Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners

The Mini-Retirement Playbook with Jillian Johnsrud

September 29, 2026·40 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Sign up for the ⁠Employee Equity Webinar ⁠on October 15! Interested in working with a financial advisor? Visit nerdwalletwealthpartners.com Learn how mini-retirements let you take real breaks from your career — without derailing your money or your resume. Jillian Johnsrud is the author of Retire Often and the host of the Retire Often podcast. In this episode, Jillian and host Andrew Giancola break down what a mini-retirement actually is, how it differs from a long vacation, and why picking just a few goals beats trying to do everything at once. They also cover how to save for one, how to pitch it to your boss, and how to protect your career along the way. NerdWallet Wealth Partners, LLC (“NWWP”) is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply skill or training nor does it constitute an endorsement by any securities regulator.  The content presented by NWWP is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice to any person. The views, strategies and examples discussed are intended to be general in nature, may not reflect the experience of any particular client, are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and may not be suitable for every individual. All investments involve risk, including potential loss of principal invested. Investment past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Before making any investment decision seek advice from a qualified investment, legal or tax professional.

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