The wedding industry might tell us that the average wedding typically costs more than $20,000, but many couples can’t afford that kind of expense. Even in families that want to follow the tradition of the bride’s father footing the bill, the father often has more pressing costs to worry about, like saving for retirement. The people who really care about you will not care how much you spent on your wedding or how much you tried to impress them. While hosting a loving and memorable event, it’s possible to save in many areas.

When you start your first full-time job after college, you will have many important financial decisions to make. With greater earning potential comes greater financial responsibility, from maximizing your employee benefits, such as life insurance and retirement planning, to paying down your student and credit card debts to investing in an emergency fund. You can help to set yourself up for lifelong financial comfort if you learn the basics and establish good habits now by following our first day at your new job financial checklist.

Graduation season is coming. Do you know what you’re giving your favorite college senior to congratulate them on earning their degree? Most young adults will appreciate cash, but if you’d like to give him or her something more satisfying than grad gift money there are plenty of different options.

If you didn’t get the raise last year that you thought you deserved, there may still be a way to put more of your hard earned money back in your pocket—by claiming all of the tax deductions and credits for which you are eligible.

Want to lower your 2020 tax bill? A number of opportunities to offset prior-year income and capture credits are still available until the April 15, 2021 tax filing deadline. Click the article to learn more.

Daken Vanderburg, Head of Investments for Wealth Management at MassMutual, gives an update on what happened in 2020 and what might be ahead in 2021 from an investing angle. Click below to read.

Only 4 percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions succeed in achieving them, according to a recent survey by Statistia. If your resolution for the coming year centers on saving money — whether you are increasing your retirement contribution, considering a life insurance policy, or even just spending less day to day — you’re going to want to beat those odds. Click to read more on how you can successfully achieve the financial New Years resolutions that you may set for yourself.

The holidays are much beloved not only for their spiritual significance, but also for the sense of togetherness they instill. Indeed, the time-honored traditions, seasonal foods, and momentary respite from work and school help set the stage for love and laughter with those we hold dear. However, if you’re far from home this holiday season, or your loved one can’t be with you due to social distancing measures, don’t despair.

The holiday season is in full swing and shoppers are busy filling their carts with the perfect gifts for the special people in their lives. If history is any guide, however, many are also spending beyond their means. You can avoid overspending by following this guide.

This year has been tough for everyone... as you approach the end of 2020 and enter 2021 you may find yourself struggling to find the passion you once had for your business. Discover a few ways to fall in love with your business again.