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Congratulations! You’re engaged - or maybe just really prepared! Whatever stage you're at in your relationship, weddings are an exciting time for you and your loved ones. But they can also be very expensive. The average cost of a wedding in 2022 is upwards of $30,000. There are so many new social media trends that help create a special day, but also come with a hefty price tag. Here are seven tips on how to reign in your spending on your wedding day.

Going off to college is a huge transition and, for many of you, it is the first time you will be living on your own. Some may live in an apartment off campus, but many will live in a dorm room. College residence hall rooms are not known for being spacious sanctuaries. The average dorm room is 180-square-feet!

Congrats, you’re having a baby! This time can be exciting and a little scary. While you’re picking out cute little clothes, bibs and baby toys, you should also be thinking about how you can prepare financially before having the baby.

Military families provide an extraordinary service to our country by helping to protect our nation. This article contains important financial tips specifically for them.

When it’s time for you to move out on your own, sometimes it’s easier (and less lonely) to share a space with a roommate instead of living alone. There are important talks you should have with a potential roommate to make sure you are both on the same page. How will the household chores be split up? Are pets allowed? Are parties at 3 a.m. okay?

Are you thinking about bringing home a new four-legged friend, but aren’t sure you are financially ready? It’s important to consider the initial investment and the annual cost of owning a pet. With a little research and planning, you will be able to make an educated decision if you are ready to commit to a FURever friend.

Whether it’s an annual expectation or something that catches you by surprise, every time you receive a pay raise you should take some time to figure out how you’re going to work this raise in your favor. How can you use this extra bit of money on each paycheck to help your financial situation? Here are a few options you can consider.

When you go on a first date, you ask yourself a lot of questions. Do you look okay? Does your breath smell? Could this be the start of something new and wonderful? No one says, “I hope my date’s credit score is at least 700.” But once the big question is popped, it’s time to start having serious conversations about you and your partner’s finances. Here are the top questions to ask before taking the plunge.

Congrats, you’re having a baby! This time can be exciting and a little scary. While you’re picking out cute little clothes, bibs and baby toys, you should also be thinking about how you can prepare financially before having the baby.

You did it! You’ve decided on a major career change. Congratulations! It was a tough decision to make, but now you are ready to make the leap to making this career change a reality. Sometimes when you decide to make a major career move, you might be taking a lower salary or might have to go to school to get further education. But how do you finance all of that? Here are a few tips in reaching your dreams.