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Money Hungry

by Julian Mercer
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  • Two Incomes One Plan

    August 17, 2026 · 11 min

    In nearly half of married households, both spouses work, and this episode is about what happens the moment two incomes get combined on paper. We unpack how tax thresholds for the top bracket, the investment income surtax, and the Medicare…

  • The Equity Compensation Blind Spot

    August 11, 2026 · 11 min

    RSUs and stock options often make up the single largest slice of a high earner's net worth, and this episode breaks down the tax surprises that come with them. We explain why the standard withholding on vesting shares almost never covers…

  • Estate Planning Isn't for the Elderly

    August 4, 2026 · 11 min

    Only about a third of Americans have a will, and this episode explains why that's most dangerous for the people who assume they have time: young parents and high earners. We look at why your will doesn't actually control everything, since…

  • The Raise Trap

    July 28, 2026 · 11 min

    Nearly half of six-figure earners still live paycheck to paycheck, and this episode explains why. We dig into the "raise trap," the mechanical reason spending rises in lockstep with income, leaving even top earners with nothing saved…

  • From Income to Wealth: The Transition Most High Earners Never Plan For

    July 14, 2026 · 9 min

    There's a gap between the top 1% of income earners and the top 1% of wealth holders — and it's wider than most people expect. This episode explores why high earners so frequently fail to convert income into lasting wealth, from lifestyle…

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  • The 5 Biggest Financial Mistakes High-Income Professionals Make

    July 7, 2026 · 11 min

    Earning a high income doesn't automatically produce financial security — and the data confirms it. This episode identifies the five most common financial mistakes made by doctors, lawyers, and other high-income professionals…

  • Moving Your Money: Why It Feels Risky and How to Do It the Right Way

    June 30, 2026 · 9 min

    Changing financial advisors is one of the most common decisions high earners delay — not because the process is complicated, but because it feels that way. This episode demystifies the ACATS transfer system, which moves most account assets…

  • Do You Really Know What You're Paying in Fees?

    June 23, 2026 · 8 min

    Most investors can name their advisory fee. Almost none can state their all-in annual cost — and the difference can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars over a career. This episode breaks down the three layers of investment costs…

  • Market Volatility: What Sophisticated Investors Do When Markets Get Rough

    June 16, 2026 · 10 min

    In 2024, the S&P 500 returned over 25% — yet the average investor captured only 16.54% of it. This episode explores the behavioral science behind why markets feel so dangerous when they drop, and what disciplined investors actually do…

  • Hidden Cost of Delaying Financial Decisions

    June 9, 2026 · 11 min

    "I'll think about it later" is one of the most expensive decisions in personal finance — but most people treat it as a neutral, low-stakes choice. This episode breaks down the real cost of delay across three areas: retirement investing…

  • Retirement for High Earners

    June 2, 2026 · 12 min

    Most high earners assume that making more money means retirement is easier to solve. This episode challenges that assumption head-on. Social Security replaces a much smaller share of income for high earners — sometimes under 30% — meaning…

  • The Silent Tax on Wealth- How High Earners Lose Money Without Realizing It

    May 26, 2026 · 9 min

    For high earners and long-term investors, taxes are often the single largest drag on wealth—yet most people never see it happening. This episode explains tax drag: how small annual tax costs compound into significant wealth differences…

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About the show

Money Hungry: Capital and Counsel is a practical, conversational podcast for high-income professionals and business owners focused on wealth building, retirement planning, and financial independence. Each episode simplifies complex investment strategy, tax-efficient planning, and market uncertainty into clear, actionable insights. If you’re successful, driven, and money hungry for smarter financial decisions, this show delivers expert guidance without hype—just disciplined strategy and long-term thinking. This podcast was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence. AI tools were used in the preparation, editing, or production process. All final content was reviewed and approved by the creators.