Cheap Weddings--How We Paid Off Our Wedding Without Incurring Debt

My husband and I are celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss this year. When we got married, we paid for the wedding, honeymoon and most of the reception ourselves. We came back from our honeymoon debt-free and I'm glad we did. Money woes are major relationship-killers. We have friends who were in divorce court before their wedding was paid off. Here are ways to avoid wedding debt.  How We Paid Off Our Wedding Without Incurring Debt

Five Secrets for Financial Stability and Success

Teachers are uniquely qualified to give financial advice for several reasons. Teachers must budget carefully to plan for summer months of unemployment. Teachers are uniquely qualified to give financial advice for several reasons. Teachers must budget carefully to plan for summer months of unemployment. Teachers are dependent on public mileage opinion for a paycheck. Here are personal finance tips from a teacher. I've been a Michigan certified K-8, CI and CE teacher for 20+ years. I've worked in public and private school settings. I've also homeschooled my children. This advice is culled from years of frugal living and financial prudence. Read on...

Money And Shopping: Why Do I Need a Credit Card/

Money Matters: Do I Need a Credit Card?
Credit cards have gotten a bad reputation. High interest fees, steep late fees, account fees and the ability to incur massive debt have made credit cards a financial risk. Should I avoid credits cards altogether, to prevent going into debt?
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