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Financial Planning for Your Wedding

If you get started early, make informed decisions, and break the wedding planning process down into smaller achievable goals, the planning journey can be nearly as enjoyable as the destination.
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Your Wedding, Your Priorities

This week's series addresses how to ensure your wedding process is as smooth, seamless and happy as possible.

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A Breakdown of the Costs Associated with Weddings

Wedding should never be a source of financial anxiety for new couples. Follow the advice listed here to keep your costs manageable.

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Why Set Wedding Planning Priorities?

A smart, prioritized wedding budget is a vitally important part of pre-matrimonial planning.

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Celebration Options for Every Budget

Finding the celebration that best suits your preferences - and budget - will help get your marriage started on the right foot.

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Understanding Wedding Insurance

Wedding insurance is a type of special event insurance that helps protect your investment in case of unforeseen circumstances.

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A Pre-Wedding Checklist

By compiling a checklist and working through it step by step, you improve the odds of negotiating the process successfully.

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How To Save for Your Wedding

Weddings may be expensive, but you can enjoy your wedding without worrying about spending if you plan appropriately.

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Buying a Car

A car purchase is a high-stakes deal for just about anyone. This week, we'll cover strategies for finding the best car and successfully negotiating the best overall price.

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A “Slow” Approach to Car Buying

Turn the tables in your favor by taking a deliberate approach to car buying.

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Researching Your Options

Information is king when making car-buying decisions.

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Financing a Car Purchase

Just because you can afford a high monthly payment doesn’t mean it's the right move.

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Negotiating Your Purchase

Learn the steps needed to effectively negotiate the purchase of your car.

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How to Avoid Hidden Fees

Learn how to minimize potentially unwanted extras that may increase the price of your purchase.

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Buying a Car

Learn from the mistakes of others so they don't happen to you.

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Preparing for Ownership Expenses

From maintenance and repairs to tags, insurance, and even tickets, driving comes at a cost. Be prepared and plan for...

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