Are you making the most of your savings?
Or are you unknowingly leaving money on the table?
We hear about 401k, CDs, Treasury Savings, and Education Savings Plans. But are we actually using them to their full potential?
What if I told you there are hacks that no one talks about? Simple tweaks that could maximize your savings, reduce risks, and accelerate your journey to financial freedom. Especially if you're an immigrant navigating the U.S. financial system.
On this week’s episode of Verso Talk, Dipti Arora, Vice President of Finance at CircleCI, discusses the untold secrets of saving and investing wisely in America.
Dipti Arora is a seasoned finance executive and strategic investor with over two decades of experience driving financial strategy and operational excellence for organizations.
In her current operating role, she serves as Vice President of Finance at CircleCI, a prominent late-stage VC-backed DevOps startup. Beyond corporate finance, Dipti is an active investor in various funds, with a strong focus on value-aligned investing.
She is passionate about supporting women-owned companies and funds that drive long-term, sustainable growth while aligning with strategic and ethical investment principles.
Hailing originally from Zambia in Africa, she now calls the Bay Area her home.
We discussed:
✅ The smartest way to use your 401k (without regret!)
✅ Why CD savings could be your hidden weapon in wealth-building
✅ How Treasury Savings can outperform traditional savings accounts ✅ The best educational savings plan (529 & more!) to secure your child’s future
✅ Practical investment strategies for immigrants to build wealth and financial independence
What’s your go-to saving or investment strategy?
Drop it in the comments!
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