11 Affordable Wedding Venue Ideas
Where you choose to get married and celebrate afterward can make or break your wedding budget. “Picking your venue is the most important thing you can do early on,” says…
Lauren Schwahn
Lauren focuses on helping people better understand how to budget and save money. Her work has appeared on USA Today, the Associated Press and more. Before joining NerdWallet, she worked as a freelance writer and editor. When she’s not writing, you can find her binge-watching Netflix, hiking or gawking at dogs on social media. Lauren has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Save More When Back-to-School Shopping Online
Shopping for school supplies, electronics and clothing can be a chore — and an expensive one at that. Families with children in grades K-12 plan to spend an average of…
The Best Stores for Student Discounts
All-nighters, ramen diets and heavy tuition fees don’t exactly spell glamour, but college life isn’t without its perks. For example, as a student, you can save on school supplies, electronics,…
Amazon Wedding Registry Review: What You Need to Know
Registering for wedding gifts helps ensure that you and your betrothed start your married lives together with the things you actually want. And whether you’re considering traditional gifts such as china…
Couple + Tight Budget + Creativity = $4,000 Wedding
After they got engaged, budget-minded couple Matthew and Brittany Verleger agreed to spend no more than $4,000 on their wedding and reception, an ambitious goal considering the average wedding costs…
How Much Does a Wedding Cost?
Having a wedding isn’t as simple as saying “I do” — and it’s a lot more expensive. The national average cost of a wedding is $35,329, according to The Knot’s 2016…
11 Ways to Save as a College Student
You don’t have to be a math major to know that college expenses add up — and those expenses often spawn worry. Fifty-three percent of students felt stressed “very often”…
How to Save for a Car
Saving to buy a car minimizes the amount you have to borrow. This puts you in a stronger position at the dealership and could save you thousands in interest. It…
How to Choose the Right Budget System
Budgeting systems are designed to help you understand and evaluate your relationship with money. While all share a common goal, they often use distinct tactics to get you there. “There…
