, and build financial confidence—without jargon, overwhelm, or guilt about your lifestyle.
Episodes
12 episodes
How Much Should High Earners Be Saving? (And Why a $1M Year Won’t Make You Rich)
If you’re a high earner, one of the most important—and most overlooked—questions is: How much of your income should you actually be saving?In this episode, we break down the real difference between earning a high income a...
Why You Know What to Do With Money… But Still Don’t Do It
In Part 2 of this series, we shift from awareness → action.In the first episode, we talked about why earning more money doesn’t automatically fix your mindset. In this episode, we dig into the harder question: how do you actually chan...
Why High Earners Still Feel Financially Stressed (Even With More Money)
In this episode, I’m joined by therapist Ginger Houghton to dive into something that doesn’t get talked about enough: the psychology of money—especially for high earners.Because here’s the truth… Making great money doesn’t autom...
Bonds, Explained: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They’re Not Always “Safe”
Bonds are often labeled as the “safe” part of a portfolio — but that’s not always the full story.In this episode, I break down how bonds actually work in a way that’s simple and practical. We’ll cover what a bond really is (at its core, ...
The One Investment Decision That Actually Drives Your Returns
Asset allocation — your big-picture mix of stocks and bonds — is the single biggest driver of risk and return in your portfolio. Not the specific fund. Not the stock picks. Not the headlines.In this episode, I break down why your stock-t...
Not All Financial Advisors Are the Same — Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re working with a financial advisor — or thinking about hiring one — this episode is for you.In this conversation, I sit down with Kelly Palmer, CFA, CFP®, Founder of The Wealthy Parent, to break down the often confusing world of ...
Protecting Your Cash Flow (Part 2): What Your Employment Contract Means for Your Income
Your paycheck is your biggest wealth-building asset—are you protecting it?In this episode, we continue our deep dive into protecting your income stream by unpacking something most high earners overlook until it’s too late: empl...
Protecting Your Cash Flow (Part 1): How to Build a Personal Financial Fortress
You can be a high earner, maxing out every tax-advantaged account, and still be financially vulnerable. In this episode, I explain why many HENRYs feel like they’re living paycheck to paycheck — and why that’s often normal, but ...
What High Earners Need to Know About Taxes
If you’re a high earner who’s ever been shocked by a tax bill—or confused about why your bonus was taxed the way it was—this episode is for you.In this conversation, Carla sits down with Claire Gallant, CPA, CFP and Logan Holman, CPA, co...
10 Hidden 401(k) Traps High Earners Fall Into (Without Realizing It)
Are you maxing out your 401(k) but still not getting the results you expected? In this episode, we walk through the 10 hidden 401(k) traps that even high earners fall into — the small oversights that silently cost thousands in...
Stop Sabotaging Your Wealth: The 3 Biggest DIY Investing Mistakes
Are you managing your own investments—or thinking about it—but not sure if you’re doing it right? In this episode, Carla breaks down the three most common mistakes she sees high-earning DIY investors make that quietly sabotage long-term ...