Time moves fast, and for parents, the reality is stark—by the time a child turns 18, 80-90% of your time together has already passed. This episode dives deep into the importance of family vacations, financial planning, and balancing present experiences with future security.
Drawing from studies on childhood memories, vacation spending statistics, and financial planning insights, host Mark Zagurski explores:
• Why family vacations create lasting memories and why experiences often outweigh material possessions.
• The financial reality of vacations: the average cost for a family of four, debt trends, and budgeting strategies.
• The 5-10% income rule for vacation spending and why financial planning matters.
• How to plan vacations without going into debt, and why saving ahead makes all the difference.
• The long-term impact of prioritizing experiences while still securing financial stability.
While travel costs can add up, studies show that most parents have no regrets about investing in experiences with their children. However, without a financial strategy, many risk derailing their long-term financial goals.
Is there a way to have both? Yes—and that’s where personalized financial planning comes in.
Take control of your financial future while still making space for meaningful experiences. Schedule a no-obligation consultation at www.makeitpersonalpodcast.com today and start planning for a life that balances living for today and preparing for tomorrow.
“Memories last longer than things—investing in experiences with your family is just as important as financial planning.” - Mark Zagurski
Connect with Mutual of Omaha Advisors through the following links:
Download the Seven Principles eBook
Facebook - Mutual of Omaha Advisors
Sign Up For a Free Financial Strategy Meeting
--
Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and may include references to concepts that have legal and/or tax implications. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult with the appropriate professional regarding your personal situation prior to making any financial decisions. Strategies discussed may not be suitable for everyone. Securities and advisory services offered through Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Mutual of Omaha Advisors is a division of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company.
Popular Podcasts
True Crime Tonight
If you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed—because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there’s a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or debating the most binge-worthy true crime docs, True Crime Tonight is the fresh, fast-paced, and slightly addictive home for true crime lovers.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.