The price of being in a bridal party is often underestimated. From purchasing your attire and a gift to attending all the events and outings, expenses can rack up quickly, especially for a bridesmaid. When I started planning my wedding in 2016, I knew that I would have a ton of bridesmaids and didn’t want… Read more
Weddings
25+ Ways to Save BIG On Your Dream Wedding
Getting married almost 6 months ago was a big game changer for my finances. First, my husband and I were faced with the task of keeping our dream wedding within our budget. We knew we couldn’t afford to spend the typical $25,000-$30,000+ on our dream wedding, but still wanted to live in the moment and… Read more
Best 5 Money Challenges To Improve Your Finances
We all strive to master our money in one way or another. Think about it, who doesn’t want to have control over their finances? while getting a grip on your finances takes time and dedication, there is certainly no reason you can’t have fun with the process. The money challenge phenomenon offers ample opportunity for… Read more
How to Plan Your Dream Wedding With Student Loans
Today I have a guest post from Herman. Herman Davis enjoys being active and finds any reason to go outside and explore the wilderness. If you can’t catch him online, you might be able to catch him at the gym or cheering on the Boise State Broncos and Arizona State Sun Devils. Follow him on… Read more
Wedding Budgeting Tips: Where to Save and Splurge
Today I have a guest post from Kayla. Kayla is a content writer for OurStart at the Income Store, located in a small town in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. When not working, you will often find her eating, lazing around with her pup, or on adventures with her husband! Achieving a dream wedding is expensive. A… Read more
Frugal Wedding Series: Saving Money on Wedding Flowers
I’ve finally put in the flower order for my bridal bouquet and my bridesmaids bouquets after what seems like a week of looking at flowers non-stop. I’ve tried to call local florists for advice and pricing but they all seem so busy this time of year. Plus, I’m not trying to pay a florist to… Read more