VECTOR INSIGHTS

Markets are setting records, the national debt ceiling just jumped $5 trillion, and home affordability is nearing a breaking point. In this episode of Well Balanced, we unpack what these all-time highs really mean.

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.

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)

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.