VECTOR INSIGHTS

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.

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)

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 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 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. 

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.

In this episode, Jason unpacks the latest market data, the frameworks that will help you interpret it, and how we put it all into action. (podcast)