Priya and Marcus plan a wedding and a home purchase within two years of each other

Priya & Marcus are planning a wedding next year and a home purchase the year after, trying to figure out if their savings can stretch that far The real question: Can they afford a wedding and a down payment without derailing their long-term financial plan?

Modeled year by year, the plan runs short before the finish line. That doesn’t mean the goal is off the table. It means one or two levers (savings rate, timing, or the size of the purchase) need to move, and seeing exactly where and when is the value.

An illustrative example household. The numbers are modeled by Rightmont’s engine from these inputs; your real answer depends on your full picture. Educational only, not financial advice.