Sooner or later, everyone dies. That sounds pretty morbid, but it’s a truth that we can’t yet escape. We can, however, control how we take care of our partners and loved ones after we’re gone. Debt is just one piece of the financial puzzle, but understanding it is key to solid estate planning. This quick […]

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, destination weddings are always a popular choice for couples looking to tie the knot. If you and your significant other have been playing around with the idea of doing a destination event, then you might need a little bit of assistance getting your plans together. Simply picking the right spot […]

Weddings are fun to plan, but they’re also a lot of work. You deal with to-do lists, errands, meetings, purchases, and deadlines – and that’s before the wedding. After you return from your honeymoon, another mountain of work awaits: your wedding thank-you notes. The bad news: You can’t skip this all-important task. The good news: […]

There are some portions of the year that can be more difficult to endure than others. The winter, for example, is a season that puts a lot of pressure on even those who find this time of year magical and pretty. For couples, there is the added stress of being stuck inside for long stretches […]

Life isn’t perfect. But if you’re like many couples, you may hope that your wedding will be. Maybe you break out in a cold sweat when you think about what could go wrong. From missing vendors to natural disasters, a lot of unforeseen events can put your special day in jeopardy. Wedding insurance is one […]

When planning your wedding, you probably take a lot of time to think over who you would like to have in attendance. Family members and friends are obvious, but there may be some other loving presences in your life that you want to include. These days, pets are more involved in their owners’ lives than […]

Your wedding is not only a significant life milestone, but it’s also an event packed with many logistical details. Not only that, it can exhibit its own set of aesthetic and thematic qualities. With that said, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the multitudinous minutiae you encounter while planning. After reading multiple articles on style […]

By now, you’ve no doubt heard about the greying of America – an increasingly older population living well into their golden years. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that adults over 65 will outnumber children and teens by 2034. Younger adults are now facing a new reality: caring for their aged parents. This can be even […]

Popping the question is a big step in your relationship. When the day that you cannot imagine your future without your significant other arrives, taking the next step and getting engaged is a practical decision. Naturally, you might be so overwhelmed with excitement that you haven’t really thought through the steps that come next. From […]

Throwing together your dream wedding is a far more exhausting and costly experience than most people realize. Though you may have a vision in your mind of how you see the day playing out, reality can hit hard and knock those ideas right from your head. Thankfully, just because certain options cost a small fortune […]