Before You Say “I Will:” Costs of Being a Bridesmaid
Pink poufy dress you’ll never wear again? $150. Fancy schmancy up-do and manicured nails? $100. Being a bridesmaid in your friend’s wedding? Priceless…or is it? According to TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com 2010 Real Weddings Survey, the average cost of being a bridesmaid is $1,695. Yikes! Once you factor in the dress, alterations, hair, makeup, gifts and accessories–not to mention flights and hotels, if necessary–it’s easy to understand why you may have to seriously... Read More
Children and Family Finances
Q: How do I talk to my children (all younger than age 10) about what’s going on with the family finances? My husband and I are stressed by this situation, and the children know something is wrong. How much information is too much? A: Our financial problems can influence how our children view money in the future if they realize the tension in the household. Several recent studies have also pointed to adverse emotional and social effects on children in families stressed by... Read More
