Wedding costs have been slowly growing over the past few decades. But recently, after a wild 2020, 2021, and 2022 wedding season, the average wedding cost has hit heights that most Americans simply can’t afford. But what can you do? Cancel your wedding and go straight to the courthouse? While this isn’t a bad option for some, most couples tying the knot want ... Show More
Jul 21
Yes, the Trump Account Belongs in your Financial Order of Operations. Here’s Where.
Trump Accounts are one of the newest tax-advantaged investment accounts for children, but where do they fit in your financial plan? In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club explains how Trump Accounts work, who should open one, ... Show More
36m 36s
Jul 17
The Money Guys Gave Us Advice… Here’s What We’re Changing
What did Mindy and Carl Jensen learn from The Money Guys after they reviewed their portfolio? In this recap episode, Mindy and Carl share their biggest takeaways on retirement planning, cash reserves, Roth conversions, tax strategy, and portfolio diversification. They discuss wha ... Show More
32m 22s
May 2025
Spend Smarter This Wedding Season: Travel, Tipping, and More, (featuring The Knot)
Learn smart ways to budget for your wedding and how to navigate tipping expectations without overspending. What money lessons did you learn from your mom? How can you budget for a wedding without overspending — especially when your family is helping with costs? Sean and Elizabeth ... Show More
36m 10s
Aug 2023
The high cost of being a wedding guest
Rob has been invited to nine weddings this year and it’s playing havoc with his finances! How can wedding guests approach the subject of money when the costs of travel, accommodation, hen dos, stag dos and suits are all totting up? Presenter Claer Barrett is joined in the studio ... Show More
28m 13s
Feb 2024
143. “I maxed out my credit cards on our $45k wedding. Are we broke?”
Amy and Tori are in their late 20s. They recently got married and honeymooned in Greece, racking up tens of thousands of dollars in credit card debt. A brand new house, changing jobs, and influential backgrounds all come into play as they work on a plan to pay it down. This episo ... Show More
1h 21m
Oct 2023
Fashion: Paying less for the wedding dress?
In the UK, brides spend an average of £1,400 on a dress for the big day.But inflation and the rising cost of living means that's starting to change. We look at the trend of spending less on wedding dresses - buying them ready-to-wear from a boutique in London, or even from a supe ... Show More
18m 18s
Jun 2022
How to Move a Wedding Date for Free with Nicole Pellegrino
Your wedding. Whether or not you’re one of those people who have been dreaming about this day your entire life, you’re probably pretty stoked. It’s a celebration of love, with dancing and cake and champagne. What could be better? But there is the small, teeny, tiny matter of plan ... Show More
25m 47s
Mar 2024
What We Wish We Knew BEFORE Planning Our Wedding
<p>Some of our biggest milestones in life can also be the most stressful of our lives: buying a home, getting our first car, and even planning a wedding! In this episode, Matt and Audrey sit down with their wonderful wedding planners Lynden Lane to discuss what makes the perfect ... Show More
1h 11m