Our weekly #CreditChat started in 2012 to help our community learn about credit and important personal finance topics (e.g. saving money, paying down debt, improving credit scores). Each chat is hosted by @Experian on Twitter and all are welcome to participate. DM us any questions.
This week, we’ll discuss places where you can save when planning your special day.
Topic: How to Set Your Wedding Budget and Stick to It
When: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Twitter chatroom or join the live hashtag discussion.
The panel will include: Patrina Dixon: Personal Finance Expert and Author, It’$ My Money; Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.); Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions We’ll Discuss:
- How do you determine your wedding budget?
- How can you save money on the location of your wedding?
- How can you save money on the clothing for the wedding party?
- What can you do to be considerate of your wedding party’s budget?
- How can you save money on the cost of food for your wedding?
- What is considered good etiquette when adjusting your guest list to fit your budget?
- How can you save on the cost of invitations for your wedding?
- What technologies can you take advantage of to make your wedding cost-effective?
- How can you save on the cost of photos and videos to commemorate your wedding?
- What final tips do you have for couples planning their big day on a budget?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.