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Treat Yourself: Why Intentional Spending Matters in Retirement
If you’re hesitant to spend—even when your plan says you can—you’re not alone. This episode explores how small, intentional choices can help shift the mindset from saver to spender, adding comfort, joy, and purpose to your retirement.
Target Date Funds and Retirement What’s Next?
What got you to retirement isn’t necessarily what’s going to get you through retirement optimally. That’s where personalized planning comes in — not just managing risk, but building a strategy that supports how you actually want to live. (Podcast)
Weddings and Financial Planning with Joe Grochowski
In this episode of Vector's Well Balanced podcast, Ezra Firkins and Joe Grochowski discuss the financial aspects of planning for weddings, particularly focusing on how parents can support their children while managing their own retirement plans.
Understanding the 10X Retirement Savings Rule
Having 10 times your annual income saved by retirement is a financial planning rule-of-thumb—but what does that actually mean for your household? This discussion breaks down the numbers, strategies, and personal factors to help you understand what is involved. (podcast)
Art, Math and Financial Planning with Emily Victory
Our guest Emily Victory blends mathematics with artistic expression, drawing inspiration from patterns found in nature and architecture. In this podcast, she joins Vector’s Sharon Calhoun to explore curiosity, structure, and creativity in art and financial planning.
Moody’s Downgrade of U.S. Credit
Moody’s has lowered the U.S. government’s credit rating from AAA to Aa1, citing persistent fiscal deficits and rising interest costs. Join us as Jason talks through the implications on Treasury interest rates. (podcast)
The Latest GDP Report, Imports, and Context
The latest GDP report shows a dip—but there’s more to the story. In this podcast, we unpack what’s behind the headlines, from an import spike to shifting market reactions. Explore why context matters more than first impressions.
A Steady Framework to Navigate a Turbulent Market
In this update, Jason Ranallo explores how a steady, fact-aware framework can help investors navigate today’s turbulent market. From shifting trade policies to ongoing market turbulence, we talk through headlines and apply a disciplined, long-term perspective designed to keep you focused on what matters most: your financial goals.