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Savvy June 2017

Loans advice?

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Weronika, on January 30, 2017 at 12:37 PM

I am at my last year of college and we can't afford the venue. Lately ilI have been thinking of taking out a loan to help out to pay for everything. FH is already paying for more than he can afford and maybe taking out a loan would lighten everything. Anyone has any advice on starting married life...

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Master June 2017
Mrs · on January 30, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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Wait, your wedding is in 5 months and you've just realized you can't afford the venue?

I'm sure it's tempting to take out a loan but PLEASE rethink this. It's incredibly irresponsible to spend money you don't have for a party. I recommend speaking with your venue about pushing your date back (like, far back) without losing your deposit. You need to save up the cash to pay for this if you want it that badly.
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Master August 2017
CoffeeNColor · on January 30, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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Also, I highly recommend you and your FH take some financial management courses to get you on the same page about money matters, and spending priorities. Finances are one of the top causes of disagreement and divorce.
Dave Ramsey's courses are really helpful and I recommend them to people on the verge of graduating college.
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Super November 2017
TheWrightGirl · on January 30, 2017 at 1:41 PM
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If both of you are going to take out a loan and he's already spending above his means, you need to push your wedding back for a while. You do not want to be in debt after your wedding. It's not a good way to start.
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Super March 2017
Alicia v. · on January 30, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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Overspending and living outside your means is A bad Habit to start a marriage out with
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