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How to be Mindful About Costs When Planning a Wedding

I’m in the middle of wedding planning right now, and it has opened my eyes to just how incredibly expensive this whole thing can be!

I’m a frugal person at heart so the idea of spending a ton of money on one day seems a little silly to me. But it’s hard not to get caught up in all of it, and I’m finding that the costs are adding up quickly.

So, how do you have a wedding you love without spending more than you can afford?

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The Hypocritical Financial Planner

As a financial planner, my job is to help people make smart financial decisions. That means planning ahead for big purchases, making rational spend vs. save decisions, and generally being purposeful and thoughtful with your money.

It’s a noble endeavor, but the truth is that we’re all human and we all make less-than-optimal decisions from time to time. Myself included

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Money Lessons from a Non-Frugal Purchase

I’m usually pretty frugal. I’ll often do without something I want but don’t need, or I’ll find a cheaper alternative. It’s just my nature.

But just after the holidays, I decided to indulge. I bought a navy blue Brooks Brothers blazer I’ve had my eyes on for years, the kind of thing that never goes out of style and that I can wear in all kinds of situations.

As silly as it might sound, I’m really excited about it! It’s something I’ve wanted for a while and I can’t wait to wear it. But I’m also excited about the deal I got

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The True Value of Money

Why are you working so hard to make good financial decisions?

Why are you tracking your spending, living by a budget, paying off debt, building an emergency fund, contributing to a 401(k), and everything else you’re doing to improve your financial situation? What’s your endgame here? Have you thought about it? I mean, really sat down and thought about why you’re making all this effort?

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