Invest in numerous retirement accounts. Stocks and real estate are risky investments, but they beat savings accounts over the long term.
A savings account is essential in case of unexpected expenses. Period. Spend it on anything from car repairs and new appliances to the medical care of your beloved pet.
Investigate ways to reduce the price of a home. If possible, take in a couple of housemates. Even married couples rent out a spare room to save money on their home.
Don't close your options when it comes to finding a lifelong companion with whom you share deep emotional and intellectual bonds.
You should reconsider your plans if the person you're in love with is elusive about the future or spends money carelessly.
Relationships are not without their difficulties. Be prepared to handle them. Divorce is, at the very least, an expensive and traumatic experience.
Pregnancies that are unplanned can be financially and emotionally stressful. Especially if Mr. or Ms. Right is proven to be incorrect.
Discuss how many children you want before getting married. Because of the high costs, some people choose for one or two children.
Some people desire one parent to remain at home for many years. Stay-at-home parents who remain unemployed for too long may have difficulty finding employment.