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Well Balanced | Financial Planning, Bucket-Based Investing, Market Perspective, Wealth Management. A passionate and entertaining look at money and investing in and for retirement. For those that enjoy podcasts like Smart Money, On Investing, and BiggerPockets, Well Balanced is worth adding to your feed. Disclosures about our firm and this podcast. Vector Wealth Management is registered as an investment adviser with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration as an investment adviser does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability. A copy of Vector’s current written disclosure brochure filed with the SEC discusses among other things, Vector’s business practices, services, and fees, and is available through the SEC’s website at: www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. All content in this podcast is for information purposes. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of Vector Wealth Management, our staff, and guests. Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources, however, we make no representations as to its accuracy or completeness. All information and ideas should be discussed directly and in detail with your financial advisor prior to implementation. This podcast and related content are not intended to render personalized investment advice, nor should it be viewed as an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell the securities or strategies discussed. Please note that neither Vector Wealth Management nor any of its agents give legal or tax advice. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting. Charts, graphs, and returns do not represent the performance of Vector Wealth Management or any of its advisory clients. Returns do not reflect the impact that advisory fees and other expenses would on the results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that any specific investment or strategy will be suitable or profitable for a client’s portfolio. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Visit vectorwealth.com/regulatory for the firms form CRS and ADV.
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
In this episode of Vector's Well Balanced podcast, senior wealth advisor Joe Grochowski discusses the financial planning aspects of weddings, particularly focusing on how parents can support their children while managing their own retirement plans. We explore the rising costs of weddings, the importance of budgeting, and the emotional significance of these events.
7 Key Takeaways:
- The average cost of a wedding is trending upwards. $30K+ on average.
- Parents often want to help make their child's wedding special.
- Planning for the costs of a wedding should ideally start in advance.
- Begin assessing available financial resources for wedding expenses.
- Avoid tapping into retirement funds or high interest debt for wedding costs.
- Setting a realistic budget that includes some overages.
- Planning for milestone events can enhance the joy of the occasion.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introductions and Setup
- 00:42 Scenario: Kids Get Married. Mom & Dad Spend.
- 01:04 Planning for Wedding Expenses
- 03:18 Bucket Base Approach to Planning
- 04:58 Avoid High Interest Loans
- 06:39 Setting Aside the Funds
- 09:21 Start Early - Final Thoughts
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